Apr232024

Jackie Wilson

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. Read more on Last.fm

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Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
1406561
2(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
549362
3Reet petite
508968
4I Get the Sweetest Feeling
347607
5Lonely Teardrops
304560
6To Be Loved
114250
7Higher and Higher
92012
8That's Why (I Love You So)
50511
9Doggin' Around
46138
10Soul Galore
33551

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