{"title":"Wilson Pickett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilson Pickett, an American R\u0026amp;B\/Soul singer, was born on March 18, 1941 in Prattville, Alabama. He became one of the most popular black singers of the '60s and helped introduce the aggressive rhythmic style of soul music. With the support of exceptional studio bands at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee and The Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals Alabama, Pickett achieved a string of R\u0026amp;B and pop hits on Atlantic Records between 1963 and 1972. Some of his notable songs include \"In the Midnight Hour,\" \"Mustang Sally,\" and \"Funky Broadway.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePickett's talent earned him induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as a performer in 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar artists to Wilson Pickett include *Sam \u0026amp; Dave*, *Solomon Burke*, *The Staple Singers*, *Clarence Carter*, *Percy Sledge*, *Arthur Conley*, *The Impressions*, *Jackie Wilson*, *James Carr*, *Ike \u0026amp; Tina Turner*, *Otis Redding*, *Smokey Robinson \u0026amp; The Miracles*, *Jr. Walker \u0026amp; The All Stars*, *\"Booker T. \u0026amp; the M.G.'s\"*, *Eddie Floyd* ,*Sam Cooke* ,*The Marvelettes* ,*Rufus Thomas* ,*Ben E. King,* and *\u0026amp; Martha Reeves \u0026amp; The\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-exciting-wilson-pickett","title":"The Exciting Wilson Pickett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Exciting Wilson Pickett\u003c\/i\u003e is the third album by R\u0026amp;B and soul singer Wilson Pickett. The album includes some of his most recognizable hits, but the whole album is of nearly an equal level. His covers of R\u0026amp;B standards like \u003ci\u003eSomething You Got\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMercy Mercy \u003c\/i\u003eare outstanding and gives you an idea of Pickett’s great vocal abilities. It’s an energetic and highly listenable record with the classic rhythm section of Cropper, Dunn and Jackson Jr. Isaac Hayes is adding his part by playing the piano. \u003ci\u003eLand of 1000 Dances\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003e634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)\u003c\/i\u003e are some of his most famous songs which can be found on this album, but also a classic like \u003ci\u003eIn the Midnight Hour\u003c\/i\u003e. The album as a whole can be seen as one of the best ‘60s soul albums. Wilson Pickett is a major figure in the development of American soul music and recorded over 50 charting songs. He passed away in 2004, but will always be recognized as an important person in the soul scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50385948541259,"sku":"2222261","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50385947361611,"sku":"2007495","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50385946411339,"sku":"1045355","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/36e6daa8-172f-4808-81d4-125d2472af14_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726317016"},{"product_id":"its-too-late","title":"It's Too Late","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilson Pickett\u003c\/strong\u003e presents \u003cem\u003eIf You Need Me\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring classic tracks like \"\u003cem\u003eI'm Gonna Love You\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eBaby Don't Weep\u003c\/em\u003e.\" This album also includes hits such as \"\u003cem\u003ePeacebreaker\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eDown To My Last Heartbreak\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracks like \"\u003cem\u003eR.B. 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Other standout songs on this album include \"\u003cem\u003eI'll Never Be The Same\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eGive Your Lovin' Right Now\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eListeners will also enjoy the emotional ballad \"\u003cem\u003eBaby Call On Me\u003c\/em\u003e\" and the soulful anthem \"\u003cem\u003eIt's Too Late\u003c\/em\u003e.\" With a total of eleven tracks, \u003cem\u003eIf You Need Me\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for any fan of classic soul music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50441922871627,"sku":"2171834","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Yellow | Ermitage Records Version","offer_id":51947436966219,"sku":"R5520-8620","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/R-28406848-1695757783-4866_6418ff02_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726989131"},{"product_id":"hey-jude","title":"Hey Jude","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the scream. We tend to define our singers by how “great” their voice is, how deftly they can ascend and descend major and minor scales, and how they can turn up and turn down the emotion inherent in their voices. But when considering Wilson Pickett, it begins and ends with his scream. He could take you on a journey, he could butter you up, he could make you feel things in your vital organs, but you don’t get a nickname like “Wicked Pickett” because you’re a crooner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50496064192843,"sku":"2225256","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_f812c134_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727716745"},{"product_id":"chocolate-mountain-henry-stone-records","title":"Chocolate Mountain (Henry Stone Records)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilson Pickett was quite simply one of the great soul singers. Pickett's phenomenal gospel-honed voice and involvement in his best songs marked him down as a major soul performer and even as late as the mid-70's, a producer as astute as Brad Shapiro was not likely to take too many musical liberties when 'updating' Wicked Pickett. This 1976 album, recorded at Sound Shops Studio in Nashville, featurees the two R\u0026amp;B single hits : \"The Best Part of A Man\" and \"Love Will Keep Us Together\". This success prompted this 10-track \u003ci\u003eChocolate Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e album.Shapiro chose a musical 'sound' to tie in with the more funky demands of the mid-70's but Pickett's voice and approach to a lyric never really changed. Swampy and bluesy with plenty of 'rap' from Pickett or more gospel oriented funcky tracks, Pickett works the lyrics like the soul veteran he already was by 1976 and the quality of these excellent songs for all to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wagram Music","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50525050274123,"sku":"2005125","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/s-l500_596dd8bc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728030016"},{"product_id":"live-in-the-midnight-hour","title":"Live In The Midnight Hour","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the soulful energy and powerful vocals of Wilson Pickett live from the Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, 10th February 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Pink LP","offer_id":50785880703307,"sku":"2228668","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5055892121642_041340da_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731098083"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/wilson-pickett.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}