King Curtis - Plays The Great Memphis Hits + King Size Soul (2020)

King Curtis (1934–1971) was a premier saxophonist who masterfully performed music ranging from blues and pop songs to standards and modal jazz. This CD compiles two of his 1967 albums, showcasing his extensive artistic range. The release features the famous track "MEMPHIS SOUL STEW." The album Plays the Great Memphis Hits includes a Soul-oriented repertoire linked to the Stax label, while King Size Soul features a more diverse selection covering R&B, Rock, and film music. These works fully demonstrate Curtis's skill in brilliantly executing a wide variety of musical genres.

Tracklist:

PLAYS THE GREAT MEMPHIS HITS (KING CURTIS)
1-1 King Curtis - KNOCK ON WOOD [3:05]
1-2 King Curtis - GOOD TO ME [2:34]
1-3 King Curtis - HOLD ON, I’M COMIN’ [2:44]
1-4 King Curtis - WHEN SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY BABY [3:22]
1-5 King Curtis - GREEN ONIONS [2:25]
1-6 King Curtis - YOU DON’T MISS YOUR WATER [2:48]
1-7 King Curtis - FA-FA-FA-FA-FA (SAD SONG) [2:43]
1-8 King Curtis - IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR [2:42]
1-9 King Curtis - THE DOG [2:42]
1-10 King Curtis - I’VE BEEN LOVING YOU TOO LONG [2:29]
1-11 King Curtis - LAST NIGHT [2:35]
1-12 King Curtis - JUMP BACK [2:01]

KING SIZE SOUL (KING CURTIS & THE KINGPINS)
1-13 King Curtis - ODE TO BILLIE JOE [2:53]
1-14 King Curtis - A WHITER SHADE OF PALE [3:58]
1-15 King Curtis - FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH [2:40]
1-16 King Curtis - TO SIR WITH LOVE [2:45]
1-17 King Curtis - MEMPHIS SOUL STEW [3:02]
1-18 King Curtis - WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN [2:59]
1-19 King Curtis - I NEVER LOVED A MAN (THE WAY I LOVE YOU) [2:49]
1-20 King Curtis - LIVE FOR LIFE (VIVRE POUR VIVRE) [2:58]
1-21 King Curtis - C.C. RIDER [3:18]
1-22 King Curtis - I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER [2:29]