Wilson joined Motown Records in 1965, working with Brenda Holloway. He went on to write and produce hit records for Brenda Holloway, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Eddie Kendricks, and more. Wilson also tried his hand at being a recording artist himself, recording the single “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" for release on the Motown subsidiary label 'Soul.' Supposedly 250 demo 45s were pressed, but by that time Frank Wilson decided he would rather focus on producing and had the demos trashed. Somehow at least two known copies survived, one of which fetched £15,000 (aprox. $28,000.00). Legendary Northern Soul DJ Russ Winstanly tracked down the single and a was able to secure a copy. He 'covered' the track as 'Do I love you' by Eddie Foster and it became the most loved and requested song on the scene. At the final 'all nighter' at Wigan Casino, Winstanly broke with tradition by making it the final song to be played there. Because of the scarcity of the original single and the high quality of the music, it has been championed as one of the rarest and most valuable records in history (along with other "impossible to find" records by such acts as Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, and the Five Sharps).
Wilson left Motown in 1976 and became a born-again Christian. He became a minister, traveling and writing books with his wife Bunny Wilson, and was also involved in the production of gospel music as well. He died on 27th September 2012 aged 67.
Last Kiss
Frank Wilson Lyrics
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The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to heaven, so I got to be good,
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
We were out on a date in my daddy's car.
We hadn't driven very far.
There in the road, straight ahead ...
I couldn't stop, so I swerved to the right.
Never forget the sound that night ...
The cryin' tires, the bustin' glass.
The painful scream that I heard last.
Well, where oh where can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to heaven, so I got to be good,
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
Well, when I woke up, the rain was pourin' down.
There were people standing all around.
Something warm running in my eyes,
But I found my baby somehow that night.
I raised her head, and when she smiled, and said,
"Hold me darling for a little while."
I held her close. I kissed her our last kiss.
I found the love that I knew I would miss.
But now she's gone, even though I hold her tight.
I lost my love ... my life, that night.
Well, where oh where can my baby be?
The Lord took her away from me.
She's gone to heaven, so I got to be good,
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
The song "Last Kiss" by Frank Wilson is a heart-wrenching ballad that tells the story of a tragic car wreck that takes the life of the singer's beloved. The opening lines set the tone for the song: "Well, where oh where can my baby be? The Lord took her away from me." The singer is in mourning and cannot understand why his fiancé has been taken from him. He feels helpless and alone, wondering how he will go on without her.
The second verse provides more context for the tragedy. The couple is on a date and driving in the singer's father's car when suddenly the car stalls in the road. Despite the singer's efforts to swerve and avoid a collision, the car crashes, resulting in the death of his fiancé. The scene is vividly described, with the sound of the tires and glass breaking and the painful scream of his beloved ringing in his ears.
The final verse offers a heartbreaking conclusion to the story. Though the singer is able to find his fiancé's body and hold her close, he knows that she is truly gone. He laments that he has lost not only his love, but his entire life. The only comfort he has is the hope that he will see her again when he leaves this world.
Overall, "Last Kiss" is a tragic and emotional song that speaks to the universal experiences of love, loss, and grief. The lyrics are potent and poignant, inviting listeners to join the singer on his journey through heartbreak and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, where oh where can my baby be?
Where has my beloved gone?
The Lord took her away from me.
My beloved has passed away and has been taken to the afterlife by The Lord.
She's gone to heaven, so I got to be good,
My beloved has gone to Heaven, so I must live a virtuous life to see her again.
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
I must live a righteous life so that I can reunite with my beloved in the afterlife.
We were out on a date in my daddy's car.
My beloved and I were on a date in my father's car.
We hadn't driven very far.
We had not been driving for very long.
There in the road, straight ahead ...
We saw an obstruction ahead in the road.
The car was stalled, the engine was dead.
The car stopped running, and the engine had failed.
I couldn't stop, so I swerved to the right.
I was unable to come to a complete stop, so I veered to the right.
Never forget the sound that night ...
The memory of the sounds from that night stays with me.
The cryin' tires, the bustin' glass.
The sound of screeching tires and shattering glass filled the air.
The painful scream that I heard last.
The sound of my beloved's agonizing scream was the last thing I heard.
Well, when I woke up, the rain was pourin' down.
When I regained consciousness, it was raining heavily.
There were people standing all around.
There were bystanders surrounding me.
Something warm running in my eyes,
I felt a warmth in my eyes.
But I found my baby somehow that night.
Despite the chaos, I was able to locate my beloved.
I raised her head, and when she smiled, and said,
I lifted her head, and when she smiled and spoke,
"Hold me darling for a little while."
"Hold me, my love, for a little while."
I held her close. I kissed her our last kiss.
I held my beloved close and gave her our final kiss.
I found the love that I knew I would miss.
I finally found the love that I knew I would miss.
But now she's gone, even though I hold her tight.
Even though I hold my love tightly, she is no longer with me.
I lost my love ... my life, that night.
I lost my love and my life on that tragic night.
Well, where oh where can my baby be?
Where has my beloved gone?
The Lord took her away from me.
My beloved has passed away and has been taken to the afterlife by The Lord.
She's gone to heaven, so I got to be good,
My beloved has gone to Heaven, so I must live a virtuous life to see her again.
So I can see my baby when I leave this world.
I must live a righteous life so that I can reunite with my beloved in the afterlife.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wayne Cochran
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@barbaraann31
My son was killed in a car accident in 2003 , I miss him sooooo much , he was my only son , I’m in my feels right now 😥😥😭😭😥😥 but I know that he is with the Lord now , he accepted the Lord a day before he died 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I am a Christian and I know that I will see him again 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❣️🙌🏽❣️🙌🏽
@jessegutierrez3649
My condolence
@barbaraann31
Thank You 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and protect you, and order your every step 🫶🏼❤️🫶🏼
@donnamumford-stroup2041
I’m so sorry … sending you hugs
@jimziebarth1380
I understand how you feel I lost my son to a drunk driver in 2001 May God Bless
@judymarch2003
I am so sorry for your loss! That is wonderful that he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior ❤ I lost my oldest son in 2013. He was also Saved by the precious blood of Jesus! So am I. We will both be reunited with our sons in Heaven ❤❤
@aleceastwood5255
I played this song when my wife was dying from cancer I wanted to let her hear how I felt I wish everyone could find the love we had .
I love u Patty Eastman I'll see u one day
@leroycroft4788
❤
@juliemcgee1074
I dedicate this song to my dad. November 16, 1949 to January 22, 1980. I love you.
@robp4163
So young 😔