Of the major '60s soul stars, Wilson Pickett was one of the roughest and sweatiest, working up some of the decade's hottest dancefloor grooves on hits like "In the Midnight Hour," "Land of 1000 Dances," "Mustang Sally," and "Funky Broadway." Although he tends to be held in somewhat lower esteem than more versatile talents like Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin, he is often a preferred alternative of fans who like their soul on the rawer side. He also did a good deal to establish the sound of Southern soul with his early hits, which were often written and recorded with the cream of the session musicians in Memphis and Muscle Shoals (AllMusic). Iconic back in the day. With the passage of time, somewhere between Outstanding and Significant, depending on how you like your Midnight Hour. Me? I'm a Land of 1000 Dances Man..File under: Soul Men.
Discography: Singles 1962-68 1969-74 1975-88 Albums 1963-73 1974-Present
In the music library: Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 Volume 5 (1962-1966): In The Midnight Hour
Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 Volume 6 (1966-1969): Land Of 1000 Dances; Mustang Sally: Funky Broadway: I'm In Love
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