Walter Jackson - It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom

[inmysoulgirl123]

Beautiful track ....goose bumps

[MrSoljaboi]

walter if you're still with us sing it brother

[MrSoljaboi]

listening to this song takes me back to the 60s. i can see him standing on the Apollo stage crutches under his arms sing till tears fell. kids, this is music. 

[MrAndysoul]

There is another Walter Jackson master piece called Road to Ruin

but unfortunately nobody has uploaded it

And i don't know how to 

[TheOkehman]

Superlative heart wrenching lyrics...sang by a true maestro of Soul music, i also like "Where have all the flowers gone" by him...just come back from Soul in the Sun in Tenerife... where this awesome singer was overlooked...i will try to remedy that when we return there in April 2012....thanks very much for uploading it JF Bridge...."Weve all been there i guess!!!

[gpdtoosweet]

I am such a fan GONE TOO SOON also

[MssCucamonga]

''Mi canción preferida de soul, estos días, es ''It's an uphill climb to the bottom'' de Walter Jackson, del sello Oken. Es una canción tan hermosa, que a veces la pongo tres o cuatro veces seguidas para asegurarme de que la canción realmente existe, que no está solo en mi cabeza.'' Pánic Orfila

[alcoyboy]

Uplifting, sad, moving, spine-tingling emotion. Walter gives it all six barrels in this sublime Northern ballad. His pitch and harmony belittle anything that ever came out of a white man's mouth-and I'm white!

[northernbernie]

great tune

[Zabeth1eli]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard - came across it by chance when watching and listening to various Northern Soul ballads on You Tube - when my 30 year old daughter heard it she said how she wished she had been about in the times when this type of music was listened to - the most beautiful song she has ever heard too - so sad that Walter Jackson has passed away - such an incredible singer.

[hoison68]

I actually heard this song from the movie "To Live and Die in LA", with William Petersen. Originally thought it was Bill Medley (cause it does sound similar) but was pleasantly surprised to find out who the real artist behind it really was. Great stuff, thanks for posting.

[317cod]

Beautiful xxx

[jasonpfinch]

fantastic instrumental break from 1:54 on

[SuperRedraider1]

simply stunning makes you close your eyes and just dream of whatever you want

[19Chuck80]

I "discovered him" by accident in a special grab box my local used record store was mystery boxes of tons of 45s in all different cond (sadly a few cracked and broken) most in great shape, it was a cracked copy of this, and I fell in love in love with it, esp the Tear for Tear flip...need a new replacement copy, I stumbled into his Welcome Home LP for free from my Uncle's and cousins collection in Reading, I was sop excited for the find. Sorry to hear Mr Jackson passed so Long ago so young.

[jasonpfinch]

What a voice. What a melody. Drenched in emotion. Soaring. Blasting.

[cyevents]

This was real music I just loved me some Walter Jackson, even now it makes me feel some type of way.

[child1959]

Oh what can you say - nothing will ever compare to tracks like this. They say people on X Factor can sing - DONT MAKE ME LAUGH!

[Gazoor2004]

@child1959 "X Bo**o**s" as its known in my house. Sadly my patner & kids don't agree!

[tezgall]

hey does it matter they have given walter jackson the tribute to wigan casino i missed my chance to dance by two /three years by age go on chris freeley

[agent005oul]

Alawyas makes  the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end

[anndandridge]

Love, LOVE, LOVE, WALTER HAWKINS! My HERO!

Ann Dandridge POWERFUL PEOPLE and FRIENDS

[liferunner55]

we can keep this dream...great song

[house2housetoo]

thank you so much for this post..i grew up listening to his music...he was also a friend of my mom...we use to call him the nice guy on cruthes...

[house2housetoo]

thank you so much for this post..i grew up listening to his music he was a friend of my mom.

[onepresence]

You Got that Right....PURE CLASS!

[cnut12]

outstanding 

[BLITZKRIEG66688]

awesome

[TooDarnSoulful]

I remember they played this in M's back in the day ...fond memories of this classic :)) ktf

[perkyporkpie]

beyond Brilliant-just heartbreaking

[jous1rufn]

10+++++++++!!

[amirchela]

I remember, as a young teen, seeing Walter Jackson, at

the Howard Theater in DC. Man, I miss him, Billy

Stewart, the Coasters, the Drifters, the Motown review.

Walter Jackson, crutches and all, what a magnificent talent.

[kursk71243]

@amirchela

Hey! I was a regular at the Howard (7th &U) from '66-'68 or '69. The "fat boy" Billy Stewart, Gene Chandler, Jerry Butler and Fontella Bass, Don Covay, James Brown, Temptations, Eisley Bros, Major Lance, I can't remember them all.

Then it all ended. I was teaching math at old McKinley Tech (2nd&T, NE) when MLK was shot, and I walked home, H St burning to the south and 14th St burning around me on the way home.

Walter Jackson, crutches and all.

[jayeevee]

@kursk71243 wow what an amazing story - fascinating for a soul fan in the uk

[soulbrother61]

Not really much i can say about this classic that hasn't already been said....5*

[ladyskyya]

I only discovered him a couple years back. So wish I could have seen him perform and follow his career. Wonderful voice, great songs. Gives me lots of joy listening to him.

[timothyjohnlawson]

just heard touching in the dark on solar it brought back great mems , never heard this number before, but I´ll sure be hearing it again and again. Brilliant

[maewest123atl]

it is so funny that the dust is comin off again for another round in a new area of time and it sounds good to in2010 he still sound good

[birdmanbenjibeat]

He's got the voice that can make people cry to his songs, it's that good!!!

[taetoy]

Just listen to Lou Rawls version, it too is an excellent rendition KTF.

[melchesterwelshchick]

Just bob on, I love this track, thanks for posting !x

[lee2751]

Fantastic

[Raresouldisease]

It quite simply doesnt come any better than this, thank you Mr Jackson

[joshiejjones07]

Great record!!

Always loved It's All Over.

His problem.

Big voice on a small label in a town

flled with mega talent.

[jous1rufn]

Love this track...Beautiful...

[IrisMG]

I meant to say another "talented" Jackson! I don't think he's a blood relative of the Jackson 5, although he's from the same general area...who's to say?

[IrisMG]

Another talent Jackson. Sounds like Gary Puckett, or is that vice versa?

[retrodude01]

Why have I never heard this before?

Beautiful track!

Thanks for posting.

Keep the faith!

[Lambretta1969]

This is one of the most majestic songs ever written and the performance is superb. One of my all time favourites

[58soulboy]

i luv it when you browse and find a song as stunning as this, they really dont make music like this anymore

[ronnierkr]

what a record, this recording was in the movie live and die in la, could not belive it

[ladyskyya]

i SO WISH WE HAD WALTER JACKSON'S IN TODAY'S MUSIC. i COULD LISTEN TO THIS INDEFINITELY.

[Mangomn2003]

Stunning! Cheers To You Walter!

[onetopcookie]

Exceptional Soul music...

[malosuave]

I remember being in highschool and hearing this mans voice. I realized at that moment that love was and is an up hill climb to the bottom. One of these days..I will reach the real top.

[barrys]

I'm still kicking myself because I didn't discover this dude until he was dead. This one and "Welcome Home" are both beautiful.

[modsoulman]

one of the all time great soul singers if his voice dont move you then nothing will. a true genius sadly missed

[coleypro]

Sir Walter. My day is made! To all the wannabe's in showbiz...THIS MAN COULD SING!

[jous1rufn]

One of The Greats...Thank you

[tpwc99]

Has anyone got Walter Jackson's "Welcome Home"? Please post it. Not his biggest hit, but it might be his best performance.

[cookieboy56]

this just has to be in the top ten most soulful records ever

[jous1rufn]

One of the GREATS!Beautiful Tune!Either you feel it to your bones or you don"t!

[faeackron]

if this don't make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck i'm afraid you're a log.. sorry

[sparzy12]

tuuuuuuuuuuuune ktf

[crystaltipps04]

Very emotional tune.....thanks for sharing.

[ridsterzxz]

THE EPITOMY OV SOUL IS WALTER

[jazzjon69]

I just feel sorry for people who don't feel music like this.

Pure class- one in a million

[citymadinspain]

What about Timi Yuro I'tl never be over for me,i think this record say's it all.KTF.

[yogihaughton]

Hey too darn soulful lol, that is my e mail addy lol after Morris Chestnut, great minds and that. Ya know I'm not a fan of The Drifter, I must be the only northern fan that ain't I know, but I jus' never really got into it.

[yogihaughton]

Lol, poor nonameneeded07 he must be a rock fan and simply don't get it, lol. Yeah, listen to this shit build like a big soul wave and then crash into that big soulful outburst of a finale. Class!

[TooDarnSoulful]

UK Northern Soul fans still riding that soul wave now ....check out ray pollard "the drifter" another goose bump soul ballad :) ktf

[smilersweetness]

Lovely. x

[dandylionbreath]

Hey thanks for posting this.

By far one of the best soul records ever.

Makes me cry everytime.

Amazing!

[Soulfilly]

HAVE BEEN A LONG TIME FAN OF HIS AND I'M HAPPY TO SEE OTHERS FEEL THE SAME. HE REALLY NEVER GOT THE ATTENTION HE DESERVED. pHILLYSOUL

[psychlyst]

great,great song-great singer...this is what I call SOUL...

[liferunner55]

this song stays in my heart

[Pawn1787]

Now this is "make out" music.

[tonypilki3]

Great track !

[CHEWDwivTHEinCrowd]

thanks yesssss!

[chas207]

thank you so much for posting this, walter jackson never got his just dues..

[oogiedee]

wow.. what a great soul singer!

[jadesystem]

Can someone please tell me what happened to Walter Jackson ?? Great singer that hardly anyone has heard of. I love his voice and

the persona he inspires.

Thanks

[gghfgjfgj]

a prostitute stabbed him 8 times in the neck in manhattan, he's been dead for a while now

[soln4suh]

google walter jackson and find out what REALLY happened to him.

[soln4suh]

Walter Jackson passed from a stroke in June,1983. He was only 45 years of age. As a child he contracted Polio but never let his disability stop him from shining.He always pointed out that he was crippled NOT DISABLED. His distinctive classy voice is missed by all of us who appreciates great music.

[RareMusicalGems]

@soln4suh Beautifully said! God bless Walter Jackson, a true treasure, taken from us far too soon!

[debdessaso]

He truly was one-of-a-kind who certainly didn't get his due. My favorites are "Speak Her Name," "It's All Over," and "I Won't Remember Ever Loving You." Would someone please post these? I'm not technically savvy enough--yet!

[soln4suh]

SPEAK HER NAME is a baaad tune! it's tough and classy at the same time. WJ was so soulful!

[gghfgjfgj]

liar, don't listen to this comment... some hooker stabbed him to death, he's my uncle

[soln4suh]

first of all,I DON'T APPRECIATE BEING CALLED A LIAR!! second of all,I have a book written by ROBERT PRUTER titled CHICAGO SOUL that states that Mr. Jackson died of a stroke! All of the liner notes on CD's that reissued his material has said likewise. PLUS any search engine you look his name up under say the same thing. MAYBE YOU KNOW SOMETHING THE REST OF US DON'T and if so I STAND TO BE CORRECTED! either way nuff respect to your uncle,HE WAS A GREAT ARTIST! and his death was still a TRADGEDY.

[gghfgjfgj]

liar, don't listen to this comment... some hooker stabbed him to death, he's my uncle

[nonameneeded07]

what's so great about the dead boy?

[SoulRunner1]

Puts Emotion into a track and makes it special unlike any mainstream artist today

[sleafordsoulie]

Awesome, one of the greatest ever - tears in the eyes job,once this track grabs you, it never lets you go

[deamster10]

Superb!! One of those records which defines what SOUL is all about.

[winsome1235]

One of the greatest voices ever. He never got his due. Those who never saw him live, missed true moments of greatness.

[philburrell]

Hey, I agree. My favorite is "I won't ever remember loving you."

[unci43]

Nobody ...no ..none could sing a song like Sir Walter Jackson..I have loved you a long time .. thank you for posting it

[UrbansoulJunkie]

The voice of Walter Jackson has shaped my life and how I love! He has a special essence and tone and sings soul like a sparrow!

God bless Walter Jackson, his loss on earth is a gain in heaven!

[philcurt52]

that voice could melt snow

northern excellence

[kweju]

Hey, brings back ooooold times, old feelings!

By the way, the name was "Sir Walter Jackson",

at least, in Baltimore! Could that man emote!!

You couldn't hear a Walter Jackson song and not FEEL it.

[chgosatrap]

love it!  Beautiful voice he had.

[TooDarnSoulful]

Thank you thank you - always loved this track all time classic :) ktf

[esmereldatitswallop]

Thank you for sending this to me, it's brilliant, a lovely song :O) Debz x

[TooDarnSoulful]

such a beautiful ballad - this one and the drifter do it every time :)

[rasdorje]

Heh thanx for giving this to us, and letting me know! don't make em like Walter anymore.

[MIKECNW]

Thanks for uploading this one.