Stax Story

Various Artists

Stax Story

CD $59.98 $44.98

RELEASE DATE: 15 Sep 1998

4SCD-4429-2

LABEL: STAX

GENRE: R&B, BLUES, SOUL & STAX

'The Stax Story' brings together most of the company's biggest selling singles along with a well-chosen sampling of rarities and an entire disc of live recordings made around the world, including a couple of previously unissued gems. The 4 discs trace the evolution of a truly American style from the exquisite simplicity of the firm's early output through the often-lavish innovations of the later years. In addition to its 98 scorching selections, box set includes a richly illustrated booklet featuring the commentary of Rob Bowman, Stax historian & author of the award-winning Soulsville U.S.A.- The Story of Stax Records.


TRACKLISTING

DISC ONE

  • 1. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)
  • 2. Last Night
  • 3. Green Onions
  • 4. Walking The Dog
  • 5. Respect
  • 6. Hold On, I'm Comin'
  • 7. B-a-b-y
  • 8. Knock On Wood
  • 9. Soul Finger
  • 10. Tramp
  • 11. Born Under A Bad Sign
  • 12. Soul Man
  • 13. Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay
  • 14. Private Number
  • 15. Who's Making Love
  • 16. Time Is Tight (45 Version)
  • 17. Do The Funky Chicken
  • 18. Mr. Big Stuff
  • 19. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get (45 Version)
  • 20. Respect Yourself (45 Version)
  • 21. Theme From "Shaft"
  • 22. I've Been Lonely For So Long
  • 23. I'll Take You There
  • 24. Starting All Over Again
  • 25. I'll Be The Other Woman
  • 26. Woman To Woman

DISC TWO

  • 1. 'cause I Love You
  • 2. You Don't Miss Your Water
  • 3. These Arms Of Mine
  • 4. Can Your Monkey Do The Dog
  • 5. Big Party
  • 6. Jump Back
  • 7. Mister Pitiful
  • 8. Can't See You When I Want To
  • 9. Bootleg
  • 10. I've Been Loving You Too Long
  • 11. Candy
  • 12. I Want Someone
  • 13. Philly Dog
  • 14. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
  • 15. Things Get Better
  • 16. Let Me Be Good To You
  • 17. I'll Run Your Hurt Away
  • 18. Your Good Thing (is About To End)
  • 19. Patch My Heart
  • 20. Crosscut Saw
  • 21. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
  • 22. Groovin'
  • 23. Give Everybody Some
  • 24. Cold Feet
  • 25. I Thank You
  • 26. I Got A Sure Thing
  • 27. Big Bird
  • 28. A Tribute To A King
  • 29. I Ain't Particular

DISC THREE

  • 1. Soul Limbo
  • 2. I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
  • 3. What A Man
  • 4. I Like Everything About You
  • 5. I Forgot To Be Your Lover (45 Version)
  • 6. I Like What You're Doing To Me
  • 7. So I Can Love You
  • 8. Walk On By
  • 9. Black Boy
  • 10. I Have Learned To Do Without You
  • 11. Play The Music Toronadoes
  • 12. Never Can Say Goodbye
  • 13. The Breakdown (Part 1)
  • 14. Son Of Shaft (45 Version)
  • 15. That's What Love Will Make You Do
  • 16. In The Rain
  • 17. Hearsay
  • 18. With David Porter: Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)
  • 19. Dedicated To The One I Love
  • 20. Breaking Up Somebody's Home
  • 21. I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
  • 22. Short Stopping
  • 23. Cheaper To Keep Her
  • 24. If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)

DISC FOUR

  • 1. Green Onions
  • 2. Raise Your Hand
  • 3. Something Good (is Going To Happen
  • 4. Grab This Thing
  • 5. Do The Dog
  • 6. You Don't Miss Your Water
  • 7. Soothe Me
  • 8. You Don't Know Like I Know
  • 9. Shake
  • 10. Try A Little Tenderness
  • 11. Oh La De Da
  • 12. (Do The) Push And Pull
  • 13. Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
  • 14. Killing Floor
  • 15. Blues Power (45 Version)
  • 16. Show Me How
  • 17. Hang 'em High (Live)
  • 18. Theme From Shaft
  • 19. Theme From The Men