Thanks much for the post, grew up with his music in high school.
Somewhat related:
If you haven’t seen the doc “Muscle Shoals,” it’s worth it:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2492916/
available on Netflix.
Wilson Pickett - I Found A True Love, Mono 1968 Atlantic 45 record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP3tSZxIeA8
Wilson Pickett - Silver Bells
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u3iCoolJEE
I second this. Outstanding documentary!