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Wilson Pickett: We'll miss you Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to Wilson Pickett. It's pretty simple if you're a fan, so sit back, relax, and remember the joy he spread to us all.

A multiple-choice quiz by davidm724. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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davidm724

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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268,116

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. What song, originally recorded by Chris Kenner, was Pickett's biggest pop hit ever? Hint

Mustang Sally

Land of a Million Dances

Land of 1000 Dances

Lord of the Dance

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1966, Pickett covered this track by Mack Rice, which involved a very popular new car at the time. Hint

Mustang Sally

Mustang Mama

Mustang Sandra

Sexy Saddlebags

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pickett's most successful song landed a #1 spot on the R&B billboard. It is also ranked as #134 on "Rolling Stone's" list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time. Hint

In the Middle of the Night

Next Wednesday, Quarter to Four

Early in the Mornin'

In the Midnight Hour

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Question 4 of 10

4. This song encourages a girl to call you up and avoid a lonely night. Better get that number right. Hint

Rikki Don't Lose That Number

634-5789 (Soulsville USA)

867-5309

337-2323

5. Before Wilson Pickett was a star, he had to work his way into the business. His first demo was sent to Atlantic Records, and it was given to none other than Solomon Burke. It became one of Burke's biggest hits. Hint

If You Need Me

I'm Gonna Cry

It's Too Late

Mustang Sally

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was Pickett's style and voice compared to? Hint

Richard Simmons and Buckwheat

Herman's Hermits

Billy Joel and Barry Manilow

Little Richard and James Brown

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was Wilson Pickett born, and where did he learn to sing? Hint

New York, New York, and he realized his singing talent while cleaning bathrooms at the Apollo

Detroit, Michigan, and practiced singing while assembling vehicles

Prattville, Alabama, and grew up singing in Baptist church choirs.

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and he would sing victory songs after every cheese-eating contest

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pickett spent years as a gospel singer.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Pickett wrote songs that were recorded by which artist? Hint

Led Zeppelin

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Bruce Springsteen

all of them

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Question 10 of 10

10. Wilson Pickett died of a drug overdose.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What song, originally recorded by Chris Kenner, was Pickett's biggest pop hit ever?

Answer: Land of 1000 Dances

Chris Kenner recorded this song in 1962, but Pickett's 1966 version is most widely recognized.

2. In 1966, Pickett covered this track by Mack Rice, which involved a very popular new car at the time.

Answer: Mustang Sally

According to music historian Tom Shannon, this song started as a joke when Della Reese's band leader wanted a new Ford Mustang. Rice called the early version "Mustang Mama," but changed the title after Aretha Franklin suggested "Mustang Sally."

3. Pickett's most successful song landed a #1 spot on the R&B billboard. It is also ranked as #134 on "Rolling Stone's" list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time.

Answer: In the Midnight Hour

On the night of Pickett's death, Billy Joel and his band performed a rendition of this song in his honor.

4. This song encourages a girl to call you up and avoid a lonely night. Better get that number right.

Answer: 634-5789 (Soulsville USA)

This song was written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper

Answer: If You Need Me

Pickett was crushed when he discovered that Atlantic had given away his song. "First time I ever cried in my life."

6. Who was Pickett's style and voice compared to?

Answer: Little Richard and James Brown

That one was pretty easy

7. Where was Wilson Pickett born, and where did he learn to sing?

Answer: Prattville, Alabama, and grew up singing in Baptist church choirs.

Pickett was inspired to get into the music business by the success of Aretha Franklin and Sam Cooke, who also began as gospel singers.

8. Pickett spent years as a gospel singer.

Answer: True

In 1955, Pickett became part of a gospel music group called the Violinaires. The group accompanied The Soul Stirrers, The Swan Silvertones, and The Davis Sisters on church tours across the country.

9. Pickett wrote songs that were recorded by which artist?

Answer: all of them

Pickett was also a popular songwriter, as songs he wrote were recorded by artists like Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, the Grateful Dead, Booker T. & the MGs, Genesis, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Hootie & the Blowfish, Echo & The Bunnymen, Roxy Music, Bruce Springsteen, Los Lobos, The Jam, Ani DiFranco, among others.

10. Wilson Pickett died of a drug overdose.

Answer: False

Pickett died of a heart attack January 19, 2006 in the hospital near his Ashburn, Virginia home and was buried next to his mother in Louisville, Kentucky. Pickett's long-time friend, Little Richard, gave the eulogy and preached briefly at the funeral. Wilson spent many years in Louisville when his mother moved there from Alabama. He is considered an honorary son of the city. His funeral procession was flanked by well wishers welcoming him home.

Note: detailed information about Wilson Pickett in this quiz was gathered at Wikipedia.org

Source: Author davidm724

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