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Written by Steve Cropper and Wilson Pickett.
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8 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett brought a gospel-trained, forceful voice into 1960s soul. After singing in the Violinaires and the Falcons in Detroit, he developed an Atlantic solo career through sessions at Stax in Memphis and at Muscle Shoals. In the Midnight Hour, 634-5789 and Mustang Sally belong to that period. Work with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff later extended his recordings into Philadelphia soul, including Engine Number 9.
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Wilson Pickett - Rhino career biography
Gospel and Detroit group background, Atlantic solo career, Memphis/Muscle Shoals sessions, representative songs and Gamble/Huff Philadelphia phase. Rankings, private conduct, illness and promotional influence claims are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1965
1966
634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)
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Wilson Pickett brought a gospel-trained, forceful voice into 1960s soul. After singing in the Violinaires and the Falcons in Detroit, he developed an Atlantic solo career through sessions at Stax in Memphis and at...
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A cover of Chris Kenner's song about popular dances
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The vibrant nightlife of Broadway in Buffalo and New York
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An exuberant declaration of being in love.
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The song explores the theme of jealousy in relationships.
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An upbeat song celebrating a beautiful woman.
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Wilson Pickett brought a gospel-trained, forceful voice into 1960s soul. After singing in the Violinaires and the Falcons in Detroit, he developed an Atlantic solo career through sessions at Stax in Memphis and at...
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