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Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984), also known as Jackie Wilson, was an American singer who 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 history.
Jackie Sings the Blues: 1960 — A Woman, a Lover, a Friend: 1960 — You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet: 1961 — By Special Request: 1961 — Body and Soul: 1962 — Jackie Wilson at the Copa: 1962 — Jackie Wilson Sings the World's Greatest Melodies: 1963 — Baby Workout: 1963 78 Shake a Hand (with Linda Hopkins) 1963 — Somethin' Else! 1964 ...
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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]
"Doggin' Around" is a 1960 Rhythm and blues song written by Lena Agree and originally performed by Jackie Wilson. Reaching both the R&B and the pop singles charts in the U.S., "Doggin' Around" hit number one on the Hot R&B Sides chart for three weeks and peaked at number fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100.
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 ...
"Lonely Teardrops" is a song written by Berry Gordy Jr., Gwen Gordy and Roquel "Billy" Davis, first recorded and released as a single in 1958 by R&B singer Jackie Wilson, [2] on the Brunswick label. The single was commercially successful, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 , and number-one on the R&B chart .
"A Woman, a Lover, a Friend" is the 1960 follow up single to "Doggin' Around" performed by Jackie Wilson from his album of the same name. Just as its predecessor, the single made it to number one on the R&B charts, where it stayed at the top spot for one month.