Jackie Wilson

MR. EXCITEMENT

2 LPs ON 1 CD

INCLUDES 6 BONUS TRACKS
 

Jackie Wilson was an electrifying on-stage showman and one of the best singers and performers of all time. His athletic stage moves influenced everyone from Elvis Presley to James Brown, and his astounding vocal range included highpitched whooping to operatic crooning, and everything in between. Known as “Mr. Excitement”, Jackie Wilson’s unique singing style combined a passionate delivery with infectious energy. He was a very important influence on the soul era that followed his prominence in the music business. He was also a significant contributor in building early rock & roll into the commercial success that it became. This release compiles two of his complete Brunswick LPs: He’s So Fine (1958) and Lonely Teardrops (1959). Both sensational albums contain some of his greatest studio recordings from the beginning of his career, including well known hits such as “Reet Petite”, “Lonely Teardrops” and “You Better Know It”. This special collector’s edition also includes 6 bonus tracks from the same period. There’s no better proof of Jackie Wilson’s talents than these consistent, stylish and exuberant remastered recordings.

4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE
 

“No other singer of his generation so perfectly combined James Brown's rough, sexy style and Sam Cooke's smooth, gospel-polished pop.” – Rolling Stone magazine
“If there's anyone in the history of R&B who deserved a better hand than they were dealt when it came to making records, it was Jackie Wilson.” – Mark Deming (All Music Guide)

16-PAGE BOOKLET - RARE PHOTOS - VINTAGE MEMORABILIA - DETAILED LINER NOTES

JACKIE WILSON, vocals on all tracks, plus:

The Dick Jacobs Orchestra and Chorus, featuring:
Jerome Richardson (saxophone), Al Caiola (guitar),
Dick Hyman (organ), Don Lamond (drums), among others.
Further personnel information is detailed inside.

Recorded in New York City, between 1953 and 1959.
Produced, directed and arranged by Dick Jacobs.

TRACKS:

HE’S SO FINE
01. ETCETERA 2:24
02. TO BE LOVED 2:30
03. COME BACK TO ME 2:15
04. IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU 1:44
05. AS LONG AS I LIVE 2:46
06. REET PETITE 2:44
07. IT’S TOO BAD WE HAD TO SAY GOODBYE 2:04
08. WHY CAN’T YOU BE MINE 2:01
09. I’M WANDERIN’ 2:43
10. RIGHT NOW 2:22
11. DANNY BOY 3:28
12. IT’S SO FINE 2:11

LONELY TEARDROPS
13. LONELY TEARDROPS 2:44
14. EACH TIME (I LOVE YOU MORE) 2:19
15. THAT’S WHY (I LOVE YOU SO) 2:05
16. IN THE BLUE OF EVENING 2:53
17. THE JOKE (IS NOT ON ME) 1:54
18. SOMEONE TO NEED ME (AS I NEED YOU) 2:18
19. YOU BETTER KNOW IT 2:00
20. BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON 2:21
21. SINGING A SONG 2:18
22. LOVE IS ALL 2:40
23. WE HAVE LOVE 2:24
24. HUSH-A-BYE 2:41

BONUS TRACKS
25. I’LL BE SATISFIED 2:08
26. THE MAGIC OF LOVE 2:10
27. GIVE ME YOU (with Billy Ward & The Dominoes) 2:22
28. RAGS TO RICHES (with Billy Ward & The Dominoes) 2:41
29. YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN (with Billy Ward & The Dominoes) 2:13
30. NEVER GO AWAY 2:05

TOTAL TIME: 71:31