You talk about ''THE VOICE'' JACKIE LEROY WILSON was just that!! A performer supreme!!!!!! thanks for all you done too keep his ''VOICE'' ALIVE!!!!!!!!!
Jackie was always one of my favorites since I saw him do "Reet Petite" on Dick Clark's Saturday Night show. It's too bad there is so little video left of Jackie performing live. He had a reputation for putting on a great show.
I first saw Jackie Wilson on American Bandstand when I was a teenager. At that time, my mother pronounced him to be one of the greatest performers she had seen. I have loved him ever since. What a voice. What passion. I was so sad when he died, tragically, way too soon.
man this song gives me chills everytime i hear which is a few times a day Jackie Wilson is legend for this song an those that dont know him need to be educated an its sad that he didnt get to live a full life but id give anything to be back in his generation this new music sucks ass compared to the oldies i dont care who you are or what you think these songs have emotion,soul,an truth :)
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Always thrilling to hear the magnificent voice of Jackie Wilson, taking one back to a time when greatness in music was sadly taken for granted then greatness like this slipped away, never to return...greatest singer of them all, "To Be Loved" is a timeless classic and thankfully with no airwaves to play great artists like Jackie we have youtube that introduces this legendary giant to new generations...Bravo Jackie, you are missed and RIP great one...
The song says it all. How could you not love him. What a voice. I had the privilege of seeing him on stage in Puerto Rico early 70's. I got a little jealous because he reached down as he was singing and held on to my wife's hand. I let it pass. After all, I had been a fan of his since Lonely Teardrops. To this day I still play his 45RPM records.
jackie was the best. used to see him in Chicago at the Regal and Tivoli theaters when they put on great weekly shows with a movie. my best friend and I would often be the only white kids in the place but never had any problems because we were all there for the music.
Jackie is a classic. A legend whose contribution to music will be remembered. He inspired many with his emotional and passionate interpretations. And the dancing! Unforgettable! A precursor of the "moonwalk", coupled with his vocal antics is why Jackie was dubbed "Mr. Excitement"! Thanks for the post.
@Feelin2nice:You're 100% correct and i am so glad somebody else can see that besides me. We gave America and the world all this flavor and others get the credit for our work. Like Little Richard said...if Elvis is the King...Little Richard said he is the King maker. I remember Madonna used to come to the village in NY and see the gay Blacks out there doing what they called Voguing a dance they created she then took it and recorded a song about it and made millions. I wonder if she shared w/them?
Jakckie was the original coolster! He was so cool frost formed in his footsteps! He had one the best voices ever! And man could he dance he made almost impossile moves look so easy! I had Lonely Teardrops and wore it out playing it on our cheap little handlebox record player!
I'm 41,so i didn't really grow up to this flava,but i can totally get down with it. I will take this over alot of mess that is out today. I think i liked every song that came out in this era. This one is awesome!!! I like a lot of Otis too. Ya'll Be Cool.. Ya Dig!
my two favorite singers and the best looking singers around were Elvis and Jackie and I know they walk hand in hand in Heaven. They were friends and Elvis was always there for Jackie even at the end. Greatness in these two that is not around today.
beautiful voice -- so few singers now -- this man was truly gifted! and thanks so much for reminding us of how times could be good! seriously awesome! lots of kids listening to 'Coming to America' don't even realize the origin of this great singer.
@chillydogification Exactly what it says! White People, Black People, Yellow People... All those peoples need to stop being so dang obsessed with color and just enjoy the music. :P
Jackie was truly one of the most talented of the so called "rock era". He could have been a superstar in any era, Opera to rock, Jackie Wilson was sensational.
@HarshVibes1980 What about Patrice? I am not interested in Patrice. What about Darryl? I am not interested in Darryl either. COMING TO AMERICA XD XD XD !!!!
The incomparable Mr. Jackie Wilson. I've been blessed to have been born in this lifetime to have heard such a voice as his. There's no one to compare with. Such a majestic Voice. To hear his Voice on "Baby Workout" , "To Be loved", and Danny Boy is Mesmerizing..! There was only one Jackie wilson, and god took him back...he missed his sweet voice in the heavenly Choir..! Jackie was a beautiful Human being also. RIP for all eternity.
those were very racist times, and I remember Elvis saying what a great entertainer Jackie wilson was, and a lot of white people did not want to hear it. But I remember him giving Mr. Excitement his proper respect, and acknowledging that he got more opportunities by far than Jackie Wilson did.
@DrMonkeyBoyJr You're an ugly racist, just listen to the song and shut up. I'd like to see you sing like Elvis or Jackie... Lol I think not. You're a fool monkey boy... Why don't you go to one of those racist channels and vent your anger at the white man.. It's not allowed here..
With all of the so-called docu-drama movies (Ray, La-Bamba, Lyman, Dream Girls, etc) they've made over the past twenty-five years, I fail to understand why a movie has yet to be to be made with an unbelieveable story, about an unbelieveable talent, with an unbelieveable voice, wrapped up in an unbelieveable tradgedy no screen write could ever devise. WHY NOT? For all the money Gordy made off of Wilson, HE (alone) should do it. Or maybe Nate Tarnabaums family? RIP great one!
I was lucky enough to have seen Jackie....I was about 10 years old at the time. It was either at the Brookly Fox or Paramount, can't remember....he is awesome!!
I had the opportunity of seeing him perform at the Brooklyn Paramount & Fox Theaters, He would get down, take off his tie, wipe his face with a hankie & toss them at the audience..I never got anything except the memories, thrills, chills & shared screams of so many healthy American teens.Jew, Irish, Blacks, Ricans, Everyone was singing & dancing..LONG LIVE ROCK & ROLL! Peace via Music..VIVA MARIA!
@magcarril Man you were very fortunate! Mr. Wilson WAS Mr. Excitement. I have never heard anyone like Jackie Wilson. R. Kelly pays tribute in his new song "When a Woman Loves". Kelly uses some of Jackie's operatic tones.
When Elvis rock 'n rolled onto the music media in 1955, the world was tired of syrupy ballads & was ready for someone, anyone to change things. Sam Phillips of Sun records sensed this, when he introduced Elvis as a "conveyer" for that new sound, Elvis "kicked the door down" for himself & every other performer behind him. From that time forward, all of these artists benefited & the older ones who didn't change to rock music saw their careers fade away...that's how the mop flops, amigo..
Elvis was a white man who sounded black, and white people ate it up! Just like the Rolling Stones and Eminem. Black folk come up with a sound, white folk steal it. Black folk come up with a style, white folk start dressing that way. It's been that way for decades. From jazz to blues to rock-n-roll to hip hop. That's truth.
@Feelin2nice (Jackie) Wilson also said he was influenced by Presley too, saying "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man’s music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied his stage mannerisms from Elvis."
Don't fucking ever liken Eminem with The Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley. Black people used to be GOOD trend setters. Motown, funk and soul were amazing. Black music has been a fucking joke for a long time. Rap is ruining society.
This is unquestionably my all-time favorite Jackie Wilson track, along with "Higher And Higher". Jackie Wilson is one of the most underrated musicians period. And after hearin this beautiful classic (which I haven't heard in a while), Jackie now moves up the rankins on my all-time favorite R&B musicians list. May this LEGENDARY VOCALIST truly rest in peace.
I agree with teddibearsworld when he said "Blame the racism at the time, not the singers." As a black man, I understand and share a certain resentment that an Elvis Presley can be elevated to something just short of God-like status while millions of Americans have never even heard of Jackie Wilson or Sam Cooke to name two. However, I do get tired of people needing to deny that Elvis or the Beatles etc. had talent. Racism in America cheated many black artists, but I respect talent in all races.
The question is often asked: “why Jackie Wilson’s star did not gleam brighter. The answer is very simply. Though Jackie Wilson wasn’t credited for his business prowess, – his earnest efforts did not return dividends solely because he was under contract with the wrong record company “Brunswick.” Brunswick, in the person of Nat Tanenbaum, robbed Jackie Wilson. Jackie Wilson attempted to leave Brunswick for Motown but Nat Tanenbaum’s punks threatened Jackie’s life.
In addition, Jackie Wilson’s 1st wife stated in Jackie’s biography that Jackie Wilson purchased Brunswick and again was robbed of exercising ownership. Jackie Wilson, sadly, never received a Grammy because Brunswick did not keep records of units sold to avoid IRS taxes.
Years later, Nat Tanenbaum was under “indictment” and Jackie Wilson was scheduled to testify against him along with 1 or 2 other artists – conveniently Jackie Wilson suffers a serious heart attack while on stage in Cherry Hill New Jersey doing a show with Dick Clarke. At the time, Jackie was in negotiations for an upcoming weekly running TV show.
Close acquaintances say Jackie Wilson was poisoned. He was such an incredible talent. Sadly, as great as his talent was, Jackie Wilson was plagued by an equal amount of career setbacks and misfortune. Let’s enjoy the “MAN” his artistry and, his musical legacy.
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG... BUT I JUST CAN'T HELP BUT TO LAUGH A LIL' WHEN I HEAR IT THO! LOL! ALL I CAN HEAR IS EDDIE MURPHY'S SILLY ASS SINGING IN MY HEAD! HAHAHA! <3 COMING TO AMERICA <3 XD
Every time I fall in love i listen to this song. Yes folks, I've fallen in love again. It's great to be alive, living in Texas and "to be loved" again. Thanks and rip JW
Jackie, known as "The guy with a tear in his eye," and "Mr. Excitement," is one of my favorites. Had the good fortune to see him at the Brooklyn Paramount way back when (after his recovery from being shot). He headlined with Jerry Lee Lewis! He and Roy Orbison (among others) helped keep me sane back in high school.
Jackie Wilson WAS THE MAN, and so was Elvis. Elvis loved Jackie, they were friends so that's probably why they're similar. Kinda like MJ he was influenced by a lot of entertainers. And Usher and JT were influenced by MJ and the list goes on. Sooooo, the point I'm trying to make is Jackie was the man and so was Elvis both brought energy to the entertainment business both had loyal followers.
if you ask me, whites loved elvis because they never seen a white man sing or perform the way he did( like a black man). They accepted it caused he was white. Jackie Wilson had records before elvis. Blacks were used to it and had been seein that type of talent for years comin from other black perfomers. so its no coincidence that they sound alike. Record companies knew there was money to make with a soul rock sond comin from a white man. crossing over at one of its earliest stages. Fuck elvis
if you ask me, whites loved elvis because they never seen a white man sing or perform the way he did( like a black man). They accepted it caused he was white. Jackie Wilson had records before elvis. Blacks were used to it and had been seein that type of talent for years comin from other black perfomers. so its no coincidence that they sound alike. Record companies knew there was money to make with a soul rock sound comin from a white man. crossing over at one of its earliest stages. Fuck elvis
You talk about ''THE VOICE'' JACKIE LEROY WILSON was just that!! A performer supreme!!!!!! thanks for all you done too keep his ''VOICE'' ALIVE!!!!!!!!!
leeloveification 1 day ago
I gotta go call my girl.
abanders99 3 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
Jackie was always one of my favorites since I saw him do "Reet Petite" on Dick Clark's Saturday Night show. It's too bad there is so little video left of Jackie performing live. He had a reputation for putting on a great show.
18Pumpguy 5 days ago
"To be loved, to be loved oh what a feeling" ..... *screaminig* "SHUT UP!"... .. YOU FUNNY MAN EDDIE!!!! Love you J. WIlson <3
tc10ish 2 weeks ago
The Ballad for Single People on Valentine's Day. Lovely song for any occasion really.
coopdogg93 2 weeks ago
@coopdogg93 too true.
tc10ish 2 weeks ago
I like it a lot ! Great artist with a great song.
adina691 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
Awesome !!!!!
bazthehandyman 2 weeks ago
Love this guys music! And im only 21 :)
Scum63 1 month ago
I first saw Jackie Wilson on American Bandstand when I was a teenager. At that time, my mother pronounced him to be one of the greatest performers she had seen. I have loved him ever since. What a voice. What passion. I was so sad when he died, tragically, way too soon.
basherte1 1 month ago
Great song,enjoyable video. I have it posted on my channel as a favorite. Thanks
Ellenw1122 1 month ago
@Ellenw1122 Thanks a lot for your comment!
Basquelady86 1 month ago
Wonderful--no one like Jackie Wilson.
birdiexnumnum 1 month ago
Lovely....classics are beautifull We must not forget how beautiful and relevant they still are, even in these schizoid times
starryskiesforever 1 month ago
man this song gives me chills everytime i hear which is a few times a day Jackie Wilson is legend for this song an those that dont know him need to be educated an its sad that he didnt get to live a full life but id give anything to be back in his generation this new music sucks ass compared to the oldies i dont care who you are or what you think these songs have emotion,soul,an truth :)
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To be fluffed!
dynelol 3 months ago
No. 1; speak English! We have no artist now that can even compare iwth Jackie; unbelievable; you have to love this!
Cecilia3748 3 months ago
coming to america comes to mind when i hear his talented voice
ladyace1290 3 months ago 2
"What about Patrice?" "I am not Interested In Patrice" "What about Darryl?" I am not Interested In Darryl either"
breezwonder 3 months ago 4
Litterally 10seconds after hearing this song on Coming too america i typed this in
Demov12 3 months ago
magic, magic, magic
eddgregg 3 months ago
My husband & I danced to this as our first song on our wedding day in 2008. Beautiful!
specialk35 3 months ago 2
Always thrilling to hear the magnificent voice of Jackie Wilson, taking one back to a time when greatness in music was sadly taken for granted then greatness like this slipped away, never to return...greatest singer of them all, "To Be Loved" is a timeless classic and thankfully with no airwaves to play great artists like Jackie we have youtube that introduces this legendary giant to new generations...Bravo Jackie, you are missed and RIP great one...
bradly2007 4 months ago 3
@bradly2007 "night" is my very favorite been listning since I was 14 from Philly with the "geator with the heater" Jerry Blavet over 50 yrs
Deeneub47 3 months ago
@Deeneub47 "Night" is a gorgeous Jackie classic and my older sis played this great master over and over making me a life long fan...nobody compares!
bradly2007 3 months ago
As good as it gets! Thanks for posting.
Jackie: You deserved a better fate. You WERE Loved... and when someone new hears you sing and sees you perform, you are loved again. Rest in Peace.
Does anyone know if E ever took a shot at this song??
getpeko54 4 months ago 7
@getpeko54 Thanks for your comment but I'm pretty sure he didn't.
Basquelady86 4 months ago 3
The song says it all. How could you not love him. What a voice. I had the privilege of seeing him on stage in Puerto Rico early 70's. I got a little jealous because he reached down as he was singing and held on to my wife's hand. I let it pass. After all, I had been a fan of his since Lonely Teardrops. To this day I still play his 45RPM records.
charlie59r 4 months ago
3 people don't know what real music sounds like
anthonytkf 4 months ago
...The three people who disliked this video are dead now.
PuppetMask 4 months ago
jackie was the best. used to see him in Chicago at the Regal and Tivoli theaters when they put on great weekly shows with a movie. my best friend and I would often be the only white kids in the place but never had any problems because we were all there for the music.
dickstuff9 4 months ago
WOOOOH I LOVE THIS SONG!!
anovalevel 5 months ago
HE WAS THE KING
MrVampiredog 5 months ago
a romantic and astoundingly beautiful soul
davincigreen 5 months ago
Jackie is a classic. A legend whose contribution to music will be remembered. He inspired many with his emotional and passionate interpretations. And the dancing! Unforgettable! A precursor of the "moonwalk", coupled with his vocal antics is why Jackie was dubbed "Mr. Excitement"! Thanks for the post.
bluzmama55 5 months ago
@bluzmama55 he didnt do anything moonwalk just saying
MrKareemRuiz 4 months ago
@Feelin2nice:You're 100% correct and i am so glad somebody else can see that besides me. We gave America and the world all this flavor and others get the credit for our work. Like Little Richard said...if Elvis is the King...Little Richard said he is the King maker. I remember Madonna used to come to the village in NY and see the gay Blacks out there doing what they called Voguing a dance they created she then took it and recorded a song about it and made millions. I wonder if she shared w/them?
DaOrigTruthSeeker 5 months ago
What a voice, what style, COOL
mickthemodNo1 5 months ago
What a voice. What a song!. Thanks for this post.
necktieguy1 5 months ago 6
@necktieguy1 Thanks for your lovely comment!
Basquelady86 5 months ago 3
my god the man could sing
MrVampiredog 5 months ago
wow hit fantastico
kenshirothefist3000 5 months ago
me gusta esta cancion ,, es un exito inolvidable
kenshirothefist3000 5 months ago 3
@kenshirothefist3000 ¡Gracias por tu comentario!
Basquelady86 5 months ago
i love this song it's magnifique
girlouna 5 months ago
incredible, fabulous, charming, handsome, sexy, superb , adorable, wish I could have met him
1okauchee 5 months ago
Jakckie was the original coolster! He was so cool frost formed in his footsteps! He had one the best voices ever! And man could he dance he made almost impossile moves look so easy! I had Lonely Teardrops and wore it out playing it on our cheap little handlebox record player!
bradyhastings 5 months ago
i ADORE this......my Funeral Song....not for a long time ...(i hope)....x
janutd7 5 months ago in playlist janutd7's Favourited Videos
So glad that this wonderful man and wonderful musician is still remembered even on YouTube. Thank you YouTube! Jackie Wilson was one of The BEST!
Christlessgrave 5 months ago
I'm 41,so i didn't really grow up to this flava,but i can totally get down with it. I will take this over alot of mess that is out today. I think i liked every song that came out in this era. This one is awesome!!! I like a lot of Otis too. Ya'll Be Cool.. Ya Dig!
JiggSaww127 5 months ago
J'adore!!! ;)
borislafleur 5 months ago
my two favorite singers and the best looking singers around were Elvis and Jackie and I know they walk hand in hand in Heaven. They were friends and Elvis was always there for Jackie even at the end. Greatness in these two that is not around today.
SuperAram111 5 months ago
beautiful voice -- so few singers now -- this man was truly gifted! and thanks so much for reminding us of how times could be good! seriously awesome! lots of kids listening to 'Coming to America' don't even realize the origin of this great singer.
ruthhenson 5 months ago
Jackie will always be an unreplaceable talent...a man with a voice that was a here-on-earth blessing.....Always to be loved!.....David
dbl1 5 months ago
THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
huntnat 5 months ago
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Performed by a very, very gifted entertainer....
tropicalpancake56 6 months ago
UUUGH! Why does everything have to be a black and white thing with you people? A beautiful sound is beautiful. Don't matter what color the singer is.
reginamb 6 months ago
@reginamb What do you mean you PEople hmmmmmm XD
chillydogification 6 months ago
@chillydogification Exactly what it says! White People, Black People, Yellow People... All those peoples need to stop being so dang obsessed with color and just enjoy the music. :P
reginamb 6 months ago
dr monkey boy jr...im spanish, this is what i read in his atuobio eat my banana u jerk
09bnunez 6 months ago
Jackie was truly one of the most talented of the so called "rock era". He could have been a superstar in any era, Opera to rock, Jackie Wilson was sensational.
usmale83814 6 months ago
I can't stop thinking about Coming To America! XD Beautiful song, I love any song by jackie wilson especially this one and lonely teardrops. :D
lilmissmusic2012 6 months ago
I grew up listening to this music ,it seem to be a lost art form now.
bankrollthekid 6 months ago
thumbs up for coming to america.
HarshVibes1980 6 months ago 51
@HarshVibes1980 that's exactly what brought me here to this song :-)
craigusss 6 months ago
@HarshVibes1980 What about Patrice? I am not interested in Patrice. What about Darryl? I am not interested in Darryl either. COMING TO AMERICA XD XD XD !!!!
guillotine007 6 months ago 6
@HarshVibes1980 "Hey, knock it off we're tryin' to sleep up here!" "Will you shut the f*** up?!"
Tyonline777 5 months ago
@Tyonline777 I too think of Coming to America whenever I hear this song.
mohinderbauer 5 months ago
@mohinderbauer who cares that shit sucks
MrKareemRuiz 4 months ago
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@HarshVibes1980 my favorite movie!
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bowiehs 4 months ago
@HarshVibes1980 the ONLY reason why i searched this song haha
Iceman0484 4 months ago
One of the very best songs sung by one of the very best singers...!!!
aucompaugh 6 months ago 2
What a voice!!!
Aarontlondon 6 months ago
gives me goosepimples every time love it
rockchunk666 6 months ago
wo what a voice, true'lly beautiful and thanks to basquelady 86 for this, i really do appreciate it, god bless.
The50sforever 6 months ago
@The50sforever Thanks a lot for your lovely comment!!
Basquelady86 6 months ago
The incomparable Mr. Jackie Wilson. I've been blessed to have been born in this lifetime to have heard such a voice as his. There's no one to compare with. Such a majestic Voice. To hear his Voice on "Baby Workout" , "To Be loved", and Danny Boy is Mesmerizing..! There was only one Jackie wilson, and god took him back...he missed his sweet voice in the heavenly Choir..! Jackie was a beautiful Human being also. RIP for all eternity.
detroitspinner1 7 months ago
3 people wouldn't know good music if it kicked them in the balls.
wbozard 7 months ago
PURE QUALITY
SOULINTEGRITY 7 months ago
I CAN LISTEN TO THIS ON REPEAT ALL DAY!
MsMasyoyo 7 months ago 2
"if i like it" i love it...great sound,great video whats not to love ...thanks,mike
TheMichaelrichard 7 months ago
@TheMichaelrichard Thanks for your comment, Mike!
Basquelady86 7 months ago 2
What a talent Mr. Wilson was. Thanks for this post. I loved all his wonderful songs. What a voice, what a style!
necktieguy1 7 months ago
priceless.
sar1428 7 months ago
Thanks for the song and the stills. Of course we like it, silly!
duvessa2003 8 months ago
I HEARD DIS SONG IN A MOVIE-[ COMING TO AMERICA} AND I LOVED IT\
GREAT SONG
3215victor 8 months ago
classic!
SuperMumanddad 8 months ago
Why Do All The Greats Go To Soon ?
Noremac241 8 months ago 3
@Noremac241
possibly because they are not cherished when they are here.
LUVSAILOROMANCE 8 months ago
It doesn't get any better than Jackie Wilson! You know he influenced MJ.
johncfl 8 months ago 3
A prince in New York !
KAL10100 9 months ago
@KAL10100 actually the original title is Coming To America
shamiir18 9 months ago 2
Jackie Wilson at his best. I love this song...
Moedogg01 9 months ago
love this song...amazing
MsSamborababe 9 months ago
The greatest singing voice of the rock and roll era.
tallyshark 9 months ago
one of my favorites from way babck when , i still play it on 45
tommysev100 9 months ago
those were very racist times, and I remember Elvis saying what a great entertainer Jackie wilson was, and a lot of white people did not want to hear it. But I remember him giving Mr. Excitement his proper respect, and acknowledging that he got more opportunities by far than Jackie Wilson did.
pbarrigher 9 months ago 3
elvis once call jackie the black elvis
09bnunez 10 months ago
@09bnunez fuck elvis white boy
DrMonkeyBoyJr 6 months ago
@DrMonkeyBoyJr You're an ugly racist, just listen to the song and shut up. I'd like to see you sing like Elvis or Jackie... Lol I think not. You're a fool monkey boy... Why don't you go to one of those racist channels and vent your anger at the white man.. It's not allowed here..
kikihav 5 months ago
@kikihav jackie is better
DrMonkeyBoyJr 5 months ago
soul ...opera...love song man he could do it all listen to danny boy wow!!!!!!!!got all his hits on casette..very rare....love him...
09bnunez 10 months ago
coming to America.....lol
garlandccoleman 10 months ago
With all of the so-called docu-drama movies (Ray, La-Bamba, Lyman, Dream Girls, etc) they've made over the past twenty-five years, I fail to understand why a movie has yet to be to be made with an unbelieveable story, about an unbelieveable talent, with an unbelieveable voice, wrapped up in an unbelieveable tradgedy no screen write could ever devise. WHY NOT? For all the money Gordy made off of Wilson, HE (alone) should do it. Or maybe Nate Tarnabaums family? RIP great one!
4doororphan 10 months ago
3 people missed the "I like" button
argelargs 10 months ago 3
I was lucky enough to have seen Jackie....I was about 10 years old at the time. It was either at the Brookly Fox or Paramount, can't remember....he is awesome!!
liangel51 10 months ago
what a talent he had. most amazing.
babystinky 10 months ago
I had the opportunity of seeing him perform at the Brooklyn Paramount & Fox Theaters, He would get down, take off his tie, wipe his face with a hankie & toss them at the audience..I never got anything except the memories, thrills, chills & shared screams of so many healthy American teens.Jew, Irish, Blacks, Ricans, Everyone was singing & dancing..LONG LIVE ROCK & ROLL! Peace via Music..VIVA MARIA!
magcarril 10 months ago
@magcarril Man you were very fortunate! Mr. Wilson WAS Mr. Excitement. I have never heard anyone like Jackie Wilson. R. Kelly pays tribute in his new song "When a Woman Loves". Kelly uses some of Jackie's operatic tones.
shannonD68 10 months ago
When Elvis rock 'n rolled onto the music media in 1955, the world was tired of syrupy ballads & was ready for someone, anyone to change things. Sam Phillips of Sun records sensed this, when he introduced Elvis as a "conveyer" for that new sound, Elvis "kicked the door down" for himself & every other performer behind him. From that time forward, all of these artists benefited & the older ones who didn't change to rock music saw their careers fade away...that's how the mop flops, amigo..
ftjax 10 months ago
@ftjax
Elvis was a white man who sounded black, and white people ate it up! Just like the Rolling Stones and Eminem. Black folk come up with a sound, white folk steal it. Black folk come up with a style, white folk start dressing that way. It's been that way for decades. From jazz to blues to rock-n-roll to hip hop. That's truth.
Feelin2nice 10 months ago 21
@Feelin2nice It may sting some people's ears to hear, but it's the gospel truth.
shannonD68 10 months ago
@Feelin2nice (Jackie) Wilson also said he was influenced by Presley too, saying "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man’s music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied his stage mannerisms from Elvis."
MsLaurN 5 months ago
@Feelin2nice Shame you look at things this way....we will never get passed racism..until people like you..get over themselves.
Thats not truth...thats lame
lvcookin41 5 months ago
@Feelin2nice Yu def speak the truth
MzCnajohnson 5 months ago
@Feelin2nice
Don't fucking ever liken Eminem with The Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley. Black people used to be GOOD trend setters. Motown, funk and soul were amazing. Black music has been a fucking joke for a long time. Rap is ruining society.
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@CaramelLitegloss GLAD to make ya SMILE...
PhflyDan1 10 months ago
3 SUCKAZ, DONT wanna be LOVED...!
PhflyDan1 11 months ago
his voice is wonderful
mizlilly236 11 months ago
honestly how can 2 people hit dislike on this song?
arkbishopbonkerboy 11 months ago
This is unquestionably my all-time favorite Jackie Wilson track, along with "Higher And Higher". Jackie Wilson is one of the most underrated musicians period. And after hearin this beautiful classic (which I haven't heard in a while), Jackie now moves up the rankins on my all-time favorite R&B musicians list. May this LEGENDARY VOCALIST truly rest in peace.
poetryselite 11 months ago
thumps up if you hear and liked this song from akeem, prince in new york
=D
autredimension 11 months ago
I HAVE A DATE WITH LISA!! ISNT THAT WONDERFUL!? =D =D
Mrgibbsy72 11 months ago 2
@Mrgibbsy72
I'm crying right now, I'm laughing so hard @ ur post!
The guy yelling in the backround during Akeems solo was frickin priceless.
Thanks for the laugh
wicanefan 11 months ago
@wicanefan anytime =)
Mrgibbsy72 11 months ago
thumbs up if you heard this on coming to america....=D
Missez2010 11 months ago
i love this song!!!
alexmitchell123456 11 months ago
Jackie was Motown before Motwon was cool. This song shows the wide range of his talent..
jERRYKIEFER 11 months ago
God bless you.
mvarahadas 1 year ago
my bby i love u soo much sweetheart
LarryBrown1958 1 year ago
A Classic. A True Voice. A True Legend.
Thank you so very much!
flickerman68 1 year ago
AWESOME!!!! reminds me of eddie murphy in coming to america when he kisses mcdowels daughter.
oldcaddy1 1 year ago
who in the hell would dare dislike this!?
glenjupiterjr 1 year ago
of course i'm 25 but i will die for this song omg thanks jackie for your voice
caribean008 1 year ago
Great voice, great artist. If James Brown is The Godfather of Soul Music, I would say that Jackie Wilson is The King of Soul Music.
spinoglu 1 year ago
I agree with teddibearsworld when he said "Blame the racism at the time, not the singers." As a black man, I understand and share a certain resentment that an Elvis Presley can be elevated to something just short of God-like status while millions of Americans have never even heard of Jackie Wilson or Sam Cooke to name two. However, I do get tired of people needing to deny that Elvis or the Beatles etc. had talent. Racism in America cheated many black artists, but I respect talent in all races.
emmettk 1 year ago
The question is often asked: “why Jackie Wilson’s star did not gleam brighter. The answer is very simply. Though Jackie Wilson wasn’t credited for his business prowess, – his earnest efforts did not return dividends solely because he was under contract with the wrong record company “Brunswick.” Brunswick, in the person of Nat Tanenbaum, robbed Jackie Wilson. Jackie Wilson attempted to leave Brunswick for Motown but Nat Tanenbaum’s punks threatened Jackie’s life.
Octavious799 1 year ago
In addition, Jackie Wilson’s 1st wife stated in Jackie’s biography that Jackie Wilson purchased Brunswick and again was robbed of exercising ownership. Jackie Wilson, sadly, never received a Grammy because Brunswick did not keep records of units sold to avoid IRS taxes.
Octavious799 1 year ago
Years later, Nat Tanenbaum was under “indictment” and Jackie Wilson was scheduled to testify against him along with 1 or 2 other artists – conveniently Jackie Wilson suffers a serious heart attack while on stage in Cherry Hill New Jersey doing a show with Dick Clarke. At the time, Jackie was in negotiations for an upcoming weekly running TV show.
Octavious799 1 year ago
Close acquaintances say Jackie Wilson was poisoned. He was such an incredible talent. Sadly, as great as his talent was, Jackie Wilson was plagued by an equal amount of career setbacks and misfortune. Let’s enjoy the “MAN” his artistry and, his musical legacy.
Octavious799 1 year ago
Jackie at his best. RIP. You were gone much too soon.
gingerbread1231 1 year ago
What a beautiful voice...and this guy could dance!!!!
afrogurl 1 year ago
Still sounds good.
Monk3597 1 year ago
this is my first time seeing the man with the voice, unbelieveable, what talent. Could you imagine him as a young man on american idol....
brightflame56 1 year ago
eddie murphy killed it in comeing 2 america
RAYZAHRUDD275 1 year ago
@cyn303 lol~~I feel you~~~
TALBROZMAN 1 year ago
i just fell in love for the 1241st time and every time i fall in love i listen to JW (rip) this song in particular makes my panties wet
cyn303 1 year ago
I have to be one of Jackie Wilson's biggest fans. "To Be Loved" is my number one favorite. I was always buying his 45's.
luvrecords1 1 year ago
just great♥
sandymalvada13 1 year ago
what a voice x love him x
ZRC123456789 1 year ago
One of the great classics. How much better can it get?
mg1hb 1 year ago
i really liked his singing, very gifted.
youngmindedman 1 year ago
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG... BUT I JUST CAN'T HELP BUT TO LAUGH A LIL' WHEN I HEAR IT THO! LOL! ALL I CAN HEAR IS EDDIE MURPHY'S SILLY ASS SINGING IN MY HEAD! HAHAHA! <3 COMING TO AMERICA <3 XD
ALWAYSINTHEKNOW86 1 year ago
He was my teenage dream I loved his music and it stands the test of time This was my favourite record
cobwebs22 1 year ago
Every time I fall in love i listen to this song. Yes folks, I've fallen in love again. It's great to be alive, living in Texas and "to be loved" again. Thanks and rip JW
cyn303 1 year ago
this is truly the best.what more can I say.............RIP Jackie,I will always miss you
54foxylady 1 year ago
Jackie, known as "The guy with a tear in his eye," and "Mr. Excitement," is one of my favorites. Had the good fortune to see him at the Brooklyn Paramount way back when (after his recovery from being shot). He headlined with Jerry Lee Lewis! He and Roy Orbison (among others) helped keep me sane back in high school.
tommotd 1 year ago
Lovely voice, good music. Im in Africa, where can I buy Jackie Wilson's CDs
jkibaara 1 year ago 2
@jkibaara You can buy them online, through Amazon.
Basquelady86 1 year ago
Lovely voice, good music. Im in Africa, where can I buy Jackie Wilson's CDs
jkibaara 1 year ago
Classic Priceless
lXclusivel 1 year ago
MAGIC
mahaltony 1 year ago
this reminds me of Coming to America with Eddie Murphey!!!
socostr8 1 year ago
the best version, with full of love and emotion..
To Be Loved, what a feeling to be loved.
victoria4043 1 year ago
Jackie Wilson WAS THE MAN, and so was Elvis. Elvis loved Jackie, they were friends so that's probably why they're similar. Kinda like MJ he was influenced by a lot of entertainers. And Usher and JT were influenced by MJ and the list goes on. Sooooo, the point I'm trying to make is Jackie was the man and so was Elvis both brought energy to the entertainment business both had loyal followers.
drksyde1313 1 year ago 5
@drksyde1313 Your comment makes perfect sense. Thanks!
Basquelady86 1 year ago
if you ask me, whites loved elvis because they never seen a white man sing or perform the way he did( like a black man). They accepted it caused he was white. Jackie Wilson had records before elvis. Blacks were used to it and had been seein that type of talent for years comin from other black perfomers. so its no coincidence that they sound alike. Record companies knew there was money to make with a soul rock sond comin from a white man. crossing over at one of its earliest stages. Fuck elvis
Stones410 1 year ago
if you ask me, whites loved elvis because they never seen a white man sing or perform the way he did( like a black man). They accepted it caused he was white. Jackie Wilson had records before elvis. Blacks were used to it and had been seein that type of talent for years comin from other black perfomers. so its no coincidence that they sound alike. Record companies knew there was money to make with a soul rock sound comin from a white man. crossing over at one of its earliest stages. Fuck elvis
Stones410 1 year ago
@Stones410 i agree with You; because i grew up listening to R&B,as i'm 73! but; also liked Elvis!
youngmindedman 1 year ago