Brunswick
55121 (original, Pinckneyville pressing) USA, March 1959
Words & Music by: Side A –
Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo; Side B – Johnny Lehman, Stan Lebowsky
Musicians: Jackie Wilson (vocals), orchestra and chorus conducted by Dick Jacobs. The orchestra possibly included Al Caiola
(guitar), Jerome Richardson (tenor sax), Dick Hyman (piano)
and Don
Lamond (drums) with others.
Recording sessions: New York, NY, in 1959
Highest chart positions: US #13,
US R&B #2, UK #23
This single followed Wilson’s hit “Lonely Teardrops” (US #7, US R&B #1) and almost matched its success in the States. I’ve posted that single here already.
Both songs of this record were included on Wilson’ 1959 album “Lonely Teardrops”, which, amazingly so, didn’t hit the charts.
List price: Very Good + is $12,50, Near Mint is $25; picture sleeve VG+ $30, NM $60.
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