Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite

"Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want to Meet)" is a 1957 rhythm and blues song by Jackie Wilson, released as a single on Brunswick Records. Written by Berry Gordy Jr., Tyran Carlo, and Billy Davis, it features Wilson's powerful vocals over an upbeat arrangement with prominent horns and a driving rhythm. The lyrics praise an idealized woman's charm and style. Recorded in New York City, it reached #62 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of Wilson's early hits.