I saw Wilson Pickett and James Brown on the same show at the Front Row Theater just outside of my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio in 1982. What an unforgettable experience!
Wilson Pickett was one of my idols growing up. Wow . . I was devastated when he died, like a part of me died with him. He could get more soul out of grunting "huh!' than most singers today show in a full song.
Then you're on the right track. Doesn't matter when you're born, as long as it sparks your soul. That's what it's supposed to do. I was fortunate to hear and see him throughout my childhood and witness some super soulful stage power! All those crooning soul singers, from James Brown, Wilson Pickett, David Ruffin, Jackie Wilson and some you may have never heard of...healed us from all misery. That's why Michael Jackson was so great. He loved and honored them all!
This man’s voice, I’m so glad I just discovered him! His voice has so much distinctive and raspy, makes me feel like I need to clear my throat 😂 What a talent
Dragondh, That's what I 'm talking about. This man can really sing, and I also think he was very easy on the eyes. Tan. Talented, Tempting: The Late, Great Wicked Pickett!!!
Ok then, glad we have that straight. Motown never cranked out a sound like Memphis. Volt/Stax records had not only Wilson Pickett, but Sam & Dave, Issac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, The Mar-Kays, Johnnie Taylor, and the greatest Otis Redding. Detroit never could hold a candle to Memphis.
Motown was deliberately trying to cross over to a white audience, so the music was much more bland. Volt/Stax wasn't trying to do that, but the white audience found them anyway.
I agree that the Wicked Pickett is very, very talented. In my humble opinion, he is much better looking than Eddie Murphy. Besides, they have different body types and different facial features. LOL
And here I thought Rob Halford got his attire preferences from the underground clubs he frequented.... But perhaps it was truly from Wilson? Or maybe they hung out together... No matter, they are both great and this is a brilliant version of a brilliant song by a brilliant singer.
this is the sound of murder. of Miami murdering Memphis. of the drum-machine murdering groove (look at the drumset near the end - no one is hitting those crashes! that's why they hid it behind the band!) of Pickett murdering his wonderful vocal chords. of one of my favorite songs of all time murdering my ears. I gotta five it, cus I'm glad you posted it, and I am in awe of it. this is good evidence of a really awful thing.
Sam, I think you are the deaf one here. Wilson Pickett never recorded for Motown. He was one of the cornerstones of the Memphis sound. He recorded for Atlantic Records, and then for Stax. He had Memphis artists like Issac Hayes, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson, Duck Dunn playing behind him. Motown never ever had a band like that, not on its best day ever. Memphis=the birthplace of rock & roll.
Somebody please help me. What genre of music is this? I mean if I really wanted to narrow it down, is this dance? Funk? It's not disco right? How would I search for similar songs? I'm trying to find a song from what I think is the same genre of music but I don't know any of the words (although I know how it goes). It's like "DUD-I-KOFF BABY . . . . DUD - I - KOFF NOW". I know that's not the real words. HELP ME.
The stupid person in question is "tomlovesjoan". he is calling Wilson's music pathetic. You yourself called him mean, I called him stupid. I stand by my statement. Wilson was not Motown however.
Sang child! Miss the ole timers when folks had real talent and "had" to produce. Good ole soul music. Thanks for posting.
Truth Indeed AMEN
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I saw Wilson Pickett and James Brown on the same show at the Front Row Theater just outside of my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio in 1982. What an unforgettable experience!
I'm 27 now so this music was before I was born. Nonetheless I'd say "This is my music!" I just feel it in my heart.
For a real mind-blower, listen to his recording of Hey Jude with Duane Allman.
Wilson Pickett was one of my idols growing up. Wow . . I was devastated when he died, like a part of me died with him. He could get more soul out of grunting "huh!' than most singers today show in a full song.
Truly one of the Soul greats. Hats off to you Wilson
Then you're on the right track. Doesn't matter when you're born, as long as it sparks your soul. That's what it's supposed to do. I was fortunate to hear and see him throughout my childhood and witness some super soulful stage power! All those crooning soul singers, from James Brown, Wilson Pickett, David Ruffin, Jackie Wilson and some you may have never heard of...healed us from all misery. That's why Michael Jackson was so great. He loved and honored them all!
what a performer, what a singer!!
For me Wilson was the greatest soul singer of them all
r.i.p wilson one of the greatest voices of all time he never got enough reconigtion
This man’s voice, I’m so glad I just discovered him! His voice has so much distinctive and raspy, makes me feel like I need to clear my throat 😂
What a talent
Not a big Motown fan, but man, this song rocks. Lord have mercy!
Love this man and his music; he was really handsome too!
Dragondh, That's what I 'm talking about. This man can really sing, and I also think he was very easy on the eyes. Tan. Talented, Tempting: The Late, Great Wicked Pickett!!!
Wilson's soulful former gospel singer was a rare breed. That Memphis sound.
I have sung this song to a couple girls, and as long as you do it with some feeling and soul, it goes over well. Everytime.
My grandma and I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great song, great period, great sensations of the 'swinging 60's' never to come back again...!
Ok then, glad we have that straight. Motown never cranked out a sound like Memphis. Volt/Stax records had not only Wilson Pickett, but Sam & Dave, Issac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, The Mar-Kays, Johnnie Taylor, and the greatest Otis Redding. Detroit never could hold a candle to Memphis.
Motown was deliberately trying to cross over to a white audience, so the music was much more bland. Volt/Stax wasn't trying to do that, but the white audience found them anyway.
@@TheObserver2 That was true because Stax put out much better music than Motown. Good music has no color.
Love that voice 😍 👌 ❤
Lookin good, and he's sounding great too!
Einer, der geilsten Songs die dieser Planet Erde je gehört hat.Bei mir unter den Top Ten´s.
Fabulous...brings back Good memories
That's 1 beautiful, talent chocolate man. Come on now, black folks r Designed by Divine...💕
Always loved this since I was an Aussie teen in the 90s. He rocks and is damn sexy too! They don't make singers like that anymore.... 🇦🇺
Yes Wilson had a fantastic voice, and he was fine looking too.
what a soul voice
My Fav too! Wilson sure could make ya move!
he looks EXTRA handsome in that jacket and pants with the sparkling trim. just right for a legend like him!
Alright now Wilson Pickett. Love it
Gorgeous, amazing 😮❤voice
He's our national treasure. Love the guy.
Somewhere deep in the darkened depths of the 1980's.
I´m a big wilson pickett fan!!!
Gr from Holland
Pickett the wicked for yoy there!
Awesome!
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
Ca c'est mon enfance. Que du bonheur!!!
Nothing like this music know more this music makes me feel good just can't keep my feet still
great wilsonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
You just don't see talent like this anymore, unless I'm missing something.
Come on, children. Lord, have mercy.
Excellent Video. Thank You...
great always
Slow or fast he is the MAN.
Great singer, by the way, does anybody else think Mr Pickett looks like Eddie Murphy?
I agree that the Wicked Pickett is very, very talented. In my humble opinion, he is much better looking than Eddie Murphy. Besides, they have different body types and different facial features. LOL
And it would be the other way around because Eddie came out second.😊
Wicked Pickett!
Wilson picket UNMATCHED
Giovani beccatevi questo capolavoro e Imparate come si fa musica tanto per dire che questo capolavoro a 50 anni
And here I thought Rob Halford got his attire preferences from the underground clubs he frequented.... But perhaps it was truly from Wilson? Or maybe they hung out together... No matter, they are both great and this is a brilliant version of a brilliant song by a brilliant singer.
this is the sound of murder.
of Miami murdering Memphis.
of the drum-machine murdering groove (look at the drumset near the end - no one is hitting those crashes! that's why they hid it behind the band!)
of Pickett murdering his wonderful vocal chords.
of one of my favorite songs of all time murdering my ears.
I gotta five it, cus I'm glad you posted it, and I am in awe of it. this is good evidence of a really awful thing.
The Wickett Pickett
ecnalubma thats what makes wilson pickett unique!!!!!!!
Awsomazing
ich liebe diese Song , hatte Schallplatte als kind..
Wow.
Pickeet 👍✌👌🤘
i did, thanks. and I liked it a lot better, it was a lot more soulful
Randy Watson!!!! Eddie Murphy in Coming to America !!
……..”Sexual chocolate!!!”……. Lol
Dayummmmm he was sooo HOT!
love the song : she's lookin good
Wilson Pickett wasn't with Motown. He was on Atlantic and Stax records.
check out BIG LEG EMMA in the background!
That outfit is killer!!!!!!!!!so shut up!
Atlantic Records...
Wilson can come to your town for a small sum!!!!!
its doesnt even mather what he weares with that voice goddamn what a legend
@jowildcat40 true!!
Sam, I think you are the deaf one here. Wilson Pickett never recorded for Motown. He was one of the cornerstones of the Memphis sound. He recorded for Atlantic Records, and then for Stax. He had Memphis artists like Issac Hayes, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson, Duck Dunn playing behind him. Motown never ever had a band like that, not on its best day ever. Memphis=the birthplace of rock & roll.
Somebody please help me. What genre of music is this? I mean if I really wanted to narrow it down, is this dance? Funk? It's not disco right? How would I search for similar songs? I'm trying to find a song from what I think is the same genre of music but I don't know any of the words (although I know how it goes). It's like "DUD-I-KOFF BABY . . . . DUD - I - KOFF NOW". I know that's not the real words. HELP ME.
It's soul music.
He was buff :)
Did Eddie Murphy and Wilson Pickett share the same tailor and hair stylist? An uncanny resemblance!
may be but the damn voice is different I can assure you there is only one WP
1:20 WTF Wilson ?
No... Eddie Murphy looks like Wilson Pickett.
The stupid person in question is "tomlovesjoan". he is calling Wilson's music pathetic. You yourself called him mean, I called him stupid. I stand by my statement. Wilson was not Motown however.
Put some pounds on Eddie Murphy and him and Wilson would look like identical twins.
Wilson looks like Eddie Murphy.
No, Pickett was Stax.
and you're sure this isn't Eddie Murphy?!
mademoiselle christelle duon
Quite better than james brown, indeed!!!
Nobody but NOBODY, is better than the Godfather of Soul. Not even the Wicked Pickett
Ronald Mondrey yes👍👍👍i totally agree
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@Canaboy12 - No, no, no. On the contrary.
It's not exact.
They look like him.
he's copying eddie murphy's style!!!
Are you kidding? Pickett preceded Murphy by many years.