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Vor 2 Tagen · Rufus and Carla Thomas helped launch the Stax era, both individually and as a team. Thomas brought his daughter to Stax in the hopes of finding suitable material, and she soon had "Gee Whiz" soaring to the top. Had Carla chosen to tour extensively, she might have been a great star in Aretha Franklin's class; she sang with equal ferocity and power during this period. Rufus Thomas parlayed his ...
Vor 20 Stunden · Released in 1965, this iconic track was co-written by Pickett and Steve Cropper, a member of the Stax Records house band Booker T. & the M.G.’s. The song’s infectious rhythm and Pickett’s ...
Vor einem Tag · Today, visionary singer-songwriter Valerie June has shared a shimmering pop-soul gem, “Friendship” (Feat. Carla Thomas and Stax Music Academy).The song, which originally appeared on Pop Staples ’ posthumas LP, 2015’ Don’t Lose This (produced by Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples), celebrates unconditional love, the eternal promise of true friendship.
Vor 5 Tagen · Let’s start with Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. on Max. It takes us back more than half a century to a miraculous little music studio that seems blessed and cursed in equal measure. Lasting from 1957 to ’75, the brief musical powerhouse was something so unlikely, it should never have worked in the Jim Crow South.
Vor 2 Tagen · Steve Cropper as Song Writer. We have watched part 1 of the Stax Records documentary on Netflix (recommended by my friend Larry Higgins) and true to his recommendation, a great production. And so, it is time to do a post on Stephen Lee Cropper. Steve Cropper was an amazing talent and one of the key ingredients to success for Stax Records in ...
Vor 5 Tagen · Otis Redding, one of Stax's most influential artists, is prominently featured. His contributions to the label and to soul music are explored in detail, showcasing his remarkable talent and influence. The documentary also delves into the challenges faced by Stax Records, including financial difficulties and internal conflicts. These struggles ...
Vor 20 Stunden · Visionary singer-songwriter Valerie June has shared a shimmering pop-soul gem, Friendship (Feat. Carla Thomas and Stax Music Academy). The song, which originally appeared on Pop Staples' posthumas LP, 2015' Don't Lose This (produced by Jeff Tweedy ...
