Chuck Jackson was an R&B singer who had a 1962 hit with the Burt Bacharach (1928–2023) song “Any Day Now.”
- Died: February 16, 2023 (Who else died on February 16?)
- Details of death: Died in Atlanta at the age of 85.
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Musical career
After singing with the Del-Vikings in the late 1950s, Jackson broke through with his first solo hit in 1961 with “I Don’t Want to Cry.” That same year, he became one of the earliest singers to record a song written by Bacharach and Hal David (1921–2012), “I Wake Up Crying.” The Bacharach/Bob Hilliard song “Any Day Now” became Jackson’s signature song and biggest hit, peaking at No. 2 on the R&B chart and reaching No. 23 on the Hot 100. Further singles by Jackson included “I Keep Forgettin’,” later reimagined by Michael McDonald for a major hit in the 1980s, as well as “Tell Him I’m Not Home,” “Beg Me,” “Since I Don’t Have You,” and “If I Didn’t Love You.” In 1967, he had a moderate hit with a cover of Sam & Dave’s “Hold On, I’m Comin’.” He was briefly signed to Motown Records in the 1960s. Jackson continued recording through the 1970s and ‘80s, occasionally charting with songs including 1975’s “I’m Needing You, I’m Wanting You” and 1980’s “I Wanna Give You Some Love.” In 1998, he and his longtime friend Dionne Warwick recorded “If I Let Myself Go,” finding success on adult contemporary radio.
Notable quote
“Collaboration is 100 percent of music. For instance, ‘Any Day Now’ was with Burt Bacharach and Hal David. They collaborated on everything they did. Nothing happened unless they agreed on it together. That sort of collaboration is what made the record industry what it is. I loved how Motown worked together and collaborated on everything. It was incredible, how it was a machine, and every part was at its best.” —source
Tributes to Chuck Jackson
Full obituary: The Washington Post
