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.
You're So Fine
Wilson Pickett Lyrics
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Baby you're mine, oh yeah
Well I walk and I talk about you
I love you, I love you
And I need you, Oh, by my side
Alright, Well, I walk and I talk about you
Well there's nothing in this world
Sweet as your lips, you're so fine,you're so fine
You're my first cup of coffee, (chorus- My last cup of coffee)
You're so fine,so fine, baby you're mine
alright, all the time, Oh yes you is
Well I walk and I talk about you
Alright now, yeah, alright
You're so fine you're so fine baby
Oh, yeah oh oh, you're mine all the time
Oh yeah, well I walk and I talk about you
You know I walk, oh I talk
Talk about you baby, one more time
I walk and I talk, talk about you baby
You know that I walk
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The lyrics to Wilson Pickett's song "You're So Fine" express the singer's admiration and affection for his love interest. The repeated line "you're so fine, you're mine" emphasizes the singer's possessiveness and devotion to his partner. He walks and talks about her, declaring his love and need for her by his side. The singer describes how nothing in the world is as sweet as his lover's lips, and every time they meet, his heart skips a beat. The chorus proclaims that she is his first and last cup of coffee, suggesting that she is his sustenance, the thing that keeps him going throughout the day. The song concludes with a repetition of the opening lines, underscoring the singer's joy and satisfaction in being with his beloved.
The lyrics of "You're So Fine" have a straightforward and uncomplicated message about love and devotion. The repetition of the phrase "you're so fine" and the singer's declaration of ownership and need for his lover creates a sense of urgency and intensity. Wilson Pickett's gospel-inflected soulful delivery of the lyrics amplifies the emotional power of the song, making it a classic of the soul music genre.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so fine, You're so fine, your mine
You are extremely attractive and desirable to me, and I am lucky to have you in my life.
Baby you're mine, oh yeah
You belong to me, and I am proud to call you mine.
Well I walk and I talk about you
You occupy my thoughts and conversations frequently, and I am happy to share my affection for you with others.
I love you, I love you
I have a deep, genuine love for you that fills my heart.
And I need you, Oh, by my side
You are an important part of my life, and I cannot imagine going through it without you.
Alright, Well, I walk and I talk about you
Once again, I express how much I think and speak about you, as you are a constant presence in my life.
Well there's nothing in this world
There is nothing that can compare to the pleasure and joy I get from you.
Sweet as your lips, you're so fine,you're so fine
Your lips are especially sweet and desirable, and this makes you even more attractive to me.
Every time we meet, my heart skips a beat
The excitement and anticipation of seeing you is so strong that it physically affects me, making my heart jump with joy.
You're my first cup of coffee, (chorus- My last cup of coffee)
Just like the first cup of coffee in the morning or the last cup at night, you are an essential and irreplaceable part of my life.
You're so fine,so fine, baby you're mine
Once again, I express how much you mean to me, and how lucky I am to have you as mine.
alright, all the time, Oh yes you is
You are mine all the time, without exception, and I am happy to have you as a constant presence in my life.
You know I walk, oh I talk
I cannot emphasize enough how often and deeply I think and speak about you.
Talk about you baby, one more time
Once more, I express my love and admiration for you, as I can never get enough of talking about you.
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