FUNKY MIDNIGHT MOVER – THE ATLANTIC STUDIO RECORDINGS (1962-1978) captures legendary soul singer Wilson Pickett’s career in a 6 CD collection. FUNKY MIDNIGHT MOVER includes all of Wilson Pickett’s originally issued recordings for Atlantic Records, as well a full CD of rare and previously unreleased recordings. This set’s 154 tracks include all 35 of the Pickett’s R&B smashes – including five #1 hits – from “In The Midnight Hour,” his first hit for Atlantic Records, to 1973’s “International Playboy,” his last chart entry for that label. A 92-page book with rare photos and comprehensive liner notes includes intros by Jerry Wexler who produced several of Wilson Pickett’s albums. If you’re a fan of the “Wicked Pickett” this is a must-buy! GRADE: A
Great choice. They made good use of Pickett and his music in THE COMMITMENTS and THE FULL MONTY.
Wilson Pickett was more popular outside the U.S., Jeff. Loved the clever conceit of using Wilson Pickett in THE COMMITMENTS! What is 24 going to do now? All the plot lines are tied up in a bow!
Heard a story on NPR about him last week and was inclined to look for this. And loved the use of his music in both films.
I grew up listening to local bands try to play “In the Midnight Hour” at high school dances, Patti. Yes, using Wilson Pickett as a plot device in THE COMMITMENTS was a brilliant stroke!
After James Cromwell and Jon Voight as top villains I find it hard to believe that it doesn’t go any higher than “Samir” this time. Besides, there are 8 hours left and Dana still has “a secret” to reveal.
I’m guessing someone in the government is involved.
I hate to be politically incorrect, but this the Lady President is dense, Jeff! She surrounds herself with traitors (again!) and then blames CTU when President Sham gets his throat cut.
I think Dave Barry is right, George – she should have “I don’t understand” tattooed on her forehead.
And how’d Brian Hastings get to run a convenience store, let alone CTU?
You and Dave Barry are right, Jeff. What a muddle! Terrible writing and nonsensical plotting! It’s time for 24 to hang up its guns!
CYU is a convenience store? Twenty four has eight hours? This has to do with Wilson Pickett? I guess you’re referring to the Midnight Hour, somehow. I like a couple of his songs but don’t think I’d go for six CDs of it.
The “Final Hours” of 24 are upon us, Rick. Jeff and I (and Dave Barry) have followed this wacky program for nine long seasons. But it’s time to say Good-bye.
I know, I know, I was just pulling your leg.
I thought you said you didn’t have a sense of humor, Rick.
I saw Wilson in 1965. Did he do Mustand Sally? A staple of every strip joint for decades.
Yes, Bob, “Mustang Sally” was a Wilson Pickett hit, Bob. Aretha Franklin played keyboards on that song.
Did know that Aretha trivium. Thanks, George.
Aretha really got around in those days, Bob.