Jackie Wilson was considered a master showman & one of the most dynamic singers & performers in pop, R&B, & rock & roll history, earning the nickname "Mr. Excitement". He had a lot of great hits in the 50's-60's such as "To Be Loved", "I'm Wanderin'", "We Have Love", "That's Why (I Love You So)", "I'll Be Satisfied", "Lonely Teardrops", "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher", "Baby Workout", & "I Get The Sweetest Feeling" .
Mr.Jackie Wilson was a family friend and one of the if not the GREATEST VOCALIST to ever grace a stage or hold a 🎤 microphone. I remember seeing him perform this song at The Apollo Theater when I was a kid and I can tell you the reaction was UNREAL women fainted and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house, it was the most AMAZING performance I’ve ever witnessed, and I have seen almost every top star of that period at The Apollo Theater. My Uncle Mr. Ronnie David Bright aka Mr. BassMan from The Valentines and Coasters sang background on Baby Work Out one of Mr. Jackie Wilson’s biggest hits.🎼🎤🎼”THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER JACKIE WILSON”.🎼🎤🎼
I saw Jackie Wilson perform in the late 60s. Such an outstanding performer. He was a favorite of Ed Sullivan and appeared several times on his show. You’re right Harri, both Elvis and Michael Jackson emulated him. Gone too soon.
The most incredible voice & emotional performance I've ever heard of this song. The 1st time I thought it was odd he was singing, especially on a youth orientated 1958 TV show, a 117 yr old English/Irish well known ballad about a mother sending her son off to WW1 never knowing if she would see him again. And then he began singing.... Oh my word...his vocals & the feelings he gifts us singing Oh Danny Boy are almost angelic. He takes you to a different place.
.This video is actually from 1965. Jackie did record Danny Boy in 1958 on his very first album, "He's So Fine". That versions more "traditional in presentation...but still has that Jackie Wilson stamp. The 1965 version was more of an R&B arrangement. This is the 1958 version ruclips.net/video/7ooi8_Et6I0/видео.html
Both versions showcase his incredible voice & deliverance. You stay awed as you hear him sing just amazed someone can sing like that with ease. None better.
I had forgotten how beautiful this song by Jackie is. Thank you! "Stop Dogging Me Around" is another song that really demonstrates his vocal abilities.
I had a hunch you'd appreciate this suggestion, Harri. No . . . I KNEW you would! Thanks so much for playing it, as well as your excellent analysis and vivid memories of Jackie's style. As a teen at the time I loved him, too, and I bought every single 45 he dropped that I could get my hands on. And you are right, he was an absolute beast on stage.
It was so fortunate of me to have experienced watching him perform live when I was in High School. The most exciting singer performer I've ever seen. So sad how his career ended when he had a stroke on stage and was in a coma for the rest of his life.
Elvis paid Jackie’s medical bills for nine years after he had a heart attack singing on the Dick Clark show!! Strange singing the song Lonely tear drops!!!! ❤❤❤ Jackie!! Thanks Elvis for caring!!!!❤❤❤
Well done my friend,you can't do better than this.This is the man referred to as Mr. Excitement,what a performer he was ,what vocal range.Note how he hits the falsetto with such ease and then he drops to a lower key.The man was a vocal acrobat,a showman,an entertainer.The stage was his home, he died in 1984,just short of fifty.He left us too soon.Speaking of truly outstanding vocals,I urge you to listen to a song called A Simple Prayer by the Ravens ,the voice of the lead will leave you speechless.Then you can follow that by listening to Little Anthony and The Imperials singing The Diary and Just Two Kind of People In The World with Little Anthony on lead.He really outdid himself in those songs.Looking forward to your reaction ASAP.
Though I've heard others say that there is a similarity between Elvis and Jackie, I don't see it. One reason might could be that one of the artists that was a MAJOR influence on Jackie was Roy Hamilton. Roy was also one of Elvis' Idols and often copied him. Jackie Wilson was by far the greatest artist I had ever seen. As good as he was on record, his voice was even better 'Live' on stage. The first time I went to a Jackie Wilson concert I was 16 years old. I was lucky to meet him that night, and we became the best of friends. I was with Jackie in 1966 at "The Trip" in Hollywood where Jackie was performing. Elvis came down to see Jackie at the club. This was the first time they had ever met...even though many people keep reposting a false meeting of the two on the set of the movie "Girls, Girls, Girls" in 1962. Back stage, Elvis told jackie,"There is no reason in the world you're not the #1 singer today". To see Jackie on stage was magic. One cannot describe one of his performances, there just are no words. If you had ever seen him, you would know why...I had seen Jackie on stage approximately 150 times. No one will ever come close to this man's talent.
I saw Jackie many times , he was at his best without TV cameras , I am white and i saw him at many all Black Theatres , like the Breevort, in Brooklyn , the Brooklyn ,Fox The Pitkin Theatre , , Loews State , and in Harlem Smalls Paradise , some of these were in Badass neighborhoods , and all blacks were at his shows and I wqas the only white guy , but we all loved and respected Great Stage Performance , I used to hide behind the giant curtains at the classiest Theatres between shows , the Performers did 4 shows a day, I stayed for all 4 shows , I cant find any good footage when Jackie worked his ass off, I was Jackie when Jimi Hendricks played with him, and also Billly Preston Band on tour with was on tour with Jackie , I saw him with Otis Reddin Back up band when Otis was sick , I saw Jackie return right after he was shot, He worked hard in those days and Earned the Name Mr Excitement... The live concert videros suck of Jackie Wilson on the Internet , I dont know why there are no videos of Jackie Wilson Live in the Late 1950's or 1960's But I know Jackie did not like performin to Cameras Warrem Desjardins 80m Years Young and still love powerful performances
Oh MY GOD...ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS THAT HAS EVER LIVED...LISTEN TO THE RUN AT THE END..IN MY OPINION JACKIE WILSON TO 5 GREATEST SINGER OF ALL TIME ..IN NO ORDER SAM COOKE ARETHA FRANKLIN WHITNEY HOUSTON MARVIN GAYE.
Are you familiar with Danny Boy itself? It's an old folk song from Ireland, associated mainly with Northern Ireland these days, and spread to the world by the Irish diaspora. It's no coincidence that country artists and black artists also did the song back in the day, as the song's themes resonated with the rural community, still fresh off the depression, and the black community.
Oh man! Thanks for doing a Jackie Wilson reaction... the amazing voice, the incredible showman... try his live TV appearance of "Jackie Wilson Baby Workout on Shindig 1965" for a real taste of his awesome talent!
His songs have been covered by dozens of artists for over 60 years. They include- Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Michael McDonald, Huey Lewis. Van Morrison even wrote a song called "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)".
Amazing please do some Nat king Cole ''Autumn Leaves'', Etc and Same Cooke all of ''live at the Harlem square Club'', one of the best live albums ever!
I'm 78 and this is the first time that Ive ever heard any singer sing any song better than the King himself,Elvis. Elvis loved this man.
I was lucky enough to see Jackie Wilson live twice . What a performance , his voice 😊🔥🔥🔥
You have lived! What a treat
When? Give me some details!?👍
Nobody and I mean NOBODY sings Danny Boy better than Jackie Wilson !!!!! The greatest version of all times !!!!!!!!
I remember playing for my younger brother and he thought Jackie was trying to imitate Elvis....of course I corrected him.
Mr. Excitement...Jackie Wilson!
I never heard him sing this song. To say it was outstanding is not near enough!❤❤
Jackie loved Elvis Too!👍
Jackie Wilson was considered a master showman & one of the most dynamic singers & performers in pop, R&B, & rock & roll history, earning the nickname "Mr. Excitement". He had a lot of great hits in the 50's-60's such as "To Be Loved", "I'm Wanderin'", "We Have Love", "That's Why (I Love You So)", "I'll Be Satisfied", "Lonely Teardrops", "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher", "Baby Workout", & "I Get The Sweetest Feeling" .
Yeah Man, Love Jackie Wilson. Great choice. Love and Respect Canada
No one can sing ANY song better than the way he sang this one. No pop R&B soloist that ever lived could match his talent.
I agree with you that Jackie Wilson is one of my favorite singers also, along with Sam Cook and Elvis.
Same here. My top three in order, Jackie, Elvis, Sam. ❤
Mr.Jackie Wilson was a family friend and one of the if not the GREATEST VOCALIST to ever grace a stage or hold a 🎤 microphone. I remember seeing him perform this song at The Apollo Theater when I was a kid and I can tell you the reaction was UNREAL women fainted and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house, it was the most AMAZING performance I’ve ever witnessed, and I have seen almost every top star of that period at The Apollo Theater. My Uncle Mr. Ronnie David Bright aka Mr. BassMan from The Valentines and Coasters sang background on Baby Work Out one of Mr. Jackie Wilson’s biggest hits.🎼🎤🎼”THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER JACKIE WILSON”.🎼🎤🎼
I'm very familiar with Jackie, but had never seen him do this song. My God, it gave me chills!
Jackie Wilson ... He was nothing short of amazing in every way.
I saw Jackie Wilson perform in the late 60s. Such an outstanding performer. He was a favorite of Ed Sullivan and appeared several times on his show. You’re right Harri, both Elvis and Michael Jackson emulated him. Gone too soon.
The most incredible voice & emotional performance I've ever heard of this song. The 1st time I thought it was odd he was singing, especially on a youth orientated 1958 TV show, a 117 yr old English/Irish well known ballad about a mother sending her son off to WW1 never knowing if she would see him again. And then he began singing.... Oh my word...his vocals & the feelings he gifts us singing Oh Danny Boy are almost angelic. He takes you to a different place.
.This video is actually from 1965. Jackie did record Danny Boy in 1958 on his very first album, "He's So Fine". That versions more "traditional in presentation...but still has that Jackie Wilson stamp. The 1965 version was more of an R&B arrangement. This is the 1958 version ruclips.net/video/7ooi8_Et6I0/видео.html
Both versions showcase his incredible voice & deliverance. You stay awed as you hear him sing just amazed someone can sing like that with ease. None better.
I had forgotten how beautiful this song by Jackie is. Thank you! "Stop Dogging Me Around" is another song that really demonstrates his vocal abilities.
I had a hunch you'd appreciate this suggestion, Harri. No . . . I KNEW you would! Thanks so much for playing it, as well as your excellent analysis and vivid memories of Jackie's style. As a teen at the time I loved him, too, and I bought every single 45 he dropped that I could get my hands on. And you are right, he was an absolute beast on stage.
Thank you so much for this recommendation. I was unfamiliar with this performance. It was breathtaking.
As the Cat says, thank you 🙏🏽
Great review, Harry! Yeah, Jackie was one of a kind, all right.
This is how you take a classic and make it your own. Great reaction Harri!
What a voice!
It was so fortunate of me to have experienced watching him perform live when I was in High School. The most exciting singer performer I've ever seen. So sad how his career ended when he had a stroke on stage and was in a coma for the rest of his life.
Luv this Danny Boy version. Jackie was just awesome! The man could sing anything. Wonderful, versatile voice. ❤
Elvis paid Jackie’s medical bills for nine years after he had a heart attack singing on the Dick Clark show!! Strange singing the song Lonely tear drops!!!! ❤❤❤ Jackie!! Thanks Elvis for caring!!!!❤❤❤
Jackie Wilson has never sang a song that wasn't great. The man was a true genius and a master of his craft.
Well done my friend,you can't do better than this.This is the man referred to as Mr.
Excitement,what a performer he was ,what vocal range.Note how he hits the falsetto with such ease and then he drops to a lower key.The man was a vocal acrobat,a showman,an entertainer.The stage was his home, he died in 1984,just short of fifty.He left us too soon.Speaking of truly outstanding vocals,I urge you to listen to a song called A Simple Prayer by the Ravens ,the voice of the lead will leave you speechless.Then you can follow that by listening to Little Anthony and The Imperials singing The Diary and Just Two Kind of People In The World with Little Anthony on lead.He really outdid himself in those songs.Looking forward to your reaction ASAP.
Wow! What an amazing performance! He hit some very impressive notes! 🌺✌️
This performance was so amazing and made me like the song
I love Jackie Wilson he were so amazing that song made me sad and felt his pain also 😢
It's about time you got to this. There really are no words for it.
Though I've heard others say that there is a similarity between Elvis and Jackie, I don't see it.
One reason might could be that one of the artists that was a MAJOR influence on Jackie was Roy Hamilton. Roy was also one of Elvis' Idols and often copied him. Jackie Wilson was by far the greatest artist I had ever seen. As good as he was on record, his voice was even better 'Live' on stage. The first time I went to a Jackie Wilson concert I was 16 years old. I was lucky to meet him that night, and we became the best of friends. I was with Jackie in 1966 at "The Trip" in Hollywood where Jackie was performing. Elvis came down to see Jackie at the club. This was the first time they had ever met...even though many people keep reposting a false meeting of the two on the set of the movie "Girls, Girls, Girls" in 1962. Back stage, Elvis told jackie,"There is no reason in the world you're not the #1 singer today". To see Jackie on stage was magic. One cannot describe one of his performances, there just are no words. If you had ever seen him, you would know why...I had seen Jackie on stage approximately 150 times. No one will ever come close to this man's talent.
My favorite Jackie Wilson song
one of the best singers he showed elvis a thing or to
I saw Jackie many times , he was at his best without TV cameras , I am white and i saw him at many all Black Theatres , like the Breevort, in Brooklyn , the Brooklyn ,Fox The Pitkin Theatre , , Loews State , and in Harlem
Smalls Paradise , some of these were in Badass neighborhoods , and all blacks were at his shows and I wqas the only white guy , but we all loved and respected Great Stage Performance ,
I used to hide behind the giant curtains at the classiest Theatres between shows , the Performers did 4 shows a day, I stayed for all 4 shows , I cant find any good footage when Jackie worked his ass off, I was Jackie when Jimi Hendricks played with him, and also Billly Preston Band on tour with was on tour with Jackie , I saw him with Otis Reddin Back up band when Otis was sick , I saw Jackie return right after he was shot, He worked hard in those days and Earned the Name Mr Excitement... The live concert videros suck of Jackie Wilson on the Internet ,
I dont know why there are no videos of Jackie Wilson Live in the Late 1950's or 1960's But I know Jackie did not like performin to Cameras Warrem Desjardins 80m Years Young and still love powerful performances
I first heard the amazing Mr Wilson in the 80s when Reet Petite was reissued. That is a foot stomping tune.
Oh MY GOD...ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS THAT HAS EVER LIVED...LISTEN TO THE RUN AT THE END..IN MY OPINION JACKIE WILSON TO 5 GREATEST SINGER OF ALL TIME ..IN NO ORDER SAM COOKE ARETHA FRANKLIN WHITNEY HOUSTON MARVIN GAYE.
Are you familiar with Danny Boy itself? It's an old folk song from Ireland, associated mainly with Northern Ireland these days, and spread to the world by the Irish diaspora. It's no coincidence that country artists and black artists also did the song back in the day, as the song's themes resonated with the rural community, still fresh off the depression, and the black community.
Not a well know fact: Elvis Presley paid all his bills when he had his heart attack. Like most of us he must of really loved Jackie's music.
Beyond words 🌹🌹🌹
What a voice, my favorite song by Jackie Wilson, is to be loved on the Ed Sullivan show. Could u react to that song.
Doesn't get any better than this.
My mom and dad named me after this song.
They thought I’d be born on Saint Patrick’s day.
I was two days late!
Oh man! Thanks for doing a Jackie Wilson reaction... the amazing voice, the incredible showman... try his live TV appearance of "Jackie Wilson Baby Workout on Shindig 1965" for a real taste of his awesome talent!
Thanks, that was special. My name is Danny.
Harri, did you know that Elvis helped pay some of Jackies medical bills.. Jackie was an enormous talent..
His songs have been covered by dozens of artists for over 60 years. They include- Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Michael McDonald, Huey Lewis. Van Morrison even wrote a song called "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)".
i have been trying to get other you tubers to play danny boy for a long time they do not know what they are missing
Wow
👌👌👍
HELLO EVERYONE, JACKIE WILSON HAVE A SON THAT SINGS ALSO. HIS NAME IS BOBBY BROOKS WILSON. 🙂
Best version of Danny Boy that I've ever heard is Judith Durham of The Seekers. Gets the tears flowing every time.
Jackie was the best
Hi Mr. Harri, Absolutely beautiful !! I am pretty well read but I am not familiar with this version.. ♠W.G.
James Brown is a patch on Jackie Wilson 😊
Amazing please do some Nat king Cole ''Autumn Leaves'', Etc and Same Cooke all of ''live at the Harlem square Club'', one of the best live albums ever!
I remember this song,I still don't know who Danny is.
Nobody can touch him
Please react to Judith Durham of the Seekers, she has THE best version!
Michael Jackson learned a lot from Jackie Wilson
Harri this ain't nothing. If you want some Jackie Wilson check out Jackie doing work out.
Yep... Baby Workout from the Shindig show is epic Jackie Wilson!
I love Jackie Wilson, but this is just strange, not one of his best.