Jackie Wilson Lived Fast And Died Young

Maybe the young Jackie Wilson knew his time on earth was going to be short-lived-that would explain why he bolted through life at such a dizzying pace.
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[@figmo397]

One of the reasons Jackie lingered so long was that he was singing "My heart, my heart" and clutching his chest. People thought it was part of the act until he stopped singing and didn't get up. Enough time had passed that his brain was oxygen starved. When I was in high school, our choir performed at Medford Leas, the nursing home where Jackie Wilson was being cared for. Oddly enough, this was the only nursing home I've ever seen that wasn't dreary. They had everything from independent apartments to hospital beds. As we walked down the hospital corridor, entertaining the patients, we passed by Jackie Wilson's room. He was lying in bed, comatose, with an IV. It was very sad to see the man in that kind of shape after seeing him so lively on TV.

[@TheStaceyChannel]

Thank you for sharing this memory.

[@kikieaddy2576]

Thanks for such vivid details 🙏🏽

[@tonisumblin2719]

@@figmo397 Oh how sad. Many years ago a caller on a radio station requested one of Jackie’s songs. Afterwards the DJ praised him as the greatest singer of our times. He said Elvis Presley admired Jackie both as a singer and a person of generosity. The DJ said that Jackie had no money in his later years and it was Elvis who paid for his care at the facility where he died. He may have had nothing when he left the world but he sure left his mark as one of the greatest singers ever to Grace his public.

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

Arguably the best male popular singer there ever was, with an unbelievable vocal range. He doubtless was influenced by Roy Brown, who also had a wide vocal range. As great as Clyde McPhatter was with Billy Ward and the Dominoes, Jackie Wilson was even better. He was at his best when he was with the Dominoes. Listen to his "Outskirts of Town." There are notes he hits that don't even seem humanly possible and done with the greatest of ease. No wonder Elvis Presley was absolutely crazy about Wilson. He mentions having watched Wilson four nights straight in Las Vegas in the 1956 "Million Dollar Sessions." Elvis sings a version of "Don't Be Cruel" in those sessions that attempts to replicate how Wilson sang it in Vegas when Wilson tried to replicate Elvis. Elvis said Wilson sang "the hell out of that song." Elvis said had wished he recorded his version of "Don't Be Cruel" the way Jackie Wilson sang it in Vegas. Elvis also helped pay the hospital bill for Wilson when Wilson had the heart attack that rendered him profoundly disabled.

[@burrburr6816]

Not close

[@teemoney116]

@@burrburr6816 Huh? Explain

[@anncarlin8767]

I've also repeatedly heard that Elvis paid for his time in the nursing home. I think Elvis' contributions should have been mentioned !

[@teemoney116]

@@anncarlin8767 Most people that are selfless in the way that Elvis was, aren't doing good deeds for the accolades, or the notoriety. the way it should be.

[@lewisc215]

gibberish fantasy

[@marilynh.]

Elvis Presley also donated. They were friends 🧡.

[@machpodfan]

Phenomenal voice, he could, like Elvis, sing anything. And Bobby Brooks Wilson bears an uncanny resemblance to his father❤❤❤

[@artiium21]

RIP JW, my dad's favorite singer, so I grew up listening to Jackie, his voice and his range is truly unbelievable. Man we as Blk ppl went through a lot back in those days with the Entertainment industry ripping off our artist. So sad

[@tonisumblin2719]

Jackie Wilson once sang Oh Danny Boy, on stage one night. It’s a traditional Irish song. A white man jumped on stage and attacked him for singing that song. Not long after, an audience requested he sing that sing for them. He did. And he got a standing ovation.

[@deborahd6142]

You really hear his range on Danny Boy. Beautifully!

[@relax2dream164]

As a 5 year old child, I fell in love with “Night”. Used to play it on my little record player over and over…❤️🇨🇦

[@tonisumblin2719]

Omg. He sang that song so beautifully.

[@rapidrhinoplumbing-monrovi3269]

jackie Wilson , God given talent we will never forget. We will never see another like him in our time.Walk around in Heaven Jackie.

[@BrothaReef]

One of the all time greats. Versatile, he even sung Opera.

[@lildee2626]

Growing up in Detroit as a child my sister and I were friends with his daughter Sandra. We hung out at his home and called his wife Frida ‘Frito.’ I remember one day Frida was missing a ring and Sandra had us remove our clothes to see if we stole it, we didn’t. It’s sad how his life was so fast and ended badly. I hope he’s resting peacefully now as I hope his children are as well. Goodnight Sandra. ♥️

[@Sharyk808]

Geesss Sandra had you strip for her not just empty your pockets?🫤A little trust issue. I hope you left your underwear on.

[@kikieaddy2576]

Wow …

[@lildee2626]

@ I’m assuming that’s a good ‘Wow.’ 😃 Girl your so beautiful 🤍

[@BMichaelLPromotionsNewYork]

Wow...😮...they were brought up paranoid...?

[@lildee2626]

@ It was the mom Frida that thought her ring was stolen not Sandra. 😊

[@LaDeDa0724]

You Got Me Walking...my favorite Jackie Wilson song!

[@katewestcottvt]

He's still singing on The Night Shift ❤🙏🏻✌

[@esthergarcia1373]

I never knew all these details about Jackie Wilson . It was nice to see his friends give him a proper gravesite.. even though he had many disappointments in his life as well as self-destructive habits;.still he was a great talent. ⭐

[@jbyesterday3959]

✨Rest in peace Jackie. The description of “Mr. Excitement” was not only the perfect fit for your moves & flair, but also for your phenomenal singing voice & soulful range❤️🙏🏼✨

[@janhensley3617]

Loved his music and every talent he had. Legend ❤

[@kimmccabe1422]

Lived hard, died young. Heavens gotta be a riot 🙏 ❤

[@moonshinelol]

My second oldest sister’s dad.My they both and my mom rest in his glory…

[@JamesBrown-tq6qi]

The women that shot him was my stepfather's sister. My mother married her brother in 75. That woman was really mean...

[@ROSALIECALIENDO]

Loved his voice, remember seeing him on American Bandstand. What a voice.

[@JosephhenryCrawford]

Four tops lead singer Levi stubbs was Jackie Wilson's cousin.

[@WanderingSpirit-ld1zc]

I wonder if this is true. I've never seen a picture of the two of them and they were at Motown around the same time. I think it's just a rumor.

[@anitakephart3851]

I had many a cousin that I don't have a photo of together and didn't hang together. So, that's not necessarily true.

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

Jody Watley was his goddaughter

[@marleytunes3174]

Once again, a hit piece. To compare Wilson with Presley, one had to be there. Jackie sang circle's around Elvis. Elvis actually appropriated his style of singing from Roy Hamilton. So much for the so-called king of Rock and Roll. Jackie created a style all his own. One must remember the era this took place. Alcoholism was rife, the physical abuse of women was a common acceptance. Womanizing was quite common. Therefore Wilson was a man of the time's. I see Jackie for his tremendous talent, and good looks. That made him exceptional. So, might I suggest that this creator be a bit more empathetic when revealing the life of past icon's. Today's artist's aren't much better. With talent comes many temptations, few are capable of avoiding. Do better, and respect those you feel worthy enough to promote you, as a talented (?) commentator. I rest my case. You have a good day, and happy new year l.

[@frankgerace5997]

I didn’t know Wilson and Stubbs were related..

[@jacksonemma5929]

I wish there was a movie about Jackie

[@jerryblair4106]

Jackie Wilson what a legend but we all are human .

[@juliehall7040]

Brilliant singer ❤❤❤

[@suzeauster2223]

R.I.P 🕊 Jackie 💕

[@KateBates22zabu]

Loved Stop doggin me Around when i was 12. My dad said i didn't even know what the song meant. Dad was wrong. Lifelong fan.

[@marykoch1666]

Wayne Michigan is my home town. I've seen his grave Sad story

[@Bill-jc1fy]

Wilson's manager, Nat Tarnopol was a gangster who rode around in a bulletproof car. Tarnapol also owned Brunswick Records and when Eugene Record of the Chi-lights went up to his office to ask for an advance, Tarnopol had a couple of his goons beat him up pretty badly.

[@reginarichards7001]

Oh, I didn't know........ RIP to Mr. Wilson. And his kids too, for that matter.

[@awordperiodradio4067]

That manager was fishy especially with everything that’s being exposed now.

[@weotalks2810]

ELVIS PAID HOSPITAL BILLS

[@jeanmyers1787]

Love his music which will go on forever ❤❤

[@SadeAdams-ln3tg]

I adored his music❤❤RIP 🌹🌹

[@anitakephart3851]

Why bring beyonce into this video? Many a person went solo, long before beyonce. And don't you mean beyonce pulled a Jackie Wilson since he was way before her. Please edit and remove.

[@sallykean9067]

She has nothing on him

[@valerieminster1626]

1. Sam Cooke 2. Luther Van Dross 3. Peabo Bryson...in my opinion. ❤ Anyone interested can listen to their songs on ytube. Its a shame millionaire Barry Gordy didnt cover his medical and funeral costs.

[@noybmyob9663]

Berry Gordy makes me sick.

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

1. Jackie Wilson ❤ 2. Jackie Wilson ❤ 3. Jackie Wilson ❤

[@MikeS24-v4s]

You're doing impressions of a man that you later find out is really your father. Imagine that!

[@DhonaTimm]

love Jackie Wilson's music RIP

[@rd1992-l3j]

As a young man, I fantasized about being famous and loved like Jackie Wilson. Be very careful what you wish for!

[@weotalks2810]

Wilson and SAM COOKE made some costly decisions

[@MrNathan791]

Another sad story concerning a beloved entertainer. Jackie Wilson Lived fast and died young. Satan has duped so many of these so called idols with fame and fortunes and then he pulled the rug from under their feet. We've seen this happen too many times. I grew up enjoying Jackie's and others music, but reading about all of the drugs and the whore mongering, the conflicts with band mates, and then dying young. Was it worth it, because at the end of our lives all that matters is where will you spend eternity. Come to Jesus. Amen. Jhn. 3:16-18

[@juliusfreeman8579]

A few things... 1. You might've mentioned his 1st single, "The Rainy Day Blues" from 1952 on Dizzy Gillepsie's "Dee Gee label, He sang the vocals, Billy Mitchell did the music. 2. Both McPhatter & Jackie left The Dominoes over money. They were the voices, but just as with the rest of The Dominoes, he paid them a salary, allegedly about $100 weekly. Adding insult to injury, they weren't singing for "The Dominoes", it was BILLY WARD'S Dominos. The Dominoes hired & fired no one, Billy Ward did & both Clyde & Jackie couldn't deal with Ward, his fines & domineering personality as regards salary, fines, uniforms, etc. 3. You might've mentioned the effect that losing his manager, Al Green, just before signing with Decca (which owned Brunswick) had on his career. Green's death, led to Tarnopol becoming his manager.

[@cwavt8849]

Too much good fortune, too young, has never, to my knowledge, been a blessing. If anyone can think of a young huge success that didn't dissolve into self destruction

[@marylandmom]

Ron Howard and Brooke Shields. Though they are not musicians they turned out alright as adults.

[@cwavt8849]

@marylandmom You are right. Brooke Shields just skirtrd disaster, but she has done very well and is a great mother. Thank you

[@Sharyk808]

🤔The Osmond

[@katemaloney4296]

You should do a video on Barbara Lewis.

[@benjamintaylor4402]

He was my alter ego when I was in the 8th grade.

[@KimiPetri]

I think u mean Beyoncé pulled a Jackie Wilson 😊

[@rickdack1197]

The Narrator needs to read more naturally.

[@tiffanyhammond3103]

My mom loved his music ❤. Great video. Interesting details, I never knew. I wonder if my mom did?

[@mrstimster2009]

That little boy was little Dion he just sang Jackie Wilson's song, that's not his son in the photo!

[@theoriginalmixedcompany8992]

I would like to see you do the Clyde McPhatter the original lead singer of the Domino's

[@judyharper313]

Yeh he was grear! Just like Sam Cooke!❤

[@kati-ana]

Never heard of this man. But hearing his story he's was just as typical as all the rest in his genre

[@bethewalt7385]

That's a shite thing to say, you're clueless, what is wrong with you? Clearly you're a racist azzhole

[@charlesseiderman29]

Amazing story.

[@chillywillie6283]

Chris Brown would be the perfect person to portray Jackie Wilson in a biopic.

[@WashinRob]

Or just grab his son

[@Sharyk808]

@@WashinRob Son is too old.

[@jeynjohnston8085]

Sadly, it was a loss of a great voice. I wonder, did his ex-manager attend his funeral?

[@valerieminster1626]

Jackie Wilson's favorite singer was the incomparable Sam Cooke.

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

Jackie loved Sam and Elvis and anybody who could sing. But Al Jolson and Mario Lanza were his 2 favourites.

[@JohnnyWilliams-o4s]

Mr Excitement.

[@eleveneleven9033]

Fragile head???? What the hell does that mean????

[@cwavt8849]

I think he meant "unprotected". Our heads Are fragile, but never heard them called such

[@meetupspeakup4161]

It seems like every Motown singer from the 60s and 70s ended up in a tragedy. Smh

[@rhulesuperior40]

Yep

[@frankgerace5997]

Another tragic show business story.

[@andreagholston9093]

He was a despicable man who had no boundaries when it came to sexual harassment of women!

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

Actually it was the women who harrassed him from an early age.

[@andreagholston9093]

If that were true, then it's even worse since he knew from experience about receiving unwanted sexual advances. Obviously, it made little difference when the shoe was on the other foot. He was still a scumbag.

[@Jackie-ji2sj]

@andreagholston9093 certainly is true, it becomes a vicious cycle.

[@Lakeda-bu1mi]

He was mob controlled and ended up broke.

[@sarahalbers5555]

Awful AI narration. Loved Jackie Wilson

[@sallykean9067]

Agree. If your going to talk about someone exciting, then half a real one with excitement in your voice

[@JohnnyWilliams-o4s]

I like the way he Song. Baby Work out. Hey you. Come on the floor.

[@markherron1407]

My birthday is June 9 we both shared the SAME birthday, Elvis Presley acknowledged Little Richard as the KING OF ROCK &ROLL Jackie Wilson is 8 of DIAMONDS ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦The SUN🌞Card corresponding to The HANGED MAN Represents Rahu North Node Moon 🌔Planets JUPITER AND NEPTUNE Blessings and HUGS MARANATHA 👑💜🔯

[@jasonwoodard4154]

Kinda looks like Keith from the tv show, Good Times

[@The_real_Cinnamonroll]

Almost. They just might be long lost cousins.

[@MinionofNobody]

As a bit of constructive criticism, the narrator’s delivery comes across as painfully slow and stilted. He needs to speed up his delivery.

[@peaceful3250]

The pace sounds normal to me. You could change speed on settings if it bothers you.

[@amandaemerson753]

It's AI.

[@mikeoliveri6683]

Harlean was my friend...Elvis help wasn't mentioned

[@ktterry6853]

FEW FACTS, ELVIS IMITATED JACKIE NOT WHAT IS GENERALLY BELIEVED, ALSO IF IT WASN'T FOR JACKIE, THERE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN A MOTOWN. IT IS A DISGRACE HOW THEY IGNORED HIM AT THE END OF HIS LIFE. ALSO, LET'S JUST ENJOY THE MUSIC HE LEFT US AND NOT HARK ON HIS DECISIONS THAT ONLY HURT HIM, NOT OTHERS LIKE SOME CURRENT ARTISTS WHICH NOT TO BE MENTIONED.

[@casper1918]

Not a role model

[@sarahalbers5555]

The script and narration are insulting to this legend.

[@cwavt8849]

How so? I appreciate the fact that the channel doesn't use AI. I don't even listen to AI narration any more. I thought that, for a short bio, this was pretty good. So, what am I not getting?

[@ronjones1077]

Great entertainer and talent. Too bad his other head had more control

[@graceboyce4912]

They always end up broke me .Nonesense

[@noybmyob9663]

Not everyone.

[@wblk]

I don't believe half this sruff

[@loribollinger2457]

Is the dad of Alexis Tyler?