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Legendary soul singer Jackie Wilson, whose hits included "Lonely Teardrops," and "Higher and Higher" was born in 1934 in Detroit.

VIDEO: Curtis Mayfield "People Get Ready"

POSTED: June 09, 2010, 12:00 am

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In honor of Black Music Month, we will periodically present music videos from Black recording artists who gave us music with a message and a purpose.

 
 
 

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