Wattstax '72
Wattstax '72
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Format: CD / Box Set
Our Take
Our Take
Ah, Wattstax: The Complete Concert! Picture this: it's 1972, the sun is shining, the vibes are groovy, and the music is transcendental. Various artists come together in this iconic live recording to celebrate the soulful sounds of Stax Records.
From the moment you press play, you're transported to the heart of Watts, California, where music and activism collide in a glorious explosion of rhythm and resistance. The energy is palpable, the passion infectious, and the funk is in full force.
Feast your ears on the legendary performances from the likes of Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, and The Bar-Kays, just to name a few. Each artist brings their own unique flavour to the mix, creating a sonic tapestry that's as diverse as it is captivating.
But it's not just the music that makes Wattstax so special. It's the spirit of unity, empowerment, and celebration that permeates every note, reminding us of the power of music to bring people together and spark change.
So whether you're a seasoned soul aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, Wattstax: The Complete Concert is a must-listen for music lovers of all stripes. Don your finest threads, crank up the volume, and groove along to this timeless classic. You won't be disappointed.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Salvation Symphony
2. The Star Spangled Banner
3. Opening Announcements
4. Lift Every Voice and Sing
5. We're Here to Consecrate, Not Desecrate
6. Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom-Boom)
7. Are You Sure
8. I Like the Things About You
9. Respect Yourself
10. I'll Take You There
Disc: 2
1. Wattstax Day Proclamation
2. Somebody Bigger Than You and I
3. Better Get a Move On
4. Precious Lord Take My Hand
5. I Shall Not Be Moved
6. At the Drive In
7. Them Hot Pants
8. What Would I Do
9. Wade in the Water
10. I Forgot to Be Your Lover
11. Pin the Tail On the Donkey
12. Knock On Wood
13. Explain It to Her Mama
14. I've Been Lonely for So Long
15. Old Time Religion
16. Al Bell Award Presentation
17. Lying On the Truth
18. Up Above My Head
Disc: 3
1. David Porter Introduction
2. Introduction
3. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)
4. I Can't See When I Want To
5. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)
6. The Bar-Kays Introduction
7. Son of Shaft/Feel It
8. In the Hole
9. I Can't Turn You Loose
10. Tommy Tate Introduction
11. I Remember
12. Please Move Back to the Stands
13. Help Me Love
14. School of Life
Disc: 4
1. Carla Thomas Introduction
2. B-A-B-Y
3. Gee Whiz
4. I Have a God Who Loves
5. Albert King Introduction
6. I Have a God Who Loves
7. Albert King Introduction
8. Match Box Blues
9. Got to Be Some Changes Made
10. I'll Play the Blues for You
11. Killing Floor
12. Angel of Mercy
13. Rufus Thomas Introduction
14. Rufus Thomas Entrance
15. The Breakdown
16. Kindly Go Back to Your Seats
Disc: 5
1. Do the Funky Chicken
2. Do the Funky Penguin
3. I Am, Somebody
4. I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To
5. Hearsay
6. Let Us Stand and Raise Our Fists Together
7. If I Can Help Somebody
8. There Is a Curfew Here
Disc: 6
1. Isaac Hayes Introduction
2. Theme from 'Shaft' (Version 1)
3. Theme from 'Shaft' (Version 2)
4. Soulsville
5. Never Can Say Goodbye
6. Part-time Lover
7. Your Love Is So Doggone Good
8. Ain't No Sunshine/Lonely Avenue
9. I Stand Accused
10. Let Everybody Stand and Join Hands
11. If I Had a Hammer
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