In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett
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I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour That's when my love come tumbling down I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour When there' no one else around I'm gonna take you, girl, and hold you And do all things I told you, in the midnight hour Yes I am, oh yes I am One thing I just wanna 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's when my love begins to shine You're the only girl I know Can really love me so, in the midnight hour Oh yeah, in the midnight hour Yeah, all right, play it for me one time, now I'm gonna wait 'till the midnight hour That's when my love come tumbling down I'm gonna wait, way in the midnight hour That's when my love begin to shine, just you and I Oh, baby, just you and I Nobody around, baby, just you and I Oh, 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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Written by: Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper
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23 facts about this song
Authorship"In the Midnight Hour" was co-written by Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper. Pickett was an accomplished soul singer, while Cropper was a guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.'s, the house band for Stax Records.
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Motown InfluenceThis song is highly influenced by Motown, a genre of music that originated from the African-American community in Detroit, Michigan, during the late 1950s.
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Release"In the Midnight Hour" was first released in 1965 and quickly became a major hit. It reached number one on the R&B charts and crossed over to pop, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, a place famous for producing songs that combined elements of soul, gospel, and blues music.
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Legendary CollaborationSteve Cropper expresses that the collaboration with Wilson Pickett was a legendary one because it birthed one of the greatest hits to catapult their music careers.
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Classic Soul Music"In the Midnight Hour" is considered a classic in soul music, with Pickett's emotive and powerful voice matched by the raw, stripped-down instrumentation.
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RecognitionIn 1999, "In the Midnight Hour" received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award, which honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "In the Midnight Hour," including The Jam, Tina Turner, and The Grateful Dead.
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Contribution to Pop CultureThe song's title phrase, "In the Midnight Hour," has been widely referenced in pop culture, appearing as a line in songs from artists across several genres.
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InspirationSteve Cropper has said in interviews that the song was inspired by a conversation he had with Pickett about the type of rhythmic feel Pickett wanted in his music. This rhythm became the underlying "groove" of the song.
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Artist 'April' MisconceptionThere might be a confusion in the mentioned artist 'April', as there seems to be no record of an artist by that name being involved in the production or performance of "In the Midnight Hour." The song is most famously associated with Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper.
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Creation"In the Midnight Hour" was written by Wilson Pickett and Steve Cropper.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1965 on Atlantic Records.
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GenreIt's a rhythm & blues song, a staple sound of the 60s-70s American music.
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Influence"In the Midnight Hour is considered a classic and has been covered by various artists ranging from The Who to Bruce Springsteen.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the R&B chart. This was Wilson Pickett's first big hit.
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Historical ContextThe song was recorded during a period of profound social and political change in America in the 1960s. The African American civil rights movement was in full swing at the time.
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Legendary SessionsThe recording sessions were held at Stax Studios in Memphis and involved the house band Booker T. & the MGs, of which Steve Cropper was a member.
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Legacy"In the Midnight Hour" has been listed among Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, testifying to its enduring influence and popularity.
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Songwriting Process"In the Midnight Hour" was reportedly inspired by a conversation between Pickett and Cropper about the church services Pickett had attended in his youth.
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Notable PerformanceWilson Pickett performed "In the Midnight Hour" at the legendary 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
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AccoladesThe song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historical, artistic, and significant value.
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Mistaken ContributionAlthough sometimes being mistakenly credited as part of the song creation, there is no significant evidence indicating the involvement of April in "In The Midnight Hour" creation or performance.
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