Like Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Picket, and Rufus Thomas, Eddie Floyd was among the artists who epitomized tough, rugged Southern soul in the 1960s. The Alabama native wasn't oblivious to what soulsters were doing up north -- in fact, he successfully embraced Northern-style soul on some of his albums. But because "Knock on Wood," Floyd's biggest hit, was such a definitive example of Memphis soul, he will forever be identified with Stax records and Southern R&B. Qui...   [ read more ]

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Being a part of the Stax/Memphis soul scene served Eddie Floyd very well. Although he only had one huge hit single, "Knock on Wood," it has endured over time to the point where those who are curious might want to pick up on this collection. Aside from the title track, the rest are minor songs, with writing credits split by Floyd and session legend Steve Cropper (they also co-penned "Knock on Wood"). Among the other tracks present on the compilation are "Mr. Blue," {&"On a Saturday Nigh...   [ read more ]

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A pair of remarkable soul hits, "Knock on Wood" and "I've Never Found a Girl," enabled Eddie Floyd to attain national success in 1968. But the longtime singer and composer, whose roots dated back to the Detroit group the Falcons in the late '50s, was a steady, if not spectacular, performer for many years before and after those two songs. Several of Floyd's finest pieces are compiled on the 25-track CD Rare Stamps, including a wonderful testimonial to Otis Redding, "Big Bird." There ...   [ read more ]

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