The Sylvers - Wish That I Could Talk To You Baby

We love these early Sylvers songs, most of which were written by the teenaged Leon Sylvers III. This is the second part of their first Soul Train appearance, which includes an interview by Don Cornelius.

Wilson Pickett - Fire & Water

It's Simon Kirke's birthday, and Andy Fraser's earlier this month. Their band, Free, originally recorded this song in 1970. Here's Wilson Pickett working it out on Soul Train a year later. Keep your eyes peeled for Damita Jo Freeman, front and center, just to Wilson Pickett's left, in the maroon hot pants suit.