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.
Track Listing:
1. Oh La De Da - The Staple Singers (4.56)
2. I Like the Things About You - The Staple Singers (6.04)
3. Respect Yourself - The Staple Singers (4.33)
4. I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers (5.25)
5. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd (3.34)
6. Lay Your Loving On Me - Eddie Floyd (5.05)
7. I Like What You're Doing (To Me) - Carla Thomas (3.32)
8. Hee Shock Die - Carla Thomas (3.43)
9. I Have a God Who Loves - Carla Thomas (5.1)
10. The Breakdown - Rufus Thomas (4.05)
11. Do the Funky Chicken - Rufus Thomas (4.55)
12. Do the Funky Penguin - Rufus Thomas (5.5)
1. Son of Shaft/Feel It - The Bar-Kays (11)
2. I Can't Turn You Loose - The Bar-Kays (4)
3. Killing Floor - Albert King (4)
4. I'll Play the Blues for You - Albert King (5.31)
5. Angel of Mercy - Albert King (5.53)
6. I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To - The Soul Children (6.49)
7. Hearsay - The Soul Children (7.29)
8. Ain't No Sunshine - Isaac Hayes (17.37)
Year of Production: 2022
