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Inspired by the multiple roles a partner can play in a relationship.
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10 catalog entries, grouped by year.
ARTIST ESSENTIALS
Explore Artist EssentialsJackie Wilson: a curated listening guide
Hear the sudden vocal leaps and rhythmic precision, then compare the early orchestral singles with the tighter soul grooves and later studio arrangements.
25 selections with release evidence; 18 beyond the yearly lists.
About Jackie Wilson
Jackie Wilson brought a highly flexible voice and precise rhythm to soul, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and orchestral popular songs. He began his solo Brunswick career in 1957 after singing with Billy Ward and the Dominoes. The label's catalog traces the contrast between his early singles and later soul arrangements, while his live reputation rested on athletic movement alongside controlled singing. His solo studio work is distinct from the concert recordings and separately credited duet projects.
Artist background sources
Jackie Wilson - Brunswick original catalog and artist history
The original label identifies the solo artist, original album programs and the separately labeled At the Copa live album and duet projects. Its original album chronology supports the selected studio programs, except the isolated Baby Workout 1962 heading, which conflicts with the licensed 1963 program and the independently documented original catalog issue. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Brunswick - Jackie Wilson solo recording beginnings
The label describes Wilson's move from Billy Ward and the Dominoes to his solo Brunswick career and identifies Reet Petite as the debut single in the 1957 context. Studio recording and chart dates are not presented as exact public release days. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Jackie Wilson - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist context
The museum describes Wilson's precise singing and physically energetic stage performance. Used only for artist background, not studio release metadata. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1960
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Inspired by the idea of dedicating all one's love to a single person.
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Inspired by the idea of a man being unfaithful or "dogging around."
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The song was inspired by the romantic atmosphere of nighttime and the passion it can inspire.
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Inspired by the power of sweet talk in romance.
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Returning to a former love
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Loneliness after a breakup
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A particularly sad moment
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The song encouraged listeners to dance and exercise.
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(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher
Jackie WilsonRelease: 1967Source checked
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Jackie Wilson brought a highly flexible voice and precise rhythm to soul, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and orchestral popular songs. He began his solo Brunswick career in 1957 after singing with Billy Ward and...
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.