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Wilson Pickett — In The Midnight Hour
Album: Greatest Hits
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Released: 1965
Length: 2:24
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I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
When there's no one else around

I'm gonna take you, girl, and hold you
And do all the things I told you
In the midnight hour
Yes I am, oh, yes I am
One more thing I just want to say right here

I'm gonna wait till the stars come out
And see that twinkle in your eyes
I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour
That when my love begins to shine

You're the only girl I know
That really love me so
In the midnight hour
Oh yeah, in the midnight hour
Yeah, all right, play it for me one time

I'm gonna wait till midnight hour
That's when my love comes tumbling down
I'm gonna wait, way in the midnight hour
That's when my love begins to shine

Just you and I
Oh baby, huh, just you and I
Nobody around baby, just you and I
All right
You know what, I'm gonna hold you in my arms
Just you and I, oh yeah
In the midnight hour
Oh baby, in the midnight hour
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 h8rhater wrote:
It was also covered by numerous artists (The Young Rascals, The Mirettes, Roxy Music) in the 60's, 70's, and 80's prior to its inclusion in The Commitments.  It was a staple of Grateful Dead sets for years.

This is one of the few songs whose covers are good >80% of the time. 
Posted 2 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
When this came out, Low power (5kw) WMCA  570 AM NYC (The Good Guys) used to play this a lot! High power  (50kw) WABC 770 AM NYC, didn't play a lot of black artists.
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
My first school dance around1967
Posted 3 years ago by avereaiii590    [ Reply ]
One of the all-time great voices.
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Several years ago, I don't remember where, I heard Don McLean say that the meaning of American Pie was that he never had to work again.
Here it is: https://youtu.be/vwRuInx6fSU
Posted 3 years ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
Oh Bill...

Take Me to the River followed by Midnight Hour. 
Posted 3 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

That is very very cool. Was he a nice guy? Sad that he died at only 64. 
 
I'll agree that it's sad he died at 64 when I'm 65.  Right now 64 isn't a given.
Posted 3 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
 SpencerAR wrote:
First real exposure to this song was the version from the movie "The Commitments," which I enjoyed greatly.   It's nice to hear the original. {#Smile}
 

It was a pretty iconic track in it's own right, reaching #1 on the R&B charts and the Top 40 of the Billboard Top 100 in 1965.  It was also covered by numerous artists (The Young Rascals, The Mirettes, Roxy Music) in the 60's, 70's, and 80's prior to its inclusion in The Commitments.  It was a staple of Grateful Dead sets for years.
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
YEEEEAH BOYYYY

Funky, soulfull, makes ya wanna holla at ya girl and DANCE
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Another song that got played to death
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Eddie Murphy is such a great singer
Posted 5 years ago by natmutt    [ Reply ]
Lyrics = zero 
Vocals = 9
Arrangement = 10
Awesome! 
Posted 5 years ago by ritajohnson    [ Reply ]
Like I said of "Take Me to the River" by The Talking Heads... ;-)
Posted 7 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
outstanding song, full of energy
Posted 7 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
First real exposure to this song was the version from the movie "The Commitments," which I enjoyed greatly.   It's nice to hear the original. {#Smile}
Posted 8 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
Nice....let's hear it for Wilson West Coast

Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love this.
Posted 10 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 capzfan wrote:

Wilson Pickett came to my high school (Walt Whitman in Bethesda) to play a dance (maybe a prom) in 1966 or 1967. I was the photographer for the school newspaper so got to go backstage to his show at the Washington Colosseum several weeks before and hang out in his dressing room as his chums would drop in. That was very very cool. 


 
That is very very cool. Was he a nice guy? Sad that he died at only 64. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Classic, duh! This was our frat anthem in 67 in Knoxville, just before the advent of 420 and hippiedom ripped our frat asunder and we all cleaved off into Led Zepplen or stayed in 60s soul. I cleaved with Led, but the Soul era danceable music--and still is. And all still important. Thanks for this chestnut, B and R! Again!
Posted 10 years ago by SanFranGayMan    [ Reply ]
 Elroweho wrote:
Classic Classic CLASSIC!!!!!!

 
Yes Yes CLASSIC  10
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Now, THAT's how you do it son! (I'm talking to you, Mr. Byrne ... very respectfully, of course ... ;-)) {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
I have been fascinated with this song ever since I read Stephen King's "Four Past Midnight" as a kid.  I believe he opens it with the first verse of this song.  Seems so harmless, yet there's something lurking just below the surface... I get a similar feeling from CCR's Midnight Special ever since seeing it used on the Twilight Zone... 
Posted 11 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
Classic Classic CLASSIC!!!!!!
Posted 11 years ago by Elroweho    [ Reply ]
{#Eh}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Now were talking. Classic feel good song..
Posted 12 years ago by liamnewell    [ Reply ]
I had to walk back over to the radio to make sure I had rated this a 9. Yup.
Posted 12 years ago by laskaguy    [ Reply ]
Love Wilson Pickett. Always love this tune. Many fond memories of being in a band and playing this right at New Year's. Sigh.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Yesssssss!
Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 Rantipole wrote:
I'm the first one to rate this Sucko-Barfo!  Whoo!
 
You have sufficiently demonstrated your immaturity. Moreover, methinks you are a troll, but I hope that you'll prove me wrong. And that you'll grow up and get a different set of priorities. Being first to use that icon is NOT a goal I'd aspire to, but if it floats your boat, have fun with it. Just stay out of my way.

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
This one,I have spun a few times ! #9
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Gregorama wrote:

Now this reminds me of high school.

 Mugro wrote:


Woah. Just HOW OLD are you, anyway??
 
Reminds me of high school, too. Do the math...{#Propeller}
 
Wilson Pickett came to my high school (Walt Whitman in Bethesda) to play a dance (maybe a prom) in 1966 or 1967. I was the photographer for the school newspaper so got to go backstage to his show at the Washington Colosseum several weeks before and hang out in his dressing room as his chums would drop in. That was very very cool. 

Posted 14 years ago by capzfan    [ Reply ]
 Cachatons wrote:
Reminds me of Jr. high school. You guys are old.

Yeah, some of us are old.  (You young punks wish you get to live this long.)  Reminds me of AM radio in the woods waiting around for "the midnight hour."  I had a driver's license then, so must have been at least 15.



Posted 14 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Cachatons wrote:


Reminds me of Jr. high school. You guys are old
 
I was so much older then, but I'm younger than that now


Posted 14 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
I'd give it a 10, but I don't do "godlike."
Posted 14 years ago by JamesB    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
9
 
You rounded down, didn't you?

9.9
Posted 14 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 Cachatons wrote:


Reminds me of Jr. high school. You guys are old
 
Yeah, well, pass the Geritol, Pops...{#Propeller}

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Rantipole wrote:
I'm the first one to rate this Sucko-Barfo!  Whoo!
 

I'm going to come down to San Marcos and kick your punk ass back to Oklahoma.
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I love the music — but on headphones, this mix makes me dizzy!  That is some funky fake stereo, man...

Neil
Posted 14 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Good stuff man!{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear a bit of true class on a Friday afternoon!  {#Lol}
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 Scott_Alic wrote:
Best instrumental bridge in recorded history. 

 

I think you may be right.
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Best instrumental bridge in recorded history.  This, or "Then He Kissed Me" by the Crystals. 

Posted 15 years ago by Scott_Alic    [ Reply ]
9
Posted 15 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]


BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Etta James - "Midnight Hour" Live: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHFJJM6mJSs



Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
Anyone who gives more than two Beatles songs "1"s is clearly impaired in some way. In this case it would appear to be just run-of-the-mill age impairment. (birthdate 1986) 
 
The young pups have so much to learn. {#Frown}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Rantipole wrote:
I'm the first one to rate this Sucko-Barfo!  Whoo!
 

Anyone who gives more than two Beatles songs "1"s is clearly impaired in some way. In this case it would appear to be just run-of-the-mill age impairment. (birthdate 1986) 
Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
That bassline!  Those horns!  Now that's how to kick Monday morning in the ass.
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
 Rantipole wrote:
I'm the first one to rate this Sucko-Barfo!  Whoo!
 
Yeah, and you rated Pink higher than Stevie Ray Vaughn! And you're from TX, for Christ's sake!

What do you want, a medal? Or a chest to pin it on? {#Wave}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Good god! Have mercy!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
 Rantipole wrote:
I'm the first one to rate this Sucko-Barfo!  Whoo!
 
{#Lol}

Not a "good ol' boy" I read!

Posted 15 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
I'm the first one to rate this Sucko-Barfo!  Whoo!
Posted 16 years ago by Rantipole    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Gregorama wrote:

Now this reminds me of high school.

 Mugro wrote:


Woah. Just HOW OLD are you, anyway??
 
Reminds me of high school, too. Do the math...{#Propeller}
 

Reminds me of Jr. high school. You guys are old
Posted 16 years ago by Cachatons    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the Commitments.
Posted 16 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]




Posted 16 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Great segue...

Talking Heads - Take me to the river

followed by

Wilson Pickett - In the midnight hour

Will we hear a cover of Mustang Sally next?
Posted 16 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
 ajlept wrote:
Remembering the transistor radio tuned to CKLW AM in Detroit (Windsor,Ont)listening to the top 100 of that year. Wow, low fidelity and high enjoyment. Mono sound and a single earplug....


 
Here's to CK.... and Keener 13.... and Wixie (1270)....

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]

Gregorama wrote:

Now this reminds me of high school.

 Mugro wrote:


Woah. Just HOW OLD are you, anyway??
 
Reminds me of high school, too. Do the math...{#Propeller}


Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Classic rock-blues.. luv it.. of course it is better live.
Posted 16 years ago by CyberCoyote    [ Reply ]
My parents used to own a restaurant, and I used to DJ on New Year's Eve. I used to play this song all the time. I love it! Great choice, Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by ekeyte    [ Reply ]
Alright..play it for me one time !
Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I remember listening to this on a 45....still chunked in a box somewhere.
Posted 17 years ago by Aviendha    [ Reply ]
Fabulous.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Wicked.
Posted 17 years ago by stevetheshoe    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
I love this tune. Ahhh, the memories.
Posted 17 years ago by lynncorry1964    [ Reply ]
This is why people my age exist (may people 10-20 years older I'm not to sure of the dates)
Posted 17 years ago by Arianrhod    [ Reply ]
Remembering the transistor radio tuned to CKLW AM in Detroit (Windsor,Ont)listening to the top 100 of that year. Wow, low fidelity and high enjoyment. Mono sound and a single earplug....
Posted 17 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
How sweet. TH version of TMTTR and then this. Thanks Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Now this reminds me of high school.
Me too. My father took a high school friend and me to NYC. He let us loose on a dance club called "The Cheeta" where we heard soul music and this song for the first time. What a memory.
Posted 17 years ago by tumbledad    [ Reply ]
great tune. covered by many bands, but the original will always shine.
Posted 17 years ago by Dunkelstar    [ Reply ]
Awwwwww yeah!!!
Posted 17 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
No better. None.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
RIP, Wicked Pickett
One year on, already, wow! In The Midnight Hour!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Now this reminds me of high school.
Freshman year of college for me!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
yeah, yeah, it's fine. What about something of Wilson's, anything other than this overplayed song. Enough. It's not the song's fault, but I just don't need to hear it again for a long, long time.
Posted 18 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
Nothing so sublime as the saxophones in this.
Posted 18 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Your midnight hour has arrived. RIP.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Now this reminds me of high school.
Woah. Just HOW OLD are you, anyway??
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
RIP, Wicked Pickett
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
not the segue I expected
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Now this reminds me of high school.
Oh yea!!
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
Now this reminds me of high school.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
I hope it didn't take this poor man's death for us to begin to appreciate him as he should be.
Vogelfrei wrote:
Trust me, it didn't. We have held the Wicked Pickett in high esteem for decades.
Word. On the night we heard of his passing we danced and danced to his music, to honor and celebrate his life.
Posted 18 years ago by artmaven    [ Reply ]
lester wrote:
I hope it didn't take this poor man's death for us to begin to appreciate him as he should be.
Trust me, it didn't. We have held the Wicked Pickett in high esteem for decades.
Posted 18 years ago by Vogelfrei    [ Reply ]
odd trend last: three songs....dead....most of the band is dead...and dead. Ouch.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
I hope it didn't take this poor man's death for us to begin to appreciate him as he should be.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
GRRRRREAT
Posted 18 years ago by Luna2    [ Reply ]
ejmusik wrote:
RIP Wilson!
Amen to that!
Posted 18 years ago by Snagmaster    [ Reply ]
RIP Wilson!
Posted 18 years ago by ejmusik    [ Reply ]
Another immortal, now gone. This guy knew how to do it.
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Thank you for the great music, Wilson. I hope you find peace. Thank you for the Tribute Bill
Posted 18 years ago by cyzik    [ Reply ]
No doubt. Good for RP for being so on top of current events!
Posted 18 years ago by alisams    [ Reply ]
Rest In Peace, Wilson. Thanks for the music.
Posted 18 years ago by phow4rd    [ Reply ]
Takes me back to the day
Posted 18 years ago by Cachatons    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
ChicoCyclist wrote:
Rest in peace, Mr. Pickett.
Amen
Posted 18 years ago by VooDooChile    [ Reply ]
Fantastic song that has me grooving at my desk.
Posted 18 years ago by JTRox8    [ Reply ]
Rest in peace, Mr. Pickett.
Posted 18 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]