Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops

by Tony Douglas

Overview

To his many fans, he was known simply as "Mr. Excitement," a singer whose music and stage presence influenced generations of performers, from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops looks at the life and career of this deeply troubled artist. Published briefly in a limited edition in the United Kingdom, this Routledge edition makes available this definitive biography for Wilson's legions of fans. Also includes two 8-page photo inserts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415974301
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/21/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tony Douglas is a writer/researcher on black American music. He lives in Australia.

Table of Contents

Why a Book on Jackie Wilson? Acknowledgements Introduction . Chapter One: Danny Boy Chapter Two: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down Chapter Three: Reet Petite Chapter Four: You'd Better Know It ............................................ 80 Chapter Five: A Woman, a Lover, a Friend .................................... 84 Chapter Six: I'm Wanderin' ...................................................... 94 Chapter Seven: Higher and Higher ........................................... 114 Chapter Eight: A Kiss, a Thrill and Goodbye ................................ 139 Chapter Nine: Soul Galore .................................................... 150 Chapter Ten: I Don't Need You Around ...................................... 165 Chapter Eleven: Those Heartaches ........................................... 177 Chapter Twelve: This Love Is Real ............................................ 183 Chapter Thirteen: Beautiful Day .............................................. 197 Chapter Fourteen: It's All Over ............................................... 214 Chapter Fifteen: Your Loss, My Gain ......................................... 241 Chapter Sixteen: The Greatest Hurt ......................................... 247 Chapter Seventeen: Postscript ................................................ 252 Bibliography ......................................................... ............. 256 Discography ......................................................... ............. 258

Editorial Reviews

"Brims with the reminiscences of Wilson's former wives and lovers, fellow musicians, bodyguards, and others. This is the portrait of a bigger-than-life personality." — Benjamin Segedin, Booklist
"A tremendous read. Four stars (highest rating)." — Q Magazine
"Jackie was one of the most extraordinary performers with whom I've ever worked... Thanks so much, Tony, for helping to tell the world of his contributions." — Dick Clark

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