Wattstax: The Living World

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wattstax event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on 20th August 1972, Stax Records reissues original soundtrack album Wattstax: The Living Word.

These two LP’s are 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 more.

Tracklist 

1. The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da
2. The Staple Singers - I Like The Things About You - The Staple Singers
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 (3:43) 
9. Carla Thomas - I Have A God Who Loves 
10. Rufus Thomas - The Breakdow 
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