Wilson Pickett

Songs Written by Wilson PickettTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter. A major figure in the development of soul music, Pickett recorded more than 50 songs that 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 1000 Dances", "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)", "Mustang Sally", "Funky Broadway", "Engine No. 9", and "Don't Knock My Love". Pickett was inducted... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Wilson Pickett first charted in 1962 with I Found a Love.The artist placed 18 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 9 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.

Top songs: #1: In the Midnight Hour - #2: Don't Knock My Love--Part 1 - #3: I'm a Midnight Mover - #4: Don't Fight It - #5: If You Need Me
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  The Falcons
1.
03/1962

I Found a Love
The Falcons

27 pts
75
US






6
R&B


as The Falcons & Band (Ohio Untouchables)
[Lu Pine 1003]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick, Willie Schofield & Robert West [Detroit songwriter]
  Solomon Burke
2.
04/1963

#5  If You Need Me
Solomon Burke

from If You Need Me   
57 pts
37
US






2
R&B


[Atlantic 2185]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick, Robert Bateman & Sonny Sanders
  Wilson Pickett
3.
05/1963

If You Need Me
Wilson Pickett greentick

19 pts
64
US






30
R&B


[Double-L 713]
written by Sonny Sanders, Robert Bateman & Wilson Pickett greentick
4.
07/1963

It's Too Late
Wilson Pickett greentick

37 pts
49
US






7
R&B


[Double-L 717]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick
5.
07/1964

I'm Gonna Cry
Wilson Pickett greentick

3 pts
124
US










[Atlantic 2233]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Don Covay
In the Midnight Hour
6.
06/1965

#1  In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett greentick

from In the Midnight Hour   In the Midnight Hour
152 pts
21
US






1
R&B
12
UK
[Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs #134]
[Atlantic 2289]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
Don't Fight It
7.
11/1965

#4  Don't Fight It
Wilson Pickett greentick

from In the Midnight Hour   In the Midnight Hour
67 pts
53
US






4
R&B
29
UK
[Atlantic 2306]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Little Mac and the Boss Sounds
In the Midnight Hour
8.
12/1965

In the Midnight Hour
Little Mac and the Boss Sounds

3 pts








37
R&B


instrumental
[Atlantic 2309]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Steve Cropper
  Wilson Pickett
9.
12/1965

My Heart Belongs to You
Wilson Pickett greentick

3 pts
109
US










[Verve 10378]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick
Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do)
10.
05/1966

Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do)
Wilson Pickett greentick

from The Exciting Wilson Pickett   The Exciting Wilson Pickett
25 pts
53
US






13
R&B


[Atlantic 2334]
written by Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Kit and The Outlaws
Midnight Hour
11.
01/1967

Midnight Hour
Kit and The Outlaws

3 pts
131
US










[Philips 40420]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Steve Cropper
  Wilson Pickett
12.
04/1967

I Found a Love (Part 1)
Wilson Pickett greentick

from The Sound of Wilson Pickett   The Sound of Wilson Pickett
48 pts
32
US






6
R&B


[Atlantic 2394]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick, Willie Schofield & Robert West [Detroit songwriter]
  The Wanted [1°]
In the Midnight Hour
13.
04/1967

In the Midnight Hour
The Wanted [1°]

4 pts
118
US










[A&M 844]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  The Messengers
Midnight Hour
14.
04/1967

Midnight Hour
The Messengers

4 pts
116
US










[U.S.A. 866]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Wilson Pickett
15.
06/1967

Soul Dance Number Three
Wilson Pickett greentick

from The Sound of Wilson Pickett   The Sound of Wilson Pickett
27 pts
55
US






10
R&B


[Atlantic 2412]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Jerry Wexler
  The Mirettes
In the Midnight Hour
16.
02/1968

In the Midnight Hour
The Mirettes

from In the Midnight Hour   
26 pts
45
US






18
R&B


[Revue 11004]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Wilson Pickett
17.
06/1968

#3  I'm a Midnight Mover
Wilson Pickett greentick

from The Midnight Mover   
82 pts
24
US






6
R&B
38
UK
[Atlantic 2528]
written by Bobby Womack & Wilson Pickett greentick
18.
08/1970

She Said Yes
Wilson Pickett greentick

from Right On   
18 pts
68
US






20
R&B


[Atlantic 2753]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick, William Stevenson, Don Covay & Johnny Nash
19.
04/1971

#2  Don't Knock My Love--Part 1
Wilson Pickett greentick

from Don't Knock My Love   
108 pts
13
US






1
R&B


[Atlantic 2797]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Brad Shapiro
  Etta James
20.
05/1972

I Found a Love
Etta James

8 pts
108
US






31
R&B


[Chess 2125]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick, Willie Schofield & Robert West [Detroit songwriter]
  Wilson Pickett
21.
05/1972

Funk Factory
Wilson Pickett greentick

27 pts
58
US






11
R&B


[Atlantic 2878]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick, Luther Dixon & Brad Shapiro
  Cross Country
In the Midnight Hour
22.
08/1973

In the Midnight Hour
Cross Country

from Cross Country   
52 pts
30
US
6
AC








[Atco 6934]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Wilson Pickett
23.
09/1973

Take a Closer Look at the Woman You're With
Wilson Pickett greentick

16 pts
90
US






17
R&B


[RCA Victor 0049]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Brad Shapiro
  Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye
Don't Knock My Love
24.
07/1974

Don't Knock My Love
Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye

from Diana & Marvin   Diana & Marvin
22 pts
46
US






25
R&B


[Motown 1296]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Brad Shapiro
  The Trammps
25.
05/1976

Ninety-Nine and a Half
The Trammps

from Where the Happy People Go   
18 pts
105
US




8
dance
76
R&B


[Atlantic 3365]
written by Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Samantha Sang
In the Midnight Hour
26.
07/1979

In the Midnight Hour
Samantha Sang

6 pts
88
US










[United Artists 1313]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Wilson Pickett
27.
11/1979

I Want You
Wilson Pickett greentick

3 pts








41
R&B


[EMI America 8027]
written by Jean Roussel, Marty Simon & Wilson Pickett greentick
28.
03/1980

Live with Me
Wilson Pickett greentick

1 pts








95
R&B


[EMI America 8034]
written by Wilson Pickett greentick & Don Covay
  Roxy Music
In the Midnight Hour
29.
11/1980

In the Midnight Hour
Roxy Music

from Flesh + Blood   Flesh + Blood
3 pts
106
US










Portugal and US release only
[Atco 7315]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Razzy Bailey
In the Midnight Hour
30.
02/1984

In the Midnight Hour
Razzy Bailey

from The Midnight Hour   
7 pts




14
ctry






[RCA 13718]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Roger
Midnight Hour (Part I)
31.
07/1984

Midnight Hour (Part I)
Roger

from The Saga Continues…   
3 pts








34
R&B


featuring The Mighty Clouds of Joy
[Warner 29231]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick
  Wilson Pickett
In the Midnight Hour
32.
11/1987

In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett greentick

10 pts










62
UK
R
[Motown 1916]
written by Steve Cropper & Wilson Pickett greentick


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