Song Info:
"Lonely Teardrops" by Jackie Wilson was released as a single on November 17, 1958. The song was written by Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo, and Gwen Gordy, and it was produced by Nat Tarnopol. It became one of Wilson's most successful songs, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Artist Bio:
Jackie Wilson, born in 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, was an American singer known for his dynamic stage presence and powerful voice. He started his music career as a member of the R&B group Billy Ward and His Dominoes before launching a successful solo career. Wilson's energetic performances and impressive vocal range earned him the nickname "Mr. Excitement." Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, he released numerous hit songs, including "Lonely Teardrops," "Higher and Higher," and "Reet Petite." Wilson's influence on the development of soul music and his electrifying stage presence solidified his legacy as one of the greatest performers in the history of rhythm and blues.
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