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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wattstax event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on 20th August 1972, Stax Records is reissuing “Wattstax: The Living Word”. Featuring performances from the festival by Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and more.
Tracklist
LP1 - Side A
1. The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da (4:56)
2. The Staple Singers - I Like The Things About You - The Staple Singers (6:04)
3. The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself (4:33)
4. The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There (5:25)
5. Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood (3:34)
6. Eddie Floyd - Lay Your Loving On Me Live (5:05)
LP1 - Side B
1. Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing (To Me) (3:32)
2. Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz (3:43)
3. Carla Thomas - I Have A God Who Loves (5:10)
4. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown (4:05)
5. Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken (4:55)
6. Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Penguin (5:50)
LP2 - Side C
1. The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft / Feel It (11:00)
2. The Bar-Kays - I Can't Turn You Loose (4:00)
3. Albert King - Killing Floor (4:00)
4. Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You (5:31)
5. Albert King - Angel Of Mercy (5:53)
LP2 - Side D
1. The Soul Children - I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To (6:49)
2. The Soul Children – Hearsay (7:29)
3. Isaac Hayes - Ain't No Sunshine (17:37)