Chuck Jackson

Singer Chuck Jackson was a major soul star in the 1960s, placing 15 singles in the R&B Top 40 over the course of the decade. His two biggest hits, 1961's "I Don't Want to Cry" and 1962's "Any Day Now," were among the best and most indelible examples of smooth pop-soul of their day, and his Wand Records recordings would make him a favorite of vintage R&B loyalists. Jackson's voice was rich, and his phrasing was polished and expressive, capable of expressing heartache with clarity and just enough grit to give his performances a force and maturity that matched his best material. ...