Brunswick 55221
(original, Pinckneyville pressing) USA, December 1961
Words & Music by: Side A – Billy Myles; Side B – Alonzo Tucker, Bobby Adams
Musicians: Jackie Wilson (vocals), orchestra and chorus conducted by Bob
Mersey.
Recording sessions: Produced by Nat Tarnopol in New York City, NY, in 1961
Highest chart positions: Side A -
US #34. US R&B #9; Side B - US #75, US R&B #22
Both tracks were to be released also on Jackie’s 1962 album “Body and Soul”, which didn’t hit the album charts.
1961 was a productive year for Jackie Wilson. He released two albums and six singles. He declared annual earnings of USD 263 000 while an average US citizen’s annual salary was just USD 5000. Yet, he ran into financial issues after failing to pay his taxes.
List price: Very Good + is $7,50, Near Mint is $15. Picture sleeve VG+ $20, NM $40.
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