Paul Gambaccini chronicles the life of singer Jackie Wilson, the Detroit entertainer who began by singing blues and gospel on street corners. Show more

Paul Gambaccini presents a series chronicling the life of singer Jackie Wilson, the Detroit entertainer who started singing blues and gospel on street corners.

Paul Gambaccini recalls the career of R 'n' B, soul and pop sensation Jackie Wilson, starting with his early days in gospel music. Show more

Paul continues with a look at Jackie's love life, money troubles and the racial discrimination he suffered. Featuring extracts from a 1975 interview. Show more

Paul Gambaccini recalls the career of soul singer Jackie Wilson and looks at his work with Carl Davis, which resulted in his 1967 hit (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher. Show more

Paul Gambaccini concludes his profile of the soul and pop singer with a look at his UK appearances and his collapse on stage in 1975. Show more

Paul Gambaccini chronicles the life of singer Jackie Wilson, the Detroit entertainer who began by singing blues and gospel on street corners. Show more

Paul Gambaccini presents a series chronicling the life of singer Jackie Wilson, the Detroit entertainer who started singing blues and gospel on street corners.

Paul Gambaccini concludes his series chronicling the life of singer Jackie Wilson. First broadcast on Radio 2. Show more

Another chance to hear Paul Gambaccini's series chronicling the life of singer Jackie Wilson, the Detroit entertainer who started singing blues and gospel on street corners.