Lonely Teardrops -- The Jackie Wilson Story [Paperback]

Tony Douglas (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 415 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Pr; illustrated edition edition (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860742149
• ISBN-13: 978-1860742149
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,745,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Composers & Musicians > Rhythm & Blues

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tough to follow but informative, February 11, 2000

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Jackie Taylor (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Teardrops -- The Jackie Wilson Story (Paperback)

The book is a very difficult read. It is hard to follow who saids what. There is too much detail given about too many people. The added details makes it difficult to decipher the confusion behind the life of Jackie Wilson. However, there is some good information pertaining to this great star that any fan would find enlightening. I'm glad it was written, we need more books about Jackie Wilson, but I wish it would have stayed focus on the man himself instead of giving us so much detail of the lives of the people surrounding him.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitive biography, should be required reading by all fans, May 8, 1998

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David Yaros ([e-mail]) (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Teardrops -- The Jackie Wilson Story (Paperback)

Will go down as the definitive work on Jackie Wilson. Tells all; the good, bad and ugly. One learns this great singer was a victim of his environment and the people surrounding him, and was himself a victimizer. While the man certainly could belt out a love ballad, sadly, he had no understanding of, or success at, love. One gains a real sense for the tragedy which seemed to dominate Jackie's off-stage life.

The work is well researched, and well written. While it is obvious the author is a true aficianado, he does not pull any punches. Myths are debunked, such as Jackie's "Golden Glove" status.

It is somewhat difficult to keep track of all the people who impacted on Jackie personally and professionally. It becomes very confusing at times to keep track of who's who, but I suspect this is how Jackie's life was, not the fault of the author.

A highly recommended read for all who admired and still miss the unique talent that was "Mr. Excitement", Jackie Wilson!

--David Yaros, Cincinnati, OH

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful written story of true life with no tricks, January 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Teardrops -- The Jackie Wilson Story (Paperback)

I've been perfoming a musical tribute to Jackie Wilson for about ten years and I was very happy to meet Tony Douglas and find some real history of such a great entertainer. I find that the book reveals a real life entertainer of yesterday and as an entertainer of today, not much has changed. Just the names and faces. The book has enlighten me and as I continue to perform my tribute to this great entertainer, I feel as if I can capture his spirit, charisma,and excitement in my tribute to him. Thank you Tony Douglas for telling a story that is as much as life is as can be.Bobby Brooks, Las Vegas