• Wattstax: The Living Word

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Wattstax: The Living Word

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THE LIVING WORD - WATTSTAX

TRACKLIST

SIDE A
1. The Staple Singers – Oh La De Da
2. The Staple Singers – I Like The Things About Me
3 The Staple Singers – Respect Yourself
4. The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There
5. Eddie Floyd – Knock on Wood
6. Eddie Floyd – Lay Your Loving On Me Live

SIDE B
1. Carla Thomas – I Like What You’re Doing (To Me)
2. Carla Thomas – Gee Whiz
3. Carla Thomas – I Have a God Who Loves
4. Rufus Thomas – The Breakdown
5. Rufus Thomas – Do The Funky Chicken
6. Rufus Thomas – Do The Funky Penguin

SIDE C
1. The Bar-Kays – Son of Shaft / Feel It
2. The Bar-Kays – I Can’t Turn You Loose
3. Albert King – Killing Floor
4. Albert King – I’ll Play the Blues for You
5. Albert King – Angel of Mercy

SIDE D
1. The Soul Children – I Don’t Know What This World Is Coming To
2. The Soul Children – Hearsay
3. Isaac Hayes – Ain’t No Sunshine

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wattstax event held at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972, Stax Records proudly presents the reissue of the original soundtrack album, “Wattstax: The Living Word.” This special edition features two LPs, meticulously cut from the original tapes by Chris Muth, capturing unforgettable performances by legendary artists such as Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King, and more.

Features:

  •  2-LP Gatefold release
  • Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the legendary Wattstax event
  • Featuring standout performances from the Wattstax events at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and the Summit Club
  • Expertly cut from the original tapes by Chris Muth