Chuck Jackson, former vocalist for The Del-Vikings and singer of Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard’s “Any Day Now,” has died at 85.
, who was a friend and collaborator of Jackson’s, issued a statement about his death.
“Another heartache has come my way. Chuck Jackson has made his transition. He was my label mate on Scepter Records and was like a big brother to me,” Warwick said in a statement shared with. “I’ll truly miss his daily calls checking on me and his wonderful voice. Rest in heavenly peace my dear friend.”
Jackson’s singing career started in 1957, when he became a member of The Del-Vikings; he sang lead on the group’s track “Willette.” His tenure with the group concluded in 1959, and he was soon discovered by Luther Dixon while opening for Jackie Wilson at the Apollo Theater in New York City. After signing a deal with Scepter Records imprint Wand Records, Jackson co-wrote his first single, “I Don’t Want to Cry,” with Dixon, and recorded the track in November of 1960. The song became the R&B singer’s first hit, but it wasn’t until Jackson’s 1962 recording of “Any Day Now,” written by Bacharach and Hilliard, that he saw widespread acclaim. “Any Day Now” became a signature hit for him, and his subsequent success earned him a contract with Motown Records.
Jackson’s catalogue also spawned a series of hits for other artists. Ronnie Milsap covered Jackson’s “Any Day Now,” while Jackson’s “I Keep Forgettin'” was covered by Michael McDonald as well as David Bowie. The late R&B singer recorded over 20 albums throughout his career — one of his final LP’s, 1997’sGet weekly rundowns straight to your inbox
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