Western R&B Popularity Ranking [2025]

Mr. Big StuffJean Knight99rank/position

Mr. Big Stuff

A hit song released by Jean Knight in 1971.

In early 1970, songwriter Ralph Williams took notice of Jean Knight and introduced her to producer Wardell Quezergue.

Knight had given up on pursuing a singing career.

With that introduction earlier that year, the recording took place in May of the same year at Malaco Studio in Jackson, Mississippi.

Land of a Thousand DancesWilson Pickett100rank/position

Wilson Pickett – Land of a Thousand Dances (HQ)

This is a gem of a dance number left by American soul legend Wilson Pickett.

With a voice that explodes with emotion and a dynamic sound, it vividly conjures the heat and excitement of a party crowd dancing themselves into a frenzy.

Featured on the album “The Exciting Wilson Pickett,” it became a major hit upon its 1966 release, topping the R&B chart and reaching No.

6 on the pop chart.

The heavy groove laid down by the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and the Memphis Horns underpins Pickett’s powerful vocals.

Featured in the film “The Full Monty” and in Samsung Galaxy commercials, it remains a landmark of dance music beloved across generations.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to crank up the energy—at parties, on drives, and beyond.