🎤 On This Day in Music History – October 15, 1958 At a session bursting with energy and emotion, Jackie Wilson recorded one of the most electrifying performances of his career — “Lonely Teardrops.” Written by Berry Gordy Jr., his sister Gwen Gordy, and Tyran Carlo (Roquel Davis), the song became the record that launched both Wilson and Gordy into music history. Gordy would later use his royalties from “Lonely Teardrops” to start a little label called Motown Records — and the rest, as they say,

"Stand by Me," performed live by Jackie Wilson in 1973, is a powerful and soul-stirring rendition of the classic song originally written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. Known for his electrifying stage presence and extraordinary vocal range, Jackie Wilson brought a unique intensity and heartfelt emotion to this live performance. The song's lyrics, which speak of unwavering support and enduring love through challenging times, are amplified by Wilson's passionate delivery and dynam

Jackie Wilson performing "Higher and Higher", live on The Midnight Special. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more clips from the archives, as well as new episodes of The Midnight Special every Friday - https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspecialtvshow | Burt Sugarman’s The Midnight Special