Jackie, hmm, hey what you doing now
It seems like yesterday, when we were working out
Jackie, oh, you set the world on fire
You came and gifted us
Your love it lifted us higher and higher
Keep it up, and we'll be there at your side
Oh, say you will, sing your songs
For evermore, evermore, evermore
Gonna be some sweet sounds
Comin' down, on the nightshift
I bet you're singing proud
Oh, I bet you'll pull a crowd
Gonna be a long night (Gonna be a long night)
It's gonna be alright, on the nightshift
You found another home
I know you're not alone, on the nightshift
Welcome to vol. 5 of my series
HOW SARAH
GOT HER GROOVE BACK!
NADV 1502031AM1 Sarah Collins. Picture : Adrian Murray (1502031AM1)
Sarah Collins, as you recall, is the mum of two in Yorkshire,
England, who underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor,
bounced back to health and became a YouTube sensation
in recent years with shot-at-home videos in which she
sings covers of Northern Soul favorites.
Sarah also appears at clubs
in England and other parts
of Europe fronting the
Northern Soul band
Keep The Faith.
So inspired am I by
Sarah's touching story
and her soulful singing
that I created this series
to showcase her covers
along with the originals.
in England and other parts
of Europe fronting the
Northern Soul band
Keep The Faith.
So inspired am I by
Sarah's touching story
and her soulful singing
that I created this series
to showcase her covers
along with the originals.
JACKIE WILSON
The song "Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town)" was originally
subtitled "The Finest Girl You Ever Want to Meet." The up tempo
1957 R&B ditty was co-written by Motown founder Berry Gordy
and recorded by Jackie Wilson. It was Jackie's first solo hit after
leaving his post as lead singer for Billy Ward & His Dominoes.
Strange as it seems, "Reet Petite" failed to register on the R&B
chart, but reached #62 pop and brushed the top 5 in the UK!
"Reet Petite" - Jackie Wilson
(Sept. 1957, highest chart pos. #62 Hot 100/#6 UK)
SARAH COLLINS
Now listen to Sarah Collins' cover of "Reet Petite," the
song made popular by The Titan of Soul, Jackie Wilson.
"Reet Petite" - Sarah Collins cover
JACKIE WILSON
In vol. 4, Sarah covered three Etta James songs. Today Sarah
will do a second Jackie Wilson number. This one is Jackie's
signature song. In the fall of 1967, "(Your Love Keeps
Lifting Me) Higher and Higher" topped the R&B
chart and brushed the top 5 on the pop survey.
"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"
Jackie Wilson (October 1967, highest chart pos.
#6 Hot 100 & Cash Box/#1 R&B)
SARAH COLLINS
Now here's Sarah's rousing rendition of Jackie Wilson's
big crossover hit "Higher And Higher."
"(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"
Sarah Collins cover
THE STYLISTICS
In 1972, Philadelphia's smooth, sweet soul group The Stylistics,
featuring the lead vocals of Russell Thompkins Jr., gained their
first top 3 crossover hit with a cover of "Betcha By Golly Wow,"
a song originally recorded by actress and pop singer Connie
Stevens. Released in 1970, Connie's single was entitled
"Keep Growing Strong." Here are The Stylistics on
Soul Train doing their soulful cover.
"Betcha By Golly Wow" - The Stylistics
(Apr./May 1972, highest chart pos. #2 R&B,
#3 Hot 100/#4 Cash Box, performance on
Apr. 13, 1974, episode of Soul Train)
SARAH COLLINS
Now listen to Sarah's cover of the Stylistics'
tender soul ballad "Betcha By Golly Wow."
"Betcha By Golly Wow" - Sarah Collins cover
I hope you enjoyed the originals
along with the killer kovers by
my good friend in England
Sarah Collins.
Have a Shady day!
