Comments on: JACKIE WILSON / “Lonely Teardrops” http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/ a conversation about black music Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:17:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nluvr2@hotmail.com http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-209499 nluvr2@hotmail.com Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:03:21 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-209499 elvis never saw or heard of jackie wilson, before april, 1956. by then, elvis had been performing on stage for almost 2 years. he had already developed his dynamic style. if he copied some of jackie's moves, it was later in his career. it was jackie imitating elvis in vegas in 1956. that's what tickled elvis, so much. they were both great artists! elvis never saw or heard of jackie wilson, before april, 1956. by then, elvis had been performing on stage for almost 2 years. he had already developed his dynamic style. if he copied some of jackie’s moves, it was later in his career. it was jackie imitating elvis in vegas in 1956. that’s what tickled elvis, so much. they were both great artists!

]]> By: Michael http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-155775 Michael Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:55:56 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-155775 Michael Jackson was a Jackie Wilson fan and its very evident in some of his dance moves that originated with Jackie, Jackie Wilson was way ahead of this time, one of the best talents to grace a stage. RIP Jackie and Michael Michael Jackson was a Jackie Wilson fan and its very evident in some of his dance moves that originated with Jackie, Jackie Wilson was way ahead of this time, one of the best talents to grace a stage. RIP Jackie and Michael

]]> By: marlene johnson http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-146339 marlene johnson Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:16:25 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-146339 I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMR OF MRJACKIE WILSON DVDS I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOMR OF MRJACKIE WILSON DVDS

]]> By: marlene johnson http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-146338 marlene johnson Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:14:19 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-146338 why there are no DVD OF MR JACKIE WILSON B.K. S THE BLACK ELVIS OR ISIT THAT HE WAS BETTER THAN ELVIS JUST ASKING why there are no DVD OF MR JACKIE WILSON
B.K. S THE BLACK ELVIS OR ISIT THAT HE WAS BETTER THAN ELVIS JUST ASKING

]]> By: LaMarr Jone http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-144282 LaMarr Jone Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:23:17 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-144282 BTW, just check out the website I've listed above, and see who copied who in hair style!! It sure appears that Jackie did his hair like Elvis, and you can't deny that color picture. Compare it to the early pictures you've got here showing Jackie, and you'll understand. In some pictures, you'll see Jackie with a big wave to his hair, just like Elvis. Doubtful that Jackie's hair was alway straight, and like so many black artists, they straightened their hair to look more white. It's a shame it was that way, but don't deny it. And that jacket Jackie is wearing...say it isn't so...but it sure looks more like Elvis' style, country-rockabilly. Elvis and Jackie were good friends, and they didn't have any problems with the other, so again, why create some fiction of who was the "better"? They were both great successes in their own right, appreciate that and move on. LaMarr BTW, just check out the website I’ve listed above, and see who copied who in hair style!! It sure appears that Jackie did his hair like Elvis, and you can’t deny that color picture. Compare it to the early pictures you’ve got here showing Jackie, and you’ll understand. In some pictures, you’ll see Jackie with a big wave to his hair, just like Elvis. Doubtful that Jackie’s hair was alway straight, and like so many black artists, they straightened their hair to look more white. It’s a shame it was that way, but don’t deny it.

And that jacket Jackie is wearing…say it isn’t so…but it sure looks more like Elvis’ style, country-rockabilly.

Elvis and Jackie were good friends, and they didn’t have any problems with the other, so again, why create some fiction of who was the “better”? They were both great successes in their own right, appreciate that and move on. LaMarr

]]> By: LaMarr Jone http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-144279 LaMarr Jone Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:13:42 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-144279 Elvis gave good credit to Jackie Wilson, but not according to the interpretation you've injected in this article. Actually, they were contemporaries (7 months apart in age), and I knew them both. To say that Jackie would out-do Elvis is not accurate in what Jackie stated: "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man's music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis." Jackie Wilson at http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/jackie_wilson_elvis_presley.shtml Elvis was the seminal music event that forever changed rock 'n roll, whether you want that to be so...or not. And frankly, he gave many a rockabilly opportunity for others to develop their style, and especially opened the door for black artists. And most of the success of any black artist depended upon one fact...young white kids buying the records and tuning in on the radio. It's yet another "great black myth" to say Elvis stole his music from the black's, along with saying all Jazz is black in origin. All you have to do is listen to the hot jazz of France of the 1920's to know that that canard isn't true. Hey, all music works together and evolves, and many have benefitted from these changes in music over millenia. All in all, I can appreciate Jackie Wilson's music in it's entirety, I love it. No one should make specious claims about any other artist, especially for racist reasons, which is the most common and deplorable one. It's time for black people to grow up and quit the revisionist history gig. Enjoy what "is", and don't start some freakin' fiction. LaMarr Elvis gave good credit to Jackie Wilson, but not according to the interpretation you’ve injected in this article. Actually, they were contemporaries (7 months apart in age), and I knew them both. To say that Jackie would out-do Elvis is not accurate in what Jackie stated: “A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man’s music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied from Elvis.” Jackie Wilson at http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/jackie_wilson_elvis_presley.shtml

Elvis was the seminal music event that forever changed rock ‘n roll, whether you want that to be so…or not. And frankly, he gave many a rockabilly opportunity for others to develop their style, and especially opened the door for black artists. And most of the success of any black artist depended upon one fact…young white kids buying the records and tuning in on the radio.

It’s yet another “great black myth” to say Elvis stole his music from the black’s, along with saying all Jazz is black in origin. All you have to do is listen to the hot jazz of France of the 1920′s to know that that canard isn’t true.

Hey, all music works together and evolves, and many have benefitted from these changes in music over millenia.

All in all, I can appreciate Jackie Wilson’s music in it’s entirety, I love it. No one should make specious claims about any other artist, especially for racist reasons, which is the most common and deplorable one. It’s time for black people to grow up and quit the revisionist history gig. Enjoy what “is”, and don’t start some freakin’ fiction. LaMarr

]]> By: Cliff Brown http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-136499 Cliff Brown Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:49:32 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-136499 I'M a child of the 80s in to hip hop never into the soul until stationed in England and listened to Northern Soul. It shook my foundations!! then I went to a dance listened to this do i love you Lonely Teardrops -Jackie Wilson changed my life so fantastic. " Thanks Jackie " we moved to Texas and going to do Northern Soul Here ( Why Not) I’M a child of the 80s in to hip hop never into the soul until stationed in England and listened to Northern Soul. It shook my foundations!! then I went to a dance listened to this do i love you Lonely Teardrops -Jackie Wilson changed my life so fantastic. ” Thanks Jackie ” we moved to Texas and going to do Northern Soul Here ( Why Not)

]]> By: marlene johnson http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-120630 marlene johnson Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:49:09 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-120630 why tell me why on one has but a dvd out of mr jackie wilson live on stage doing his thing come on i see almost every bady but mr jackie wilson why tell me why on one has but a dvd out of mr jackie wilson live on stage doing his thing come on i see almost every bady but mr jackie wilson

]]> By: Ros http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-102156 Ros Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:58:05 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-102156 Where can I find the Movie DVD "From Day One"? It's about the life and times of Jackie Wilson. I think it was put out by his grandson/Jackie Wilson estate. I can't seem to find out where to but it. I have also been looking for good well prepared videos of Jackie Wilson. Especially the "Baby Work out Shindig" I checked on Ebay and Amazon and I can't find the movie or the videos. Thanks, Rosalind Where can I find the Movie DVD “From Day One”? It’s about the life and times of Jackie Wilson. I think it was put out by his grandson/Jackie Wilson estate. I can’t seem to find out where to but it.
I have also been looking for good well prepared videos of Jackie Wilson. Especially the “Baby Work out Shindig” I checked on Ebay and Amazon and I can’t find the movie or the videos.
Thanks,
Rosalind

]]> By: Gregory Cooper http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/10/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-101324 Gregory Cooper Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:42:12 +0000 http://www.kalamu.com/bol/2006/09/08/jackie-wilson-%e2%80%9clonely-teardrops%e2%80%9d/#comment-101324 Dear Tony, You and Doug Carter author of the "Black Elvis" Book, are the only authors thus far to attempt to chronicle the life and importance of my musical hero, the late great, Jackie Wilson. I am forever appreciative. Jackie's story should be made into a motion picture. His story has all the makings of a true Rock Bio. My admiration for the man runs pretty deep, like the millions who love Elvis. Please check my website and bio page. My last meeting with Jackie was at the Medford facility in New Jersey. I have a few stories that I would like to share with you. Also being an opening act for many R&B legends. I would like to chronicle my experiences into a book. I am almost certain you could give me some insight into the project. Looking forward to your response. Sincerely, Gregory Cooper The hardest working unknown man in show business. Contact Info.: e-mail: www.mr.soulman20@yahoo.com www.myspace.com/theofficialgregcooper bio:www.thegentlemenofstyle.com Home # (301) 856-4321 Cell #(202) 716-2477 Dear Tony,
You and Doug Carter author of the “Black Elvis” Book, are the only authors thus far to attempt to chronicle the life and importance of my musical hero, the late great, Jackie Wilson. I am forever appreciative. Jackie’s story should be made into a motion picture. His story has all the makings of a true Rock Bio. My admiration for the man runs pretty deep, like the millions who love Elvis. Please check my website and bio page. My last meeting with Jackie was at the Medford facility in New Jersey. I have a few stories that I would like to share with you. Also being an opening act for many R&B legends. I would like to chronicle my experiences into a book. I am almost certain you could give me some insight into the project. Looking forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Gregory Cooper

The hardest working unknown man in show business.
Contact Info.:
e-mail: http://www.mr.soulman20@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/theofficialgregcooper
bio:www.thegentlemenofstyle.com
Home # (301) 856-4321
Cell #(202) 716-2477

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