Edwards' came to the attention of Chris Blackwell in 1959 and when Blackwell set up Island Records in London in 1962, Edwards travelled with him. Edwards worked as a singer and songwriter for Island as well as performing duties such as delivering records.[1] He wrote both "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me", that became #1 singles in the United Kingdom for The Spencer Davis Group.[1] he continued to work as a recording artist himself, with regular album releases through to the mid-1980s. Jackie's music is published through Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd.

Edwards also worked as a producer, co-producing the 1977 album Move Up Starsky by The Mexicano.

He is also recognised as an ifluential artist by Northern Soul enthusiasts in England.
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