After the Wicked Pickett's hit single making prowess was proved with the sides he began cutting for Atlantic Records in 1964, Verve licensed this single from Detroit's Correc-Tone label that was Wilson's debut release after leaving the Falcons, cut in 1962. With the rapidly changing sounds of the mid-60's, one would think that a record cut in 1962 would sound out of touch with the current styles. However, this record was quite ahead of its' time, in that it shows a hint of Jamaican style blue beat. The blue beat sound was also heard on another Correc-Tone release from this era; Gino Washington's original recording of "Puppet On A String". Like that record, this one also has The Supremes on backing vocals!
This excellent track also shows another side of Pickett's vocals, a smoother side if you will, that was never heard again in his discography.
from 1962/1966...
WILSON PICKETT - LET ME BE YOUR BOY
4 comments:
Amazing. Who knew he did this? Thanks!
They must have put a gun to his head to get him to sing this, The Wicked ain't nobody's boy except his mama's!
Thanks Derek, you never fail to come up with the goods!
Love this - thank you!
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