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Jackie Wilson, formerly with Billy Ward And His Dominoes, begins his solo career with the release of Reet Petite, his first single for Brunswick Records in the USA. In 1972, Van Morrison will be inspired by this song to write Jackie Wilson Said, whose first line is "Jackie Wilson said it was reet petite". The Morrison song will provide a major hit for Dexy's Midnight Runners.
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