By Tony Drake (152.163.252.68) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 10:08 am:

Jackie Wilson was one of the most important agents of black pop's transition from R&B in to soul,

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 12:05 pm:

To the memory of Jack Leroy Wilson:
He held a standard of excellence in his music and career that may never be matched. The hits are countless - from "Lonely Teardrops" to "You Got Me Walking". It was a privilege to co-produce "The Greatest Hits Of Jackie Wilson" in 1998 and coordinate the re-release of his "Whispers" & "Higher And Higher" albums for Brunswick Records. Thanks, Jackie, for the music& memories.
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Mr. Magic (64.12.97.7) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 12:27 pm:

First of all I would like to say that Jackie Wilson's music has filled my soul completely. Everyday I listen to Jackie Wilson, and I can't get enough of his music. Its like I'm addicted to it like some drug, once I have it, its going to be hard for me to gt rid of his music. If he was alive today I would love to have met him. My favorite songs are 'The Tear of the Year & My Empty Arms. But, all his songs I have heard are all my favorite.

When Carl Dixon and I were talking about Jackie Wilson it made me feel great to know that a lof of people still listen to him. Also, when I was at the Soulful Detroit event, I had a long conversation with Joe Weaver about Jackie Wilson. He told me stories about him, and how they grew up in Black Bottom. It was a fantastic expierence and I will never forget the conversation as long as I live.


Here is a lil' something from The Temptations Movie: "Here's one from Mr. Excitement Jackie Wilson. He's Reet Petite, light on his feet, his pillow never dries because he has 'Lonely Teardrops.'

Happy Birthday to Jackie Wilson "Mr. Excitement"

Raymon - Mr. Magic

By Chancellor of Soul (66.207.40.18) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 12:29 pm:

One of greatest entertainers that ever graced
the stage and elsewhere !!!

Peace,
Mike Boone
(Chancellor of Soul)

By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 12:39 pm:

Thanks Tony for rembembering Jackie. Tony you ready to turn over that Native American fringe jacket to me yet? (chuckle)...!!!
Sonny, I remember when in was your birthday in 1967, the laughs & fun I shared with you, Jimmy Lee Smith, Alonzo Tucker, how you teased me about JB showing up and the joke you played with the telephone, the big laugh you & Alonzo got out of that, what fun it was being around you, and my girlfriend who called herself Jackie after you, when your son Petey was there at age 5 backstage in Brooklyn, I remember when another girlfriend tried to make you jealous at the Apollo when we sat in the front row while she spent the entire show kissing all over Sammy Ambrose & how you handled it by making out with some chick from the audience at the edge of the stage, you made me laugh, the sad time when you showed up at the Alvin during the breakup of your marriage & loss of your son, the day you comforted me with sincere words of support when Smitty died, your phylosophical veiw on life & death, I had no idea that, that would be last time we would speak again, how the news of your stroke and following events would sadden & bring me to tears, how utterly helpless I felt, but I remembered the beautiful way you had, about your earth grounded personality,all this and the joy your singing brought & comforted me,and those fabulous stage performances, splits, backover flips that took my breath away, I loved it all, whenever I pass your old apt. building the Dorchester on 63rd. in N.Y. all those memories come flooded back, you were a true & sincere friend Sonny, whom I will never forget, you are the song within my heart. Thanks for all the great times & wonderful memories. Love Ya'for all time, Lil'Soul Sis,Jeanie...wherever you are in soul heaven I know your doing one hell-a-va show!!!!!!! Hope we'll meet up again one day my friend.

By MEL&THEN SOME9 (217.14.178.54) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 01:04 pm:

I am just glad that I had the privelege to catch Mr.Wilson live on stage many years ago,and what an artist.
Today I have many records by the great man
and you will forever be in the front leading that
"Big Boss Line"
Forever in my thoughts.
mel.

By Ritchie (62.254.0.9) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 01:07 pm:

Remembering Jackie on his special day...

By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 01:24 pm:

Thanks for the picture Ritchie, It was taken around 1967, for thats exactly how he looked then. I wish I already knew how to scan this dang new thing, for I have some personal photos to share! S.S.

By MEL&THEN SOME (217.14.178.126) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 01:26 pm:

Everytime I play a Jackie Wilson 45
they still give me "the sweetest feeling"
and still send me "higher and higher"
Right-on Jackie!
mel.

By LG Nilsson (213.89.29.129) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 03:14 pm:

Happy birthday Jackie!



Thank you for the wonderful music. We play many of your songs on my radio station (VINYL 107 in Stockholm) today. I still wonder why you were not a Motown artist.

LG

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 03:21 pm:

Lars:
We've got to talk...Here's my email address:
kevingoins@juno.com

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By stephanie (64.63.221.243) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 06:37 pm:

My favorite song by him is Ive Lost You on the Brunswick label..I know some people dont like some of his stuff on the label and think its too
orchestrated but I think his voice transcended the strings and he made those songs his own..
Stephanie

By the count (65.60.201.174) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 07:02 pm:

WOP(snare drum hit)sho-be-doo-wop-bop-bop-hey-hee-ya-hey,hey yahey,my heart is crying,crying--LONELY TEARDROPS.HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO "MR.EXCITEMENT"Jackie Wilson.
I'll be back with some posters of Jackie, and The for Tops For Levi, also for this important day.
Going to my wharehouse,be right back.
"COUNT"

By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 07:30 pm:

I'm with you Stephanie! On Brunswick my favorite (there's so many) is "I Don't Need You Around" and of course my number 1 (Jackie's also) is "Danny Boy". S.S.

By the count (65.60.201.174) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 07:51 pm:

HEY JACKIE,I kan still see and hear you,what excitment this day and every performance you ever did,I loved seeing those girls screamin and, cr---in.You always brough the house down.Meeting you in person at the boardwalk in Dearborn Hights and sitting with you at the same table was the koolest thing I could ever have done.Damm,your so good looking too.Sing it in heaven JACKIE,
WE HAVE LOVE.HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY.
"COUNT"

By Tony Drake (64.12.97.7) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 11:01 pm:

Thank's to everyone for sharing Jackie's Birthday. Soulful Detroit you are the best on the web. Soul Sister the jacket is all yours and I do remember you from the Roseland, down stairs. But I never knew that you knew Sonny and Tucker.

By Soul Sister (65.43.150.250) on Monday, June 09, 2003 - 11:14 pm:

Tony;
Do you also remember when we dicussed Sammy Ambrose, Stan Kahan re: Musicor at Downstairs Records with Steve when you brought your adorable son with you? I got some great photos of you & Sam (Eugene Pitt) in the dressing room from Felix's Night of the Stars Anniversary Party. If you want to leave your email, I'll get you copies, unless you'd want to pick them up at Jimmy's next "gig"in N.Y.C. at the Iridium Sept. 30 thru Oct.5 ? I'll put you & your wife on the guest list.
S.S.

By Tony Drake (205.188.209.109) on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 12:42 am:

Sister Soul my e-mail is (tonydrake2001@aol.com)I would love to see your pictures.

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 01:48 pm:

Tony:
Thank you for remembering Jackie on what would've been his 69th birthday. He'd be happy that you remembered.
I'm gonna call you soon regarding YOUR album, my friend!

Soul Sister:
Let me know when you & Jimmy get into town in September - I would love to see you again.

Mike/Chancellor Of Soul:
When am I gonna be a guest on your internet radio show? I've got some goodies for you....(email me! kevingoins@juno.com)

Best to all,
Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Soul Sister (68.73.167.246) on Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 04:13 pm:

Kev-Go;
We get in on Sept.29th. Let me know if you want to go to the show, what day and Ist. or 2nd. show as it will be packed every show. You can e-mail me if thats better.
S.S.