2008-04-01
Various Artists: Stax Does The Beatles: Stax Records Musicians are no strangers to reciprocity. Most anyone can think of at least a handful of tunes that have been covered my multiple artists, sometimes to greater effect. If you know a bit about Stax, the dynamic Memphis-based soul label, you probably know that a lot of reputable musicians wouldn’t shy away from gushing about the label’s wiz-bang roster and musical output. Most highly noted of those is none other than the Beatles. That said, what better show of mutual respect could exist than this set of Beatles covers performed by Stax’s finest. From Booker T. & The MGs instrumental takes on the songs to David Porter’s show-stopping vocal chops on ‘Help!’ you’ll realize the respect was most definitely mutual. All tracks suitable for airplay Reviewed by Trevor Edmonds : April 2008Willie May
Haunted House
Josh Hyde
The Call Of The Night
JIMMY THACKERY AND THE DRIVERS
LIVE IN DETROIT
Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All Stars
Fifty Shades Of Blue
HANS THEESSINK
SLOW TRAIN
OTIS REDDING
LIVE ON THE SUNSET STRIP
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