Season 2, Episode 1

Stax Records

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S2E1: Stax Records

Today’s show takes us to Memphis…at the corner of McLemore and College Avenues, also known as “Soulsville, USA.” We’ll be talking about Stax Records, from its humble beginnings through the indelible mark it left on R&B.

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Stax Records Episode Playlist: Curated by Pops & Clicks

Deeper Dive & Suggested Materials

This episode’s Play Off is “Knock on Wood”, which Eddie Floyd has been performing since 1967. The first clip is an early version with a young Eddie performing for a British TV audience. We then jump to 2013 to watch a seasoned Eddie performing at the White House for the Obamas in the televised Memphis Soul Special. And then we move to Beacon Theatre in New York to watch the New York Rock and Soul Review performing with Phoebe Snow.

“Knock on Wood” – Eddie Floyd 1967

“Knock on Wood” at the White House: Memphis Soul – Eddie Floyd

“Knock on Wood” The New York Rock and Soul Revue – Michael McDonald and Phoebe Snow

And if you haven’t had enough “Knock on Wood”, here is a version from 2013 performed by Eric Clapton at the Baloise Session.

“Knock on Wood” – Eric Clapton

Deeper Dive & Suggested Material

Suggested Reading

Stax Records Official Website
Stax Records – Wikipedia
Otis Redding – Wikipedia
Isaac Hayes – Wikipedia
Steve Cropper – Wikipedia
“The Women of Stax: Five Unheralded Pioneers”
“Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records”
“How Isaac Hayes Changed Soul Music” – The New Yorker 2019

Suggested Viewing

Respect Yourself: The History of Stax Records
The Soul of Stax 1994
Otis Ray Redding Documentary
Steve Cropper Interview Part 1 – Wolfgang’s Documentaries & Interviews
Steve Cropper Interview Part 2 – Wolfgang’s Documentaries & Interviews
Steve Cropper: Talks in Depth about Guitars, Stax, & Booker T. & the M.G.’s
Women of Stax: Soul Sistahs Documentary
Booker T. with Steve Cropper – “Time is Tight”, “Born Under a Bad Sign”, and “Green Onions” Live at Crossroads
Stax Volt Tour 1967
The Bar Kays – “Son of Shaft”, “Feel It” Live at Wattstax Festivial 1972
Steve Cropper – The Amazing Story Behind “Green Onions”

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