An R&B and rock 'n' roll giant, Detroit-born Wilson's singing, sound and style loomed large in the 1950's, which certainly helped Berry Gordy when he began writing for him. Their hits ranged from the US/UK 1957 pop smash Reet Petite to this dramatic ballad the following year. Both co-written by Gordon and Tyran Carlo, Wilson's taste for bravura ballads (Mario Lanza was a favourite) is given the space to soar,
View wiki
An R&B and rock 'n' roll giant, Detroit-born Wilson's singing, sound and style loomed large in the 1950's, which certainly he… read more
An R&B and rock 'n' roll giant, Detroit-born Wilson's singing, sound and style loomed large in the 1950's, which certainly helped Berry Gordy when he began writin… read more
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer born in Detroit, Michigan, where he became active in the music business. He joined Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953, replacing Clyde McPhatter. After losing McPhatter, the group's only recording success with Wilson came in June of 1956 with the single "St. Therese of The Roses" that reached number 13 on the Pop charts. Wilson's solo career begin with 1957's "Reet Petite", written by the then unknown Berry Gordy, Jr. and recorded on the … read more
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer born in Detroit, Michigan, where he became active in the music business. He jo… read more
Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American soul and R&B singer born in Detroit, Michigan, where he became active in the music business. He joined Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953, repl… read more