About The Song
“In the Midnight Hour” was released in June 1965, the song marked Pickett’s solo career after leaving vocal R&B groups. Initially, it didn’t chart well but later gained popularity. Recorded at Stax Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 12, 1965, the song was produced by Jim Stewart and Steve Cropper.
It was inspired by the energy of the night, Wilson Pickett aimed to capture the transformative spirit of the midnight hour when the world comes alive. Pickett waits until midnight for a romantic rendezvous with his lover, portraying a sense of urgency and desire.