THE TIME CAPSULE: JACKIE WILSON SAID.
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JACKIE WILSON SAID

(I’M IN HEAVEN WHEN YOU SMILE)

Dexy's Midnight Runners

1982 UK #5

Trivia: Dexy's Midnight Runners released "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)" as the follow-up to the international smash hit "Come On Eileen". The song refers to the Jackie Wilson R&B track 'Reet Petite" and was originally recorded by its writer Van Morrison.

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