Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you
A Siblings Memoir About Legendary Soul Singer Wilson Pickett
By Louella Pickett-New | Publisher: Xlibris
About the book
Louella Pickett-New was legendary soul singer Wilson Pickett’s sister no. 4, to whom he gave the nickname “Lucy Coot” and mostly called just “Coot” throughout his life. She lived with him in New York City as a teenager during the 1960s when he was at the peak of his fame. He threw her a sweet sixteen party. She tried in vain to teach him to dance. She’s the “Little Lucy Doin’ the Watusi” in his hit song “Land of a Thousand Dances.” In this book, named after another of his hits, a beloved .little sister pays tribute to her famous big brother.
Merging her own memories with those of the rest of their siblings as well as others who were close to him, Louella paints a portrait of the complex and wounded man behind the powerful and powerfully expressive voice that sang “In the Midnight Hour” and so many more enduring soul classics.
Louella is married to Emmett New, and they have two adult children, Katina and Dominic. They reside in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Louella has a master’s degree in business and works for a community action agency in Decatur, where she is the accounting manager. She also sings in the choir at her church and volunteered her spare time as the church comptroller for many years. She enjoys baking her famous peach cobbler from her grandmother’s recipe.
Editions of Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781499052855
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781499052848
- EBook
- ISBN 9781499052862
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Louella Pickett-New was legendary soul singer Wilson Pickett’s sister no. 4, to whom he gave the nickname “Lucy Coot” and mostly called just “Coot” throughout his life. She lived with him in New York City as a teenager during the 1960s when he was at the peak of his fame. He threw her a sweet sixteen party. She tried in vain to teach him to dance. She’s the “Little Lucy Doin’ the Watusi” in his hit song “Land of a Thousand Dances.” In this book, named after another of his hits, a beloved .little sister pays tribute to her famous big brother.
Merging her own memories with those of the rest of their siblings as well as others who were close to him, Louella paints a portrait of the complex and wounded man behind the powerful and powerfully expressive voice that sang “In the Midnight Hour” and so many more enduring soul classics.
Louella is married to Emmett New, and they have two adult children, Katina and Dominic. They reside in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Louella has a master’s degree in business and works for a community action agency in Decatur, where she is the accounting manager. She also sings in the choir at her church and volunteered her spare time as the church comptroller for many years. She enjoys baking her famous peach cobbler from her grandmother’s recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you about?
Louella Pickett-New was legendary soul singer Wilson Pickett’s sister no. 4, to whom he gave the nickname “Lucy Coot” and mostly called just “Coot” throughout his life. She lived with him in New York City as a teenager during the 1960s when he was at the peak of his fame. He threw her a sweet sixteen party. She tried in vain to teach him to dance. She’s the “Little Lucy Doin’ the Watusi” in his hit song “Land of a Thousand Dances.” In this book, named after another of his hits, a beloved .little sister pays tribute to her famous big brother.
Merging her own memories with those of the rest of their siblings as well as others who were close to him, Louella paints a portrait of the complex and wounded man behind the powerful and powerfully expressive voice that sang “In the Midnight Hour” and so many more enduring soul classics.
Louella is married to Emmett New, and they have two adult children, Katina and Dominic. They reside in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Louella has a master’s degree in business and works for a community action agency in Decatur, where she is the accounting manager. She also sings in the choir at her church and volunteered her spare time as the church comptroller for many years. She enjoys baking her famous peach cobbler from her grandmother’s recipe.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: arts and entertainment
Where can I read a sample of Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781499052855
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you?
Louella Pickett-New
Who is the Publisher of the book Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you?
Xlibris
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Don't Let the Green Grass Fool you is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781499052855) and paperback(ISBN 9781499052848) and ebook(ISBN 9781499052862)