Various Artists - Wattstax: The Living Word

Label:	Concord Craft Recordings
Genre:	Soundtrack
Product No.:	ACONC 539
UPC:	888072442177
Availability:	In Stock
Category:	Vinyl Record
No. of Discs:	2

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Wattstax: The Living Word double LP

Mastered by Chris Muth from the original analog tapes

Featuring performances by Isaac Hyes, The Staple Singers, Carla Thomas and others

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wattstax event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on  August 20, 1972, Stax Records reissues the original soundtrack album Wattstax: The Living Word. These two LP's are cut from the original tapes by Chris Muth and feature performances by Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and more.

Side A

1. Oh La De Da - The Staple Singers

2. I Like The Things About You - The Staple Singers

3. Respect Yourself - The Staple Singers

4. I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers

5. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd

6. Lay Your Loving On Me Live - Eddie Floyd

Side B

1. I Like What You're Doing (To Me) - Carla Thomas

2. Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas

3. I Have A God Who Loves - Carla Thomas

4. The Breakdown - Rufus Thomas

5. Do The Funky Chicken - Rufus Thomas

6. Do The Funky Penguin - Rufus Thomas

Side C

1. Son Of Shaft / Feel It - The Bar-Kays

2. I Can't Turn You Loose - The Bar-Kays

3. Killing Floor - Albert King

4. I'll Play The Blues For You - Albert King

5. Angel Of Mercy - Albert King

Side D

1. I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To - The Soul Children

2. Hearsay - The Soul Children

3. Ain't No Sunshine - Isaac Hayes

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