Pickett

One of the most significant contributors to soul music, Wilson Pickett headed north for his eleventh studio album, "Wilson Pickett In Philadelphia". Pickett teamed up with the Philadelphia-based duo, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, to produce this refreshingly arranged album highlighted with Pickett’s trademark passion, intensity and energy. Included is one of Pickett’s grooviest hits, “Get Me Back On Time, Engine Number 9” and his sensational rendition of the hit “Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You”.

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.

"The Exciting Wilson Pickett", released in 1966, was the 3rd album by R&B and soul singer Wilson Pickett. The album charted at #3 on the U.S. Billboard R&B albums chart and #21 on the popular albums chart, becoming the highest-charting studio album of Pickett's career. The making of the album saw Pickett end his relationship with Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, where he had cut his early singles, and move to Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where he would record for the next two years. According to AllMusic, this album firmly established Picket's "stature as a major '60s soul man". The album launched four major hits for Pickett, but AllMusic emphasizes that the album cuts, "of nearly an equal level", will be of more interest to collectors.

Epitomizing soul, Wilson Pickett let loose with his 1967 release, "The Sound Of Wilson Pickett". The album featured iconic session players, Chips Moman and Spooner Oldham. One of the greatest voices in music history, Pickett wailed on the tunes, “Funky Broadway”, “I Found A Love”, “You Can’t Stand Alone” and “Love Is A Beautiful Thing”. Reaching #7 on Billboard's R&B charts, the album is widely regarded as his finest of the decade and is a treasured masterpiece.

Epitomizing soul, Wilson Pickett let loose with his 1967 release, "The Sound Of Wilson Pickett". The album featured iconic session players, Chips Moman and Spooner Oldham. One of the greatest voices in music history, Pickett wailed on the tunes, “Funky Broadway”, “I Found A Love”, “You Can’t Stand Alone” and “Love Is A Beautiful Thing”. Reaching #7 on Billboard's R&B charts, the album is widely regarded as his finest of the decade and is a treasured masterpiece.

Between 1964 and 1972, Wilson Pickett established himself as one of the greatest soul men of all time with a string of incendiary pop and R&B smashes like In the Midnight Hour, Land of 1,000 Dances, Mustang Sally and Funky Broadway. But the Wicked Pickett s scorching career didn t stop when he left Atlantic Records. Beginning with 1973 s Mr. Magic Man, Pickett recorded four soulful studio albums for RCA Records, where, in an extremely productive two years, he notched his final Hot 100 hits as well as a string of R&B chart successes. Yet, Pickett s RCA discography has been all but ignored in the compact disc era. Now, Real Gone Music and Second Disc Records are proud to present the first-ever appearance on CD of all four of Wilson Pickett s sizzling, funky RCA studio platters on Mr. Magic Man: The Complete RCA Studio Recordings.

"Don’t Knock My Love" was Wilson Pickett’s final album for Atlantic Records. The atypical soul album exuberated with experimental instrumentation, synthesizers and various background singers. The gritty vocalist belted tunes like “Hot Love”, “Call My Name, I’ll Be There”, “A Mighty Long Way” and “Covering The Same Old Ground”. One of his finest release and a vital addition to 70s music.

Influential soul icon, Wilson Pickett, soared with his stunning 1968 classic, "I’m In Love". A collection of his strongest material, the album highlights Pickett’s expressive vocals and maturing musicianship. The record features the beloved cuts, “Jealous Love”, “I’m In Love” and “She’s Lookin’ Good”. The recording is yet another milestone in an always-consistent career.

"Don’t Knock My Love" was Wilson Pickett’s final album for Atlantic Records. The atypical soul album exuberated with experimental instrumentation, synthesizers and various background singers. The gritty vocalist belted tunes like “Hot Love”, “Call My Name, I’ll Be There”, “A Mighty Long Way” and “Covering The Same Old Ground”. One of his finest release and a vital addition to 70s music.