Jackie Wilson

About

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.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher

   338231 plays
2. 2

   Reet Petite

   170812 plays
3. 3

   (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher

   167404 plays
4. 4

   I Get the Sweetest Feeling

   126935 plays
5. 5

   Lonely Teardrops

   108161 plays
6. 6

   To Be Loved

   44865 plays
7. 7

   That's Why (I Love You So)

   19983 plays
8. 8

   Higher and Higher

   19433 plays

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