Fabulous double CD from the legend that is Jackie Wilson who i was fortunate enough to see live on 3 occasions...AWESOME!. The compilation Jackie Wilson fans have been waiting for, with 24
unissued recordings and alternate takes. Get right inside the studio
with Jackie and producers Nat Tarnopol and Eddie Singleton to see what
went on in these 60s New York sessions......“I worked with a few evergreen guys, but
nobody could stand head and shoulders with Jackie Wilson, the performer.
Because he had the instinctive gospel singing relationship with an
audience. He knew when to do what with his voice, and not just his
voice; he was as tricky with his feet as his voice. He was the whole
nine yards. There was no escaping Jackie Wilson. If you sat in the
audience he’d find you. He’d find the place you lived, no matter whoever
you were. Being a part of that little bit of history is something
that’s carried me through a lifetime with a lot of pride, because we
were also friends and we had a very good relationship.” Producer-songwriter Eddie Singleton (Shrine Records Owner). Jackie
Wilson’s dynamic vocal style and showmanship earned him the title “Mr
Excitement” from DJ Alan Freed and you’ll see why when you check out the
tremendous music on this 48-track 2 x CD set. Extensive research into the
Brunswick label vaults has uncovered 24 previously unreleased gems and
fascinating alternate takes and versions, all recorded in New York
between 1961 and 1966, which are combined here with collectable R&B
and soul 45s from the same era. Most of the tracks that were single only
are here in stereo for the first time and several are new to CD. Six
tracks are preceded by some priceless studio chat, including some
interchanges between Jackie and his producers Nat Tarnopol and Eddie
Singleton. Two of the unissued uptempo tracks, ‘Me, My Mother’s
Son’ and ‘All My Lovin’’, have had Northern Soul action. There are also
outstanding ballads including ‘I Can’t Stand Another Hurt (In My Heart)’
and ‘The Test Of Time’ that did not gain release at the time. A current
R&B favourite ‘Call Her Up’ is presented as recorded, with the
original female backing vocals, which were replaced by a far less
soulful mixed chorus on issue. Duets with LaVern Baker and Linda Hopkins
are well represented, including an alternate clean vocal take on ‘Think
Twice’ and the stereo debut of ‘Say I Do’. Jackie is in my top 10 artists and this is another re-discovery for me,again i forgot what a knockout album this is,lots of rarities & creeping up in price!..And over HALF the album is littlered with Northern dancers..FANTASTIC & ESSENTIAL..great booklet included!...What a lucky bunch you guys are...lol!
AMM
Those Magic Tasters!
NOT ON YOUTUBE BELOW SO RARE
27 comments:
Lucky us as rightly said AMM, thank you so much!
Excellent choice, AMM. I Love this Guy. Thanks for the Bio and the review!!
Thank you AMM for this review
He was great - can't say more! Thanks for review, P.
What more can I say you knocked me out of my shoes again with this revieW. Thanks.
Thanks for the great review.
A wonderful review yes please and thank you AMM
One of the greats of Soul music.
Thanks for this review, I have not seen the booklet before
Great Review, Thanks!
Thanks AMM for Jackie. Alternate and unissued is a bonus.
Rewiew is superb and makes you want to pick up his music right away. Thank you AMM.
You can never have to much Jackie Wilson !
Many thanks for this review AMM...
BigD
Years from now I'll be remembering this review fondly!
Thanks, AMM!
I never bought this. Didn't realize it has so many unissued cuts!
Thanks AMM for this great review and upgrade. I had to dig through a lot of old VG- 45s to get my original copies of these songs.
Jackie is a must have for any collection
big thanks for this great release and hope someday released 'complete Jackie on brunswick'
What can be said of this man that's already been said well just read the review
I remember the day my M8 said to me have you heard about Jackie collapse on stage my first thought was will he be ok will he recover my selfish self said me i hope he will be recording again some time soon but as history tells us that never happened I felt the lost similar to when the king of soul died OTIS
in the plane crash I know we don't go on forever but these guys it was to early
Thanks AMM for this set great set it is
Cheers Pedro
Wonderful review - thank you mate!
Thanks AMM for the review a legend indeed
Definitely what you've said MM, fantastic & essential, thank you.
cheers,ELtel
Call her up! A killer, AMM
Way before his time and his music never ages. A great entertainer.
Looks great, many thanks for the review AMM.
yes please
nice review AMM thank you
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