{"product_id":"the-best-of-the-wand-years","title":"The Best of the Wand Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough Chuck Jackson had eight solo LPs on Wand, there has never been a greatest hits compilation derived from all of that fine label’s recordings, until now. First known to the original mods as a singer of superb ballads such as \u003ci\u003eAny Day Now\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTell Him I’m Not Home\u003c\/i\u003e, he attracted a loyal following and further releases such as \u003ci\u003eI Keep Forgetting, Beg Me\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHand It Over \u003c\/i\u003edemonstrated the depth of his and Wand’s talents on uptempo tracks. Somewhere in between rhythmically were highlights such as \u003ci\u003eTwo Stupid Feet,\u003c\/i\u003e an album-only track, and Jackson’s Wand debut that first made his name in the USA, \u003ci\u003eI Don’t Want To Cry\u003c\/i\u003e. By the mid-60s it was back to ballads as a stunning reading of the Skyliners’ \u003ci\u003eSince I Don’t Have You\u003c\/i\u003e charted, followed closely by Goffin and King’s \u003ci\u003eI Need You\u003c\/i\u003e. These two sold well so it is surprising that the superb version of the Van McCoy song \u003ci\u003eI Don’t Want To See You Cry\u003c\/i\u003e was never released. Vee-Jay released Jerry Butler’s version on 45 in 1965, but Jackson’s rendition tops even that. Moving with the times, in 1965 Wand took Chuck to Detroit for \u003ci\u003eGood Things Come To Those Who Wait\u003c\/i\u003e which, like \u003ci\u003eChains Of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, became firm favourites on the early Northern Soul scene, while being largely ignored in the States. Those rare soul fans rekindled their appreciation of all things Chuck in the late 80s when UK Kent Records unearthed unissued Wand recordings. They included \u003ci\u003eWhat’s With This Loneliness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e(I’d Be A) Millionaire\u003c\/i\u003e which filled dancefloors with new recruits and older originals who appreciated the easier pace and more soulful delivery of these gems. The compilation is crowned with a brilliant studio publicity shot of Chuck on the cover which captures both the majesty of his singing and the era. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kent","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50483957760331,"sku":"1033550","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/59dd0f28-fd8a-4a46-80dc-7840531e9015_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727577263","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/the-best-of-the-wand-years","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}