Wilson Pickett's Take of 'Hey Jude'-

"NeedForSwede" (needforswede)
01/30/2014 at 20:37 • Filed to: Soulopnik

-is so much better, it isn't funny. I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but it is scientifically impossible to add Duane Allman, the Mussel Shoals Swampers, and more Soul than an Aretha Franklin tribute band to a song and NOT improve it.
Recorded in the Mussel Shoals FAME Studio.

DISCUSSION (15)

505Turbeaux > NeedForSwede
01/30/2014 at 20:42

good I actually dislike the Beatles studio version due to the amount of times I have heard it. Wilson was the damn man. Here, have some Staples singers rocking "the Weight" for posting this

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > NeedForSwede
01/30/2014 at 20:48

I always have a hard time with Beatles remakes. But this works. Better? Not to me. But it is good in a different kind of way. At least it doesn't drag on 4 minutes longer than it has to.

NeedForSwede > 505Turbeaux
01/30/2014 at 20:51

Glad someone else was. He was indeed the man. And God, those horns. Never since 'Rocks Off' have I listened to a horn section that's better placed.

Jonee > NeedForSwede
01/30/2014 at 20:53

Can't argue with any of that. Overton Berry did my favorite instrumental version:

Textured Soy Protein > NeedForSwede
01/30/2014 at 20:54

Wilson Pickett is great. I have Land of 1,000 Dances as the ringer on my phone.

But the best thing Wilson Pickett has ever done is when he says "listen chillllren " on It's Too Late.

505Turbeaux > NeedForSwede
01/30/2014 at 20:55

usually for my Beatles covers needs I go simplistic and stick with Richie Havens, because another type of soul. Man that whole production on this version is great though. Havent heard it for a good long time