Stax Story [Box set]

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When you hear a Stax record, you know it's a Stax record: the urgent, passionate gospel inflections of the singer; the behind-the-beat horn arrangements; the prominent, pulsating rhythm section. It is the sound of South Memphis in the 1960s. Few labels have such an identifiable sound--or, for that matter, one that's as infectious. This four-disc collection gets right to the heart of the Stax sound, tracing its development from 1960 to 1975 and thus unveiling the development of modern soul music itself. The 98-song selection is wide and deep, with room for both international smashes and obscure curiosities. Disc one covers the best-known hits, but the highlight may be disc four, which is dedicated to incendiary live recordings and is where you can hear Rufus Thomas's "Do the Push and Pull" for more than five glorious minutes and hear Albert King break down his relationship troubles. The middle two discs fill in the gaps with lesser-known gems from famous artists and famous songs by lesser-known artists. Sure, any longtime Stax fan will quibble with a few of the song choices (and omissions), but that just proves how consistently rewarding the Stax output was. With packaging and annotation worthy of such indispensable music, The Stax Story will delight any fan of funk and soul. --Marc Greilsamer

Product Description
'The Stax Story' brings together most of the company's biggest selling singles along with a well-chosen sampling of rarities and an entire disc of live recordings made around the world, including a couple of previously unissued gems. The 4 discs trace the evolution of a truly American style from the exquisite simplicity of the firm's early output through the often-lavish innovations of the later years. In addition to its 98 scorching selections, box set includes a richly illustrated booklet featuring the commentary of Rob Bowman, Stax historian & author of the award-winning Soulsville U.S.A.- The Story of Stax Records.

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Average customer rating: Long lasting music of the 60's from Stax Want a Piece of Music History? Ninety Eight Stars (Count 'Em...98) One For Every Great Hit Stax Soul Necessity A Must-Have

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Tracks:

1. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes) - Carla Thomas
2. Last Night - The Mar-Keys
3. Green Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
4. Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
5. Respect - Otis Redding
6. Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam And Dave
7. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
8. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
9. Soul Finger - The Bar-Kays
10. Tramp - Otis & Carla
11. Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
12. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
13. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
14. Private Number - William Bell/Judy Clay
15. Who's Making Love - Johnnie Taylor
16. Time Is Tight - Booker T. & The MGs
17. Do The Funky Chicken - Rufus Thomas
18. Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
19. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - The Dramatics
20. Respect Yourself - The Staple Singers
21. Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
22. I've Been Lonely (For So Long) - Frederick Knight
23. I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers
24. Starting All Over Again - Mel & Tim
25. I'll Be The Other Woman - The Soul Children
26. Woman To Woman - Shirley Brown

Tracks:

1. 'Cause I Love You - Carla & Rufus
2. You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bell
3. These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding
4. Can Your Monkey Do The Dog - Rufus Thomas
5. Big Party - Barbara & The Browns
6. Jump Back - Rufus Thomas
7. Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding
8. Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
9. Boot-Leg - Booker T. & The MGs
10. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
11. Candy - The Astors
12. I Want Someone - The Mad Lads
13. Philly Dog - The Mar-Keys
14. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Otis Redding
15. Things Get Better - Eddie Floyd
16. Let Me Be Good To You - Carla Thomas
17. I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson
18. Your Good Thing (Is About To End) - Mable John
19. Patch My Heart - The Mad Lads
20. Crosscut Saw - Albert King
21. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down - Sam And Dave
22. Groovin' - Booker T. & The MGs
23. Give Everybody Some - The Bar-Kays
24. Cold Feet - Albert King
25. I Thank You - Sam And Dave
26. I Got A Sure Thing - Ollie & The Nightingales
27. Big Ford - Eddie Floyd
28. A Tribute To A King - William Bell
29. I Ain't Particular - Johnnie Taylor

Tracks:

1. Soul Limbo - Booker T. & The MGs
2. I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) - Eddie Floyd
3. What A Man - Linda Lyndell
4. I Like Everything About You - Jimmy Hughes
5. I Forgot To Be Your Lover - William Bell
6. I Like What You're Doing (To Me) - Carla Thomas
7. So I Can Love You - The Emotions
8. Walk On By - Isaac Hayes
9. Black Boy - Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
10. I Have Learned To Do Without You - Mavis Staples
11. Play The Music Toronados - The T.S.U. Toronados
12. Can Say Goodbye - Isaac Hayes
13. The Breakdown (Part 1) - Rufus Thomas
14. Son Of Shaft - The Bar-Kays
15. That's What Love Will Make You Do - Little Milton
16. In The Rain - The Dramatics
17. Hearsay - Soul Children
18. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Isaac Hayes/David Porter
19. Dedicated To The One I Love - The Tempress
20. Breaking Up Somebody's Home - Albert King
21. I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) - Johnnie Taylor
22. Short Stopping - Veda Brown
23. Cheaper To Keep Her - Johnnie Taylor
24. If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - The Staple Sisters

Tracks:

1. Green Onions - Booker T. & The MGs
2. Raise Your Hand - Eddie Floyd
3. Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You) - Carla Thomas
4. Grab This Thing (Part 1) - The Mar-Keys
5. The Dog - Rufus Thomas
6. You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bell
7. Soothe Me - Sam And Dave
8. You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam And Dave
9. Shake - Otis Redding
10. Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
11. Oh La De Da - The Staple Singers
12. (Do The) Push And Pull (Part 1) - Rufus Thomas
13. Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone - Johnnie Taylor
14. Killing Floor - Albert King
15. Blues Power - Albert King
16. Show Me How - The Emotions
17. Hang 'Em High - Booker T. & The MGs
18. Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
19. Theme From The Men - Isaac Hayes

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When you hear a Stax record, you know it's a Stax record: the urgent, passionate gospel inflections of the singer; the behind-the-beat horn arrangements; the prominent, pulsating rhythm section. It is the sound of South Memphis in the 1960s. Few labels have such an identifiable sound--or, for that matter, one that's as infectious. This four-disc collection gets right to the heart of the Stax sound, tracing its development from 1960 to 1975 and thus unveiling the development of modern soul music itself. The 98-song selection is wide and deep, with room for both international smashes and obscure curiosities. Disc one covers the best-known hits, but the highlight may be disc four, which is dedicated to incendiary live recordings and is where you can hear Rufus Thomas's "Do the Push and Pull" for more than five glorious minutes and hear Albert King break down his relationship troubles. The middle two discs fill in the gaps with lesser-known gems from famous artists and famous songs by lesser-known artists. Sure, any longtime Stax fan will quibble with a few of the song choices (and omissions), but that just proves how consistently rewarding the Stax output was. With packaging and annotation worthy of such indispensable music, The Stax Story will delight any fan of funk and soul. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

'The Stax Story' brings together most of the company's biggest selling singles along with a well-chosen sampling of rarities and an entire disc of live recordings made around the world, including a couple of previously unissued gems. The 4 discs trace the evolution of a truly American style from the exquisite simplicity of the firm's early output through the often-lavish innovations of the later years. In addition to its 98 scorching selections, box set includes a richly illustrated booklet featuring the commentary of Rob Bowman, Stax historian & author of the award-winning Soulsville U.S.A.- The Story of Stax Records.

Customer Reviews:

Long lasting music of the 60's from Stax.......2007-07-28

Together with my wife always been big fan of the Stax performers. Wasn't aware one can find still this music and even on CD. Over here in Europe, market is rather weak. Since I am working in the states I was happy to see the opportunities with the Amazon offers.
Just one word: GREAT

Want a Piece of Music History?.......2006-04-24

Then buy this set of quality disks before the sun sets! (Sun Recording, Memphis has already set!) THIS IS THE true Memphis sound and one that many of us have tried to copy over the years. At the center of the Memphis sound are the several music pros in this set...if you get a chance, attend a Memphis Blues Festival held annually (at different dates and times) and puts all the rest to shame. This music was around a long time before Beal Street ever came on the scene and it's a real treat to sit in the clubs during Festival and watch who walks up from the audience and sits in...some well knowns, a lot of unknowns but don't let appearances fool you. It is a treat for me and likely for you to put one of these disks on, sit back in an easy chair and I defy you to not tap your foot and snap your fingers! This is music at it's finest........

Ninety Eight Stars (Count 'Em...98) One For Every Great Hit.......2001-07-11

WOW, This is the real thing...The motherlode...Incredible!!! Sure the Complete Stax Volt Singles 6-CD box set gives you every single released up until Atlantic pulled out as their national distributor. The Atlantic Rhythm & Blues collection covers the years 1947-1974 and includes numerous artists of the late forties and fifties like Ruth Brown, Al Hibler, Big Joe Thorton, Lavern Baker and Ray Charles. Then there's the Rhino box set, Thirty Years of Rhythm and Blues, a great retrospective in that it crosses over numerous labels and artists. This is a great place to explore the diversity of styles covering all the great regional styles from Motown to Philly to Memphis.

But if your bent is hard driving, gut wrenching, R&B with a pinch of gospel and soul, then look no further. This collection is the bomb. With 98 (count 'em...98) bonifide super soul hits, this is positively essential for any collector. Five Stars just scratches the surface. This one should get 98 Stars (count 'em...98) one for every great single in this marvelous set.

Stax Soul Necessity.......2001-02-18

This set provides a welcome alternative to the pricey Complete Singles Vols. 1-3 box sets. This set is four discs. The first disc contains 26 well known Stax hits. The second disc highlights the Atlantic distribution period 1960-68. It contains lesser known singles and album tracks. Disc 3 highlights the years Mid 1968-1973 with more obscure singles and album tracks. The last disc is a sort of a live "Best of the Stax/Volt Soul Revue". All four discs are filled to capacity which is a good value. The 64 page booklet is well annotated with chart positions and contains rare photos of lp covers and promo literature as well as photos of some of the artists included in the set. The set highlghts not only the tight playing of Booker T. & the MGs but also the excellent songwriting of the Stax writers including; the MGs, Isaac Hayes, David Porter, Eddie Floyd, Mack Rice et al. Highlights abound with Albert King, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor, the Staple Singers and others. The lesser known cuts by the stars are just as good or better in some cases, than their hits. Some of the more obscure artists included such as the Mad Lads and Ollie & the Nightingales are highlighted with excellent cuts. Someone might have a quibble with the track selection but if so think about investing in cds by the individual artists or the much more expensive singles collections. This is an interesting and judiciously chosen sampler of one of the best soul/funk labels of the sixties and early seventies. If you like this set I highly recommend the "Otis: The Definitive Otis Redding" 4 cd box set on Rhino and "Time Is Tight" a 3 cd Booker T. & The MGs box set from Fantasy.

A Must-Have.......2000-12-29

This is great. Period. If you're into soul & funk, you need this in your collection. It's got everything you want, and then some. The graphic design of the packaging is terrific, too.

Average customer rating:

Wattstax: Respect Yourself - The Stax Record Story Various Artists Manufacturer: Stax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000SNUNY2 Release Date: 2007-08-28

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Honky Tonk Music - Jelly Roll Morton
2. Winin' Boy Blues - Jelly Roll Morton
3. Finger Buster - Jelly Roll Morton
4. Creepy Feeling - Jelly Roll Morton
5. Temptation Rag - Burt Bales
6. New Orleans Joys - Burt Bales
7. Black Bottom Stomp - Paul Lingle
8. Yellow Dog Blues - Paul Lingle
9. Nothin' - Luckey Roberts
10. Railroad Blues - Luckey Roberts
11. Relaxin' - Willie "The Lion" Smith
12. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Willie "The Lion" Smith
13. Black and White Rag - Wally Rose
14. Pearls - Wally Rose
15. Harlem Rag - Wally Rose
16. I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now? - The Banjo Kings
17. By the Light of the Silvery Moon - The Banjo Kings
18. Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home - The Banjo Kings
19. Take This Hammer - Jesse Fuller
20. Leavin' Memphis, Frisco Bound - Jesse Fuller
21. San Francisco Bay Blues - Jesse Fuller
22. John Henry - Jesse Fuller

Tracks:

1. Storyville Blues - Bunk Johnson
2. Moose March - Bunk Johnson
3. Careless Love - Bunk Johnson
4. Down by the Riverside - Bunk Johnson
5. Blues for Jimmie Noone [Aka Blues for Jimmy Noone] - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
6. Do What Ory Say - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
7. 1919 Rag - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
8. Burgundy Street Blues - George Lewis
9. Mama Don't Allow It - George Lewis
10. Walk Through the Streets of the City - George Lewis
11. Gallatin Street Grind - Johnny Wiggs
12. Everybody Loves My Baby - Johnny Wiggs
13. Gettysburg March
14. Alabamy Bound - Santo Pecora
15. My Old Time Sweetheart - Armand Hug
16. Look What You've Missed - Sharkey & His Kings of Dixieland
17. Too Late - Paul Barbarin & His Jazz Band
18. Maryland, My Maryland - Bill Matthews
19. Doctor Jazz - George Girard
20. Congo Square - Silver Leaf Jazz Band
21. Original Jelly Roll Blues - Silver Leaf Jazz Band
22. Snake Rag - Scott Black

Tracks:

1. Muskrat Ramble - Lu Watters
2. Riverside Blues - Lu Watters
3. Kansas City Stomp - Benny Strickler
4. Friendless Blues - Lu Watters
5. Annie Street Rock - Lu Watters
6. That's A-Plenty - Lu Watters
7. Brother Lowdown - Turk Murphy
8. Chimes Blues - Turk Murphy
9. Trombone Rag - Turk Murphy
10. St. James Infirmary - Turk Murphy
11. Minstrels of Annie Street - Turk Murphy
12. Bay City - Turk Murphy
13. Oh, Daddy - Turk Murphy
14. Dippermouth Blues - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
15. Wolverine Blues - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
16. Ace in the Hole - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
17. Silver Dollar - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
18. Angry - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
19. Battle Hymn of the Republic - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
20. (Back Home Again In) Indiana - Bob Scobey's Frisco Band
21. Arab Strut - Bay City Jazz Band
22. New Orleans Stomp - Bay City Jazz Band
23. Monday Date - Don Ewell
24. Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me - Don Ewell
25. Honeysuckle Rose - Clancy Hayes
26. Ain't She Sweet - Clancy Hayes

Tracks:

1. Clarinet Marmalade
2. Jazz Man Strut
3. St. Louis Blues - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
4. South Rampart Street Parade - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
5. Downhearted Blues - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
6. (Back Home Again In) Indiana - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
7. Sugar Blues - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
8. Oh! Didn't He Ramble - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
9. Creole Song - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band
10. Torch - The Castle Jazz Band
11. Careless Love - The Castle Jazz Band
12. Five Pennies - The Castle Jazz Band
13. When the Saints Go Marching In - The Castle Jazz Band
14. Firehouse Stomp - Firehouse Five Plus Two
15. Mississippi Rag - Firehouse Five Plus Two
16. At a Georgia Camp Meeting - Firehouse Five Plus Two
17. Tishomingo Blues - Firehouse Five Plus Two
18. Hindustan - Firehouse Five Plus Two
19. Isle of Capri - Firehouse Five Plus Two
20. Storyville Blues - Firehouse Five Plus Two
21. Smokey Mokes - Firehouse Five Plus Two
22. High Society - Firehouse Five Plus Two

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