I knew Jackie Wilson. I lived in D.C and I never missed a time he was at the Howard Theater. After all these years he is still missed.

Jackie Wilson's voice- what a thrill it was growing up with that. Totally unique and devastating, hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for posting the coverage of his funeral. There would have been no Michael Jackson without Jackie Wilson. I'll dance to "Higher and Higher" til I drop! God rest their souls, all those beautiful young people whatever color who brought us so much and who died so young

Jackie Wilson is GREAT! I love his music and videos. I learned that after he had his stroke and was in the hospital all those years Elvis Presley paid his medical bills until Elvis died in 1977. He thought that much of Jackie. Nice story.

@justanadams9430

11 ай бұрын

Him and Dick Clark

You guys took very good care of him. The family in Detroit initially wanted a closed casket funeral but were assured he could be made to look just the way he did when healthy. Mason's Funeral Home did an outstanding job. Ironically, the Reverend Dr. Stephen C. Campbell baptized Jackie Wilson as a teen at Russell Street Baptist Church, & the son, Rev. Anthony C. Campbell preached him on home.

I never knew Jackie got a funeral and I am so happy to find that out. I heard he died in a nursing home and heard no more about it. Glad for the big turnout he certainly deserved it. Too bad this mega talent did not have better business dealings with his manger. They took him for everything he had. Brunswick Label narrated by Barbara Walters

I saw Jackie Wilson a few times here in Atlanta .I remember more than a few times when he would turn it out at the Royal Peacock and the Atlanta City Auditorium. They don't get any better than Jackie Wilson when he was in his prime.

The music industry is not what most thinks it is...

Thank you for posting this footage. Jackie Wilson paved the way as a true entertainer. His music will live on forever. I also know that was Michael Jackson's mentor as a true showmanship. R. I. P. - Jackie Wilson & Michael Jackson

This is wonderful footage. I remember when he was stricken. I was not aware he never regained consciousness. There will never be a performer like Jackie. I see you over on IMDB and you have a plethora of info to offer about black stars people never heard about. But everybody knows him. Thank you for this too.

Thanks for posting this rare footage ! Jet magazine covered his funeral which i still have, Aretha and BB King sent flowers, James Brown sent a a floral bouquet with the words "There Will Never Be Another Like This Soul Brother"

Will never be another singer like Jackie Wilson.

@stevewaugh2

9 жыл бұрын

Totally agree !

@stuartboss81

9 жыл бұрын

stevewaugh2

@valc3599

7 жыл бұрын

jack trottier

@valc3599

7 жыл бұрын

jack trottier

@randycrittenden4137

6 жыл бұрын

ohsnapiam59 re

I never saw more Swag and Charisma Jackie is the Greatest of All Time!!

MR WILSON left a HUGE footprint!!

Elvis Presley did in fact pay a large portion of Jackie's medical care, but not the funeral expense because Because by then, Elvis had passed away in 1977 and Jackie in 1984

@BBQFanNo1

9 жыл бұрын

+lexdee523 That is correct. Elvis Presley did not pay for his funeral because he was already predeceased for almost 6 and a half years when Jackie died.

@horizontoday7874

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Cleveland I heard Michael helped with the costs

@c.calliecoleman1531

3 жыл бұрын

@@horizontoday7874 That was incredibly generous of Elvis, to pay a big portion of his medical Bill's, and Michael, for the funeral. These two Elvis, and Michael were known for giving. God rest the souls, of all three superstars Jackie, Elvis, and Michael. ✌

@cathyweatherspoon3935

3 жыл бұрын

@@c.calliecoleman1531 all the best EVER!!! WELL, I MUST include Luther!! Have left us 😰😫😭😤😫

@c.calliecoleman1531

3 жыл бұрын

@@cathyweatherspoon3935 Exactly. You are sure right. We can't forget Luther.❤

I didn't realize they had this much coverage on his passing. I didn't remember much being said here in OH, but it was nice to see he got his due.

What an amazing voice he had. I saw him in concert and almost lost my mind. Very very sad the way he ended.

Love Jackie Wilson - he was one of my faves and also one of Elvis' faves. We love him. Mr. Excitement was recording when Elvis' started and Elvis knew his talent. Elvis was a soulful person and never knew the colour distinction.

@carolinehawkins8952

9 жыл бұрын

Is there anyone out there that can tell me where I can get a cd of his recording of Night. I loe that song so much.

Sam and Jackie were both singers in their own right, they had their own unique styles, The big difference is that Jackie was an entertainer, he had showmanship, Sam Cooke was just a singer, God gifted them both with great voices, I respect and admire both of their talents,Can't understand why everything has got to be about competition with some folks,These guys have gone hope to be with the Lord, So why not just sit back and enjoy the music.

I loved Jackie Wilson use to see him every time he came to Indianapolis at the Indiana Roof. He use to tear off his shirt and I would rush to the front of the stage to and get a piece of it . Boy those were the days.

One of the GREATEST of ALL TIME!!!

loved Jackie Wilson! He was the best!

Jackie Wilson suffered a heart attack while performing at a concert. He lapsed into a coma where he remained until his death. Jackie was idolized by Elvis Presley. What was only known by a few was that Elvis Presley maintained Jackie Wilson during his eight-year stay in a private nursing rehabilitation center in his home town of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, until his death.

@ladyjae65

10 жыл бұрын

Help me understand something. He passed in "84". He was in a coma for 8 years, which brings us back to "76". Elvis died in "77". How did he care for him if he only lived another year himself? Was a fund set up in Jackie's name? No shade, I'm just trying to grasp the story a little better. Thanks.

@grantblankinship6802

7 жыл бұрын

cheyenne Shawnee Michael Jackson paid for Jackie's head stone...

@olskooltomyheart

5 жыл бұрын

That is correct. He and Elvis were good friends and Elvis did indeed help pay for his care while in the nursing home up until his own passing 6 and a half years prior. Michael Jackson helped pay for the funeral and the headstone eventually

His songs & music were such a big part of growing up in Inglewood, California way back when. Thanks, for the memories. Rest In Peace

He was one of a kind and a good man.

This is absolutely wonderful.I always wondered how his passing was covered by the local media there and now to some extent I can believe he was given somewhat the attention deserved of the greatest entertainer ever.God bless you for sharing.

what a voice Jackie Wilson had a legend in his time and still play his songs

This is just very eery. The iconic footage of Michael on that stretcher being shown on the channel covering Wilsons death gives me chills. Its like a foreshadow of MJ's future. He'd become addicted to painkillers after this operation :(

@studioneese

2 күн бұрын

It actually gets more eeire than that. 25 years later Michael passed away. Jackie was 49 years old when he passed and Michael was 50 when he passed and you are right the painkillers and its very eerie.

I sit here in amazement......I never thought I would see this......Thank you so much for posting this....Absolutely Amazing!!!!!

Mr. Excitement, what a pathway you blazed to help those in these days. Always in our hearts ~

He was a icon. They can try to copy him but there is only one.

RIP Soul Galore , Mr Jackie Wilson sir ... you are still very missed today .

Beautiful tribute to Jackie at the time of his death.Thank you and thanks, Jackie.We would love the great Marv Johnson not long after.

R.i.p Jackie Wilson

Jackie was the true founder of the dance moves of Jackson and Brown, the man was fleet a foot due to his boxing skills...and his stage presence and voice was just sensational the pleasure he brought and left always makes you smile. RIP

@San47di

8 жыл бұрын

+Basa 1959 He was definitely the founder of Michael Jackson's moves, but Not James Brown, as James had been doing his moves since his teens and actually became a performer a couple of years prior to Jackie coming on the scene.

@Basman59

8 жыл бұрын

+San47di You need to do your homework he was around in 1950 doing it so not sure there is anything in that....he replaced Clyde McPhatter in 53..the Dominoes after having been another group name escapes me...James shows up around 56....

@The_Pause_Tape_KING

4 жыл бұрын

@@Basman59 Ok but Clyde Mcphatter is the one that influenced his singing style & stage presence. He stated this himself. As well as Blues singer Roy Brown was also a major influence on him. So give respect all across the board because every entertainer has somebody that they looked up to on the come up who came before them!

Jackie Wilson was a Great Dancer and Singer. Forever

i was deffinitly born in wrong year ! just dont get singers like this any more .. RIP

@lornahawkins.1_and_only

7 жыл бұрын

No they do not

@shable1436

6 жыл бұрын

LORNA HAWKINS check out his son and how close he looks and sounds to jackie, oh don't forget to learn about his life story, incredible!!!! Your welcome lol!!

@num1Jaysta

3 жыл бұрын

Same

RIP JACKIE WILSON I REALLY MISS YOU SINGING YOUR SONGS I LOVE ALL OF THEM.

M J used MANY of his moves!!!! just proves how great he was!!!!

Sometimes the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

MusicandDancing4Ever, Thank you so much for sharing. It answered a lot of questions.

the moment that changed MJ forever....and Jackie Wilson the great

@shable1436

6 жыл бұрын

azucarmorena5000 I agree and if you listen to him singing jackies songs you have an eargasm and feel good to the core of your soul! I love to see Bobby Brooks Wilson do his thang, and his story is unbelievable so much better than a movie!

MusicandDancing4Ever, this is outstanding footage. Thanx 4 sharing!!

Maxine you are so right. I was born in 1953 and I loved rock & roll and Sam Cooke

@brandonramosbrayan3461

7 жыл бұрын

can ex

@brandonramosbrayan3461

7 жыл бұрын

can exv

wow Jackie and Marvin Gaye died the same year and this year was the origins of MJ's downfall of pain. sad. RIP TO WILSON, GAYE AND MJ

@bluphii

10 жыл бұрын

Nightshift... commodores

@BBQFanNo1

9 жыл бұрын

+Damian Bailey Diana Ross did a tribute song about them after their deaths.

@shable1436

6 жыл бұрын

YUNG JUDAH they kill Sam Cooke

@theultimatesayian6887

5 жыл бұрын

Jackson was ok after 84

@lauriehollingsworth7612

5 жыл бұрын

@YUNG JUDAH You're out of your fuckin mind!! Do you know how stupid you sound 🤔

Absolute Legend !

I would love for some producer to do a biopic on Jackie and Marvin's life. It was done for The Temptations, The Jacksons, Little Richard, The Dells and Little Walter and Muddy Waters. Now it's time to see one on Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye's life

@Ri3hy

6 жыл бұрын

lexdee523 don't forget James Brown

@avitacunnikin5645

5 жыл бұрын

@@Ri3hy james brown have one

@helenlucas5274

5 жыл бұрын

why can't his son Bobby Brooks Wilson play Jackie Wilson in the movie about Jackie Wilson's life

@cathyweatherspoon3935

3 жыл бұрын

@@helenlucas5274 That would be an excellent story. His son resemble his daddy!! Someone should jump on your idea!!!

@brandonmontgomery9694

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget otis redding sam cooke johnnie taylor

I got a chance to Jackie perform in Chicago just before he became ill. Gone but not forgotten.

Elvis Presley really admired Jackie Wilson and when he found out about his illness and where he was Elvis Presley paid the medical Center

Jackie Wilson. A beautiful person. Loved him. I don't care about skin colour - just love those who move my soul - James Brown, Aretha Franklin - music is international. Elvis paid for his hospital bills. We loved him.

@helenlucas5274

5 жыл бұрын

Jackie Wilson was one powerful powerful singer always miss you Jackie

I just cannot understand why so many black artists died so suddenly and young. They were the most gifted singers ever born into this world. Singers like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and many others. The talent they have out there today cannot hold a candle to these artists. Its like all the music has died!! I listen only to the music of the past. It appeals to my heart.

@jacquelinebrown2392

7 жыл бұрын

clara bell they was kill that's what hollywood do to them

I didn't know who Jackie Wilson was until after he was dead but what I learned from the music and clips, he was BAD!

@roebloxy9986

4 жыл бұрын

Who's bad ?

@bionicwoman9884

4 жыл бұрын

You mean good lol

@russphair3319

3 жыл бұрын

@@roebloxy9986 a legand from a white man that likes class.

Rest In Peace Mr. J. Wilson I love to listen to all your beautiful songs what a Beautiful voice you had as well as your dance moves and light on your feet . You are forever missed .

@aldinebrown6613

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Be VERY BLESSED IN THE LORD.

I really enjoyed the pastor here. Jackie was unbeleivable. What a singer.

Mr. Excitement - he soothed my soul. Lm from Canada. - love ya Babe/

ladyjae65 ~ Jackie Wilson suffered the stroke in 1975. Elvis Presley (as I mentioned) maintained Jackie during his 8-year stay in the rehab nursing home, something that Elvis made sure of at the time.

@letakeokuk5446

3 жыл бұрын

@@sparx180 If you go to Bobby Wilson’s page, ( Jackie Wilson’s son) he talks about Elvis paying for his dad’s stay in the nursing home...

@sparx180

3 жыл бұрын

@@letakeokuk5446 Was I ever off. They both died in the 1970's correct? You win, lol

@letakeokuk5446

3 жыл бұрын

@@sparx180 Not trying to win....I just want you guys to check out Bobby Brooke Wilson post where he talks about it ..✌🏾

@sparx180

3 жыл бұрын

@@letakeokuk5446 I was joking with you. I have already seen it but thanks. I must have forgotten. BTW I thought for years that MJ bought Jackie's headstone.

@letakeokuk5446

3 жыл бұрын

@@sparx180 Ahh, no worries

I was thinking the same as you. Very smart of you to bring this up but I couldn't say it as good as you.

Amazing good history of reports about the singer.

@randycrittenden4137

6 жыл бұрын

Musician 630 I'm

Hello Thor... I was wondering where Jackie's children were. I am a HUGE fan and have read books regarding his special relationship with your mom and in which you were mentioned. Hope you and your mother are doing well. You had a FANTASTIC father and I know you're very proud.

Marv Johnson--Motown's first male vocalist. MJ had his accident during Jackie Wilson's passing--Wow! MJ's burns were very serious--very serious.

We gave his son Bobby Wilson with us to sing &'dance the same as his father Jackie (Sonny). He performs in Vegas & Princess cruise lines.

@shable1436

6 жыл бұрын

Dixie Girl yes his story is inspirational to say the least lol, from orphan Annie to forest gump to all the while having royal soul blood running through veins

I liked his song Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher.

@mavericktntn5254

9 жыл бұрын

+Fanouvvi ELVIS admitted many times that he copied JACKIE'S dance moves own stage and they were friends a lot of people don't know this but ELVIS paid some of JACKIE'S medical bills after he went broke and had the stroke,ELVIS never told or bragged about helping someone especially someone he admired I think that is what made him and JACKIE such great stars they didn't forget where they came from sad thing is the world will never know again such stars as ELVIS AND JACKIE WILSON.may they both RIP

@Fanouvvi

9 жыл бұрын

sundownkidd tn this is good news to me, Thank you for sharing this story with me. Jackie and Elvis gave the world their very best raw talent. may they both rest in peace.

LOVED THIS MAN ALWAYS FOREVER AN A DAY. LOVE YOU

The greatest of all time!!!!

@Ticia77 really? Though its a sad ending, I'm glad you enjoyed seeing it. You are a young lady that knows good music and a good artist. If there were more like us, I think music today would be better.

Jackie Wilson was baptized by the Reverend DR, Stephen C. Campbell, of the Russell Street Baptist Church , and funeralized by the next generation, of his son, Rev. Anthony C. Campbell. I was raised in this Church.

@thereisnootherable

8 жыл бұрын

You have any Jackie Wilson stories??

He died soooooooooo young....

And Jackie was one of his idols.

Seeing mj on the stretcher with the glove sticking out killed me, rip jackie and mj

I truly think so as well!

I was wondering why Michael wasn't at Jackie's funeral and got my answer within minutes of this video-how strange this happened at the same time.

@San47di

8 жыл бұрын

+barbee0715 To show you how these newscasters never do their homework; Jackie Wilson and Levi Stubbs are cousins .. of course Levi would be at this Funeral as well as All of the Tops. :-)

@barbee0715

8 жыл бұрын

San47di Thanks-I didn't realize that.

@shable1436

6 жыл бұрын

San47di lol don't forget his absence from church for 8 yrs. Lol sometimes happens when ppl are in comas for 8yrs, homework was not done Stubbs is the one who helped Bobby Brooks Wilson realize that he was jackies son, cause he not only looked and sounded like him but had his mannerisms.

@jarrettcone8949

6 жыл бұрын

Shable you're right about that if Michael would have showed up it will have be crazy

THIS MAN WAS THE "S" I STILL MISS HIS VOICE

chas stokes ... I personally know his son John, we were in a boarding home for boys & girls ( greer school ) he was my roommate and we were brothers to the to the end of our time up there. i was with him when he was on his way to the funeral. Hi "peety" its charles, one love 2 U and the Fam !! R.I.P. JW

Every time a star dies there is renewed interest in him!

GONE TO SOON MUSIC LEGEND. l LISTEN TO THIS DAY. Love and continue to "RIP".

Bobby Brooks Wilson keeps his legacy going!! Haliluya

@helenlucas5274

5 жыл бұрын

I think it would be great if Bobby Brooks Wilson played his father Jackie Wilson in a movie about Jackie Wilson's life this would be so great

preo2 ~ Thank you for correcting debbie gibson. I didn't know what the hell she meant. Good grief! I also agree with what you said. You should send this to her directly.

I'm from Detroit and I remember all of these newscasters! Wow, talking about a blast from the past. I wonder whatever happened to Gerald Harrington? I remember he got caught in the crack house getting high and the police thought he was there filming a news report. Thanks for upload!

@San47di

8 жыл бұрын

+ZigZagWoman Gerald Harrington died in 2011

@ZigZagWoman

8 жыл бұрын

+San47di Awwww that's so sad to hear.

@thsr592

8 жыл бұрын

Me, too, i remember these newscasters

@thsr592

8 жыл бұрын

+THSR. remember carmen harlen, woody willis, jerry hodak

Lord I remember this. 🌹REST WELL🌹MR. Excitement 💋

Bless you Jackie darling .... I love you ...💖❤💖

Still got the glove mj. Jackie Wilson. The best

Muito talento. Um filme sobre sua vida e carreira..é merecido..

Fond memories of Jackie 😅. Sleep well in heavenly Paradise 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Love you & Miss you so very much.😍🤗🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

Mr Excitement! Until the resurrection....

wow thanks for the upload.... born too late

Respect!

they need do a movie on him and call it mr. excitement the Jackie Wilson story.

@sheiladavis6523

5 жыл бұрын

Maurice Bull my thought exactly ☺🎵🎶🎼

@helenlucas5274

5 жыл бұрын

and how the Sun Bobby will Bobby Brooks Wilson play Jackie Wilson in the

love u ,jackie

You have those rare incidents where there were ones who died young from medical reasons or transportation reasons like Tammi Terrell and Otis Redding.

Jackie R.I.P. :(

I was 4 or 5 when the incident happened to MJ. I remember watching the news about it for days. However I have no memory of Jackie's death. Maybe bc I didn't know who he was at the time. Rest Easy Jackie.

that made me turn a back-over flip! Jackie was the sheet!

Jackie Wilson's son should play him in the movie..

@mikevallen999

6 жыл бұрын

Jimmie Perryman Terence Trent Darby might also be a good choice to play Jackie if a movie is ever made about Jackie Wilson.....but unfortunately Terence became a Buddhist.....after his life was threatened by those connected to Michael Jackson .

@sheiladavis6523

5 жыл бұрын

Jimmie yes it is a good idea if Jackie's son Bobby would play the role of his father / does anyone know wether or Jackie's son Bobby has any acting skills ?🎵🎶🎼

Sam Cooke's brother said that Jackie Wilson beat him when they were on tour.

8yrs in a Coma.......Damn!!!!.........who in the hell waited so long before they decided to pull the plug......... 8yrs worth of unnecessary hospital bills. After one year & or a given two years, you got to know that's its a rap. Jackie's family really kept the hope alive.

@San47di

8 жыл бұрын

+Augustus Caesar It was really almost 8 years of Court battles because 3 women alleged they were his legal wife, and therefore Guardian over his Estate with final say-so over his care.

@San47di

8 жыл бұрын

Mt. Theodore Alan This was Jackie's 2nd and final "home" funeral

@delg6104

6 жыл бұрын

They weren't trying to hold on to him. One woman wanted him to suffer and he did. He suffered at the hands of staff at the nursing home. So sad bc they just wanted his fortune.

nowatout ~ Most of those artists remained in a state of hopelessness and despair. They still may not have been physically living in the projects, but they caught hell all the same. But of course, you know this. The exception, was Diana Ross.

Berry Gordy ain't shit he used everybody

@bobbymarsh1

6 жыл бұрын

say that shit louder

This man was suffering for 8.

He didnt do nothing. He was innocent and a gentleman as well. The guys who murderd him will pay for it, maybe they already have

@bronzebeautybrown3949

4 жыл бұрын

Who?

@bronzebeautybrown3949

4 жыл бұрын

Who?

Sad story

this is so sad r.i.p jackie wilson a true entertainer