Wattstax '72: The Complete Concert

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic WATTSTAX event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum in 1972, Stax Records presents 'Wattstax: The Complete Concert'. Featuring the full L.A. Memorial Coliseum show with speeches and other talk from the stage. The set also features a 68-page, full-colour book with introduction by Wattstax creator Al Bell, plus new essays by Rob Bowman and A. Scott Galloway. Featured artists include Isaac Haves, Eddie Floyd, The Staple Singers and more.

Special Features

Full colour book with introduction by Wattstax Creator Al Bell + new essays by Rob Bowman & A. Scott Galloway

Disc 1
1: Salvation Symphony - Dale Warren & The Wattstax '72 Orchestra
2: The Star Spangled Banner - Kim Weston
3: Opening Announcements - Tommy Jacquette & Jesse Jackson
4: Lift Every Voice and Sing - Kim Weston
5: We're Here to Consecrate, Not Desecrate - Melvin Van Peebles

Disc 2
1: Heavy Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom-Boom) - The Staple Singers
2: Are You Sure - The Staple Singers
3: I Like the Things About Me - The Staple Singers
4: Respect Yourself - The Staple Singers
5: I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers
6: Wattstax Day Proclamation - Tommy Jacquette & Richard Roundtree
7: Somebody Bigger Than You and I - Jimmy Jones
8: Better Get a Move On - Louise McCord
9: Precious Lord Take My Hand - Deborah Manning

Disc 3
1: I Shall Not Be Moved - Eric Mercury
2: At the Drive In - Freddie Robinson
3: Them Hot Pants - Lee Sain
4: What Would I Do - Ernie Hines
5: Wade in the Water - Little Sonny
6: I Forgot to Be Your Lover - William Bell
7: Pin the Tail On the Donkey - The Newcomers
8: Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
9: Explain It to Her Mama - The Temprees
10: I've Been Lonely for So Long - Frederick Knight
11: Old Time Religion - The Golden 13

Disc 4
1: Al Bell Award Presentation - William Bell
2: Lying On the Truth - The Rance Allen Group
3: Up Above My Head - The Rance Allen Group
4: David Porter Introduction - William Bell
5: Introduction - The David Porter Show
6: Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - David Porter
7: Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
8: Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) - David Porter

Disc 5
1: The Bar-Kays Introduction - William Bell
2: Son of Shaft/Feel It - The Bar-Kays
3: In the Hole - The Bar-Kays
4: I Can't Turn You Loose - The Bar-Kays
5: Tommy Tate Introduction - William Bell
6: I Remember - Tommy Tate
7: Please Move Back to the Stands - William Bell
8: Help Me Love - Tommy Tate
9: School of Life - Tommy Tate

Disc 6
1: Carla Thomas Introduction - William Bell & John Kasandra
2: Pick Up the Pieces - Carla Thomas
3: I Like What You're Doing (To Me) - Carla Thomas
4: B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
5: Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
6: I Have a God Who Loves - Carla Thomas
7: Albert King Introduction - John KaSandra
8: Match Box Blues - Albert King
9: Got to Be Some Changes Made - Albert King
10: I'll Play the Blues for You - Albert King

Disc 7
1: Killing Floor - Albert King
2: Angel of Mercy - Albert King
3: Rufus Thomas Introduction - John KaSandra
4: Rufus Thomas Entrance - John KaSandra & Rufus Thomas
5: The Breakdown - Rufus Thomas
6: Kindly Go Back to Your Seats - John KaSandra & Rufus Thomas
7: Do the Funky Chicken - Rufus Thomas
8: Do the Funky Penguin - Rufus Thomas

Disc 8
1: I Am, Somebody - Jesse Jackson
2: I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To - The Soul Children
3: Hearsay - The Soul Children
4: Let Us Stand and Raise Our Fists Together - John KaSandra, Fred Williamson & Jesse Jackson
5: If I Can Help Somebody - Billy Eckstine
6: There Is a Curfew Here - Billy Eckstine

Disc 9
1: Isaac Hayes Introduction - Jesse Jackson
2: Theme from 'Shaft' (Version 1) - Isaac Hayes
3: Theme from 'Shaft' (Version 2) - Isaac Hayes
4: Soulsville - Isaac Hayes
5: Never Can Say Goodbye - Isaac Hayes
6: Part-time Love - Isaac Hayes
7: Your Love Is So Doggone Good - Isaac Hayes

Disc 10
1: Ain't No Sunshine/Lonely Avenue - Isaac Hayes
2: I Stand Accused - Isaac Hayes
3: Let Everybody Stand and Join Hands - Jesse Jackson
4: If I Had a Hammer - Jimmy Jones

Number of Discs: 10

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