Jackie Wilson

Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) 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 the 20th century. Among Wilson's hits are "Lonely Teardrops," "Baby Workout," "Reet Petite", "I Get the Sweetest Feeling" and "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher". His performance style is often cited as a significant influence on contemporary and later artists such as Elvis Presley, James Brown, and Michael Jackson. Born in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park, Michigan, Wilson initially gained fame as a member of the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes. He went solo in 1957 and scored more than 50 chart singles spanning the genres of R&B, rock 'n' roll, soul, doo-wop and easy listening. This included 16 top-10 R&B hits, six of which ranked as number ones. On the Billboard Hot 100, Wilson scored 14 top-20 pop hits, six of which reached the top 10. In 1975, Wilson suffered a heart attack during a performance, which left him in a minimally conscious state until his death nine years later. Wilson was posthumously inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He was also inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Two of Wilson's recordings were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. He was honored with the Legacy Tribute Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation four years later. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Wilson No. 69 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and placed him on their list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time (2023). NPR named Wilson one of the 50 Great Voices.

Anthology: His Early Years (Remastered) - 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000000Z

A Woman, a Lover, a Friend - 2019-10-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Singles - 2019-10-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Special Request - 2019-10-11T00:00:00.000000Z

The Definitive Jackie Wilson - 2019-09-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Milestones of Rhythm & Blues: Motor Town Soul, Vol. 9 - 2019-03-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Milestones of Soul Legends: Five Soul Superstars, Vol. 6 - 2018-12-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Milestones of Soul Legends: Five Soul Superstars, Vol. 7 - 2018-12-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Milestones of Soul Legends: Five Soul Superstars, Vol. 8 - 2018-12-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Milestones of Soul Legends: Five Soul Superstars, Vol. 9 - 2018-12-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Nobody but You - 1976-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Nobody But You - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Beautiful Day - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

You Got Me Walking - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

This Love Is Real - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Do Your Thing - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I Get The Sweetest Feeling - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I Get the Sweetest Feeling - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Manufacturers Of Soul - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Higher & Higher - 1967-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Galore - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Whispers - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Time - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Spotlight on Jackie Wilson - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Somethin' Else!! - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z