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Various Artists: Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration
It is difficult to discuss Stax without widening that discussion to give greater attention to Booker T. & the MGs. BT&MGs acted as both a discreet act and as the house band for the label. Along with the Mar-Keys, the group provided support for almost every act to pass through Memphis. It is impossible to speak of "The Memphis Sound and not acknowledge BT&MGs. The band basically defined the sound of Southern Soul and deserves to serve as the chairmen of the board of house bands that would rightfully included the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and Motown's Funk Brothers.
The Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration serves the listener as a perfect, cost-effective introduction to the Stax-Volt sound of the 1960s and '70s. It is one of the best conceived compilations and serves as a solid testament of Memphis' importance to American Popular Music.
Track Listing
CD1: Carla Thomas: Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes); The Mar-Keys: Last Night; William Bell: You Don't Miss Your Water; Booker T. & The MGs: Green Onions; Rufus Thomas: Walking The Dog; Otis Redding: I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now;) The Astors: Candy; Otis Redding: Respect; Sam & Dave: You Don't Know Like I Know; The Mad Lads: I Want Someone; Sam & Dave: Hold On I'm Comin
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Title: Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Stax Records
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