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Jackie Wilson

Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer of the 1950s and 60s. He 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 soul, R&B, and rock and roll history.

Wilson gained initial fame as a member of the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes. He went solo in 1957 and scored over 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.

Wilson was posthumously inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He is 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 Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Legacy Tribute Award in 2003. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Wilson No. 69 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and number 26 as one of the greatest singers of all time.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 9, 1934 (Detroit), Died January 21, 1984 (Mount Holly Township)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1956 - 1970

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings (Results 101-125 of 350 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 111144 9/28/1961 I don't know you anymore Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111145 9/28/1961 Crazy she calls me Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111146 9/28/1961 There'll be no next time Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111147 9/28/1961 Body and soul Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111148 9/28/1961 I apologize Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111149 9/28/1961 The greatest hurt Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111628 1/25/1962 Hearts Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111629 1/25/1962 A heart of love Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111630 1/25/1962 Sing (And tell the blues so long) Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111631 1/25/1962 The dancing man Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111632 1/25/1962 There's nothing like love-1 Linda Hopkins ; Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111633 1/25/1962 I found love Linda Hopkins ; Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111954 3/21/1962 Sing (And tell the blues so long) Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111955 3/21/1962 You ought to be shamed Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111956 3/21/1962 Bad news travel fast Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111957 3/22/1962 Forever and a day Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111958 3/22/1962 My eager heart Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111959 3/22/1962 Each night I dream of you Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111960 3/22/1962 Take my heart Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111961 3/22/1962 Pianissimo Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 111962 3/22/1962 You think of beauty Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 112229 4/30/1962 Tonight Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 112230 4/30/1962 Medley: Body and soul/I apologize Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 112231 4/30/1962 Love for sale Jackie Wilson vocalist  
Decca 112232 4/30/1962 And this is my beloved Jackie Wilson vocalist  
(Results 101-125 of 350 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wilson, Jackie," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/351191.

Wilson, Jackie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/351191.

"Wilson, Jackie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/351191

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