Talk That Talk

Jackie Wilson

About Talk That Talk

Talk That Talk is a 1959 hit song written for Jackie Wilson by Sid Wyche. It was released, with Only You, Only Me as the B-side, on Brunswick Records in the US and in the UK on Coral Records. It was on the release of "Talk That Talk" that Wilson met his second wife Lynn. "Talk That Talk" reached #3 in R&B and #34 in pop charts. Wilson recorded the song with chorus and orchestra under Decca Records' veteran arranger Dick Jacobs. Jacobs was criticised for the "cleaned up" sound of using white backing singers, but defended the decision as driven by the limited number of formally trained backing singers available at the time. The lyrics begin "Shooby do do wop do Shooby do do wop do" and continue "You ought to see my baby, Walkin down the avenue, Arm and arm with me..."  


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1998
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Shooby do do wop do
Shooby do do wop do

You ought to see my baby
Walkin down the isle with me
Arm and arm with me
It's a beautiful sight to see
You ought to hear my lovin baby
Whisper in my ear
Tender words she knows I love to hear

Man, you ought to see her 
Walk that walk
Gives me fever when she
Talks that talk
My baby just walks that walk
talks that talk for me.. woooo

Here she come now
Walk that walk
C'mon baby talk that talk
My baby just walks that walk
Talks that talk for me

She sets my soul on fire
When ever she talks that talk
She's so doggone fine
When she tells me she's mine all mine
I want the world to see my baby
Maybe they will understand
That she's my love
I'm her lovin man

Man, watch her  
Walk that walk, c'mon baby
talk that talk, my baby just walks that walk
talks that talk for me
Woooo Here she comes now
walk that walk,c'mon woman
talk that talk my baby just
walks that walk talks that talk for me

Here she comes
Don't you Love It

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Jackie Wilson

Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson, Jr. (June 9, 1934 – January 21, 1984) was an American singer and performer. Known as "Mr. Excitement", Wilson was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. He was considered a master showman, one of the most dynamic and influential singers and performers in R&B and rock history. Gaining fame in his early years as a member of the R&B vocal group Billy Ward and His Dominoes, he went solo in 1957 and recorded over 50 hit singles that spanned R&B, pop, soul, doo-wop and easy listening. During a 1975 benefit concert, he collapsed on-stage from a heart attack and subsequently fell into a coma that persisted for nearly nine years until his death in 1984, aged 49. By this time, he had become one of the most inf… more »

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Written by: SID WYCHE

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"Talk That Talk" was released in the year 1959.
Artist Info
It is a song prominently known to be performed by Jackie Wilson, who was famous for his soaring tenor.
Collaborator
The song was written by Sid Wyche and Ben Raleigh. They were both notable songwriters in the 1950s.
Chart Performance
It did well in the charts, peaking at number 3 on the Billboard Top 100, a significant achievement at the time.
Genre
The song is identified as Rock and Roll and soul, two popular genres in the 1950s.
Jackie's Career
"Talk That Talk" was one of the early hits of Jackie Wilson, contributing to his successful career in music.
Song Theme
The song is a lusty declaration of romantic intentions wrapped up in a danceable rhythm.
Legacy
The song's fame continues beyond its release period. It has been covered by various artists and remains one of Wilson's most recognized songs.
Album Information
The song is included in Wilson's album "A Woman, a Lover, a Friend," which was released by Brunswick Records in 1960.
Popular Culture
"Talk That Talk" is frequently featured in movies, commercials, and TV shows, showcasing its influence in pop culture.
Recognition
The song earned Jackie Wilson a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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