Despite my memoirs of hip hop or its eventual marriage with R&B, there are certain moments when my spirit calls for a particular feeling. Whether cooking a Sunday dinner or if the skies are colored with a cloudy disposition, I just want to cuddle close with a song that charms my thoughts and delights my mood. One of those songs is Jackie Wilson’s “Stop Doggin’ Me Around”. Admittedly, the first time I heard this song was through the group, Klique back in 1983. However, when I later discovered Wilson’s version I couldn’t help but find a magnetic element. His voice had an ache and longing that was potently beautiful. Coupled with the playful piano riffs and the extended plead in Jackie’s tone, it remains a cherished favorite in my list of classics.
Plus, I can see why all the women fell hard for him as well. 🙂
Hope West is a music enthusiast and music photographer who has captured artists like B.B. King, Janet Jackson, Teddy Riley and many others. A life long lover of music, Hope is a graduate of Full Sail University where she studied music engineering. She’s also a proud “Florida Girl” born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. and currently resides in Atlanta, GA as a “Georgia Peach”. Hope is known for her creativity, sense of humor and quirky perfectionism. Artist(s) that make her freak out as a music fan: Sheila E., Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones.
