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Contents: This precious 2-disc set (originally released as an LP in 1974) captures the legendary live performance of Southern Soul King Wilson Pickett at Nakano Sun Plaza in 1973! Backed by the powerful performance of the Midnight Movers, Pickett unleashes passionate shouts reminiscent of Tina Turner on "Proud Mary," as well as familiar hits from his Atlantic Records era such as "In the Midnight Hour" and "Dance Heaven." This breathtaking performance, drenched in sweat, is a must-listen for all soul fans! Media reviews and more This precious 2-disc set (originally released as an LP in 1974) captures the legendary live performance of Southern Soul King Wilson Pickett at Nakano Sun Plaza in 1973! Backed by the powerful performance of the Midnight Movers, Pickett unleashes passionate shouts reminiscent of Tina Turner on "Proud Mary," as well as familiar hits from his Atlantic Records era such as "In the Midnight Hour" and "Dance Heaven." This breathtaking performance, drenched in sweat, is a must-listen for all soul fans! (C)RS
About the Artist: Wilson Pickett was born in Alabama in 1941. Known as a passionate shouter for his intense singing style, said to have been influenced by Little Richard and Julius Cheeks, he is considered a representative Southern Soul singer alongside Otis Redding and Sam & Dave. Pickett, who grew up singing in a church choir and developed a love for music from a young age, joined the gospel group The Violinaires at the age of 14. He toured the country with groups like The Soul Stirrers. In 1959, he joined The Falcons, an R&B group that also featured Eddie Floyd and Sir Mac Rice. His 1962 hit "I Found a Love," in which he sang lead vocals, reached number 6 on the R&B charts. He later went solo and signed with Atlantic Records in 1964. He had a string of hits, including "In the Midnight Hour," "634-5789," and "Dance Heaven," reaching the peak of his career. He continued to release music actively from the 1970s onward and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. He died of a heart attack in 2006 at the age of 64.
