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Higher and Higher: The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson

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Paul Gambaccini presents a series chronicling the life of singer Jackie Wilson, the Detroit entertainer who started singing blues and gospel on street corners

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Higher and Higher: The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson - Episode 3

...The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson. 3/4. Mr Excitement: In 1966, Jackie's career took an upturn when he moved from New York to Chicago.

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Higher and Higher: The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson - Episode 4

...The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson. Paul Gambaccini concludes the story of soul superstar Jackie Wilson. 4/4. No More Lonely Teardrops: Wilson performs in the UK.

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Higher and Higher: The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite

Jackie Wilson talks about his early boxing career before his move into music. The interview was recorded shortly before his heart attack in 1975.

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Higher and Higher: The Life and Soul of Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite

In this episode we hear how Jackie Wilson recovered from his shooting incident in 1961, his complicated love-life and the start of his financial problems.

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