American Soul Man
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| American Soul Man | ||||
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Soul | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
| Producer | Robert Margouleff | |||
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American Soul Man is an album by the American musician Wilson Pickett, released in 1987.[1][2] "Don't Turn Away" was released as a single.[3] The album was a commercial disappointment, in part due to MCA Records' acquisition of Motown.[4]
The album peaked at No. 75 on Billboard's Top Black Albums chart.[5] "In the Midnight Hour" was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male".[6]
Recorded in Los Angeles, the album was produced by Robert Margouleff.[7][8] Pickett used synthesizers on the majority of the tracks.[9] Gary Myrick played guitar on the album.[10] "In the Midnight Hour" is a remake of Pickett's biggest hit.[11] "A Man of Value" incorporates elements of gospel music.[12]
