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A Woman, a Lover, a Friend
R&B / Soul · 1960

A Woman, a Lover, a Friend

Jackie Wilson

1960 · Brunswick

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A Woman, a Lover, a Friend captures Jackie Wilson at a pivotal crossroads in American music. Released in 1960, the album finds 'Mr. Excitement' channeling his legendary stage energy into a sophisticated studio environment.

It is a record that feels like a bridge between the street-corner doo-wop of the 1950s and the polished, chart-topping soul that would define the coming decade. The sound is undeniably lush, characterized by sweeping orchestral arrangements that never quite manage to overshadow Wilson's massive, multi-octave voice.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from a gentle croon to a glass-shattering high note in the title track.
The way the backing choir provides a soft, pillowy cushion for Wilson's more aggressive vocal runs.
The sudden, sharp brass stabs that punctuate the mid-tempo rhythm of the more upbeat tracks.
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