"That's Why (I Love You So)" is a song written by Berry Gordy Jr. and Tyran Carlo and performed by Jackie Wilson. It reached #2 on the U.S. R&B chart and #13 on the U.S. pop chart in 1959.[1] It was featured on his 1959 album Lonely Teardrops.[2]
| "That's Why (I Love You So)" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Jackie Wilson | ||||
| from the album Lonely Teardrops | ||||
| B-side | "Love is All" | |||
| Released | March 1959 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Length | 2:05 | |||
| Label | Brunswick | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo | |||
| Jackie Wilson singles chronology | ||||
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The song was arranged by Dick Jacobs.
The song ranked #90 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1959.[3]
Other versions edit
- Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers released a version of the song on their 1966 album Drivin' You Wild.
- Steve Goodman released a version of the song on his 1979 album High and Outside.[4]
- The Temptations released a version of the song on their 1995 album For Lovers Only.
- Syl Johnson released a version of the song on his 2015 album Complete Twinight Records 45s.[5]
- John Eddie and The Front Street Runners released a version of the song on their 2017 album Live at the London Victory Club '81.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Jackie Wilson, "That's Why (I Love You So)" Chart Positions". Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Jackie Wilson, Lonely Teardrops". Discogs. February 1959. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1959". Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
- ^ "Steve Goodman, High and Outside". Discogs. 1979. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "Syl Johnson, Complete Twinight Records 45s". Discogs. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "John Eddie and The Front Street Runners, Live at the London Victory Club '81". Discogs. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
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