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Jackie Wilson. Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer of the 1950s and 1960s. He was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Nicknamed "Mr. Excitement", he was considered a master showman and one of the most dynamic singers and performers in soul, R&B, and rock and roll ...
Compilation albums. 1960: My Golden Favorites. 1963: My Golden Favorites, Vol. 2. 1966: Soul Galore. 1969: Jackie Wilson's Greatest Hits (#43 R&B) 1983: The Jackie Wilson Story. 1987: The Very Best of Jackie Wilson (re-released in 1993) 1992: Mr. Excitement! 2005: The Essential Jackie Wilson.
Rolling Stone. [ 2] Mr. Excitement! is a 1992 Rhino Records three disc compilation album of the music of R&B singer Jackie Wilson, covering his entire career from 1956 through the early 1970s, including his early work with Billy Ward and His Dominoes. Wilson was one of the most successful R&B artists ever, entering the charts over 50 times. [ 1]
Jackie Wilson, 1961. The backing track was recorded on July 6, 1967 at Columbia's studios in Chicago. Produced by Carl Davis, the session, arranged by Sonny Sanders, featured bassist James Jamerson, drummer Richard "Pistol" Allen, guitarist Robert White, and keyboardist Johnny Griffith; these four musicians were all members of the Motown Records house band The Funk Brothers who often ...
English pop band Dexys Midnight Runners first performed "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)" live at the Old Vic Theatre, London in November 1981. [ 31] In the middle of 1982, they recorded it for Too-Rye-Ay, released in August 1982. [ 32] Frontman Kevin Rowland admitted he "had a soft spot for the song", which was one of the ...
"That's Why (I Love You So)" is a song written by Berry Gordy Jr. and Tyran Carlo and performed by Jackie Wilson. It reached #2 on the U.S. R&B chart and #13 on the U.S. pop chart in 1959. [1] It was featured on his 1959 album Lonely Teardrops. [2] The song was arranged by Dick Jacobs. The song ranked #90 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles ...
Manufacturers of Soul is an album by soul music vocalist Jackie Wilson and jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie featuring performances of jazz versions of contemporary R&B/soul hits recorded in 1968 and released on the Brunswick label. [1] [2]
Jackie Wilson singles chronology. "A Woman, a Lover, a Friend". (1960) " Alone at Last ". (1960) "My Empty Arms". (1960) " Alone at Last " is a song written by Johnny Lehmann and performed by Jackie Wilson featuring Dick Jacobs and His Orchestra. It was featured on his 1963 album Sings the World's Greatest Melodies.