VA - Wattstax: The Living Word (2LP)

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wattstax event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972, Stax Records is reissuing "Wattstax: The Living Word". These two LPs were cut from the original tapes by Chris Muth and feature performances by Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and many others. A piece of music history in a new guise. Belongs on every record shelf!

Label: Concord
12” 2LP
33rpm
Paper Sleeve
Colored Label
Colored Cover
Gatefold Cover

1 The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da
2 The Staple Singers - I Like The Things About You
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
7 Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing (To Me)
8 Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz
9 Carla Thomas - I Have A God Who Loves
10 Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown
11 Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken
12 Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Penguin
13 The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft / Feel It
14 The Bar-Kays - I Can't Turn You Loose
15 Albert King - Killing Floor
16 Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You
17 Albert King - Angel Of Mercy
18 The Soul Children - I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To
19 The Soul Children – Hearsay
20 Isaac Hayes - Ain't No Sunshine