Jackie Wilson - Danny Boy

[@zackwilliams9261]

I grew up in Detroit but only heard about Jackie Wilson. It wasn't until I found this song on a 45 in a trash can. I played it and cried when I heard his vocals. I NEVER heard anyone sing like that before in my life. I was instantly and forever a Jackie Wilson FANatic!! Rest In Power. There will NEVER be another voice like him.

[@theodoremahanjr2301]

WITHOUT QUESTION, MY BROTHER!

[@davidsafier6333]

I wonder if anyone in the audience, or Jackie, thought for a second, people would be watching this performance 50+ years later?

[@PRYNCESSJO]

Yessssss. Seen him live many times at the Brooklyn Fox. He drove us girls crazy.

[@beatricefogarty1196]

Including Generations not born yet. My Vet Son just came back from visit to Ireland, so I sent this to him because he said he likes listening to passionate music.. I got chills listening to Jackie's wonderful version.

[@DevilDee5307]

This song should be used as a dedication to all those missing in some lonely and far away land while fighting wars

[@billtesta6353]

I'm 70 yrs old , Ive heard a few thousand plus singers. Mr Wilson is surely one of the best .

[@marlenemitchell3027]

I saw Jackie in concert in Idlewild, Michigan. Almost lost my mind got a chance to dance on stage OMG.

[@LeoFearless88]

What a memory to have

[@frankmanning5850]

In my opinion, Jackie Wilson was the greatest American male singer ever recorded. He could sing any style better than anyone else. A guy like this comes along once in a century.

[@danielpolitano692]

TRUE..!!!...... I WOULD HAVE TO PUT ELVIS IN THAT SAME COMMENT OF UR'S

[@l.williams2989]

Couldn't agree more...best male to ever sing

[@cecilwhileyjr.6012]

Frank Manning Baby say that again! Every time I hear him sing Danny boy... I cry.

[@sparx180]

@@cecilwhileyjr.6012 It is upsetting isn't it. I hate what that Brunswick Label did to him. He died a pauper, these scheisters took him for everything he had along with other great groups of color. Michael J bought a headstone for his grave. Life was cruel to Jackie. May he be resting in heavenly peace.

[@robertmcbee9671]

Yes sir n David ruffin is # 2 in my books

[@pattipearcey2236]

All time favourite. My mother used to play this on the piano, and we would all sing! Thanks for this!

[@FlagrantCapitalist]

Wow! That range, strength and vibrato is incredible. He is so missed!

[@deloreswillis9224]

Wow yayyyyyyy omg you took the exact words to describe this…… “KING OF ROCK NROLL… all genres

[@maryanncampbell3428]

You'd better believe it, Baby!!!!

[@zacharymiller143]

Simply, “The Greatest”

[@cappy4475]

He was amazing. I'm 78 now and when he came on the radio I turned it way up. I loved the sound of that voice. Now, I realize how really great he was.

[@ritacorreadasilva3681]

Amazing Singer and Performer.

[@ritacorreadasilva3681]

Elvis Presley Had a Great Admiration to Jackie Wilson and Whenever He Could Elvis Would Allways Attend Jackie Wilson's Concerts. They Became Fine Friends. There are Pictures of them Together and One of them autographed by Elvis saying:" Jackie Here You Have a Friend for Live Elvis Presley". When Elvis Heard that His Friend Jackie Wilson Had a Stoke He Immediately Sent a Cheque to Pay for the Expenses of a good hospital for Jackie Wilson to Stay . This Very True. I Listen Very Often to the Marvelous Jackie Wilson's voice in HIS Songs . GOD Bless Him In Heaven as well as Elvis Presley.

[@tjschoenlein5189]

It doesn’t get any better than this…

[@nyasmith-assis5168]

I remember when I was a know-it-all teen in the 90s, acting like our R&B singers invented runs. My dad was like...let me play something for you. Then played this song for me. This man truly set the standard for many others. He can dance well, too!

[@maryannyost8089]

Incredible rendition of Danny Boy !! Four octaves, fine enough for the angels to stop and listen to. I'm forever a fan of Jackie Wilson. Mary

[@AmadeusD]

maryann Yost not quite. Jackie had A2-C6. Slightly short of four octaves

[@stephaniewashington3543]

I fell in love with Jackie W at age 13. Love his music.

[@daveslater9141]

❤❤❤❤

[@miltonkanfer4229]

When future generations want to know who was one of the greatest vocalist of our time. Jackie Wilson will head the list. They will cherish the fact that he has been recorded and filmed. His legacy will live on.

[@neilmclaughlin9811]

I love how he sings "down the mountain side" like someone is falling off the mountain

[@boobieneedham8873]

I couldn't believe it the first time I heard Jackie Wilson sing this song. It's my favorite rendition. Each time I play it, it still brings a tear to my eye... God bless him & Happy St. Paddy's Day Y'all!!!

[@nmar7512]

The definitive version of "Danny Boy"...to my thinking...

[@onealisaac5437]

There never was, is or ever will be, a greater singer than the Mighty Jackie Wilson!!!

[@antonioangelocento9855]

I am greater than Jackie Wilson

[@LetsGoLetsGo-xu3ql]

@@antonioangelocento9855 LOL, dream on little dreamer.

[@marcussmith3934]

There will never be another Jackie Wilson!!

[@norawheatley1791]

Jakie wilson was the best singer that ever live claudius B

[@bellestarr4040]

@@norawheatley1791 so true

[@DMateo2524]

His son, Bonnie Brooks Wilson, is a great singer too!👍

[@MagicBus101]

This. gave. me. goosebumps. There's just not enough praise for his talent. He was wonderful. Miss you sir

[@patriciamissie8763]

Jackie Wilson Love your music till the day I DIE

[@davidking1315]

Awesome!😊

[@mrstanbmw]

Operatic singer with a soul twist to it what a rendition.

[@Nianew]

The absolute best version of Danny Boy ever recorded!

[@maymeclayton1402]

The guy that inspired Micheal Jackson more than any other artist.

[@fender1000100]

You tell no lies. The truth is this man was the wrong colour to get the credit his incredible talent truly deserved. And he was managed by ruthless mobsters. Who stole most of his earnings. To Elvis's credit. He recognised how amazing this man was. And gave him massive respect.

[@stevens5541]

This is cringeworthy.......the song lost everything with him singing it like this

[@fender1000100]

@@stevens5541 You must have shit for ears. This is one of the greatest vocal deliveries of alltime. If a white man had sung like this his name would be GOD. From Sinatra to Elvis to Jackson. The common link is they all knew this man was the governor. The VOICE. Nobody is in his league.

[@1ladymari]

@@fender1000100 But stole his image, his moves, even his hairstyle!

[@FaustinMLenon]

This dude has absolutely the most beautiful male voice I have ever heard. R.I.P. Mr. Excitement/Mr. Jackie Wilson.

[@margarethines2552]

Saw Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke in concert together when I was 16 years old and have loved their music every since.

[@susanhammons1800]

Sweet Mother of Jesus...I wonder what it feels like to be able to make this kind of sound come out of your body. Incredible.

[@billiebrooks694]

I agree girl,this man has left his legacy😪😪😪💕💕💕

[@billiebrooks694]

Amen

[@jimfrazier9242]

it feels like your heart will explode

[@patriciamissie8763]

I LOVE JACKIE WILSON my FAVORITE SINGER OF ALL TIMES. HE WAS THE BEST. MR. EXCITEMENT.

[@marccooks7377]

It's alryt yaknow, it's Sunday and I am doing it today

[@allpeacepearson5080]

He is the best singer ever. He can sing any kind of music. Opera, soul, rock, blues, gospel. His range is ridiculous. A singing angel brought down to earth to bless us with his voice. RIH King.

[@daisystrong7636]

Yes he IS!!!!

[@deloreswillis9224]

Awwwww absolutely luv his voice💕

[@EPA18]

It's funny to me that you say that, because I always considered him one of the more overrated singers. Overwrought and phony emotionalism. His embellishments to Danny Boy are heavy-handed and not welcome. But typical for Jackie Wilson.

[@bernicepolicastro2159]

E ANOVE HIGH C

[@bernicepolicastro2159]

@@EPA18 you obviously had not seen Jackie perform.

[@mswant2knowitall]

No one ever sang Danny Boy better than Jackie Wilson, Mr. Excitement. RIP

[@ellebelle4094]

One of the greatest voices of all time.

[@lindawilliams66]

Was a child but always appreciated good music. I was 65 percent TV Dick Clark was the man Philadelphia and Cali Loved ❤❤ Miss you Mr Dick Clark You gave us our Music and More ❤❤Rip

[@thescoobymike]

The way he sang “down” omg that was amazing

[@Cissy2cute]

Best rendition of Danny Boy--ever. He gave it soul. RIP Jackie

[@inspector7112]

Cissy2cute Mario Lanza did a great rendition as well

[@raymondturner2501]

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[@mariatorres-np2yg]

BEST SONG EVER! everytime i hear this song it makes me tear up.

[@georgeblackwell9806]

@@mariatorres-np2yg Best Danny Boy offering by anyone. I had a front row seat to watch Jackie Wilson and all of the other stars that did not need auto tune or any other enhancement. Singers in my era could all sing and every song told a story. I am so glad that I was a product of the sixties....The greatest decade ever. You just had to be there!!!!!

[@joeynighttrain1126]

Wow!... ck out version by Tom Jones. He was very much inspired by Jackies

[@robertcatesby8420]

Although all of my ancestors were Irish I've never much cared for the song; except for Jackie's stunning version! Still gives me goosebumps after all these decades!

[@barrettbrown8705]

Listen to Sam Cooke's version.

[@lendrury2771]

Barrett Brown sam does a brilliant version. Slightly more uptempo than Jackie's but just as spine tingling

[@56ava43]

me too hated the song but love it by him....perfect voice.....

[@cameronstewart729]

Robert you leave a very interesting comment, authentic and original, as I myself have twisted over this song, all my life; its popularity, and the many who covered this endless inspiring ballad; for me, questions always arrise. First and foremost Is about a man loving another man? As many males have covered this song. Or is it, someone singing for a long gone pesonality and friend he can't forget? Or is it a very longing jester to a brother or life long fond singing star; or is it, a female singing the song, being she had to leave him, and now in her grave she chants these lyrics,, and her spirit wishes her lover Danny to visit, often or sometime; because when he does, she will be there in spirit? Whatever the case, this version and the voice is powerful, and its a beautiful love song if anything and I think that's the whole poem. Thanks for your post.

[@brookeclemons9560]

My mother had me and my siblings listening to his music all day when we were little kids!! We enjoyed it then and we enjoy it now! 💓💓

[@formerbrush]

I am a 73 yr old white guy who twirled many a girl on the dance floor to this man's great singing.

[@YT-qo5rk]

Oh My Goodness! No one can sing this song like JACKIE!!!

[@eddieparker5114]

I am 82 years old and I still love to hear hem sing 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@heatherbradley1010]

I'm speechless. Heard about this but oh my Lord. So pure and natural. My soul cries.

[@drjerrygalloway]

The voice of Tom Jones, Jay Black, Gary Puckett, Roy Orbison, (& Elvis) and I'm sure a few others of the truly GREAT voices... Jackie is the best voice of the 20th Century. This one clip proves it.

[@achosenvessel6563]

Jerry Galloway: Agreed!

[@fender1000100]

@Jerry Galloway I agree. All the names you threw out are magnificent. But Jackie's range and vocal dexterity are RIDICLOUS. When you sing the word DOWN. And take your voice down 3 octaves in that one word. It's just insane. This man had an incredible voice.

[@thefallofthewicked5865]

If you had to use that many singer to get Jackie Wilson, by your own terminology Jackie Wilson was simply the Best to every do it.

[@MindSparksCreative]

i totally agree with you , this is truly honest voice

[@raybrooks9738]

The greatest ever voice and entertainer

[@marymcdonald1949]

Oh, my god. How wonderful was that!!

[@fender1000100]

This man takes a song and owns it. How he uses his voice is so amazing. When he sings the word DOWN. with melismo he takes his voice down. INCREDIBLE. Imagine a singer like this turned up on one of these talent shows today like x factor. Their jaws would hit the carpet.

[@camillabarnes6678]

PROJECT DX You are so right. I dont believe that a lot of young people even know about this kind of voice.

[@juliawalkerthompson1724]

Tears of joy why do black people sing so Ectasy🎶🎺🎷💻

[@okleothompson3711]

@@camillabarnes6678 mpno

[@mypugsdad5366]

jackie was timeless. May he rest in peace. Their will never be another one like him.

[@ruthyoung2066]

Jackie's voice is solid gold singing this song- no one can sing this better.

[@fncz]

Holy CRAP! WOW! CAN HE EVER SING!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WROTE THE BOOK! Does any one else hear Mahalia Jackson in him?

[@jimrandolph3361]

True greatness on display here. Jackie's voice never ceases to amaze me 50 years later.

[@myostar7]

No one that sings Danny or anything else he sings like Jackie Wilson! Truly I count 12 ranges! God Bless you Rest In Peace!

[@duketwo7737]

miss you so much jackie, i was 13 when i first heard you singing i fell in love with you in 1956....been in love with you ever since.. never heard anyone sing like you and never will "you don't know me "

[@fredflintstone1316]

What a voice! I feel he never got the recognition he deserved.

[@robertcasey2460]

This is such an extraordinary rendition of an old classic, it sounds like the first time I have ever heard it sung! If anyone did it better than Jackie Wilson, I would sure like to hear it!

[@ritacorreadasilva3681]

Jackie Wilson was and Will Allways BE a great Singer verter Said a Fantastic Tenor with a Perfect Pitch ,Diction, Vibrato and everything a Master Singer must have can Danny Boy is just One of His many other renditions like:" Over the Rainbow", "Night", "Baby Workout", "Stardust", "To BE Loved" "Hiher and Hiher" all in KZbin . He hás also many Others . He os Called "Mr. Excitenent" because of the way He danced.Elvis Presley Admirer Jackie Wilson Greatly and they vexame fine friends . GOD Bless His soul as well as Elvis Presley's.

[@Cryboutdat]

That run that he does at 3:59 -4:06 is just pure magic. I mean I got shivers. I was singing this song jus now from when my dad used to play it allll day long when I was a kid. It made me think of him. My God. I miss my dad soo much n this song jus made me cry thinking of him. He could sing like Jackie too. Just didnt have the range.

[@robertburnett5751]

One of the golden voices in the era of great music.

[@palcanon6888]

I'm oh so grateful that music is not prejudice. Anyone can sing anything

[@Baybay25]

Man oh man to have all the great male vocalists like Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, and Sam Cooke back again would be so nice. Nothing compares to those types of singers in my generation anyways.

[@TheLobocantaore]

there is a lot of white awesome singers to,,you know that ?right

[@Baybay25]

daniel stigol Yes I do know that.. What is your point?

[@TheLobocantaore]

Wykesha Brown you didnt mention any?

[@Baybay25]

Oh ok :/

[@Baybay25]

Victoria Trestrail Yes! How could I forget him?.... :)

[@argusfleibeit1165]

I've known his name all my life, but never knew he could sing like this. "Higher & Higher" is the only song I've ever heard before this. And I never saw a video of him either. What a giant hole in my musical knowledge, I'm embarrassed to admit. Spectacular!

[@georgetaylortaylor]

I love this version of Old Danny Boy by Jackie Wilson. No one could sing it with the passion he had...

[@johnegli1308]

So great. What a voice.

[@brendagriffith7809]

Listen to Jackie singing this song over and over for the last seven nights and I ain't finish yet. Amazing

[@mikaeladuckworth6563]

I am very grateful to the person who introduced me to Jackie singing Danny Boy. I might never have taken the time otherwise, even though I like Jackie Wilson. As somebody else has said, it is almost operatic with an instrumental backing that allows Jackie to showcase his extraordinary vocal ability. By far the most arresting version I have ever heard.

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

Mr. Jackie Wilson was a family friend and to me the “GREATEST VOCALIST GOD EVER CREATED”,and his version of Danny Boy will go down as the GREATEST ever recorded.🎼🎤🎼

[@KarenBH]

What a voice! The best version of Danny boy! ❤️

[@ritacorreadasilva3681]

In Fact Jackie Wilson is a fenomal and irreplaceable Singer . A Tenor that Could be either Soft and High, With an Excepcional Vibrato and Voice modulation that No Opera Singer Could Ever Had Done . In One World :" Excepcional"!

[@ritacorreadasilva3681]

No Plácido Domingo Could Ever Had Sung What Jackie Wilson Did but Jackie Wilson Could Have Sung that Plácido Domingo Sung . Eceptional Singer Was Jackie Wilson Whom I Very Often Listen to.GOD BLESS Him in Heaven with His Friend Who admired Him like Elvis Presley. Yes It já Very True that Elvis Presley Greatly Admired Jackie Wilson and they Became Fine Friends.There are Pictures of them Together One of them autographed by Elvis Presley saying: :" Jackie Here you Have a friend Forever Elvis Presley"". You can see in the Net.

[@CurtisJLewis-oy5lg]

Life was so tragic but his talent was one of a kind. His voice unmistakably his own. No one like him.

[@lassie999]

Being an Irish woman ,I think this style is a great soul version,and is just as great sounding as any I have heard from an Irish singer,,its just different but still beautiful.

[@BarbaraJackson-w7u]

What a voice! What a voice! I love this song, and his other exceptional one, "To Be Loved".

[@Sttephy30]

The resonance is making my ears RING!

[@ivanbrady6050]

Absolutely stunning rendition of the song Danny Boy by Jackie he is just pure class.

[@ugoberetta3038]

One of the best singer's exhibition.

[@palcanon6888]

Nobody, absolutely no one sang this song with so much devotion.

[@nancywood9531]

Oh good Lord..mother of God......I have heard Danny Boy sung by everyone and then some over my 78 years...but never. Never. NEVER. Like this. I dont even have words to describe it. Just beautiful! 🎶🕊🎶

[@dorothyhodge985]

The best to ever do it. Pure talent and drop dead gorgeous he was. I have a picture sitting on his lap. He was phenomenal. RIP Jackie

[@RSTAR2009]

My God this man's vocal range! My parents told me that ladies used to pass out at his shows. Young Michael Jackson was highly influenced by Jackie Wilson.

[@MesBre58]

Ramon LeBlanc Harts have you heard his daughter Jackie Wilson was before my time so I’m looking at these videos to hear his voice I came across his daughter’s page about a year ago her voice is amazing he definitely passed the torch to her

[@roseroyce6874]

Yes he was influenced by so many people and that’s why he such a legend like Jackie Wilson them...

[@leroycato7268]

Your mom was right, I was there. It didn't hurt the fact that he was handsome

[@RSTAR2009]

@@MesBre58 who is his daughter?

[@MesBre58]

@@RSTAR2009 Alexyss Taylor she have a KZbin page I found her by accident she can sing

[@miltonkanfer4229]

What a rendition! His voice range is fantastic. My appreciation of him just grows and grows. He does a great job on "Stardust " and "Rags to Riches" as well. I feel he is one of our finest singers. A true treasure.

[@bessiealberty9093]

A unique gift to mankind...Jackie Wilson singing Danny Boy...PRICELESS!

[@bellestarr4040]

Those 400 and some people with thumbs down y'all get to hearing check they just don't sing like this anymore this is what you call a masterpiece awesome phenomenal

[@tedcarter1030]

Jackie Wilson.........Straight Outta Detroit. The greatest singer entertainer to ever live. Jackie will never be forgotten.

[@cjjiver1767]

I agree. I don't think Elvis could hold a candle to him ... why he was not at least as well known the world over is beyond me.

[@mariewatts1843]

Love Danny Boy by Mr Jack Wilson. Why not ? He lost children also, a war is war, pain is pain

[@fender1000100]

@CJ JIVER Elvis was great had a wonderful voice. But this man was very special. He was the wrong colour to get the true recognition his talent deserved in that time. And he was basically managed by the mob. Who kept over 80% of his earnings from him. Forcing him to have to basically work himself into the ground to survive. Elvis did this too but on a bigger level. The sad truth is he was exploited like no great talent before or since.had terrible management who did not care about him. Only what MONEY they could fleece from him.

[@dejstoney]

@@fender1000100 That’s true. I love Jackie Wilson over Elvis any day.

[@gloriahuman5652]

this song helped me through my chemo treatments almost 2 years ago. thank you so much Jackie and rest in peace.

[@curtisostriker9952]

Jackie Wilson to put it simply was a RARE talent that had NO peer who equalled him. There were other fanastic singers at the time but then there was Jackie Wilson. The man had charisma, looks(somewhat similar to Elvis Presley, particularly around the eyes) and a voice that to this day has NEVER been equalled. Jackie was a fullvoiced full ranged tenor who would've been a smash as a opera vocalist had he chosen to go that route. His stage shows were displays in showmanship SUPREMACY as he knew how to grasp the audience by the the throat, guts and heart and keep them in spellbound delirium with the strength of his voice, dancing and charisma. Here on Danny boy one gets to see Wilsons vocal acrobatics on dramatic display. Neither Elvis, Sinatra nor Michael Jackson had this kind of vocal muscle as good as they were. In my view Wilson is STILL the yardstick by which I measure other artists.

[@ar57smith]

very well put I couldn't have said it any better. Jackie Wilson is one of a kind still

[@ttownkeith]

+Curtis Ostriker You are so spot on with your comments. I was fortunate enough to have seen him live on two occasions. When I was a young boy, my dad would take me on vacation for 2 weeks in the summer. For about 3 or 4 years in the early 1960's he took me to Wildwood, N.J. We stayed at the Manor Hotel and the Manor Supper Club had performances every night. A lot of the performers were big stars, but many were of my Dad's generation. Even so, I appreciated the opportunity to see people like Peggy Lee, Connie Francis, Al Martino, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, etc. My Dad made sure that on two of the years we visited the Manor, that the schedule coincided with Jackie Wilson's performances. He was always so excited, and he kept raving about Jackie until the time of the shows. Right from the minute Jackie began his performance, I understood why. It didn't matter that I was a white boy of 8 years old, I could sense greatness. It didn't take a rocket scientist to see that. Jackie had a universal talent. it didn't matter what race, age, or even musical taste. Jackie Wilson transcended all of those things and was truly one of a kind. How lucky was I?

[@androlibre9661]

+Curtis Ostriker AND from what I've read he wasn't even "trained" he just had it. Multiple octive voice, most singers have to train for years to that and he just had it. AmazingOnly thing about Jackie that saddens me is that he was unfortunate to be involved with the WORST record company of all time. I love his body of work but I can only imagine what could have been had he been able to break Brunswick and join a Motown or even Columbia records or anybody. Till this day its Brunswhick that keeps any Jackie WIlson documentary from being made. Unsung on TV One had begged them to allow them to use his music b/c they've wanted to do an episode on him since the 1st season...for whatever reason Brunswick blocks it

[@androlibre9661]

+Curtis Ostriker AND from what I've read he wasn't even "trained" he just had it. Multiple octive voice, most singers have to train for years to that and he just had it. AmazingOnly thing about Jackie that saddens me is that he was unfortunate to be involved with the WORST record company of all time. I love his body of work but I can only imagine what could have been had he been able to break Brunswick and join a Motown or even Columbia records or anybody. Till this day its Brunswhick that keeps any Jackie WIlson documentary from being made. Unsung on TV One had begged them to allow them to use his music b/c they've wanted to do an episode on him since the 1st season...for whatever reason Brunswick blocks it

[@androlibre9661]

***** I'm just talking about the content of the music. And don't be so sure that traditional standards wouldn't have been on the menu because remember Motown put out the Mellow Mood Album with Temptations to get them into the Copa and to crossover. You think they wouldn't have don't the same with Jackie? SOmebody like Shelly Berger over at Motown managing Jackie Wilson "Night" "All My Love" etc would possibly have been just the tip of the icerberg. And think of the hits they could have done with him that we can't even imagine. And sure there were some sour grapes at Motown but nothing like the crap that went on at Brunswick was mob owned (rumor is he was literally strong armed into signing his contract Luca Brasi/Big Red style) and look what Brunswick has done since his death. They've done a sh*t job with his catalog and really, unless your into soul music Jackie Wilson is practically an unknown. Laymens might know the song "To Be Loved" or "higher and higher" but wouldn't know that was Jackie Wilson or know that those songs were just a small sampling of what his body of work has to offer....there's no reason for that given how much great material there is in his catalog.

[@leeboyall9009]

Jackie Wilson, the ONLY singer who makes me love Danny Boy. Not a song I particularly like, yet his version is one of my favourite singing performances of all time and THAT is the genius of Jackie Wilson. A truly extraordinary vocal show from the most magnificent singer of all time... Definite contender for the greatest vocal performance of all time, didn't think it was possible to sing like that - thank you Jackie!

[@normaj.3305]

I totally agree with you (not one of my favorite songs either but this performance makes me like it)

[@michaelmitchell5098]

He will make you a believer!

[@nurimajeed8595]

It is the definitive version. ... hands down

[@bellestarr4040]

Now I love Sam Cooke version as well not taking that from Jackie but Sam do his thing too

[@BrookeAppleton]

Best comment here...🎯💯

[@e37a]

Simply put, one of the greatest singer-performers that EVER lived!

[@daveslater9141]

I've heard this in so many styles, even by George benson when I was his personal assistant and butler, but nothing can or ever will beat the ever so beautiful and sweet version with Jackie Wilsons uniqueness added to it, this was sent from god himself folks.❤

[@achosenvessel6563]

Oh my God what a voice!! Unbelievably the best male vocalist ever! I can't get over how many different places he could take his voice.

[@BarbaraJackson-w7u]

I love Jackie Wilson!!! His voice was truly amazing--what a range!!! Michael Jackson said that, as entertainers, both Jackie Wilson and James Brown inspired him. But overall, Michael is still the greatest performer of all time! He was the most famous entertainer on the planet!

[@gloriagoodman3150]

Best rendition of Danny Boy I have ever heard. He was a dynamite and emotional singer. ,That is why we called him ,'Mr. Excitement. Loved all of his songs. .

[@the1realanalogman]

I Haven't heard this in so many years. To each his own, but I don't understand how anyone could find any negativity in such beauty. There are the talented, the gifted and then there's Jackie! The thing that always got me was how easily he could go from an R&B/Blues/Jazz improvisational or pop bag and literally sing Opera! And he had the ability to mesmerize virtually any audience. Not too much like this happening today. Blessings everyone!

[@ar57smith]

I couldn't agree more.

[@ar57smith]

I couldn't have said it better thats why Jackie is in a class all by himself

[@stuartboss81]

[@gua117]

I had seen him sing this at the Apollo, simply amazing! He had a set of pipes, None of these younger singers can touch his talent. A full voice 1st tenor.

[@Cissy2cute]

Absolutely. I like this video because it shows that he could sing excellently outside of a studio. Gives me the chills every time.

[@gua117]

Cissy2cute Oh yeah, no bad notes, the riffs are minimal only emphasizing expression....no autotune...just pure talent

[@Cissy2cute]

gua117 He is greatly missed. My hubby knew a nurse who took care of him in the nursing home before he passed--it broke her heart everytime she had to go in his room. BTW, this is why I liked Ed Sullivan (although this is not from Ed's show) because he demanded people actually performed with no lip syncing allowed. Jackie sounded amazing, something that could not be said for some of the other performers.

[@RSTAR2009]

gua117 I would like to sit down with you because I read his biography and as a screenwriter I'am considering a biopic on the legendary Jackie Wilson. Yahoo! E-mail Address: [e-mail]

[@RickJean144]

I always wonder what is it they were doing to train and practice their talent to get so Amazing??? What is it that this generation talent rubble compared to Jack Wilson, Frankie Lymon, James Brown, Sam Cooke and believe the list goes on.

[@arleenboggs8871]

No one to this day can touch Jackie's vocal abilities! Loved him! Arleen

[@neverlost3646]

Lord have mercy!! At least twelve different vocal ranges in one song as easy as breathing. Beautiful man with a beautiful, rare talent.

[@looksrdeceivn]

lol.... my thoughts exactly.... you have to watch more footage of this man judith.. he was amazing... you'll see why Michael Jackson, James Brown and Elvis imitated him....

[@neverlost3646]

I liked him when I first heard him, but this video blew me away. A total surprise.

[@looksrdeceivn]

LOL... Adonis gaynor....ummmm WHAT!??? .. your comment is so random... i SAID michael jackson, james brown and elvis imitated him... isnt elvis suppose to be the king of rock and roll. and i reiterate.. they imitated the pioneer.. smh...

[@femmesusan1]

looksrdeceivn Jackie was in a class all by itself. No one could to OR imitate him. This man was of a rare and brilliant breed.

[@deniseroof4044]

O My God What a voice..sending shivers down my back..God bless The Best xx

[@guybeam]

I have never ever heard a song sung the way this absolute master of the human voice portrays this song. A brilliant talent and imagination that keeps you hanging to the last note. Play it again Jackie, that was sensational!!!!!!!!

[@okevisa]

I had the chance to see Jackie in person at The Regal Theater Chicago Il. What a joy. Truely MR. EXCITEMENT WELL EARNED. GONE TOO SOON. R.I.P FOR YOU ARE STILL LOVED.

[@ReneePruitt-c8m]

this was my father's favorite singer lost him last year miss him so much ❤😢

[@jansoars1981]

A masterpiece - How I miss the older artists. What a VOICE ! !

[@beverlyporter2239]

God bless this Man with beautiful voice. My God I have chills.

[@brigittefluellen2502]

Beautiful range & no one could sing it like Jackie 😅😅😅😅😅😅❤❤❤❤❤🎶🎶🎼🎼👍🏽🎵🎵🕴🏽❤️🕴🏽❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😘😘🥰

[@shane8385]

How do you get a voice like that legend takes you to a different place on this earth

[@palcanon6888]

Some folks are just blessed in different ways Most beautiful voice here

[@LohengrinTh]

Talent beyond Imagination.. Vocal Artistry phenomenal..

[@joannhunter-kemp1243]

I loved Jackie Wilson. His voice was amazing! Talking about real chills here..

[@sosmooth7]

There is absolutely NO way you can say great male vocalist without mentioning this man!!! Perhaps the greatest male vocalist (in this genre or perhaps any genre)off all time. If you don't believe me just listen to this rendition of this song NOT a single bad or wrong note .Simply perfect!! I haven't heard a male singer in decades and there has been some really great one who can compare.

[@Mr755134]

When this gentleman passed in i think 1976 my dad cried.

[@palcanon6888]

He was a true and dedicated fan. RIP

[@lendrury2771]

There is not a singer at the metropolitan opera house who could shine this man's shoes. What a performance

[@sunniali8423]

This man is the Greatest Tenor I have ever heard in my life time! I am 75 have entertained around the world for years. Jackie is the MANN, when it comes to BADD MENN!❤️

[@myostar7]

What a range!!! Oh Jackie Wilson could make any song seem as if it was his and only his. Truly God’s and our’s for a short and wonderful time. Rest In Peace. ThNk you!

[@timwatkins5]

May God bless your soul Jackie Wilson, you sang Danny Boy like no one could. The thing I can say is Amazing.

[@Zion-hg3cs]

Mad voice artists these days can't compare to this legend love from an 18yr old Australian

[@hipmusic222js]

the very special gift to our ears came from the best like Jackie no one could put that feeling in your soul...miss you ....

[@tapteacher62]

Brings me to tears every time I hear this!..what a range. Incredible voice.