Jackie Wilson - My Empty Arms (1961)

Charted at #9 on Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961, and #25 on Billboard R&B chart. The melody is "Vesti La Giubba" from the opera, "I Pagliacci".

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[vinylsingleman]

This is to the tune of "Vesti La Giubba". He sure did a great job with it. Thanks!

[ILoveJenni47]

You're welcome!

[rdf1947]

Another one of my all time favorites. This man could do no wrong. I could listen to him all night and still not tire of his voice. What a gift he had. Thanks for the post.

[travelinman]

Pound for pound the best singer off all times. This man can sing anything.He sings opera so naturally.

[1400deadwood]

@PutOnASweater - Thank you for the information - indeed, Mr Jacobs did a masterful job on this wonderful song. Merry Christmas & God bless you & yours ...

[PutOnASweater]

@1400deadwood Orchestra by Dick Jacobs who did most of the arrangements and productions for Jackie's recordings...with some exceptions until 1966. Jacobs was one of the top arranger/conductor's for Decca and it's related companies and worked with artists such as: The Ames Bros. Steve Lawrence, MacGuire Sisters, Buddy Holly, Teresa Brewer and so many more. He was one of the few supporters of Rock & Roll in it's early phase when it was not "fashionable" with the major record labels.

[1400deadwood]

What is the orchestra and who was producer of this great song? Not only was it sung beautifully, the orchestration in it is unmatchable. Jackie may have been one of the greatest performers of all time. Never to be forgotten.

[1400deadwood]

Haven't heard this gem in MANY moons. I was thinking of it the other day and am glad to view it here.

Thanks for posting.

[frankthomas9000]

I AGREE WITH THESE RESPONDENTS JLW WAS NON PARALIEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NO­BODY DID IT BETTER NOT NOBODY

[1okauchee]

@Larry2463

He could sing Mary had a little lamb and it would be powerful!

[1okauchee]

Nobody could ever do it better

[1okauchee]

excellent

[1okauchee]

He put sooooooooooo much emotion in this song, Love It

[GoodGuitarSolos]

@reptilia82 Hehe, good call!