Wilson Pickett and Bruce Springsteen Perform "In the Midnight Hour" at the 1999 Induction Ceremony

Wilson Pickett and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform "In the Midnight Hour" at the 1999 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, when Bruce Springsteen was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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[@peterjohnroche8533]

How good was Wilson Pickett!!! He could get a graveyard rocking...in the midnight hour

[@michaelhaydel2758]

Ire

[@teekoojussila4551]

Yes sir, I was lucky to have interviewed him once.

[@pinaula1300]

#AlrightMan👣👣😍👍👍🏼😎👀👀

[@ggarippa]

😂😂😂😂yes he could.

[@lindamugford5507]

What a pair, you can see the admiration on the face of Springsteen for Wilson Pickett.

[@johnmoeller8654]

I absolutely adore this man. Wilson taught me to dance and Otis taught me to hurt and Sam Cooke how to hope and James how to feel. Ray Charles' true sons of soul.

[@ggarippa]

Absolutely

[@user-my1cx1qt1c]

ะช

[@TheresaLyonhart]

That’s spot on, baby.

[@kathydavis1444]

Absolutely,oh hell yeah!!!❤❤❤

[@popmuzik7136]

This is when these awards shows still had class and real talented artists perform.

[@peterjohnroche8533]

Wilson Picket totally owned the stage as only he could do. The more I watch this performance the more I am in awe of the mans soul and ability. RIP Wilson Picket you were without question one of the greats.

[@Mftjan2000]

Not often Springsteen is shown up. This was one time. Maybe not his key....

[@keithsmith4780]

The wicked, wicked Pickett. That great voice was always rough as sandpaper, so getting older hasn't hurt it any. The R & R Hall of Fame is kind of a white elephant but the jams at the induction dinners are great.

[@jimipack62]

Wilson was an amazing talent. There’s no voice that can even compare to the depths he sang from.

[@terrytibbs1593]

Its very rare Bruce gets overshadowed but this is one of those times

[@charlesameyer1]

Springsteen knows it and doesn’t mind a bit

[@DoriH7]

Bruce Springsteen still does it for me!!! Great song...good to hear Wilson again! THANKS!

[@thewonderfulkushite9472]

The Wicked Pickett definitely the BOSS! Give Bruce credit for courage for even getting on a stage with Wilson.

[@squirrelbutler2119]

lol right....pretty sure you've never watched or attended any of Springsteen's concerts Wilson would have passed out at about the halfway point....

[@vishalverma5280]

God ! The rust in the voice with the honey kind of voice, beautiful combo.

[@pattingo316]

I remember this, it's great to see it again. Wilson Pickett was such an amazing singer and performer and he poured his soul out Everytime he got on stage Bruce and the band did a great job aside him too. Wonderful rendition of the song. I'm glad Wilson finally got to perform what he missed doing at his own Induction all those years ago. He did a fantastic job. Rest in peace Wilson.

[@Butterfly-sp4hr]

Wilson Pickett looks good, thank you Boss, for your grace and humility. You're beautiful.

[@thewonderfulkushite9472]

Wilson Pickett looks and sounds really great here. Wilson knew that this was not Bruce's domain; thus he was very generous. High marks to Bruce for effort. I enjoyed it.

[@mikestevenson576]

Wasn't Bruce's domain?

[@fasx56]

Wow what a jam session with Wilson Pickett singing his classic song, one of the best to get off the bench a rock and roll dance.

[@vitordragon]

Bruce knows how to respect the older ones... Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@calam8286]

Fuck! Wilson Picketts voice just consumes everything. Amazing performer. He bossed The Boss!

[@carloduncan3595]

Wilson is wicked and the band is tight!!!

[@pennymarisse8804]

I think they both sound very good together. They seem to accent the song, so people will see & remember what a top shelf song that was. Everybody always loved dancing to it years ago. But it is good enough to be a classic for eons to come!

[@tennesseechic1958]

RIP Wilson Pickett. Great performance @ the House of Blues, Chicago!

[@princesslollypop7764]

He was so young when he died. 64. RIP.

[@hellbillybilly4770]

The E Street Band was one helluva unit

[@CanalDuModem]

A bunch of superb musicians who seem to love every single minute on the stage.

[@kennethhalley8317]

Yeah but stupid Bruce Springsteen to a stupid liberal Socialist Communist deep state criminal Democrat idiot! He turned to a stipid dumb Socialist Communist idiot! That hates Donald Trump and America because he was brainwashed by The Osama and Hitler Hillary! That sold uranium to the Russians for $150 million dollars! And Donald Trump is being investigated? Those two socialist liberal deep state communist Democrat dictators they should be investigated! For selling our uranium to the Russians and for selling out America!

[@leonardocastagna6640]

Kenneth Halley BORN IN THE USA.....HAHA......ASSHOLE

[@M1984FA]

Wilson Picket is the man!

[@deloreshilton3349]

Oh my gosh. Bruce and Wilson. The Midnight Hour. You can’t get better than this. I’m 83 and wish I could do more than tap my feet. Me and my husband who passed used to dance. God bless us all in America!!

[@TARugg]

As great as Bruce is (and he is GREAT), he sure knows how to pay his respects to a legend when he sees one !! Great stuff !!

[@avantill]

Springstein Blows! He should go Scream in the alley, He CAN'T FN sing !

[@brysava]

I don't think Springsteen's singing out of tune on this is a very good way or even an intentional way of paying his respects to Wilson Pickett.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

@@avantill ma cosa stai dicendo? 🙄😒🤫🤫

[@robrobster9148]

​@@avantillyou are wrong BIG time

Two super, super SUPER STARS of music, The Wicked Pickett and The Boss!

[@curtiscourchene9112]

Saw him in Seattle in 2004---was damn good---security asked me to settle down--ha ha !!!

[@marcelobatista6517]

Wilson Picket Alpha. Springsteen was great humble...💪💪💪

[@tracyschorn1712]

Sit down Bruce Springsteen. You are outclassed.

[@kaoseast1]

Wilson Pickett Jan 20 2006 "Forever In The Land Of 1000 Dances" His star still shines

[@megacarpark]

Wilson is in his comfort zone but Bruce, DAMN! EPIC

[@deborahwagner-tudor3505]

I can honestly say I hung out with Bruce on the beaches & clubs of the Jersey shore during my teens; the BEST times of my life, in terms of 'Innocence & Experiences'! What Outrageous times were had by all! (remembering 'Greetings from Asbury Park' & all the rest)

[@user-bs8zy4qv2z]

Bruce Springsteen is like just a boy while he is looking at Wilson Pickett.

[@Johnkult]

My God, My God, My God. This is music!

[@sladjanaristic6405]

Prelepi čoveče božanske moći brilijantna pesma. Hvala ti za nju kralju. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@willharris1822]

Man Wilson Pickett!

[@larrybarter9310]

Wilson Pickett, it gets no better!

[@Artificielle]

What a nice couple. I love them so much

[@chris_abreu94]

Wilson "Fantastic" Pickett. Long live to the good music.

[@sannimcable]

What a voice Wilson picket mind you bruce dies a great job 👏 👍 👌

[@semitones]

You know you're doing well when Billy Joel is playing the organ at your gig....

[@willieb3765]

all those chairs in the audience and NO ONE sitting, This is rock n roll!

[@John-yi1ji]

Wilson Pickett is literally over a billion times cooler than me.

[@seanstark7369]

They both so awesome

[@vladimirgeorgiev1495]

Със музиката на Wilson Picket съм израснал ! Блестящ певец и музикант

[@kevinwebb2480]

PIckett was always a great rocker

[@SouthLoop20]

Is anyone else laughing when Bruce said "he did what he said" at the end

[@brolouhafi4459]

What a voice

[@kevinhamilton895]

If you havent watched this at 1.5 speed, you haven't really watched it.

[@HenryMusic255]

lol

[@michelbindia3287]

J'eme écoute wilson pickett il me fait penser au passé

[@chingasofarkaso]

THIS is how this song needs to be performed live.

[@florcandela]

Gonna have to go home with you ‘cuz you just kicked the boss’s butt..!! Hahaha.. I love ❤️ it!! Thank you for sharing.

[@carmenvazquezgomez3223]

Una fantástica combinación ,de dos GRANDES , fascinante

[@loadsunited]

my fav tune of all times reminds me of my time in the flamingo wardour street rip wilson

[@rosslarsen6144]

Wilson just sent Bruuuuce back to Schuuuuuule

[@calam8286]

Ross Larsen He sure did

[@blondellestraker7234]

This is awesome history in the room.

[@kirubelmusema161]

This is just awesome!

[@stevelehrman8112]

wilson pickett and brucw springsteen two legendary greats.omg what a great video.i first heard this song in 1965 in the jewish catskills.but my favorite motown artist will always be dianna ross and her stand against bigotry forever.she will always be a good friend and supporter of the jewish people and the state of israel.i will always agree with her stand on civil rights

[@magnuskjartansson8553]

Fantastic !!!

[@mrs.v.3837]

Magnificent!

[@henrygloval6588]

Just another “live-pocket-version” of one of the greatest songs of all time…

[@KarenBH]

FANTASTIC ❤️

[@normapruitt9222]

great combo!!!

[@user-xo5bd4sd4x]

Good,super ,bons musicien,chanteurs,,trop bien,tous! Çà c est de la vraie s'il!

[@fiorenzadona5189]

Splendido Wilson con l'amico Bruce

[@19p19]

Favoloso Wilson..!!

[@istvanzelizi5812]

Amazing!

[@nicklloyd9291]

The boss is great, but Wilson nailed him to the floor.

[@loisbrowne4351]

Highly Enjoyable!💖💖

[@cihanunaI]

one of the guitarists is Steven van Zandt who is an actor of The Sopranos tv series. Silvio Dante

[@vishalverma5280]

No one even close Wilson, need more midnight hour versions

[@hehatemedavis1937]

How fucking awesome is this 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@rubyjones7441]

Fantastic 😊😊😊😊

[@DimitriMiles]

Soul and Rock... Nothing but the best

[@annabrown2178]

OMG THIS IS GREAT THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO MADE MY DAY LOL

[@sinanolcayto439]

However I'm a HUGE fan of boss but truth is nobody can fuck with Wilson Pickett. In the music history a lot musicians tried the sang this song but no one could made it. Wilson has the most powerful voice in the music history. Unbeatable!

[@TheNellamaria]

really great

[@rubyjones7441]

Fantastic 🙂🙂🙂

[@rubyjones7441]

Fantastic

[@frederiklaureys1516]

WOOW ..i LOV IT...WILSON & BRUCE....

[@MrClives45]

More sweet soul music from those Swinging Sixties

[@chauvignatlucie4009]

merci !

[@everhard1000]

great stuff, TNX !!!

[@jumahamis227]

Before we gave up rock and roll, yeah you may be thinking what i am thinking.

[@car2267]

Great heroes :-)

[@albabelvedere5900]

meravigliosi !

[@sebdos]

Ya can't beat Wilson.

[@richardmbowman]

WOOOOOWEEEE!

[@PaulGoodeK]

There's no bigger fan of The Boss than me, but he *does* get his butt kicked here. Of course, I'd like to get my butt kicked by Wilson Pickett, too, if it meant sharing a stage with him!

[@philandtrish]

I'm not so sure about Bruce getting his butt kicked. Bruce usually takes a back seat to the legends that join him on stage. I'm sure it's out of respect..

[@HughMartell]

Very valid comment, Phil. But it seems to have escaped a lot of people who negatively criticize Springsteen. I have observed on numerous occasions where he holds back his contribution.

[@scottgall8383]

i know you said this a couple of years ago, and i admit, i dont know the animosity between the two. It seemed to me like Bruce took a back seat, there was no ass kicking...if anything Wilson gave an overperformance. Just my twa pennies the fit was tappin though :)

[@marcodiwa]

Wrong. Bruce is a great and humble performer and is happy to give credit where it's due, rather than try to outperform or be number 1. A true gentleman.

[@avantill]

Springsteen the Yeller, SUX ! He Can't sing, He Yell's ! He FN Blows !

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

05.09.2016 - Super! Thank you! Shared on G+.

[@eaglesfan0726]

i also see Billy Joel and Paul Scaffer Band Leader from the David Letterman show.

[@45stephenr]

Just too cool!!!

[@rubyjones7441]

Wow what a treat 😅😅

[@rubyjones7441]

Fantastic 😅😅😅

[@michaelnunes5129]

" Well, he did what he said ".

[@davidv4047]

une turie j'adore

[@hubertcapart6097]

excellent!!!!!!!

[@bigdmac33]

WOW!

[@davidschuler219]

Good quality for 1999 😱

[@geetraldinha]

Idk why black people... most of them are very soulful in music. It's like it's automatically in their DNA. They literally can sing Happy Birthday and make it awesome

[@mrflynn01]

Thank you!