What made Jackie so great is that he did not limit himself to any one style of music. If he heard someting he liked, he recorded it. I never considered him a Rock & Roll singer or R & B singer & especially not a "Soul Singer". Jackie could & did it all. From operatic melodies to the standards. Many "critics' say his choice of material was inferior. NOT AT ALL. He was just singing great songs that didn't get airplay. Today, all those "bad" songs are hugely popular on Youtube.
Just imagine what his career would have been like in Opera. Move over Pavarrotti, (RIP), Placido Domingo, and the other big names in Opera. Jackie could have sang with all of them! He had such a versatile and powerful voice.
I think Mr. Wilson was headed for Opera Singing, I may be wrong. But this man was one of the really original heart throbs. Women really acted crazy when he came to Chicago. He was extremely talented an exciting show. I saw him at the "Club" in 1969 after his fan base had dwindled. You could count the people there but Mr. Wilson still dazzled the place. Then I met him at the Conrad Hilton the next year. Such a gentleman. Beautiful song too and thanks. :D
@9876543217303 Jackie had an "operatic" type voice, one of the few with that talent who also sang rhythm and blues. His recording of "Night", which was very operatic in nature was a big hit for him.
@Nocaro Absolutely right. It's been a while but I think I did read that his mother was trying to gear him towards opera. That quality really blended uniquely with his rhythm and blues music form. That's why you just won't find another like him in this lifetime. I'll be back and visiting other uploads of this wonderful man. Thank you for your response! :D
a great Alec Wilder classic - thanks!
sutro77 6 months ago
What made Jackie so great is that he did not limit himself to any one style of music. If he heard someting he liked, he recorded it. I never considered him a Rock & Roll singer or R & B singer & especially not a "Soul Singer". Jackie could & did it all. From operatic melodies to the standards. Many "critics' say his choice of material was inferior. NOT AT ALL. He was just singing great songs that didn't get airplay. Today, all those "bad" songs are hugely popular on Youtube.
Jackie = The Best!
PutOnASweater 9 months ago
Fantastic singer and song! Thank you for posting.
Regina1952 1 year ago
a beautiful song!
megapowergirl100 1 year ago
I love this song .. Jackie Wilson is one of the greatest ever singers :))
logicdon 1 year ago
Just imagine what his career would have been like in Opera. Move over Pavarrotti, (RIP), Placido Domingo, and the other big names in Opera. Jackie could have sang with all of them! He had such a versatile and powerful voice.
msros60 1 year ago
Wow! fantastic. You are the best Nocaro!
OldMrMemories 1 year ago
I think Mr. Wilson was headed for Opera Singing, I may be wrong. But this man was one of the really original heart throbs. Women really acted crazy when he came to Chicago. He was extremely talented an exciting show. I saw him at the "Club" in 1969 after his fan base had dwindled. You could count the people there but Mr. Wilson still dazzled the place. Then I met him at the Conrad Hilton the next year. Such a gentleman. Beautiful song too and thanks. :D
9876543217303 1 year ago
@9876543217303 Jackie had an "operatic" type voice, one of the few with that talent who also sang rhythm and blues. His recording of "Night", which was very operatic in nature was a big hit for him.
Nocaro 1 year ago
@Nocaro Absolutely right. It's been a while but I think I did read that his mother was trying to gear him towards opera. That quality really blended uniquely with his rhythm and blues music form. That's why you just won't find another like him in this lifetime. I'll be back and visiting other uploads of this wonderful man. Thank you for your response! :D
9876543217303 1 year ago
Superb, thanks for this one.... great to hear it again, it's been a while!!! M*
MarcieLuvzMusic 1 year ago
The incomparable Jackie Wilson at his very best. Fantastic video, great work!!!
joelok48 1 year ago