Nightshift by the Commodores

[mummyof3]

The first verse of this song is obviously about Marvin Gaye but can anyone tell me who the Jackie is in the second half of the song???? Am I just being thick here, or what???????!!!

[katiesara]

I'm pretty sure it refers to Jackie Wilson, who died about the same time as Marvin Gaye. The only song of his I can remember at this moment is "Higher and higher". He was also mentioned in Dexys Midnight Runners "Jackie Wilson Said"!

[Mortartube]

I pretty sure it is Jackie Wilson who is referred to in the song. Jackie Wilsons hits included "Your love keeps lifting me (higher & higher)" and "Reet Petite".

[jenstar]

"Jackie Wilson Said" was written by Van Morrison. And to forestall the inevitable follow-up, blah blah Top Of The Pops blah big picture blah darts player blah blah blah.

[debx]

Jackie Wilson was the man who sang 'Reet Petite', 'I Get The Sweetest Feeling' and '(Your Love Keep Lifting Me) Higher And Higher'. I think he suffered a stroke on stage and was in a coma for years.