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Jackie Wilson
Raised in a tough Detroit neighbourhood, Jackie Wilson learned to sing in church
and formed gospel groups as a teenager, before being spotted by Johnny Otis (a
legendary talent scout, radio host and producer). He worked his way through big
bands, seedy clubs and a three year stint as tenor in the successful vocal group
The Dominoes, before working with writer (and future Motown boss) Berry Gordy in
1957 on the hits Reet Petite and Lonely Teardrops. His extravagant showmanship
earned the nickname "Mr Excitement" and made him a favourite of Elvis Presley,
James Brown and Michael Ja...
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and HigherJackie Wilson
Higher And Higher
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Lonely TeardropsJackie Wilson
Lonely Teardrops
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(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and HigherJackie Wilson
Higher And Higher
To Be LovedJackie Wilson
He's So Fine
Lonely TeardropsJackie Wilson
Lonely Teardrops
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To Be LovedJackie Wilson
He's So Fine
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