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💥 The Wicked Pickett: Intensity, Ownership, and the Gospel Moan
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Ready for a soul injection? Max Soul & Mello Soul tackle the explosive career of WILSON PICKETT—the man who invented Hard Soul and proved raw power can dominate any era. 🔥
Pickett didn't ask for permission; he demanded it. We break down the crucial artistic lessons from his career:
• 🎙️ The Gospel Moan: Why his unique, church-honed voice defined the sound of Southern Soul.
• 🏭 Studio Ownership: How Pickett and Atlantic Records sent him to record at Stax (Memphis) and FAME (Muscle Shoals), cementing his legacy with hits like "In the Midnight Hour."
• 🤯 The Genre Clash: Diving into the legendary session with Duane Allman that gave us the electrifying guitar solo on his cover of The Beatles' "Hey Jude."
• 🏙️ The Philly Gambit: The shocking move to Philadelphia to work with smooth-soul architects Gamble and Huff (for hits like "Engine No. 9") and what that compromise taught us about artistic survival.
Pickett’s lesson is simple: The most valuable thing you own is your untamed voice. Don't miss this blueprint for high-energy, timeless soul!
Max & Mello's Architects of Soul' isn't just a podcast – it's an experience. Join the conversation. Learn something new. Feel the music like never before."so come along for the ride” ✨
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