Chuck Jackson (1937 - ) is an R&B singer who was one of the first artists to successfully record material by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. He has performed with moderate success since 1961. His hits include "I Don't Want to Cry," "Any Day Now," and "I Keep Forgettin'." Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Jump to: navigation, search Burt Bacharach (born May 12, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a Jewish-American pianist and composer. ... Jump to: navigation, search Hal David (born May 25, 1921 in New York City, New York) is an American lyricist and songwriter. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He was born on July 22, 1937 in Latta, South Carolina, but was raised in Pittsburgh. 22 July is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Latta is a town located in Dillon County, South Carolina. ... City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ...

He was "discovered" when he opened for soul legend Jackie Wilson at the Apollo Theater. He signed a recording contract with Scepter. His first single,"I Don't Want to Cry", which he co-wrote, was his first hit (1961). The song charted on both R&B and pop charts. In 1962, Jackson's recording of "Any Day Now", the Burt Bacharach-Bob Hilliard classic, became a huge hit. In 1967, Jackson moved from Scepter to Motown Records, where he recorded a number of successful singles, including "Are You Lonely for Me" and "Honey Come Back." Jackie Wilson Jackie Wilson (b. ... The Apollo Theater is one of the most famous clubs for popular music in the United States, and certainly the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American performers. ... Jump to: navigation, search Burt Bacharach (born May 12, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a Jewish-American pianist and composer. ... Motown, also known as Tamla-Motown outside the U.S., is a record label founded on December 14, 1959 by Berry Gordy, Jr. ...

Discography (selected)

• 2005: I'll Take Care of You, with Cissy Houston (Shanachie Entertainment), release of 1992 album
• 1998: Smooth, Smooth Jackson (Sequel Records)
• 1994: Chuck Jackson (Platinum Pop)
• 1994: Encore/Mr. Everything (Kent-UK)
• 1980: After You (EMI America)
• 1980: I Wanna Give You Some Love (EMI America)
• 1977: The Great Chuck Jackson (Bulldog)
• 1975: Needing You, Wanting You (All Platinum)
• 1974: Through All Times (ABC)
• 1970: Teardrops Keep Falling on My Heart (Motown)
• 1969: Goin' Back to Chuck Jackson (Motown)
• 1968: Chuck Jackson Arrives (Motown)
• 1966: Dedicated to the King (Wand)
• 1966: Hold On We're Coming, with Maxine Brown (Wand)
• 1966: A Tribute to Rhythm and Blues, Volume 2 (Wand)
• 1966: A Tribute to Rhythm and Blues (Wand)
• 1965: Say Something, with Maxine Brown (Wand)
• 1964: Chuck Jackson on Tour (Wand)
• 1962: Any Day Now (Wand)
• 1961: I Don't Want to Cry (Wand))

Awards

• 1992: Rhythm and Blues Foundation, "Pioneer Ward"

External Links

• Official Chuck Jackson website: Official Biography

Disambiguation

• Charles Leo Jackson (b. March 19, 1963 -) , aka Chuck Jackson, Baseball player, drafted in 1984 by the Houston Astros
• Chuck Jackson, Canadian singer with the blues band, Downchild