FIRST TIME HEARING Jackie Wilson - Lonely teardrops REACTION

[@dalebaker9109]

Jackie, had the most incredible range, he could hit notes, that you could hear on the moon. An all time great who left this planet, far too soon.

[@Let_Jesus_Rescue_You]

Jacki Wilson's Danny Boy...high range!!!

[@JL-ov6dg]

Trurh be told, Jackie Wilson was one of Michael Jackson's inspirations and rightfully so!!❤️

[@rockubtzer]

Jackie Wilson was everybody's inspiration! The man was dead sexy, brutally handsome, and the Voice OMG!

[@rb7007]

Yeah, .....i can see it!

[@JoanRudith]

Michael knew that he stood on the shoulders of Jackie Wilson!! Michael always honored whose shoulders he stood on. That's why he covered all of Jackie Wilson's Medical Bills after he suffered his stroke, that's why he paid for David Ruffin's Funeral, and it's why the first thing he did after buying the Beatles catalog was give Little Richard the rights back to his own music that had been swindled from him decades earlier! He was the epitome of homoring those who paved the road you walk on. And Jackie was most definitely one of them!

[@mikethemillionaire67]

@@JoanRudith Indeed. Michael said himself that Jackie Wilson was one of his inspirations. He was everyone's inspiration.

[@marshascott4220]

Ofcourse black people inspired each other. But Elvis Presley stole his style and copied him

[@sallysteele9220]

Jackie Wilson had so many hits "Reet petite", "Higher and higher" and "I get the sweetest feeling" are three of my favourites.

[@leonardshevlin7260]

He didn't have much great material, unfortunately. He could have had dozens of hits with better songs.

[@joshuasegundo459]

Higher and higher is a must

[@lillyf973]

Oooooh Reet Petite is awesome! Also recommend That's why I love you so and You're love Keeps Lifting me Higher

[@moonshaddow55]

Absolutely, these song are a must when listening to Jackie.

[@acidthunder1]

You left the fire burning - fantastic tune

[@missgmoma]

Jackie had a distinctive voice that couldn’t be mistaken for any other. He was well respected amongst all the icons of music 🎼

[@KathySandru]

Michael Jackson, Prince & even James Brown owes everything to Jackie Wilson. That man had moves and major swag

[@RoryVanucchi]

Mr. Excitment. Elvis was a big fan and friend and helped with his medical bills when he got ill. "Higher and Higher" is a big classic of his.

[@stacyharris9008]

Yeah... that's messed up...no way that man with that gift shoulda wound up having to wait for a headstone because of being ripped off all those years by greedy individuals who instead of royalties he earned payed him with Cadillacs and silk suits

[@philthemovieguy81]

1959. What an era in music. Unfortunately we don't get music like this anymore.

[@joshuasegundo459]

Before james Brown and Michael jackson , jackie wilson was tearing up the dance floor

[@juliereminiec4937]

james Brown ( 1952 , or earlier) Before Both Jackie Wilson & Michael Jackson

[@victormingal5237]

Along with Roy Orbison the most distinctive and far ranging male voices in pop music. Also you got the dance moves from Jackie when he performed. Fabulous.

[@VinVonVoom]

James Brown was before Jackie Wilson

[@Charles-vk1lb]

They don't call him "Mr. Excitement" for no reason.

[@surlechapeau]

Van Morrison does a song called "Jackie Wilson Said". Jackie was an influential artist.

[@MRoyClark]

Dexy's Midnight Runners had a massive hit with a cover of that song in the UK, too!

[@lynnejamieson2063]

M. Roy Clark with the infamous Top of the Pops appearance in front of an image of the darts player Jockey Wilson. Haha

[@MRoyClark]

@@lynnejamieson2063 Totally! I've heard the story. Seen it, actually. I'm not from the UK, I would have never known who Jockey Wilson was, and I would have been in 1st grade when it came out, but KZbin has a few year-specific Top of the Pops specials, and one of them told a bit about the backstory there. It's a shame that the little funny stunt may have stalled their chart success by getting them a BBC ban.

[@lynnejamieson2063]

M. Roy Clark I don’t think there was a BBC ban and it was a top 5 hit in the U.K. so it was pretty successful. I was only 7 at the time, so it wouldn’t really have registered on my radar (at the time Elvis and The Beatles would have been the only music I actively listened to) but having a brother who is 7 years older than me, I probably did see the episode of Top of the Pops when it aired. I do remember seeing it on ‘The Young Ones’ though, which was another BBC show (this one a comedy)

[@michaelthibault6106]

Great double bill: Jackie Wilson's "Reet Petite" and Van's "Jackie Wilson Said".

[@kathyriggins1923]

you must listen to jackie wilson.s Higher and Higher... he was so great

[@delilahdespised3785]

Try " Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher " by the late GREAT Jackie Wilson next .

[@kenttaylor9238]

Excellent choice. What a voice.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Love Jackie Wilson. The song, Work Out, A woman a lover a friend and the list goes on.

[@saracody5123]

There was no one quite like Jackie. Absolutely tragic to have lost him so soon.

[@beeseewill2407]

If you look at young Michael Jackson's moves when he sang,he imitated Jackie Wilson.

[@breckrichardson390]

Or Bill Bailey or Bob Fosse -- at least regarding the moonwalk.

[@scabbedwings6548]

@@breckrichardson390 Actually, Michael learned 'The Backslide' which became known as 'The Moonwalk' from Soul Train dancer and Shalamar group member Jeffrey Daniel. He also later did some choreography for other Michael Jackson projects.

[@kerryn6714]

Breck Richardson Or the backslide as it was known back then 😁

[@kerryn6714]

ScabbedWings I love Jeffrey Daniels! The man is a dance legend!

[@kerryn6714]

@beesee Will At the Grammys in 1983 (I think) when MJ won 8 awards for Thriller (& the ET storybook), he acknowledged Jackie Wilson in one of his acceptance speeches.

[@delorestaylor9378]

I love Jackie Wilson so much. His voice was amazing! He was handsome and talented

[@holyspacemonkey]

Yay!! Finally some Jackie Wilson! This cat had a 4-octave range! And he’s got the moves, too, as you can see! This song was originally released in 1958. Check out “Higher and Higher” next, releases in 1967!

[@bluesky-rb8fn]

Love, love Jackie what a talent!! Soar and Sing and Dance with the angles !!!!

[@cindyermis9625]

Love Jackie Wilson !!! You’re love keeps lifting me higher

[@shelleyUSATX]

Such a gorgeous voice. I have loved Jackie since I was little, I had such a crush! Such a handsome guy! So smooth.....and sexy. This song was a late 50's song.

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

One of Michael Jackson's inspirations ..also try.... Higher and Higher ..did you play James Brown yet?

[@etc7070]

Higher and Higher is my favorite!

[@bilburns1313]

James Brown! I always think of his early 1960's version of "Think" - and how Led Zeppelin lifted the horn riff of that one to become the guitar riff for their "Bring It On Home". James Brown then came out with a new version of "Think" that showed he didn't even need the horn riff to make it a great song! Anything by James Brown is THAT good!

[@daniellefrechette900]

He moves like a young MJ. So thats where he got his model when it comes to stage presence. It all makes sense.

[@kellybrocato2215]

Jackie Wilson is the man! If I get down like that I ain’t getting up without help! 😂

[@jhoang861]

🤣🤣🤣

[@yvetteadshead4212]

Tell me about, a trip to A & E would be on the cards 🙂

[@yardleyj9391]

Hahaha.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Jackie sang with his whole body and soul.

[@GrowingUpJersey]

next try "Baby Work Out" and "Higher & Higher" get the video from his performance on Shindig

[@joebauers8031]

👆🏻Yep!

[@gregrot]

If you haven't heard it, try Nothing But Blue Skies. Jackie Wilson at his best.

[@andrewmstancombe1401]

Baby Work out is great.

[@brigittehuard4902]

"Oooh" is right. Jackie Wilson was amazing 👏 This song gives me chills.

[@BrenJen86]

Before the Jackson 5 was signed to Motown they used to play in a lot of clubs where Jackie Wilson was also performing. A very young Michael Jackson used to stand in the wings and watch every move he made.

[@moviehoundvideo]

Jackie was an inspiration to many artists. Truly a performer who does not get the recognition he deserves.

[@t9131973]

Higher and Higher should be next.

[@user-jn6bi7mn4m]

Higher and Higher is great. Some of his other good songs are: That Why (I Love You So), Doggin' Around, I'll Be Satisfied, Baby Workout, Night, To Be Loved, along with Reet Petite. In my book, Jackie Wilson is one of the greats!! Beautiful Soulful voice!!

[@tonymatrisin4328]

Ghostbusters!

[@t9131973]

You are so right‼️

[@joshuasegundo459]

Higher and Higher

[@cathyreed6723]

OMG - This is my FAVORITE SONG by Him!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!❤ This is from the 60's!!! Sounds sooo good!!! Great entertainer he was!!! He died young, he was on stage when he fell ill and never recovered😥!!! Loved your reaction, as always! Your energy is the best!!!

[@Tom81196]

Try the 50's.

[@cathyreed6723]

@@Tom81196 You cld be right! I just remember my mom playing it when I was little😊!

[@tomt4822]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about Mr. Jackie Wilson, this music should never go away, it is pure food for the soul.

[@genemaurillo4162]

one of the best singers of that era for sure!

[@mspfinney]

When artists idolize other artists in song, you can be assured that these artists are something really special! Jackie was special. 🥰🥰

[@helgar791]

It is so about time. Jackie was the IMO, the greatest vocalist of the rock and roll era. He could sing just about anything: rock, R&B, pop, light opera or gospel. Everyone stole what they could his stage act from James Brown to Michael Jackson. He was the first to do intricate things with the microphone stand. Listen to him doing "To Be Loved", "She's Alright", "Doggin' Around", "Baby Workout", and "That Is Why". Also his version of "Danny Boy" is really special.

[@rickcarpenter4937]

I didn’t expect this. Such amazing talent.

[@beatricefogarty1196]

One of my top three songs of all time! I go into another dimension when Lonely Teardrops comes on, lol. Chills and instinctive dance washes over me.

[@jmelio1]

He was one of a kind! His vocal range was incredible

[@pamelacoyer7435]

Jackie Wilson was so unique in his vocals. I remember my Mom playing this 45 record every day. She was mad that she couldn’t dance like him!! I liked “Higher and higher” as referenced in the Commodores song. Thanks for playing it.

[@GinnyRobertsonLLC]

This was one of the first 45 RPM records I bought in 1959. I started my music obsession when I was just 7 years old. Such a great song and singer. He left us way too soon at the age of 50.

[@bonya4585]

“You Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher” Jackie Wilson “To Be Loved” also

[@margaretwilliams7658]

No matter what anyone says, the best Jackie Wilson song for me is: "To Be Loved," I will watch the movie Coming To America, just to hear a part of it and Eddie Murphy tries to sing it!! Please, please listen to this one. BTW, Jackie Wilson had a four octave vocal range!

[@SundaeScaries]

I agree!

[@mikevallen999]

Hello Jayvee. I could tell your reaction was very sincere , and it's a good thing you were wearing high quality headphones to best appreciate Jackie Wilson's voice . And you should know that no video exists that shows what Jackie Wilson was capable of.....most videos merely show 25% of the true reality . In any case try listening to Jackie Wilson's original recordings of "I JUST CAN'T HELP IT" and "PLEASE TELL ME WHY" and "MY TALE OF WOE" and "ASK" for the real deal from JACKIE WILSON. And also check out the "Live" video performance of "FOREVER AND A DAY" by JACKIE WILSON on the "ED SULLIVAN SHOW" . And my compliments to you Jayvee for your genuine appreciation of the most talented and gifted rock and roll and rhythm blues recording artist that ever lived.....JACKIE WILSON. Sincerely Mike Vallen.

[@Chris-kj7de]

Love Jackie Wilson. Went to a stage show about him and loved that too. He's a great performer.

[@TroysPop]

Jackie Wilson was a contemporary of Sam Cooke. They toured together on many occasions, each time there was an internal competition about who would close the show. I consider Jackie the "hard sell" and Sam the "soft sell." Both were terrific in their own way. I would suggest "Stop Doggin' Me Around," "Baby Workout" (personal favorite and highly recommended), "No Pity In The Naked City" and "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and Higher." You can't go wrong with any of these.

[@valeriekitover7363]

Jacki had the incredible talent of voice……dancing…..personal and the best!

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

I melt everytime I hear him sing. He had a voice that sends you! I wore out so many of this song on 45's LP'S until they turned white.

[@ayseclark-carter8744]

Amazing Jay love this. Awww the old ones are the best. Go Jay love your reaction. 😀😀💖💕💖

[@iamthestorm9302]

Jackie Wilson was a phenomenal performer.❤️❤️

[@Orpilorp]

I remember this song from when I was a little girl. Finally I get to see it performed. What a great artist.

[@wvob6752]

Live performance. One of my favorites in my early teens. Most videos of this nature were live on TV. So talented. No auto tune just God given talent. Loved to hear Marvin Gaye too.

[@ricktassone6529]

OMG 🎧🎶 this is the absolute best.

[@lezliegeary9298]

What a voice, amazing singer.great artist. Love listening to him.

[@nicolem376]

You know a song is good when you haven’t heard it for at least twenty years & still know every word. Ty for reacting to this!

[@cynthiacharles3344]

I don't know if anyone else sees' where Elvis got his vocals from... Jackie Wison !!!

[@bigtstyle123]

Don’t know about that. Stronger argument would be Roy Hamilton. Listen to him and you hear Elvis for sure.

[@shellzbellz1126]

You need to hear some more Jackie. For a slower jam try "To be loved ". I love your reaction videos, you have such an appreciation for music and a great ear for the vocal instrument. I would love to see you react to Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Donny Hathaway to name a few.

[@viviannnna]

He's one of my favorite vintage artists. He actually had a really sad life from some research I've done. 😔 But this is my favorite performance of his! 😊✨

[@thorpypoo]

When I was a kid listened almost exclusively to music from the 50's and the 60's and I LOVED this song! Jackie Wilson is one of the all time greats. Everyone should hear him.

[@williamgilwood2769]

No computers, just real talent, a real voice and real instruments.

[@hoosierdaddy7219]

60 years ago! Man, this is timeless!

[@colingrey6372]

he help Elvis with dance moves in some of his movies his voice is from God.

[@A1since1976]

Unbelievable voice and entertainer for me, for that time ` he`s number #1 ! He influenced so many people` Michael Jackson Elvis , Van morrison ! many others ! Mr Entertainment is his moniker !

[@lynnejamieson2063]

Jackie Wilson’s version of ‘Stardust’ is definitely worth a listen, possibly one of the most beautiful recordings ever made.

[@jaysongamboa2628]

Yes oh man i see in your face yor reaction it was fantastic voice.....jackie my idol ....rest in peace....mr excitement....

[@Noelle0026]

My favorite Jackie song. He was the complete package. He could sing and dance. He influenced so many artists.

[@buddy3886]

he was one of the kings of music man spead the word to the youth we need to inject some jackie into them

[@michaelbelford7596]

The best vocalist from the 50s and 60s I'm almost 70 and remember him well as he died tragically but left a great legacy .

[@ByronPoindexter-un8vh]

Mr Excitement, Jackie Wilson, one of the greatest to ever do it and a phenomenal tenor vocalist.

[@bobbywilsonmusic]

My man! You just touch the tip of the iceberg. Listen to Danny Boy by Jackie Wilson. It will change your life. Keep listening . There is gold in these hills!

[@cheryljackson5659]

Jackie Wilson was SMOOOOOTH! I remember that incredible voice coming from my parents' stereo when I was a toddler in the 50's! Dude had the moves, too! Love the "Nicholas Brothers'" drop to the knees and then rising back up with no hands. This brotha was the epitome of COOL. RIP JW!

[@oldschool72]

One of my favorites is Alone At Last....I have all his recordings on vinyl. Michael Jackson dedicated one of his albums to Jackie...it was this iconic performer that influenced Michaels dance moves and he taught himself to Moonwalk by watching iconic Bill Bailey because he invented the moonwalk and was always his exit off stage after every performance.

[@dstorm7752]

And his dance moves smooth as silk

[@elza32358]

The song was released in 1959. An amazing voice. One of my Dad's favorite singers.

[@MsNinaB]

His live performance of “Danny Boy” is my favorite of his

[@karengoodman1678]

!ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS JACKIE WILSON!!! WHEW..

[@dianag286]

Golden Oldies! The Best!

[@brucecronin6396]

When I was growing up, we called Jackie Wilson, the "Prince of Wails" !!

[@bonniemoore2857]

He was a favorite of mine for years, ever since I heard and saw him for the first time when in my early teens. He's the total package: an astounding voice, good looks, personality., stage presence, etc. However, there is another like him: his son, Bobby, who performed impressions of him, not realizing he was his son (he now knows). Although there can never be another like him, his son does a believable imitation. He inherited his father's talent.

[@markhine3232]

Your love keeps lifting me higher n higher. It's another great one. Jackie was one of the true great singers of his day. As he got on a few years he started moving even more. He was terrific. Great react J

[@edwardmunson3896]

Probably the greatest voice of all time. He had a vocal range that few will ever have. Listen to "NIGHT." YOU WON'T BELIEVE YOUR EARS.

[@milliemorris8669]

Jackie Wilson was quite a great singer dancer and there are so many songs. You can also check out Chuck Jackson - any day now and Solomon Burke cry to me.

[@autumnamber6849]

This and one other were my first two records I played over and over again. on my record player that was like a small suitcase, I was in my teens. The other was By Jack Scott, What in the world's come over you. Another Jackie Wilson song, Baby Workout, That's why Higher and Higher, and Night. Those are great songs.

[@justineapril7922]

I haven't heard this song since the 70s. I honestly had forgotten about him. Shame on me! What a voice! And I, too loved how he jumped down on his knees and just smoothly stood back up! Just like silk! ❤

[@winterofsamarkanz]

Just smiling. I love your new discoveries ♥️ Jackie was wonderful !!!!!!

[@cynthiacharles3344]

Higher and Higher is a must 💕

[@trvlaqwst7570]

Yes! More Jackie Wilson

[@attentiveears6018]

HELLO EVERYONE, JACKIE WILSON HAVE A SON THAT SINGS ALSO. HIS NAME IS BOBBY BROOKS WILSON. 🙂

[@Braedenfish]

"I'll Be Satisfied " is my 2nd fave 💓 Jackie Wilson song!

[@lauralu4175]

He’s amazing and I’m so glad you like him. How couldn’t you right. Jackie Wilson has it all. ❤️❤️

[@mrb4749]

The best of the best! Great singer, great song awesome performance How sweet it is!!!

[@julietedwards-lewis4226]

You seem so surprised and have such a perfect reaction to the greatness of all the songs you listen to thanks to other people you have heard this music and still enjoy it all.

[@nealfriend6797]

Just glad you ENJOYED some REAL MUSIC 😎🎶

[@jayraft3013]

In the long history of pop and rock music, no one was a greater singer and performer than Jackie Wilson. His total command of every song and the stage was unmatched, even by King Elvis. This performance is all the proof you need. I'm glad you got to watch him and your reaction was a joy to see.

[@anthonyblakely399]

Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1934 - January 21, 1984) was an American soul singer and performer. A tenor with a four-octave range, Wilson was a prominent figure in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul.

[@archstanton9206]

Incredible talent. Any of the songs the rest of the folks suggested will not disappoint. This was one of those where I knew what your reaction was going to be and was grinning sitting here waiting for you to hear him. The man can sing. Period.

[@judy8117]

WHAT How can you not know LOVE HIM!🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾 stay well ☘☘☘☘

[@karenstewart1265]

He was simply amazing! I am such a huge fan of Jackie Wilson. I am going to listen to everything he sung and read everything on him. I just found out that he had a son and he looks just like his father. Bobby Wilson did not know Jackie Wilson was he father until he was about thirty years old . WOW! Just imagine that at the age of thirty you find out who your father is. I would have lost my mind but in reality I would be sooooooo happy. I have listened to Bobby Wilson sing and he does sound a little like his father but absolutely no one can sing and dance like his father did. I was five years old when Jackie Wilson sang the song Work Out. It is my favorite song and I don't know how many times I watched this video. I am going to enjoy listening to and watching all of work. What a beautiful legacy that he left to the world. RIP JW 🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤

[@thomasmanning829]

Learn about this man! A fantastic man to watch on stage with an amazing voice! One of the greatest!!!!!

[@loriannrichardson7644]

I was often told that he had an operatic voice. He was one of my mom's favorite singers. Beautiful Voice!

[@flomurdock]

Check out Night to hear his operatic voice.

[@RedRubyG]

Such a class act.

[@patriciadowning4036]

One of the best, a legend.