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.
Trust Me
Wilson Pickett Lyrics
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I heard somebody say, oh, "The older the grape
Sweeter the wine, sweeter the wine"
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day, yeah
That's the price you've got to pay
Please, a little more time
Takes a road runner just a little bit uh-longer, dear
Oh, to make up my mind, I gotta make up my mind
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day
That's the price that we both got to pay
I gotta know, know that I'm ready, oh ready to settle down
'Cause I think too much of your loving, baby
Yeah, I don't wanna mess your life around!
So if you love me like you tell me that you're doing, dear
You shouldn't mind paying the price, any price, any price
Love is supposed to be that special kind of thing
Make anybody want to sacrifice
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day
That's the price we both gotta pay
Trust in me baby, trust in me baby
Trust in my love, in my heart
Keep the faith, baby, keep the faith in me, dear, in my love
Don't turn your face away from me, dear, oh you leave a lost girl
Oh, don't turn your love away, no no no no no no no
You gotta believe in me, baby, yeah, trust me dear, oh
The lyrics of Wilson Pickett's "Trust Me" convey a message of patience and trust in a relationship. Pickett sings to his lover, asking her to trust him and give him time to develop their love. At the beginning of the song, he alludes to the saying "the older the grape, the sweeter the wine," implying that their love will only get better with time. He compares his love to a seed that needs time to grow stronger and deeper.
He acknowledges that it takes time for him to make up his mind and commit to a serious relationship, but he reassures his lover that he is ready to settle down if she is willing to trust him. Pickett urges his lover to keep the faith in their love and not turn away from him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Trust Me" convey a message of patience and commitment in a relationship, emphasizing the importance of trust and belief in one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust in me, baby, give me time, gimme time
Have faith in our love and allow it to develop naturally over time.
I heard somebody say, oh, "The older the grape
Sweeter the wine, sweeter the wine"
As time passes, love matures and becomes more valuable.
Oh, my love is like a seed, baby, just needs time to grow
It's growing stronger day by day, yeah
That's the price you've got to pay
Love is a process that requires patience and effort to reach its full potential.
Please, a little more time
Takes a road runner just a little bit uh-longer, dear
Oh, to make up my mind, I gotta make up my mind
I need more time to decide if our love is something that I'm ready to commit to.
I gotta know, know that I'm ready, oh ready to settle down
'Cause I think too much of your loving, baby
Yeah, I don't wanna mess your life around!
I don't want to lead you on or cause any pain by not being ready to commit.
So if you love me like you tell me that you're doing, dear
You shouldn't mind paying the price, any price, any price
Love is supposed to be that special kind of thing
Make anybody want to sacrifice
If our love is true, we should be willing to make the necessary sacrifices to make it work.
Trust in me baby, trust in me baby
Trust in my love, in my heart
Keep the faith, baby, keep the faith in me, dear, in my love
Don't turn your face away from me, dear, oh you leave a lost girl
Oh, don't turn your love away, no no no no no no no
You gotta believe in me, baby, yeah, trust me dear, oh
I ask that you trust me and have faith in our love, as it has the potential to be something special that can't be found elsewhere.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Bobby Womack
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