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Body and Soul
R&B / Soul · 1962

Body and Soul

Jackie Wilson

1962 · Brunswick

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Body and Soul represents a pivot point for Jackie Wilson, moving away from the frantic energy of his early R&B hits toward a sophisticated, adult-contemporary sound.

The album is anchored by a massive, sweeping orchestral backdrop that feels like a night at a high-end supper club in 1962. It is a world of tuxedoes, heavy perfume, and the kind of vocal precision that borders on the divine.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from a hushed whisper to a glass-shattering high note on the title track.
The way the strings swell to meet his vibrato during the climax of I'll Be Around.
The subtle, bluesy piano trill that introduces The Greatest Hurt before the brass kicks in.
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