If You Need Me [Import]

Wilson Pickett | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 8, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: ACROBAT
• ASIN: B0000C24JL
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,896 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The hugely successful US soul star Wilson Picket began his career in the Falcons vocal group before taking the solo route with his intense Gospel styled soul. These recordings were made for the Double L label owned by Lloyd Price and his manager. The 45's of ""If You Need Me"" and ""Its Too Late"" were hits and led directly to his signing with Atlantic and international superstardom. Although issued on CD before this is the first time these tracks have been presented simply as hugely influential early recordings. Pickett continues to perform regularly at nightclubs and theatres across the USA. Fully illustrated booklet traces his career from its Gospel origins to the present day.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars One of Pickett's greatest record albums., March 28, 2009

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This review is from: If You Need Me (Audio CD)

I always have to have a kleenex to dry my tears when I listen to this record. When Pickett sings "I'm Down To My Last Heartbreak" or "Give All Your Lovin' Right Now", It get's me everytime. This is one of those records where you like everything on it except one or two songs. There is a surprise single version of "It's Too Late" which is captivating. The re-mastering for stereo leaves a little to be desired, as this CD does not sound quite as crisp as the original Double L record, produced by Lloyd Price. A valiant effort to restore the sound is evident. I never thought I would ever hear these sounds again but here they are. Four stars!!!