Historical Artist Profile
Wilson Pickett
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1991
Biography & Overview
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 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, in recognition of his impact on songwriting and recording.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
14 Charted Tracks
"Land Of 1000 Dances"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #6
"Funky Broadway"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #8
"634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #13
"Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #13
"Engine Number 9"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #14
"She's Lookin' Good"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #15
"Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #17
"In The Midnight Hour"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #21
"Stag-O-Lee"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #22
"Mustang Sally"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #23
"Hey Jude"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #23
"I'm A Midnight Mover"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #24
"Fire And Water"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #24
"Sugar Sugar/Cole, Cooke & Redding"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
8 Charted Tracks
"In The Midnight Hour"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #12
"Hey Jude"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #16
"Land Of A Thousand Dances"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #22
"Mustang Sally"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #28
"Don'T Fight It"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #29
"634-5789"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #36
"I'm A Midnight Mover"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #38
"Funky Broadway"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #43