The Very Best of Chuck Jackson 1961-1967

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A seminal figure as R&B edged toward soul, Jackson took advantage of some of the best songs of the era from the likes of Bacharach-David- Hilliard, Goffin-King, and Leiber-Stoller. He showcases his authoritative baritone to perfection on songs like "I Wake Up Crying" and "Any Day Now." The latter in particular is a protosoul masterpiece, copied note-for-note by Elvis and others. The sixteen titles on this collection run the gamut of Jackson's Scepter-Wand hits from the slow-burning perfection of his revival of "Since I Don't Have You" to the gospel-inflected "Something You Got." Sadly, Jackson became a forgotten man in the soul revolution he had, in part at least, midwifed. --Colin Escott

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Average customer rating: That cd is letting soul down!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Redundant Brilliant. Great collection, GREAT sound! Chuck Jackson a musical genius.

The Very Best of Chuck Jackson 1961-1967 Chuck Jackson Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Northern | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Walter Jackson: Welcome Home - The Okeh Years Feelings The Very Best of Major Lance Gene Chandler - 20 Greatest Hits One More Time: The Chess Years ASIN: B00000150B Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. I Don't Want To Cry
2. I Wake Up Crying
3. Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird)
4. I Keep Forgettin' (Everytime Your Near)
5. Getting Ready For The Heartbreak
6. Tell Him I'm Not Home
7. Tears Of Joy
8. Any Other Way
9. Hand It Over
10. Beg Me
11. Somebody New
12. Since I Don't Have You
13. I Need You
14. Somthing You Got
15. If I Didn't Love You
16. Shame On Me

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A seminal figure as R&B edged toward soul, Jackson took advantage of some of the best songs of the era from the likes of Bacharach-David- Hilliard, Goffin-King, and Leiber-Stoller. He showcases his authoritative baritone to perfection on songs like "I Wake Up Crying" and "Any Day Now." The latter in particular is a protosoul masterpiece, copied note-for-note by Elvis and others. The sixteen titles on this collection run the gamut of Jackson's Scepter-Wand hits from the slow-burning perfection of his revival of "Since I Don't Have You" to the gospel-inflected "Something You Got." Sadly, Jackson became a forgotten man in the soul revolution he had, in part at least, midwifed. --Colin Escott

Customer Reviews:

That cd is letting soul down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-04-18

I am very sorry but do not listen to the likes of brian dryburgh; this cd I believe has let soul music down. I like soul music as i like many types of music but this one? NO. If you want good music buy the blues brothers soundtrack!!!! or if you want be a little more adventurous buy a cd by the prodigy or Disturbed. I'm very disapointed with this it went straight in the bin.

Redundant.......2005-11-30

I've purchased this CD only for the song "Any Day Now". I'd first hear that tune on one of Luther Vandross' last CD's. I loved the way Luther sang it and didn't even know it was a remake until I heard the Chuck Jackson version on a oldie type radio show.
I loved the mans voice and got this CD hoping to find more vocal treasures such as that song.
Unfortunatley I did not find anything else as powerful or compelling on this CD. The remaining songs are a fine collection of uptown soul, but I can clearly see why Chuck Jackson got lost in the mix once real, deep soul emerged.
His voice is great....make no mistake. It's in the songs, the arrangements, the over the top background, the fluff of it all that his music failed to reach the mass audience of a Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and later, the Motown, and Stax artists.

Basically, every song on this CD has the same feel, and for the most part that entails a rather corny mix of schmaltzy songs.

If it weren't for the first 3 songs this wouldn't even make a 2 star rating.

Save your money on this one unless you're over 50 and a die hard Chuck Jackson fan.

Brilliant........2001-01-04

There's a lot of brilliant 60's/70's soul men : Solomon Burke, Otis Redding, Tyrone Davis, Wilson Pickett, ZZ Hill, Darell Banks, JJ Barnes, Jackie Wilson......Chuck Jackson is very definitely up there with the best of them.

Great collection, GREAT sound!.......2000-09-13

Without a doubt, these are some of the very best recordings to come out of New Yord in the 60s, and that's quite a statement. Luther Dixon was a great producer, and Sceptor was a great small label who really cared about the music. It shows in this collection. Oh, yeah, and there's Chuck Jackson, who's one of the greatest unknown soul singers.

Don't buy this if you don't want to turn into a fervant fan. The production, arrangements, songwriting and singing are as fine as the 60s produced. Period.

And Saraband/Varese did a whale of a job with the remastering. Wait until you hear "I Keep Forgetting." It will literally knock your socks off.

A must have for 60s pop/soul fans.

Chuck Jackson a musical genius........1999-08-23

I once had this album on an "8-track" back in the early 70's.After playing it over and over it finally broke after two years.I had been unable to find it until,thank goodness,amazon.com came alone. Although Chuck Jackson may never have reached the fame of some of his contemporaries,true Jackson fans(and they are legion)know he is truly a genius in the R&B/soul world of music.He was the heart and soul of the Dell-Vikings until going on his own. A good comparison would be Jackson's rendition of "Any Day Now"(included on this cd)with Ben E.King's rendering.There is really no comparison.Jackson sings every song as if it has personally happened to him.It would take a "cold" person to hear "Tell Him I'm Not Home" or "Any Other Way" and not get emotional and have personal memories come rushing back.

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