Get On Down With The Stepfather Of Soul!: Another Italian Pickett Moment, in Audio and Video!

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Another Italian Pickett Moment, in Audio and Video!

Wilson Pickett - Un'avventura

Soul songs recorded by American soulsters in Italian have been featured twice on "Get on Down ..." already, first with a post featuring "Deborah" that was part of my tribute to Wilson Pickett after the legend's death in 2006, and then on Episode 20 of the podcast, when the Electro-Phonic Brian Phillips played Stevie Wonders "No Sono Un Angelo" ("I'm Wondering").

Today's selection showcases Pickett's other Italian record. "Un'avventura" is a surging soul mover, again showing off Pickett's versatility. As in "Deborah," both Italian and English lyrics are used, but in either case Pickett really sells the song (I mean, that famous scream has the same impact regardless of the language, no?) As a bonus, here's a YouTube clip of Pickett performing the tune live!

1 comment:

E.FM Radio said...: Whoa! Now this is TOTALLY tight!!!
Whoa!!!! See there? Soul is Universaleesimo!!! You write the BEST blogs Jason..

Thanks for the video treat too.

Ace those exams so we can party, okay? I can't wait!!! I come here everyday for the 'goodies'..and appreciate what you do greatly.; 10:15 AM

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About "Get on Down" and "Soul on the Air"

Although "Get on Down with the Stepfather of Soul!" was conceived as a rare soul blog, it has evolved into being the Web's best source for '60s and '70s soul radio broadcasts, known as airchecks, thanks to the "Soul on the Air" series. With that in mind, the original blog concept has been retired (see this blog post for more information). This blog is now dedicated to the "Soul on the Air" features, which are listed below. Enjoy!

#1 - Herb Kent, WVON, 1970

#2 - Bill Kenner, WBEE, 1966

#3 - George Vinette, WYLD, 1968

#4 - Johnny Lloyd, WOOK, 1966

#5 - J. Evans/T. Quinn, WGRT, 1967

#6 - J. Gates/L. Thimes, KATZ, 1968

#7 - Big Bill Hill, WOPA, 1967

#8 - Joe Cobb, WVON, 1972

#9 - Fat Daddy, WWIN, 1966

#10 - L. Cordell/E. Cook,WVON,1966

#11 - Gladys "Gee Gee" Hill, KCOH, 1970

#12 - Richard Pegue, WVON, 1975

#13 - Bill "Butterball" Crane, WVON, 1967

#14 - "Ugly" Al Dixon, WAPX, 1975

#15 - Dr. Bop, WAWA, 1973

#16 - Mr. Vee, WGRT, 1972

#17 - Herb Kent, WVON, 1971

#18 - Pervis Spann, WVON, 1965

#19 - Bill "Butterball" Crane, WVON, 1968

#20 - Rudy Runnels, WOL, 1966

#21 - Hal Brown, WAMO, 1969

#22 - Buddy Lowe, WILD, 1965

#23 - Herb Kent, WVON, 1965

#24 - Bill "Doc" Lee, WVON, 1965

#25 - B. Allen/J. Thomas, WAUG, 1967

SPECIAL - The WAOK Tape (1971) (courtesy of The Campaign for Independent Broadcasting website)

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