Mr. Excitement!
Jackie Wilson · 1992
198 min · 72 tracks · soul
A vibrant collection of soul classics showcasing Jackie Wilson's powerful vocals and emotive delivery across diverse musical styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lonely Teardrops — This track exemplifies Wilson's emotional depth and showcases his ability to convey longing through powerful vocal dynamics, making it one of his signature songs.
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(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher — With its infectious energy and uplifting lyrics, this song became an anthem of joy, illustrating Wilson's knack for blending soul with pop sensibilities.
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Reet Petite (the Finest Girl You Ever Want to Meet) — This track highlights Wilson's charismatic stage presence and upbeat tempo, reflecting the early sound that helped define the Motown era.
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Baby Workout — An engaging dance number that combines rhythm and blues elements, showcasing Wilson’s versatility as both a vocalist and performer.
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Higher and Higher — This track is emblematic of Wilson's soaring vocal abilities and has remained influential in both soul music and popular culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant sing-along moments
- short bursts of emotion
- nostalgic reflections on love
- party-ready dance floor energy
- diverse sounds for exploration
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced, patient builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Mr. Excitement!' marked a significant retrospective of Jackie Wilson's illustrious career, highlighting tracks from the 1950s to the early 1970s. At this point, Wilson was celebrated as one of the pioneering figures in soul music, having previously experienced tremendous success with hits like 'Lonely Teardrops' and 'Higher and Higher'. This album serves as a testament to his enduring influence and vocal prowess during a time when he faced health challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Cooke· Otis Redding· James Brown
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 St. Louis Blues 1:51
- 2 St. Therese of the Roses 3:11
- 3 Reet Petite (the Finest Girl You Ever Want to Meet) 2:45
- 4 By the Light of the Silvery Moon 2:20
- 5 Danny Boy (version 1) 3:29
- 6 Right Now! 2:21
- 7 I’m Wanderin’ 2:44
- 8 We Have Love 2:25
- 9 Singing a Song 2:19
- 10 To Be Loved 2:30
- 11 Lonely Teardrops 2:45
- 12 I’ll Be Satisfied 2:13
- 13 You Better Know It 2:02
- 14 Talk That Talk 2:17
- 15 Only You, Only Me 3:14
- 16 Hush‐A‐Bye 2:47
- 17 That’s Why (I Love You So) 2:07
- 18 I Know I’ll Always Be in Love With You 2:40
- 19 Wishing Well 2:30
- 20 So Much 2:17
- 21 It’s All a Part of Love 2:27
- 22 Night 2:51
- 23 Doggin’ Around 2:57
- 24 She Done Me Wrong 3:02
Disc 2
- 1 Sazzle Dazzle 2:05
- 2 (You Were Made For) All My Love 2:06
- 3 A Woman, a Lover, a Friend 2:37
- 4 Am I the Man 2:37
- 5 Alone at Last 3:03
- 6 My Empty Arms 2:53
- 7 The Tear of the Year 2:39
- 8 Your One and Only Love 2:42
- 9 Please Tell Me Why 2:03
- 10 I’m Comin’ on Back to You 2:23
- 11 Years From Now 2:38
- 12 You Don’t Know What It Means 3:26
- 13 Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin’ All the Time) 3:18
- 14 Lonely Life 2:28
- 15 My Heart Belongs to Only You 2:49
- 16 The Greatest Hurt 3:12
- 17 I Found Love 2:52
- 18 I Just Can’t Help It 3:02
- 19 Baby Workout 3:03
- 20 Shake a Hand 3:07
- 21 Squeeze Her‐Tease Her (but Love Her) 2:00
- 22 I’ve Got to Get Back (Country Boy) 3:04
- 23 Silent One 2:32
- 24 She’s All Right 2:23
Disc 3
- 1 Shake! Shake! Shake! 2:11
- 2 Danny Boy (version 2) 4:18
- 3 No Pity (In the Naked City) 3:35
- 4 Think Twice 2:35
- 5 I Believe 3:36
- 6 Whispers (Gettin’ Louder) 2:28
- 7 I’ve Lost You 2:44
- 8 Who Am I 3:02
- 9 Just Be Sincere 2:55
- 10 I Don’t Want to Lose You 2:41
- 11 Stop Lying 2:14
- 12 (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher 3:00
- 13 Since You Showed Me How to Be Happy 2:49
- 14 Open the Door to Your Heart 2:33
- 15 Chain Gang 2:51
- 16 Even When You Cry 2:45
- 17 I Get the Sweetest Feeling 2:59
- 18 For Once in My Life 3:11
- 19 (I Can Feel Those Vibrations) This Love Is Real 2:57
- 20 This Love Is Mine 2:59
- 21 You Got Me Walking 2:46
- 22 No More Goodbyes 3:16
- 23 Just Call My Name 3:10
- 24 Don’t Burn No Bridges 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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