‘It’s About Time’

Bobby Brooks Wilson
(Plateau Music)

Bobby Brooks Wilson, known in Hawaii as Bobby Brooks, broke into show business here in the ’90s portraying Jackie Wilson in the original Waikiki production of "Legends in Concert." He went on to national success as a tribute artist and, with the aid of one of Jackie Wilson’s acknowledged children, eventually confirmed the R&B legend, who died in 1984, was his biological father. With this aptly titled album he steps outside the role of tribute artist and performs as himself.

The arrangements are reminiscent of the Top 40 R&B hits of the early ’70s. The opening song, "I Can’t Love You Anymore," launches the project with an expansive arrangement, an expressive performance by Wilson and a lyric message spiced with a memorable twist.

Wilson includes three of his father’s hits and one by Otis Redding, but by the time "I’ve Been Loving You Too Long" and "Lonely Teardrops" come up, Wilson has displayed his range and vocal charisma with songs that aren’t indelibly tied to other artists.

The title track is Wilson’s contribution as a songwriter, closing the album with an expressive love song.

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"I Can’t Love You Anymore"