{"id":85053,"date":"2026-01-17T11:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/jackie-wilson\/reet-petite\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:39:38","slug":"reet-petite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/jackie-wilson\/reet-petite\/","title":{"rendered":"Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n \n
\n \"“Detailed information about the title: Reet Petite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to \u201eReet Petite\u201c by Jackie Wilson<\/h3>

\u201eReet Petite\u201c is an iconic song performed by Jackie Wilson. Originally released in 1957, this track has left a lasting impression over the decades and is considered a significant work both in Wilson\u2019s career and in music history. The song belongs to the early rhythm and blues and rock \u2019n\u2019 roll genres, which enjoyed great popularity in the 1950s.<\/p>

Background and origin<\/h3>

The song was written by Berry Gordy<\/strong>, Billy Davis<\/strong> and Gwen Gordy Fuqua<\/strong> written. Berry Gordy is best known as the founder of Motown Records and began his career, among other things, by writing songs like \u201eReet Petite.\u201c Jackie Wilson, who stood out for his energetic performances and powerful voice, was the perfect performer for this rousing and lively song.<\/p>

Musical Characteristics of \u201eReet Petite\u201c<\/h3>

\u201eReet Petite\u201c stands out for its lively rhythm and catchy melodies. Wilson\u2019s enthusiastic and dynamic vocal performance makes the track truly stand out. The instrumentation is typical of the late 1950s, with brass and a distinctive drum beat setting the tone.<\/p>

Success and influence<\/h3>

After its release, \u201eReet Petite\u201c quickly gained recognition and achieved impressive chart positions. The song experienced a resurgence in the 1980s, particularly in the United Kingdom, when it posthumously climbed to No. 1 on the charts following its re-release in 1986. This was largely due to the popularity of a stop-motion music video that accompanied the song.<\/p>

The Cultural and Musical Influence<\/h3>

The influence of \u201eReet Petite\u201c extends beyond its chart success. The song helped establish Jackie Wilson as \u201eMr. Excitement\u201c and influenced many subsequent artists within the genre. Wilson\u2019s energetic stage presence and his ability to interpret music through body movements set the standard for many performers who followed.<\/p>

Conclusion<\/h3>

In short, Jackie Wilson\u2019s \u201eReet Petite\u201c is not only a hit from the 1950s, but also a piece of music history that remains relevant to this day. Thanks to his collaboration with talented songwriters and Wilson\u2019s unique style, the song stands as a lasting reminder of the origins of rhythm and blues and rock \u2019n\u2019 roll.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artist's top songs: Jackie Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher<\/li>
  • Reet Petite<\/li>
  • (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher<\/li>
  • I Get the Sweetest Feeling<\/li>
  • Lonely Teardrops<\/li>
  • To Be Loved<\/li>
  • That\u2019s Why (I Love You So)<\/li>
  • Higher and Higher<\/li>
  • Soul Galore<\/li>
  • Doggin\u2018 Around<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Artists Similar to Jackie Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    • The Four Tops<\/li>
    • Wilson Pickett<\/li>
    • Martha Reeves & The Vandellas<\/li>
    • The Drifters<\/li>
    • Lloyd Price<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":85055,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6902],"tags":[20481,1944,18426,729,806,1862,728,727,3445,3880,4981],"class_list":["post-85053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jackie-wilson","tag-jackie-wilson","tag-lloyd-price","tag-martha-reeves-the-vandellas","tag-motown","tag-oldies","tag-rhythm-and-blues","tag-rnb","tag-soul","tag-the-drifters","tag-the-four-tops","tag-wilson-pickett"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85053"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85053\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.shoutcast-tools.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}