Jackie Wilson - 1975 performance and interview on Dick Clark's American Bandstand T.V. Special.

A video recording of Mr. Jackie Leroy Wilson performing his R&B classic hit "Lonely Teardrops". Also included is a rare interview by Dick Clark.
Jackie was one of several Rock and Roll guest artists invited to appear on Dick Clark's American Bandstand 23rd Birthday TV Special. This TV special was broadcasted on ABC-TV on May 9th, 1975. Sadly, within just a few months Jackie would collapse on stage during his September 1975 performance in Cherry Hill, NJ.
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[@willhoward982]

I love his speaking voice almost as much as his singing voice.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Watched him every opportunity I got . Deserved more recognition

[@estellejones8626]

the greatest singer to ever hold a microphone
love you and miss you

[@ddlee202257]

Wow! The R&B legend known as "Mr. Excitement".

[@nateest845]

Wow .. Thank you , He was the best. No one could touch this guy

[@willhoward982]

You got that right. A once in a lifetime performer

[@keithchanner]

Absolutely👍

[@gregorycooper8528]

This is a rare glimpse of the great singing and oratory skills of this iconic and under -appreciated Icon of Popular Music ! 💯💯⭐️👌🏾

[@lisaclark616]

What an interview. A class act indeed. Love both of these legends. I will always appreciate Dick Clark for allowing a platform for R&B artists.

[@victorscena4322]

THE BEST solo soul singer that ever hit the stage. Love you Jackie.

[@perfectpitchmeow7470]

Beautiful singer!!

[@keithchanner]

Great rare clip of Jackie he looked fantastic thanks for sharing and uploading this!!

[@heatherkelly2580]

JACKIE WILSON (1975)

[@rendalcoleby514]

Yes Jackie was the best ever, he was a very good singer, dancer and he speak well.
He was and always will be my favourite singer RIP Jackie.

[@slipnpitch1894]

Great footage. Reminds me of Sam Cooke how he speaks and his use of words.

[@heatherkelly2580]

What a tragic end to his all too short life.

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Elvis loved this guy

[@dantzmusic]

Yes, he and Cousin Jackie were friends who shared a mutual respect for each other.

[@Threetwocharlie]

👌 🌹 ❤

[@luckyorion9634]

You can see exactly where Elvis got his style from. This is amazing

[@heatherkelly2580]

This must have been one of his last performances

[@AQ1]

💜

[@deus_vult8111]

What’s the song featured at the very beginning?

[@Mary-Vintage]

Sway by Dean Martin

[@coriclark6668]

Was this the day of the heart attack?

[@ddlee202257]

No. Sadly, within just a few months after this performance, Jackie would collapse on stage during his September 1975 performance in Cherry Hill, NJ.

[@Dee530Luvz2BeLoved5555]

🎶🌹🎶🌹🎶 👏 💯💔🙌 ♥️🙏

[@joanedme5973]

no its not the day of his heart attack