Wilson Pickett Quotes

United States, Musician
March 18, 1941 – January, 19, 2006.

Wilson Pickett was an American singer and songwriter. A major figure in the development of American soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made the US R&B charts, many of which crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100. Among his best-known hits are "In the Midnight Hour" (which he co-wrote), "Land of 1,000 Dances", "Mustang Sally", and "Funky Broadway".

Also known as Singer-Songwriter

First you harmonize, then you customize.

Wilson Pickett
- Firsts
Put your hands on your hip, let your back bone slip. Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy.

Wilson Pickett
- Dancing
- Bones

I used to always have a pretty high, little clear voice, but as I got older, I got a little cornbread in it.

Wilson Pickett
- Littles
- Clear
Berry Gordy believed in owning the artist for life and controlling everything: the money, the station wagons, everything.

Wilson Pickett
- Artist
- Berries
Soul ain't nothing but a feeling.

Wilson Pickett
- Soul
- Feelings
I'd start to sing, and the record would start skipping. You'd be skipping along with it. Those were the days, my friend. We'd look so stupid, but the kids loved it.

Wilson Pickett
- Kids
- Stupid
I'm going to wait til the midnight hour, that's when my love begins to shine.

Wilson Pickett
- Waiting