Wattstax: The Living Word

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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)