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Memphis 70 - The city's funk & soul in the decade after Otis

The death of Otis Redding in late 1967 was a watershed in the sound of Memphis soul. He had been the figurehead and defining figure as Stax had taken a distinctly gritty take on soul to the top of the US charts. "Memphis 70" shows what happened next as local musicians emerged from Otis' shadow and created new and exhilarating sounds. In typical FifthMicrophone style we take the road less travelled to bring a selection of sought-after rarities and unreleased gems that perfectly reflect the era. This is soul music for the true connoisseur.

Tracklisting:

1. Mississippi Mud - Smithstonian

2. I Can't Tell No Difference - David Porter

3. Two Paces Ahead Of Love - Willie Walker

4. Pullin' - Minits

5. Strange Things - Art Jerry Miller

6. Shake - Ovations

7. No Ending - Stacy Lane

8. Tip Toeing - Alvin Cash

9. It's Bump Time - Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller

10. Blackrock Yeah Yeah - Blackrock

11. Keep The Faith - Mel & Tim

12. Who's Been Warming My Oven - Sir Walter

13. Come What May - John Gary Williams

14. Watchdog - Barbara & The Browns

15. Way Of Me - Kannon

16. Don't Boom Boom - Lillian Hale

17. Take A Giant Step - LaCleve Milon

18. Papa Killed A Chicken -Willie Toliver

19. Hard Times - Cee, Billy & Freedom Express

20. Dig It (She's In The Groove) - Optimistics

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