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Baby Workout
R&B / Soul · 1963

Baby Workout

Jackie Wilson

High-voltage 1963 soul defined by Jackie Wilson's athletic vocal leaps and brassy, big-band arrangements. Pure kinetic joy captured on wax.

1963 · Brunswick

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Baby Workout is the sonic equivalent of a lightning strike in a bottle. Released in 1963, it captures Jackie Wilson at the absolute peak of his powers, earning his nickname 'Mr. Excitement' with every bar. The album is a masterclass in how to blend the sophistication of big-band orchestration with the raw, unbridled energy of the burgeoning soul movement. It sounds like a man who has discovered he can do anything with his voice and is determined to prove it over and over again.

Moments Worth Listening For
The explosive transition into the chorus of the title track where the horns punctuate every vocal leap
The sustained high note in Baby Workout that seems to hover above the frantic rhythm section
The gritty, growling delivery in the lower register during the bridge of Shake! Shake! Shake!
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How does Baby Workout sound next to the rest of Jackie Wilson's catalogue?

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