Bunker Hill

David Walker (May 5, 1941 – March 12, 1986), better known by his stage name Bunker Hill, was an American rhythm & blues, rock and gospel singer.

Born Walker sought a career in professional boxing, at one point becoming the sparring partner of Archie Moore. He left boxing to pursue a career singing gospel, and in the late 1950s joined the Mighty Clouds of Joy.

In 1962 he was offered the chance to record a secular novelty song by manager Ray Vernon, the brother of Link Wray. and was featured in the 1988 movie Hairspray.

Link Wray recordings Hide & Go Seek, Part 1 / Hide & Go Seek, Part 2 (6/1962) Red Ridin' Hood And The Wolf / Nobody Knows (11/1962) There's A Hole In The Middle Of The Moon / Friday Night Dance Party (1963) b-side features Bunker Hill on background vocals; possibly unreleased The Girl Can't Dance / You Can't Make Me Doubt My Baby (9/1963)

The Mighty Clouds Of Joy singles Somebody Touched Me / Walk Around My Lord (1958) group credited as "Joe Ligon with The Sensational Wonders" David Walker on background vocals Rock'n'Roll Dice / Rock Honey Rock (1959) Whalen J. Jones possibly features The Sensational Wonders with David Walker on background vocals Silly Symphony Band / Don't Teep Me Tanding (1959) Carolyn Waits with The Sensational Wonders probably features David Walker on background vocals on a-side Rockin' Rollin' Baby Moon / Forlorn Heart (1959) Wailin' J. Jones with The Sensational Wonders, probably with David Walker on background vocals Build Me A Cabin In Glory / That's What He Is To Me (1959) group credited as "The Sensational Clouds Of Joy" lead vocals by Joe Ligon, possibly features David Walker on background vocals Jesus Lead Us Safely / Ain't Got Long Here (1961) features David Walker on lead vocals on a-side My Religion / I'll Be Alright (10/1961) features David Walker on 2nd lead vocals on a-side Sleep Tight / True Love (Is Hard To Find) (1961) possibly features The Mighty Clouds of Joy on backing vocals on a-side Nearer To Thee / You'll Never Know (1963) features David Walker lead vocals on b-side

The Mighty Clouds Of Joy albums

Family Circle (1963) Features "You'll Never Know"