Jackson startd out as a gospel singer in The Raspberry Singers. He was in the Dell-Vikings from 1957 to 1959.
After recording as Charles Jackson for the Clock label in 1959 he signed with Wand Records in 1961. He was immediately successful with his first single I Don't Want To Cry which reached No. 5 R&B, No. 36 Pop in the USA. He was with Wand through most of the sixties, scoring several R&B and Pop hits. In 1969 he moved to Motown but didn't do so well there. He continued to record throughout the seventies for labels like ABC, All Platinum and EMI America, scoring his last R&B hit in 1980.
Although never hugely successful his soulful voice resulted in 23 R&B top 100 singles in the USA and the same number of US Pop 100 hits over the course of 20 years.
Several of Jackson's songs later became hits for other artists including Ronnie Milsap, whose 1982 cover version of "Any Day Now" reached No. 1 on the Country and Adult Contemporary charts. Michael McDonald covered "I Keep Forgettin'" with much success. "I Keep Forgettin'" was also covered by David Bowie on his album "Tonight".
On 4 October 2015, Chuck Jackson was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame.
Hand It Over
Chuck Jackson Lyrics
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Of your loving and affection, yeah
Will you give me your heart
And leave it under my protection, yeah
If you will, I want you to be my wife
If you will, I'll love you
For the rest of my life
Hand it over, hand it over, yeah
Hand it over and I'll hand
My love to you, yeah
Give it to me now, honey
Please don't wait until tomorrow, no
Give it to me now
Putting it off would only
Bring me sorrow, yeah
Say you need my arms
Around you every night
Baby, please tell me
Everything is all right
Hand it over, baby, hand it on over
I beg you to hand it on over
And I'll hand my love to you
I would give you everything
If you would only say yes
I would try to borrow Spring
If you'd only admit your happiness
Let me know where I stand
It would be a happy man
If you would really love me sincerely
Come on, baby
And give me a kiss
Come on, baby
That's just what I miss
Hand it over
I need you to just hand it over
I want it right now
So hand it over and I'll
Hand my love to you
Come on and hand it over
I need it right now
Come on, baby, hand it over
I need it right...
Chuck Jackson's "Hand It Over" is a soulful ballad that speaks of the deep emotional attachment and love that the singer has for his partner. The song begins with a plea for his partner's love and affection, asking them to entrust him with their heart and love. The singer then proceeds to ask for his partner's hand in marriage, promising to love them for the rest of his life if they agree. The repeated refrain, "Hand it over," is a powerful statement of the singer's desperation for his partner's love and commitment.
The singer's desperation is further emphasized when he implores his partner not to wait until tomorrow to give him their love, as it would only bring him sorrow. The singer then expresses his willingness to give everything to his partner if they accept him, including borrowing spring. He then requests to know where he stands and asks his partner to admit their happiness with him. Finally, the song ends with the singer yearning for a kiss from his partner, a symbol of their commitment to him.
In summary, "Hand It Over" is an emotional plea for love, commitment, and marriage from a man deeply in love with his partner. The lyrics convey his desperation and desire for his partner's affection and promise of everlasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, will you let me have all
Asking the listener if they're willing to give Chuck Jackson all of their love and affection.
Of your loving and affection, yeah
Referring to the love and affection that the listener has to offer.
Will you give me your heart
Questioning if the listener is willing to give Chuck Jackson their heart.
And leave it under my protection, yeah
Asking the listener to trust him with their heart and to keep it safe.
If you will, I want you to be my wife
Letting the listener know that he would like to marry them if they're willing.
If you will, I'll love you
For the rest of my life
If the listener agrees to be with him, Chuck Jackson promises to love them for their entire life.
Hand it over, hand it over, yeah
Hand it over and I'll hand
My love to you, yeah
Asking the listener to give him their love and affection and promising to give them his love in return.
Give it to me now, honey
Please don't wait until tomorrow, no
Chuck Jackson is eager to receive the listener's love and doesn't want to wait any longer for it.
Give it to me now
Putting it off would only
Bring me sorrow, yeah
Waiting to give him their love would make Chuck Jackson unhappy.
Say you need my arms
Around you every night
Chuck Jackson wants to know that the listener wants him to be close to them all the time.
Baby, please tell me
Everything is all right
Asking the listener to reassure him that everything between them is okay.
Hand it over, baby, hand it on over
I beg you to hand it on over
And I'll hand my love to you
Pleading with the listener to give him their love so he can give them his love in return.
I would give you everything
If you would only say yes
Chuck Jackson would give the listener anything they want if they agree to be with him.
I would try to borrow Spring
If you'd only admit your happiness
Chuck Jackson would do anything to make the listener happy, even if he had to borrow something as abstract as Spring.
Let me know where I stand
Tell me that you really want me, yeah
Asking the listener to be clear about their feelings and let him know if they really want to be with him.
It would be a happy man
If you would really love me sincerely
Chuck Jackson would be a very happy man if the listener truly loves him.
Come on, baby
And give me a kiss
Chuck Jackson is expressing his desire for physical intimacy with the listener.
Come on, baby
That's just what I miss
Chuck Jackson misses physical intimacy with the listener.
I need you to just hand it over
I want it right now
So hand it over and I'll
Hand my love to you
Chuck Jackson is urging the listener to give him their love right now because he wants to give them his love in return.
Come on and hand it over
I need it right now
Come on, baby, hand it over
I need it right...
Finishing the song by urging the listener to give him their love right now as he needs it urgently.
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@glenmorris5207
What a tune. Northern Soul classic. Play it every morning, dance around the kitchen and you'll great all day #KTF
@ChilesSupportTV
Far Cry New Dawn brought me here. Wonderful song that I discovered in that game.
@patriciamyatt1205
RIP You beautiful Soul Man. Thank you for your music Chuck Jackson
@paulhughes8724
R.I.P Chuck Jackson you will be missed but never forgotten
@thecourticaljester9152
One of the best songs to listen to while driving around the post-apocalyptic streets of Hope county
@leeroberts8114
Northern Soul at its finest, 100% quality...One of the records that still gives me goosebumps! KTF
@tomgeauvreau7099
Great talent. One of the best live acts of all time. Underachieving support from record labels hurt what he could done.
@ramonaseay815
One of his best and love the visuals as well of a time gone by. RIP Mr. Jackson.
@briancunningham7091
POSSIBLY HIS BEST EVER SONG TRUE NORTHERN SOUL
@leeroberts8114
I agree with the latter, Brian. This is fantastic though! KTF