In 1965-1966, I was in the US Air Force, stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland. This was the song I listen to the most on my record player. Single, 24 years old and I couldn't wait to get back to the world. I had a girlfriend in Phoenix that I had to cut loose before going to Thule because I didn't want to receive a Dear John letter from her. I figured if she was still there after my one year assignment I would return to Phoenix and see if we still felt the same way. I returned to Phoenix after buying a 1966 Chevelle Malibu in Chicago, we felt the same way about each other before I went to Thule, so we got married in August 1966, had a baby boy in 1968. I still have my Malibu and my son. Thule was by far the Worst assignment I had during my 30 years in the Air Force. Thank God for the good music of the 60s, especially my homeboy, Walter Jackson and his song, Welcome Home. I love it today as much as I loved it in 1965-1966. I am 78 years old now and I still enjoy my music of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. 😆 💘 Milton Martin, CMSgt, USAF (Retired)
@Milton Martin...l had to respond....Born 1940, served in the USAF in Germany 1962 thru 1965. Was engaged but she couldn't wait 3 years... Sorry your 1 year in Thule wasn't good...My 3 in Germany were great but a long time to be away from family and The World as we called it then. Hope you're still here and happy..Tx for sharing your memories!
Got to rambling about the past and forgot to mention as a 19 or 20 yr old guy, got to see Walter Jackson at the Howard Theatre in Washington DC...He was an unknown then but I never forgot hearing him when he became big later..
@@ronlawray1563 yes, I am still here and my son is married with a family. We talk all the time. His mother and I divorced, but we still talk now and then. Thanks for responding to my story concerning Welcome Home. I still love to listen to it. You take care and stay safe.
Anyone who appreciates this type of music will always be a friend of mine. No questions asked. American idol/the voice, take notes this is how it's done -uncut with no chaser.
A DJ here in Baltimore by the name of Tim Watts would deviate from the stations playlist and played Mr. Walter Jackson,”Welcome Home” in the 80’s. Being older with a job, I began ordering his music from Amazon. I’ve always loved his sound. Rest in Power Mr. Walter Jackson!
Loved Walter since first time seeing him onstage early 1966 at Branford Theater in Newark, then later that year in D.C. at the Howard Theater ~ R.I.H.P. Sir Walter ~
The late and great Walker Jackson had polio he wore leg braces and walked with crutches. He was a big influence to me because i have polio and wear leg braces and walk with a high platform Walker. I play him on my internet radio show Classic Soul me the Masterblaster.
He had an outstanding voice. I recalled first listening to him as a freshman at Lincoln University in Jefferson City Missouri in 1974. If we over had voices like Walter's today!
I'm from Chicago, join the Air Force in 1960, in1965 I went to Thule Air Base, Greenland. The song I listened to the most was Welcome Home because I couldn't wait to get home. Walter was my favorite singer when I was stationed up there isolated remote. It was my worst assignment during my 30 years in the AF.
This is fantastic! I've been trying to find something by this powerful singer in concert or on film anywhere, he was the best, saw him live at the Regal Theater in Chicago, one of the best ever,,,,more please!!!!
He met my mother in Detroit(remembering this my mother's. True life experience my mother's legacy representing. The (promise) of knowing where you come from !!!!! where you are now and ?🫂 where you been .AlCincinnati her only daughter Sharon Morton Caldwell mother's) my mother acquaintance with him restaurant my aunt Lenny Gordy relative of Berry Gordy Motown records my mother's father brother 😘Uncle Joe Mosley Married Linny Gordy Lived ..Michigan where Walter Jackson invited.mother😃 meeting him at my Grandma Mable Smith sisters / Aunt Ruby's.aunt . Better/auñtie lived in Washington DC. Mother left home running from my abusive father to her daddy and Detroit my mother ran away from home her I stay with family mama Baltimore Maryl lgpand family Lee him.. to come to hear
Thank you for posting this. I was introduced to Mr. Jackson by my Dad in the late 60's and this is the first live performance I've seen. For those out the know, pull his entire catalog and enjoy
It wasn't only his voice and his passion. It was the nature of his songs, which evoked a unique kind of emotion and reality. I WONDER WHO WROTE THE SONGS HE SANG? They deserve a great deal of the great. His song are unique. Nothing like them, and I know a lot about music. They express an emotional TRUTH.
So sad that his label or Dick Clark didn't want to show his wheel chair, so they had him sit in the stands. A tough time to be different. What a voice. This and " Uphill Climb To The Bottom" still stand up.
WRONG, WRONG. Why did they need to show him in a wheelchair? Actually, presenting him--all alone in any empty theater--is one of the most brilliant devices of presenting a singer that I've ever seen. As I've said before, perhaps the greatest singer of the Twentieth Century.
I actually wept upon seeing this because I've never seen any footage of him before. I had a feeling this was "Where the Action Is". So stark and effective particularly in B/W. He made album in the 1970s that were worth a listen too. Chicago's very own.
The story goes he was on the Sammy Davis Jr show Walter sung so perfect that Sammy refused to go out and sing Walter was just that good may God rest his soul love you Walter jackson
It went like this when I was on the air, "That's Walter Jackson with some soul action." W. J. had the greatest voice during that era. No brag, just facts.
Is that really Walter Jackson? I've never seen him before, although I've been listening to his music my entire adult life. One of the greatest singers of all time, and this was an extraordinary performance. Didn't realize the song was made in 1965. Is that possible? It stands alone. It doesn't belong to any era. It could have been made in 1975. The song exists in and of itself. Thank you for posting, and thank you Walter Jackson.
In this world of hatred, how grateful we should be to have a man such as Walter Jackson. If there's a singer who is better than him, please tell me who it is.
Almost hard to believe that this was written by the same guy (Chip Taylor) who wrote the Troggs' number one hit "Wild Thing" the following year. "Welcome Home" was a Top 15 soul hit, but due to limited airplay on pop radio stations, it got no higher than #90 on the main Cash Box and Billboard national charts in June 1965. Walter Jackson was one of the greatest smooth baritone soul ballad singers of all time.
Mr. Walter Jackson's voice is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! I feel it in the depth of my soul. JUST WOW!!🎉🎉❤❤
This Man had such an amazing voice,learned his music when I was in Jr High school❤❤❤❤❤❤
In 1965-1966, I was in the US Air Force, stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland. This was the song I listen to the most on my record player. Single, 24 years old and I couldn't wait to get back to the world. I had a girlfriend in Phoenix that I had to cut loose before going to Thule because I didn't want to receive a Dear John letter from her. I figured if she was still there after my one year assignment I would return to Phoenix and see if we still felt the same way. I returned to Phoenix after buying a 1966 Chevelle Malibu in Chicago, we felt the same way about each other before I went to Thule, so we got married in August 1966, had a baby boy in 1968. I still have my Malibu and my son. Thule was by far the Worst assignment I had during my 30 years in the Air Force. Thank God for the good music of the 60s, especially my homeboy, Walter Jackson and his song, Welcome Home. I love it today as much as I loved it in 1965-1966. I am 78 years old now and I still enjoy my music of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. 😆 💘
Milton Martin, CMSgt, USAF (Retired)
@Milton Martin...l had to respond....Born 1940, served in the USAF in Germany 1962 thru 1965. Was engaged but she couldn't wait 3 years...
Sorry your 1 year in Thule wasn't good...My 3 in Germany were great but a long time to be away from family and The World as we called it then.
Hope you're still here and happy..Tx for sharing your memories!
Got to rambling about the past and forgot to mention as a 19 or 20 yr old guy, got to see Walter Jackson at the Howard Theatre in Washington DC...He was an unknown then but I never forgot hearing him when he became big later..
@@ronlawray1563 yes, I am still here and my son is married with a family. We talk all the time. His mother and I divorced, but we still talk now and then. Thanks for responding to my story concerning Welcome Home. I still love to listen to it. You take care and stay safe.
Thanks for your memories,God Bless!💐
Wonderful to read. Bless you.
Ashamed to admit I'd never heard of Walter Jackson or this fantastic recording until today. What a voice. This guy should've been a superstar!
Anyone who appreciates this type of music will always be a friend of mine. No questions asked. American idol/the voice, take notes this is how it's done -uncut with no chaser.
Brenbo950 Thanks !!!!!
I love his music
A voice so smooth and warm it could melt a snowman in the middle of the winter
Bless you Walter, they don't know today what real from the heart soul music is. God Bless you.
I had all his music,this richness of voice is so rare. 🔥🔥🔥Walter Jackson was a fantastic performer in soulful song!!!❤️
A DJ here in Baltimore by the name of Tim Watts would deviate from the stations playlist and played Mr. Walter Jackson,”Welcome Home” in the 80’s. Being older with a job, I began ordering his music from Amazon. I’ve always loved his sound. Rest in Power Mr. Walter Jackson!
This gentleman's voice is something you'll never hear any one like him❤❤❤😂🎉🎉🎉
Bad Boy Walter Jackson. I can hear this song all day long and twice on Sunday.
My dad been playing Walter Jackson since the 70's. I can go by his house now. Guess what's playing....
Good bless Walter's soul (sadly, he'd had polio), and your dad's (hold onto *him* ).
: )
Loved Walter since first time seeing him onstage early 1966 at Branford Theater in Newark, then later that year in D.C. at the Howard Theater ~ R.I.H.P. Sir Walter ~
The late and great Walker Jackson had polio he wore leg braces and walked with crutches. He was a big influence to me because i have polio and wear leg braces and walk with a high platform Walker. I play him on my internet radio show Classic Soul me the Masterblaster.
what a truly lovely voice that get's inside your very soul, his voices is truly missed.
this mans voice can send you to other worlds so,so,so, beautiful
We had the best music. I was in high school when this came out.🎉
This is Soul Music! Remember him from the 60's
Wow! Walter really was a sublime vocalist.
Once again ,many thanks.
Love this man!!!!! He could sing the phone book to me.
I agree. His voice is fantastic. My girl friend became very agreeable when listening to him sing. That was back in the 70's though.
A voice to melt the heart, God rest your soul Walter.
I HAD THE JOY OF SEEING HIM AT THE REGAL THEATRE IN CHICAGO JUST DIVINE SING SO BEAUTIFULLY.
So so great none will ever come close to him...
He was crippled that's why he's sitting, this brother got the gift. Love him.
Wow heard his song its all over and it just blew me away. What a masterpiece.
Walter Jackson had a strong and lovely voice. I love this song.
I think his was the first concert that I ever went to... i hate to admit being that old!
I cannot get enough of "Welcome Home!"
His voice blew me away when I first heard it (recently) - he should have been a superstar!
I know some of his music, but just hearing this song. Lord the man COULD sing. RIP in peace my brother.
DAMN that brother could sing!!!
The knob heads who
gave a thumbs down don't know great music.
I didn't give it a thumbs down but I'm not a big fan of sappy syrupy music. I like the Rockers
I wish more people knew of this man's greatness. A master.
this sing so wonderful these was the good oldies.
He had an outstanding voice. I recalled first listening to him as a freshman at Lincoln University in Jefferson City Missouri in 1974. If we over had voices like Walter's today!
I love Walter Jackson, he can sing. 2023.
Holy shit!!!!!!!! NOW this is rare as hell.. thanks a million man!!!
This was a winner for me the first time I heard it back in the 60’s
Still 60 years later, this is top class ❤
I am esctatic 2 see this & I hope that there is more from the archives 2 come awesome music from a truly Unsung Artist.
Walter really gets to you, deep down inside. A wonderful thing to see.
I'm from Chicago, join the Air Force in 1960, in1965 I went to Thule Air Base, Greenland. The song I listened to the most was Welcome Home because I couldn't wait to get home. Walter was my favorite singer when I was stationed up there isolated remote. It was my worst assignment during my 30 years in the AF.
For me he gives me goosebumps. Died so young ! What a voice
This is fantastic! I've been trying to find something by this powerful singer in concert or on film anywhere, he was the best, saw him live at the Regal Theater in Chicago, one of the best ever,,,,more please!!!!
Milton L Kennard I WAS THERE ALSO WHAT A TALENT JUST BEAUTIFUL PURE BLISS.
The greatest voice ever. Walter Jackson has always made singing sound rich and meaningful. This is areal treat to see this clip. Thanks.
He met my mother in Detroit(remembering this my mother's. True life experience my mother's legacy representing. The (promise) of knowing where you come from !!!!! where you are now and ?🫂 where you been .AlCincinnati her only daughter Sharon Morton Caldwell mother's) my mother acquaintance with him restaurant my aunt Lenny Gordy relative of Berry Gordy Motown records my mother's father brother 😘Uncle Joe Mosley Married Linny Gordy Lived ..Michigan where Walter Jackson invited.mother😃 meeting him at my Grandma Mable Smith sisters / Aunt Ruby's.aunt . Better/auñtie lived in Washington DC. Mother left home running from my abusive father to her daddy and Detroit my mother ran away from home her I stay with family mama Baltimore Maryl lgpand family Lee him.. to come to hear
Great music!!
Where did that voice come from!!! Loved me some Walter Jackson...Got a chance to see him before he left....WOW!!!
Walter jackson I just love his music cold classic
Junior HS and still great meaning. my collection of him was finished last month.
So many memories
Thank you for posting this. I was introduced to Mr. Jackson by my Dad in the late 60's and this is the first live performance I've seen. For those out the know, pull his entire catalog and enjoy
THATS TALENT AND CLASS. today’s (music??) is just noise!!!!
Walter Jackson is one of the best ever !
One of the most dynamic and romantic male singers of all time!
The man with the "Golden Voice".
Love Walter Jackson and this has got to be one of his greatest 👌🏾
Welcome home my baby M.R.W.. Mr. J., feel as though this was made especially for us. Thank you.
beautiful voice
It wasn't only his voice and his passion. It was the nature of his songs, which evoked a unique kind of emotion and reality. I WONDER WHO WROTE THE SONGS HE SANG? They deserve a great deal of the great. His song are unique. Nothing like them, and I know a lot about music. They express an emotional TRUTH.
Walter Jackson 1938-83 phenomenal singer
Have to laugh when he says and right before a big show here's Walter Jackson. Walter Jackson was the big show here. His voice was sublime.
First time hearing this song today on the radio. I just had to google it. Love it!!!
Finally, a classic clip from Walter Jackson, in his prime. Thanks !!!! :-)
Love your sound. The Mood Maker! from Baltimore, Maryland.
Love The Dramatics version, but, this is so beautiful. So heartfelt.
That was a different song altogether, despite the identical title.
Great
absolutely adore your channel, thankyou so much for all your hard work (Paul Royle)
walter one of the best voice
Superb.
My fav song
So sad that his label or Dick Clark didn't want to show his wheel chair, so they had him sit in the stands. A tough time to be different. What a voice. This and " Uphill Climb To The Bottom" still stand up.
WRONG, WRONG. Why did they need to show him in a wheelchair? Actually, presenting him--all alone in any empty theater--is one of the most brilliant devices of presenting a singer that I've ever seen. As I've said before, perhaps the greatest singer of the Twentieth Century.
@@RichardKoenigsberg Completely agree. This is what made Dick Clark's programs so special - the staging for each act. This here is so poignant.
CBS Records did depict an artist's sketching of Walter with crutches for his third album ":Speak Her Name". But the staging here is very poignant
I actually wept upon seeing this because I've never seen any footage of him before.
I had a feeling this was "Where the Action Is".
So stark and effective particularly in B/W.
He made album in the 1970s that were worth a listen too.
Chicago's very own.
The story goes he was on the Sammy Davis Jr show Walter sung so perfect that Sammy refused to go out and sing Walter was just that good may God rest his soul love you Walter jackson
It went like this when I was on the air, "That's Walter Jackson with some soul action." W. J. had the greatest voice during that era. No brag, just facts.
Forever
goosebumps
So great it's scary!
This is real music.
Is that really Walter Jackson? I've never seen him before, although I've been listening to his music my entire adult life. One of the greatest singers of all time, and this was an extraordinary performance. Didn't realize the song was made in 1965. Is that possible? It stands alone. It doesn't belong to any era. It could have been made in 1975. The song exists in and of itself. Thank you for posting, and thank you Walter Jackson.
In this world of hatred, how grateful we should be to have a man such as Walter Jackson. If there's a singer who is better than him, please tell me who it is.
+Richard Koenigsberg Of course it really is him.
I do know it was recorded in the 60s just don't know exactly when in the 60s
He did re record it in the 70's! czcams.com/video/Tgp9p8cvXbE/video.html
It really is the incredible Walter Jackson, smooth smooth smooth!!!!!
He looked great when he was young.
Walter Jackson sing welcome home " . Paul revere and the raiders featuring Lind Scott sing don't you just know it
I know of him, but not familiar with the song. Rest in peace my brother. Wonderful voice!!!!
I love this and Mr. Jackson
Almost hard to believe that this was written by the same guy (Chip Taylor) who wrote the Troggs' number one hit "Wild Thing" the following year. "Welcome Home" was a Top 15 soul hit, but due to limited airplay on pop radio stations, it got no higher than #90 on the main Cash Box and Billboard national charts in June 1965. Walter Jackson was one of the greatest smooth baritone soul ballad singers of all time.
a BAD BOY!!!!!!!!
Up their with Garnet Mimms and Teddy P and Sam Cook 😎👌🏾
N Mr. Luther✨
My life in a song....
I've always heard of Walter Jackson, but I don't know much about him. Woo! He sure can sing though. That ballad was everything!
I love it yes i do
Thanks...
Walter Jackson was passed away in 1983
Amazing voice!!! This is on my Okeh Soul compilation LP (yes, vinyl!) but it is listed as released in 1963, incorrectly apparently.
Unfortunately he never had that big crossover hit
Rip mr Jackson
Sir WalterJackson
oh my,oh my
♥♥♥
Fab
It's Cool
Walter sings with the same kind of emotion as the lead singer of The Four Tops
He was on crutches but was far from being nothing but a cool smooth fella with a velvet voice. DNO
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙌🏽