Knock on Wood

by Eddie Floyd

Overview

In contrast to the 1970s -- when artists ranging from Curtis Mayfield to Parliament/Funkadelic were praised for their albums -- singles defined soul music in the 1960s. It has often been pointed out that many Stax and Motown albums of the '60s had their share of filler -- nonetheless, others were full of gems that should have been released as singles. Reissued on CD in 1991, Knock on Wood is one of Eddie Floyd's best albums. The soul shouter successfully embraced sleeker northern soul on other projects, but here he sticks to the type of raw, hard-edged Memphis soul that Stax was first known for. From the unforgettable title song (a number one R&B hit) to covers of J.J. Jackson's "But It's Alright," Jerry Butler's "I Stand Accused," and Wilson Pickett's "634-5789," this CD beautifully illustrates the splendor of down-home Southern R&B. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	11/24/2014
Label:	Essential Media Group
UPC:	0894232104229
Rank:	11481

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eddie Floyd   Primary Artist,Vocals
Isaac Hayes   Piano
Donald "Duck" Dunn   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Wayne Jackson   Trumpet
Al Jackson, Jr.   Drums
Steve Cropper   Guitar
Booker T. Jones   Organ,Piano

Technical Credits

Daniel Hersch   Engineer
Bill Inglot   Engineer,Producer
Alvertis Isbell   Composer
Bobby Robinson   Composer
J.J. Jackson   Composer
Chuck Jackson   Composer
Fats Domino   Composer
Joe Shamwell   Composer
Eddie Floyd   Composer
Rudy Clark   Composer
Jerry Butler   Composer
Pierre Tubbs   Composer
Steve Cropper   Composer
Chris Kenner   Composer
Luther Dixon   Composer
Billy Butler   Composer
Deanie Catron   Liner Notes