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27. Okt. 2016 · The title track from Amii Stewart's 1979 album, "Knock On Wood" , this cover of Eddie Floyd's 1966 Stax classic, hit number one in the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 21 1979.
Knock on Wood (deutsch ‚auf Holz klopfen‘) ist ein oft gecovertes, ursprünglich von Steve Cropper und Eddie Floyd 1966 komponiertes Lied, das als Single die Top 30 in den USA und Top 20 in Großbritannien erreichte.
Knocking on wood (also phrased touching wood or touch wood) is an apotropaic tradition of literally touching, tapping, or knocking on wood, or merely stating that one is doing or intending to do so, in order to avoid "tempting fate" after making a favorable prediction or boast, or a declaration concerning one's own death or another unfavorable ...
20. Juli 2021 · “Knock on wood” comes from at least the 19th century, according to sources, but the true origin remains unknown and heavily discussed. Many believe it originated with pagan groups and...
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Knock on wood'? This phrase is used by people who rap their knuckles on a piece of wood hoping to stave off bad luck. In the UK, the phrase ‘ touch wood ‘ is used – often jokingly by tapping one’s head.
said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past or when you mention hopes you have for the future: The deal will be agreed on Wednesday, knock on wood. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Good luck and bad luck. align.
"Knock on Wood" is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd. The song has become covered by later artists, most notably Amii Stewart in 1979. Stewart's disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts.
