Wilma Burgess
Wilma Charlene Burgess was born in Orlando, Florida, on June 11, 1939 and was an
American country singer. After studying physical education at Stetson
University, she moved to Nashville. She attracted the attention of producer Owen
Bradley, who signed her to Decca. Her breakthrough came with the 1965 single
"Baby", which peaked at number 7 on the Billboard C&W charts, followed by "Don't
Touch Me" (number 12) and "Misty Blue" (number 4). Throughout the 1960s and
early 1970s she released albums such as Tear Time, recorded a duet with Bud
Logan on "Wake Me Into Love", and worked wit...
