Eddie Floyd

Eddie Floyd ( born June 25, 1937 in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American soul and rhythm-and - blues singer and songwriter of the legendary Stax label.

As lead singer of the group The Falcons he was replaced by Wilson Pickett and had in the late 1960s some solo hits, which came 12 songs in the U.S. Top 100 His most famous song is probably no doubt " Knock on Wood ", which he and Steve Cropper wrote in 1965. This song has been covered by many music greats, including David Bowie, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, Otis Redding, Ella Fitzgerald and many more The most successful version is by Amii Stewart, who could climb in 1979 to number one on the U.S. charts with her ​​disco remake.

In the second Blues Brothers film he worked with and was with the Blues Brothers Band on tour. In September 2002 he received the Memphis Sound Award. Eddie Floyd was also incorporated into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

Discography

Singles

  • Things Get Better / Good Love Bad Love 1966
  • Knock On Wood / Got To Make A Comeback in 1966
  • Raise Your Hand / I've Been Feeling Bad 1967
  • Do not Rock The Boat / This House 1967
  • Love Is A Doggone Good Thing / Hey Now 1967
  • On A Saturday Night / Under My Nose 1967
  • Big Bird / Holding On With Both Hands 1968
  • Bring It On Home To Me / Sweet Things You Do in 1968
  • I've Got To Have Your Love / Girl I Love You 1969
  • Do not Tell Your Mama / Consider Me 1969
  • Soul -A- lujah 1969, with William Bell
  • Never Let You Go / Is not That Good 1969 with Mavis Staples
  • Why Is The Wine Sweeter? / People Get Together 1969
  • California Girl / Woodman 1970
  • My Girl / Laurie 1970
  • The Best Years Of My Life / My Little Girl 1970
  • Blood Is Thicker Than Water / Have You Heard The Word 1971
  • Yum Yum Yum (I Want Some ) / Tears Of Joy 1972
  • You're Good Enough ( To Me Baby ) / Spend All You Have On Love 1972
  • Lay Your Loving On Me / Knock On Wood 1973
  • Baby Lay Your Head Down / Check Me Out 1973
  • I Wanna Do Things For You / We've Been Through Too Much 1973
  • Guess Who / Something To Write Home About 1974
  • Soul Street / Highway Man 1974
  • I Got A Reason To Smile / Stealing Love 1974
  • Talk To The Man / I Got A Reason To Smile 1975
  • I'm So Glad I Met You / I'm So Grateful 1975
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