Jack Leroy Wilson, Jr. was born on June 9, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan… On August 15, 1959 he was dominating the charts!!!

August 15, 1959: Detroit’s Jackie Wilson 

hits #2 on the R&B chart and #13 (5/04) on the pop chart with "That's Why (I Love You So)"...

He was also #1 on the R&B chart and #37 (10/12) on the pop chart with 

"You Better Know It" 

AND,  #3 on the R&B chart and #34 (1/11/60) on the pop chart with 

"Talk That Talk" 

All three singles are released on Brunswick Records….

The cat was born in The Motor City

--What ya expect!?! 

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