Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 As i am a big fan of Jackie Wilson i wondered if people would share what there fav Northern soul songs were by him or if you have a list of them. As i keep seeing more and more yet i have the Uptown and Up North cd (sadly Higher and Higher not on it). My fav's are Open The Door To Your Heart, Because of You, Higher and Higher and I Get The Sweetest Feeling
Jason S Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 As i am a big fan of Jackie Wilson i wondered if people would share what there fav Northern soul songs were by him or if you have a list of them. As i keep seeing more and more yet i have the Uptown and Up North cd (sadly Higher and Higher not on it). My fav's are Open The Door To Your Heart, Because of You, Higher and Higher and I Get The Sweetest Feeling Well, my favourite song by him (northern or not) at the moment at least is "You Brought About A Change In Me"
Guest Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 I have some fab tunes on my webby for Mr Wilson... including some rare ones and that one with the great swear words in it LOL. On the music page use the drop down box and search for files/folder then chuck Jackie Wilson in the text field. It'll bring up all the stuff I have there.
Guest LadyofSoul Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Predictable I know.........Because of you Always sounds new ........always fills the dance floor........shows off his unique voice
Jumpinjoan Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 My fav has got to be 'WATCHA GONNA DO ABOUT LOVE' .....why isn't this record played out anywhere? In fact... i'm going to dig it out right now and play it at the weekend ... what a tune!!
BrianB Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Well, my favourite song by him (northern or not) at the moment at least is "You Brought About A Change In Me" Always loved this . First heard it on a tape someone did for me who went down the wheel. Finally got a copy in 76. Absolute class, as is I've Lost You. Having said that, Because of you takes some beating!
Dave Moore Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Just a reminder, Jackie Wikson's extensive Northern discography is featured/reviewed in the first issue of There's That Beat! It includes his catalogue of LP tracks too, some of which seem to have slipped under most people's radars. Out on 20th August. You can check it out at: www.theresthatbeat.com Regards, www.theresthatbeat.com www.hitsvillesoulclub.com
Simsy Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 One of my northern faves by him would have to be 'I'm the one to do it'.
Simsy Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 One of my northern faves by him would have to be 'I'm the one to do it'. Have a look at Dave Rimmers site for the JW discography. https://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/jwilson.htm
Guest soul_hull Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 'since you showed me how to be happy' - amazing hands-in-the-air soul imo. i've lost you. woah yeah. higher and higher, obvious but still stomping. will always be nostalgic for me as one of the first five soul tracks i ever truly loved and got me into it all - the others were 'where did our love go' supremes', 'like one' jean carter, epitome of sound 'you don't love me' and johnny bristol 'love no longer has a hold on me'. i actually got into soul as a 14/15 yr old through a mate of mine's mum, who had the supremes on a cassette singing 'where did our love go'. this was the early 80's and a lot of us were mods at school, and discovering northern soul, and i clearly remember there becoming a schism betweeen those that liked the soul and those that didn't. i was a scooterboy after that, but haven't had a scooter since 1993, when a taxi put paid to a vespa i'd spent 3 years rebuilding, and was on the road for 10 days before being wiped out by a taxi driver. slightly gutted, but got well compensated! sorry what was the question jackie wilson. genuine soul supertsar.
mischief Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 somebody up there likes you.... heard Sean Chapman play it out once... awesome..
Guest Dan Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 whispers getting louder for me. not obscure (not much of jw that is i suppose) but utterly brilliant.
Toodarnsoulful Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 so many to choose from.. Whispers getting louder Because of you recently liking 'Its all over' nice track by Jackie, with a backing track similar to barbara acklin's am i the same girl... also the old classic.. to be loved....
Tomangoes Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 'I dont want to lose you now', has grown on me. 'Soul galore' is up there, but without a shadow of a doubt the most powerful Northern Soul track has to be the 'who who song'. 'Just be sincere to me' is my fave soul record, but as others have wrote there must be a couple of dozen tracks that tick all the boxes. Tragic end for the poor fella, I would have loved to see him live. Any DVDs out with his soul output on? Ed
Guest Northern Nige Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 As for my fav's I dont want to lose you Just be sincere Im the one to do it (although Lavern Baker's version is ever so slightly better)
Toodarnsoulful Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Im the one to do it (although Lavern Baker's version is ever so slightly better) Agree with ya there Nige..
mischief Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 whispers getting louder for me. not obscure (not much of jw that is i suppose) but utterly brilliant. I read on a cd cover that he wrote this regarding he's addiction to drink and drugs... when you listen to it you automatically think he's talking about a woman... but I'm sure he never mentions a woman...
Catriona Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 I read on a cd cover that he wrote this regarding he's addiction to drink and drugs... when you listen to it you automatically think he's talking about a woman... but I'm sure he never mentions a woman... Maybe he was drinking peach schnapps
Guest Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 think that mine is This Love Is Real also loving the Promises version at the moment too
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 I read on a cd cover that he wrote this regarding he's addiction to drink and drugs... when you listen to it you automatically think he's talking about a woman... but I'm sure he never mentions a woman... ...ah, but he didn't write "Whispers" - Barbara Acklin did, with David Scott of (I think) the C.O.D.'s BTW she was apparently the "Peaches" to whom JW refers in the middle 8 - it was her nickname around the Brunswick office (where she was employed originally as the receptionist). Jackie threw it in there ad lib and Barbara was tickled pink. As far as I know JW never wrote any of the songs he performed from 1966 onwards. His name's on a few of the earlier things, but I'm not entirely sure that it wasn't just added on in case there was any songwriter income to be had - a fairly standard practice in the 50s and 60s... TONE
Guest Rich Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) As i am a big fan of Jackie Wilson i wondered if people would share what there fav Northern soul songs were by him or if you have a list of them. As i keep seeing more and more yet i have the Uptown and Up North cd (sadly Higher and Higher not on it). My fav's are Open The Door To Your Heart, Because of You, Higher and Higher and I Get The Sweetest Feeling 'My heart is calling' off the 'Whispers' LP. There's a great beater on the LP too - 'To make a big man cry' Edited August 1, 2006 by Rich
mischief Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) ...ah, but he didn't write "Whispers" - Barbara Acklin did, with David Scott of (I think) the C.O.D.'s BTW she was apparently the "Peaches" to whom JW refers in the middle 8 - it was her nickname around the Brunswick office (where she was employed originally as the receptionist). Jackie threw it in there ad lib and Barbara was tickled pink. As far as I know JW never wrote any of the songs he performed from 1966 onwards. His name's on a few of the earlier things, but I'm not entirely sure that it wasn't just added on in case there was any songwriter income to be had - a fairly standard practice in the 50s and 60s... TONE See you should never trust any thing you read Sorry should have said on cheap cd's Edited August 1, 2006 by mischief
Tabs Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 As i am a big fan of Jackie Wilson i wondered if people would share what there fav Northern soul songs were by him or if you have a list of them. As i keep seeing more and more yet i have the Uptown and Up North cd (sadly Higher and Higher not on it). My fav's are Open The Door To Your Heart, Because of You, Higher and Higher and I Get The Sweetest Feeling Nothing but blue skies Still get the goose bumps with this one.
Djr Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 recently liking 'Its all over' nice track by Jackie, with a backing track similar to barbara acklin's am i the same girl... I was hoping someone would mention this tune. Great tune. I'm quite fond of "Helpless" these days, but it may be too funky for most folks.
Soulie_girl_80 Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 yeah Jackie! one of my fave artists! and some of my faves songs are I've lost you, Because of you, Nothing But Blue Skies, Whispers, This love is real, Soul Galore.. and many moooooreeee
Platters 81 Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 "ive learned about life"..........fabbo tune........
Toodarnsoulful Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 I was hoping someone would mention this tune. Great tune. I'm quite fond of "Helpless" these days, but it may be too funky for most folks. Played this a few times and filled the floor, nice little Funk track on the flip if u like yer funk called Shake a leg...
Dave Morris Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 'My heart is calling' off the 'Whispers' LP. There's a great beater on the LP too - 'To make a big man cry' Great shout Rich.Paid $3 for LP and $10 post but well worth it.Brilliant track. Dave.
steve z Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 As i am a big fan of Jackie Wilson i wondered if people would share what there fav Northern soul songs were by him or if you have a list of them. As i keep seeing more and more yet i have the Uptown and Up North cd (sadly Higher and Higher not on it). My fav's are Open The Door To Your Heart, Because of You, Higher and Higher and I Get The Sweetest Feeling Hiya , Jackie Wilson recorded loads of non-soul tunes as you are aware...give a listen to his rendition of " DANNY BOY" not soul but soulfully sung.ATB Steve
Toodarnsoulful Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 yeh my mum has that on a tape of hers in the car, she loves Jackie..Its wierd hearing Danny Boy being done soul style..but great none the less
Guest Ferrett Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Not sure of my favourite Jackie track, but 'Satisfy my soul' off the 'Nobody but you' LP is always one I think should have had some northern palys over the years. Can't remember ever hearing it anywhere though. Jackie is wearing a great all in one dog tooth outfit on the cover as well Makes your eyes go funny just looking at it!! As for 'Because of You', PLEASE stop playing this record. I used to love it, but it drives me fekkin' crazy now. Probably the most overplayed record of the last 3 years. Somebody stop it PLEASE!!!
Sean Hampsey Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Big fan of all of the above. Always loved Jackie. Worth a mention though, as a 'Bubbling Crossover' track, is the blinding "What A Lovely Way" from 1972....... and (although not a 'Northern' track) on a Jackie Wilson thread I've just got to plug "Just As Soon As The Feeling Is Over" as its one of the top 10 records ever made by any artist... ever! (even wups Margie Joseph & the Sam Dees 'original' (previously unreleased) version. Simply outstanding! Sean Hampsey
Guest Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Worth a mention though, as a 'Bubbling Crossover' track, is the blinding "What A Lovely Way" from 1972....... Agree with you about this track... one of my favourites of his too. In fact, I'm going to listen to it right now
Guest Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Here... have a listen everyone Jackie_Wilson___A_Lovely_Way_To_Die.mp3
Eamesy Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 One of my northern faves by him would have to be 'I'm the one to do it'. Pure quality mate!! One of my all time faves along with : Since You Showed Me How To Be Happy, and lately : It Only Happens When I Look At You, Alan
Sean Hampsey Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 (edited) Here... have a listen everyone Top Girl Soul Girl! TVM Sean Edited August 1, 2006 by Sean Hampsey
Sean Hampsey Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Here... have a listen everyone Errrrrr...... but that wasn't the one I meant! Sean
Guest Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 I did wonder because I thought that was a 60's tune - mind you, as any Cleethorpes punter this year will know, I'm I Know f*** All Soulgirl Which one did you mean then?
Sean Hampsey Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 I did wonder because I thought that was a 60's tune - mind you, as any Cleethorpes punter this year will know, I'm I Know f*** All Soulgirl Which one did you mean then? Hey, its the thought that counts! I meant "What A Lovely Way" which is the flipside to "You Left The Fire Burning"... on Brunswick 55480 from 1972....which suggests, as everybody knows, that I'm a Johnny F***ing Know All Soulboy. Lovely record... IMO. Sean
Bjorn Nilsson Posted August 1, 2006 Posted August 1, 2006 Really hard to pick my favorites tracks by Jackie but I'll try to do a top 3 for tonight: 1. I'm the one to do it (Better than Lavern Bakers version IMO) 2. Whispers.. 3. I've lost you Could do a new top three every week. An absolutely fabulous artist!
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 What'cha gonna do about love is worth a spin as mentioned. Great tune and although not Northern i do like to hear Reet Pettie. There is a Jackie Wilson track not sure what one but he did a version with Erma Franklin or someone it was Whispers or something cause i heard it before
Russoul1 Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 What'cha gonna do about love is worth a spin as mentioned. Great tune and although not Northern i do like to hear Reet Pettie. There is a Jackie Wilson track not sure what one but he did a version with Erma Franklin or someone it was Whispers or something cause i heard it before love jackie wilson, so paul have you heard his 1973 album "beautiful day" awesome album with a few non 45s, including the track" whatcha gonna do about me" as mentioned. will lend you it as you live in the same city as me russ
Dayo Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 One of my northern faves by him would have to be 'I'm the one to do it'. Class from the first note to the last. My fave JW song too! Col
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 ...Not that it's my favourite JW track or anything, but I wanted to mention "Now That I Want Her" from the "Baby Workout" album - hear how the Anglos ripped this off, biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig time, for "Incense" - same arrangement, same horns, you can in fact sing "Incense" over the top of it and it fits absolutely perfectly! TONE
Guest Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 Couple early one`s,not mentioned..........what good am i,and haunted house,like both of them.
Guest Brian J Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 Because of you recently liking 'Its all over' nice track by Jackie, with a backing track similar to barbara acklin's am i the same girl... Got to agree with you on this one........beautiful track.
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted August 4, 2006 Posted August 4, 2006 would enjoy a listen to the LP. I only have the 2 original Jackie Wilson LP's. I should hunt for the LP aswell to keep a copy
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