“I guess you could call this release a happy accident! Greg Smith (bassist from the newly-formed Midnight Band) reached out to me asking if I wanted to collaborate with them on social media release, and, if so, could I pick a cover?"

“I'd been listening to a lot of Wilson Pickett — mainly while dancing around the supermarket, shopping for my parents who were isolating (how rock ‘n’ roll!) — so really wanted to cover this song. Ash Wilson (guitar), Greg and I chatted vibe, direction and production. Ash then worked up a rough of the track and sent it out to the band to work their magic. Then it came back to me... I was completely blown away and started to think that this could become an official lockdown single."

“I just had to do my thing. I'm very new to engineering myself and have no idea how to edit vocals, so had to get my take in one... About 20 takes later I was FINALLY happy and sent my WAV (and video) to Phil Wilson and he did the rest. And I've never even met him!"

The Midnight Band are: Bob Fridzema (ivories); Ash Wilson (guitars); Greg Smith (bass); Phil Wilson (drums) and Cat Fullbrook (background vocals).

“I really hope you enjoy this version as much as we all enjoyed making it and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone involved in person, once this is all over!”

“I will admit one thing, though, I never got the memo about dressing up! I figured every day is dress-down Friday when in lockdown!”

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