On this day November 7 1988, Wet Wet Wet released The Memphis Sessions, a compilation album that showcased the band’s early recordings made in Memphis, Tennessee before their breakthrough debut album Popped In Souled Out. The collection offered fans a raw and soulful look at the band’s beginnings and their deep connection to rhythm and blues influences.
Produced by Willie Mitchell, known for his work with Al Green, The Memphis Sessions captured a more organic sound from the group, featuring early versions of songs like Wishing I Was Lucky and Sweet Little Mystery. The release served as both a retrospective and a tribute to the band’s musical roots.
80s insight: The Memphis Sessions reflected the 1980s appreciation for classic soul and live musicianship, showing how even pop bands sought authenticity through timeless influences.
Produced by Willie Mitchell, known for his work with Al Green, The Memphis Sessions captured a more organic sound from the group, featuring early versions of songs like Wishing I Was Lucky and Sweet Little Mystery. The release served as both a retrospective and a tribute to the band’s musical roots.
80s insight: The Memphis Sessions reflected the 1980s appreciation for classic soul and live musicianship, showing how even pop bands sought authenticity through timeless influences.
