#5 - Everybody Needs Somebody to Love - You probably remember it from The Blues Brothers, but Wicked Wilson Pickett sang it first.
#4 - Stagger Lee - A popular folk song based on the murder of William "Billy" Lyons by Stagger Lee Shelton. Herb Wiedoeft and his band originally recorded the song in 1924
#3 - Mustang Sally - A favorite at every band party and beach music concert I ever attended throughout college. This may be Pickett's best known song.
#2 - Land of a Thousand Dances - Pickett's highest ranking song ever on the US Hot 100, peaking at #6. You'll be singing the hook all day ;)
#1 - Hey Jude - Written by Lennon and McCarthy, the Beatles are largely considered responsible for making this song famous. I have always had an affinity for Wilson Pickett's version though. It was recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals in late 1968 and features the late great Duane Allman on guitar. A classic song with a bluesy voice and badass guitar riffs. Does it get any better?
Y'all take it easy,
Alex
Ok - I'm getting it, I love the start of your blog. Mustang Sally has always been a favorite of everyone in our family and I had no idea about Wilson Pickett. I walk away better educated and my inclination toward music appreciates your detailed information. Isn't life grand?
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Lana
P.S. If you so desire...please set up your settings to accept URL addresses to sign off because I had too many readers who were unable to leave comments without this made available, and it probably hurts your number of comments as well.
Till next time...
Thanks for the advice Lana. I'll make that change. I hope you and Deputy Dave are well!
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