One of the most popular black singers of the 60s, Wilson Pickett helped introduce the aggressive, rhythmic style of black music to a wide audience and has influenced almost countless rnb artists over the years. It all got started in Prattville, Alabama, where he was raised. Pickett moved to Detroit, Michigan at the age of sixteen, and he made his professional debut spending several years singing with the gospel group The Violinaires in the late 50s. From 1961 to 1963, he was in The Falcons, writing and singing their 1962 hit "I Found A Love".
Pickett then went solo and signed with Lloyd Price's Double L Records, where he wrote and recorded "If You Love Me" and "It's Too Late." In 1964, Pickett signed with Atlantic Records and did his early recordings in the Stax studio in Memphis, Tennessee with Booker T. Jones and Steve Cropper of The MGs. Cropper co-authored three of his early hits, "In the Midnight Hour" and "Don't Fight It from his debut album The Exciting Wilson Pickett that established him as a major soul star. The album also included "Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do)," "She's So Good to Me," and "Land of a 1,000 Dances," all recorded at Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals.
Pickett then had hits with "Mustang Sally," "I Found a Love," and "Funky Broadway," all recorded in Muscle Shoals. Pickett then teamed with Bobby Womack in 1968 for Midnight Mover that yielded a Top 10 R7B and pop hit with Womack's title song. In 1969, Pickett had a major hit with The Beatles "Hey Jude,", followed in 1970 by "Sugar, Sugar." Later in 1970, Pickett worked with producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. The result was two crossover hits "Engine Number Nine," and "Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You."
After crossover hits "Don't Knock My Love - Part 1" and "Fire and Water" Pickett left Atlantic for RCA, with minimum success. Pickett later recorded for several record companies, including his own Wicked label, but failed to have anymore hits.
Wilson Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.In 1999 he performed with his friend Bruce Springsteen.In 2002 he performed in the movie Only The Strong Survive.Singing his classic hits like In the Midnight hour and Land Of 1000 Dances.In 2004 Pickett retired from performing do to Health problems.Pickett told his sister he was going to the field of God but he never recovered.
On January 19,2006 Pickett died of a heart attack at his home. At his funeral long time friend Richard Pennimen (Little Richard) did a eulogy for Mr Pickett with his brothers at his funeral.
Pickett's Personal life was troubled. In 1993 he struck a pedestrian Pepe Ruiz. Later that year Ruiz died. Soul Singer Don Covay called him "Young and Wild". Pickett was arrested many times in his life.
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Wilson Pickett Lyrics
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I'm glad to be in your wonderful city
And I got a little message for you that a frend of mine told me a a few months back
I'm talking about brother Solomon Burke, y'all know him don't you?
These are the words he told me, children
Everybody needs somebody
Everybody needs somebody to love
Sugar to kiss
Sweetheart to miss
And I need (you, you, you)
And I need (you, you, you)
In the morning, when the sun comes down, ain't nobody else around
Oh, sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
My baby mistreats me, I never-never have a place to hide
And I need (you, you, you)
Someone to see me through
Someone to hold my hand
Try to make me understand, hey
Ow, told you, told you, told you about you understand
Don't you know I need you, I need you in the morning, ow
I need you, oh, hey
Told you, you know I need you
Aah, let me hear you say yes
Let me hear you say yes (I need you)
(I need you) yeah, yeah
(I need you) oh, you know I need you
(I need you) you know I need you
(I need you) sweet little thing
(I need you) hold my hand
(I need you) when the sun is going down
(I need you) baby, baby, oh yeah
(I need you) oh, ah
(I need you) oh, so much is happenin', I need you
(I need you) oh, so much is happenin', I need you
The song "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" by Wilson Pickett is a soulful plea for love and companionship that is relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds. The song opens with Pickett expressing his gratitude to be in the audience's city before introducing the message his friend Solomon Burke told him. The lyrics then delve into the universal need to have someone to love, someone to hold, and someone to miss. Pickett's lyrics highlight the importance of having a significant other or companion, who can make life's journey worthwhile. The song's refrain "I need you," expresses the singer's desire for love, and how it is an essential ingredient to his happiness.
The lyrics also acknowledge that even the most robust people need someone to lean on. The lines "sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside/ my baby mistreats me, I never-never have a place to hide," speak to the singer's vulnerability and how he needs someone to help him through the tough times. The song's upbeat tempo and soulful singing style invite the listener to tap their feet and sing along to the catchy refrain. Overall, "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" is a timeless classic that captures the universal need for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad to be here tonight
I'm filled with joy for being here tonight.
I'm glad to be in your wonderful city
I'm happy to be in this fantastic city of yours.
And I got a little message for you that a friend of mine told me a few months back I'm talking about brother Solomon Burke, y'all know him don't you? These are the words he told me, children
A few months ago, my friend Solomon Burke informed me with a message, which I have come to share with all of you here today.
Everybody needs somebody
Every single person requires somebody in their lives.
Everybody needs somebody to love
All people require someone to love in their life.
Someone to love
Some person who loves you back.
Sugar to kiss
A sweet person to share kisses with.
Sweetheart to miss
A special person that you miss whenever they're not around.
And I need (you, you, you)
I'm in need of you, my dear.
In the morning, when the sun comes down, ain't nobody else around
Early in the morning when there's no one else around in the serene setting of the sun.
Oh, sometimes I feel, I feel a little sad inside
At times, I feel a bit sorrowful within myself.
My baby mistreats me, I never-never have a place to hide
My lover mistreats me, and I find nowhere to take cover from the pain.
Someone to see me through
I require someone to help me with my struggles.
Someone to hold my hand
I require someone to hold my hand through trying times.
Try to make me understand, hey
Help me comprehend my struggles, hey!
Don't you know I need you, I need you in the morning, ow I need you, oh, hey
You should know that I'm in need of you, especially in the morning, ow! I require your company, oh! Hey!
Aah, let me hear you say yes Let me hear you say yes (I need you) (I need you) yeah, yeah
Just say yes, please. Let me hear it from you, let me hear it from you (that you're here for me). Yeah, yeah.
(I need you) oh, you know I need you (I need you) you know I need you (I need you) sweet little thing (I need you) hold my hand (I need you) when the sun is going down (I need you) baby, baby, oh yeah (I need you) oh, ah (I need you) oh, so much is happening', I need you (I need you) oh, so much is happenin', I need you
I need you, you know it; you know I need you. Sweet, lovely thing, I need you to hold my hand, especially with the sun setting down. Oh, baby, please, I require your presence. Oh, ah, I need you at this time when so much is happening around me. I need you, yeah, so much is happening around me.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Wexler, Solomon V, Sr Burke, Bert Berns
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@jhowson3748
Seeing Hendrix there was quite the surprise. Seeing Hendrix holding a JazzMaster even more so.
@sonnyblack71
Honorable mention The Blues Brothers Jake and Elwood!!!!
@marchicago
Elwood: We're so glad to see so many of you lovely people here tonight. We would especially like to welcome all the representatives of Illinois's law enforcement community that have chosen to join us here in the Palace Hotel Ballroom at this time. We certainly hope you all enjoy the show. And remember, people, that no matter who you are and what you do to live, thrive and survive, there're still some things that makes us all the same. You, me....them. Everybody...Everybody
@micayiah1
Just watched The Blues Brothers for about the millionth time.This song is what brought me here.
@dwightdaone2815
I love that he mentioned Solomon in the intro
@georgeneal5780
solomonburke everybody neefssomebody
@luisrodragon4938
Wilson Pickett is one of my favorite singer of all time. Now that's a artist.
@brently2009
The wicket picket is simply one of the best soul singer among legends like Jackie Wilson and Sam cook!
@loxoloop
Buddy Miles was the drummer for Wilson Pickett. He later joined Hendrix to form The Band of Gypsies. Miles wrote a couple of Hendrix hits including Them Changes and We Gotta Live Together.
@Rainbownites
Amazing pic! Hendrix was everywhere!