The Complete Stax/Volt Singles, 1959-1968 (10-CD)
by Various Artists

Mojo (Publisher): 5 stars out of 5 - "...This 9-CD collection captures the '60s' creative vitality..."
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Format:  CD  (9 Discs)
item number:  72KKK
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CD Details

  • Number of Discs: 9
  • Released: January 19, 2016
  • Originally Released: 2016
  • Label: Atlantic

Entertainment Reviews:

Q - 11/03, p.127
4 stars out of 5 - "...A remarkably consistent body of work extending to just about every A-side released during the period covered here....For a while, Stax just happened to be the greatest, grittiest, funkiest label on the planet..."
Mojo (Publisher) - 9/03, p.114
5 stars out of 5 - "...This 9-CD collection captures the '60s' creative vitality..."
New York Times (Publisher) - 5/1/91
"..What is Southern soul music? Try listening to "The Complete Stax/Volt Singles: 1959-1968"...The collection has 244 rhythm-and-blues tracks recorded in Memphis when the city was at its peak as a soul-music capital. In the 1960's, the Stax/Volt record labels... pioneered the devlopment of a genre that has influenced such performers as Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt and many others.."

Tracks on Disc 1:

  • 1.Fool in Love - The Veltones
  • 2.'Cause I Love You - Carla & Rufus
  • 3.Gee Whiz - Carla Thomas
  • 4.You Make Me Feel So Good - The Chips
  • 5.Love of My Own, A - Carla Thomas
  • 6.Last Night - The Mar-Keys
  • 7.I Didn't Believe - Rufus & Friend
  • 8.I'm Going Home - Prince Conley
  • 9.Wish Me Good Luck, (Mama, Mama) - Carla Thomas
  • 10.Morning After - The Mar-Keys
  • 11.Life I Live, The - Barbara Stephens
  • 12.About Noon - The Mar-Keys
  • 13.Burnt Biscuits - The Triumphs
  • 14.I Kinda Think He Does - Carla Thomas
  • 15.Foxy - The Mar-Keys
  • 16.You Don't Miss Your Water - William Bell
  • 17.Formula of Love - William Bell
  • 18.Goofin Off - Macy Skipper
  • 19.Wait a Minute - Barbara Stephens
  • 20.Sunday Jealous - Nick Charles
  • 21.That's the Way It is with Me - Barbara Stephens
  • 22.No Tears - The Tonettes
  • 23.Pop-Eye Stroll - The Mar-Keys
  • 24.Three Dogwoods, The - Nick Charles
  • 25.Why Should I Suffer with the Blues - Canes
  • 26.Whot's Happenin'! - The Mar-Keys
  • 27.Just Across the Street - The Del-Rios
  • 28.There's a Love - The Del-Rios
  • 29.Can't Ever Let You Go - Rufus Thomas

Tracks on Disc 2:

  • 1.Green Onions - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 2.Behave Yourself - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 3.Any Other Way - William Bell
  • 4.I'll Bring It Home to You - Carla Thomas
  • 5.Sack-O-Woe - The Mar-Keys
  • 6.These Arms of Mine - Otis Redding
  • 7.Teardrop Sea - The Tonettes
  • 8.Dog, The - Rufus Thomas
  • 9.Jelly Bread - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 10.I Told You So - William Bell
  • 11.Bo-Time - The Mar-Keys
  • 12.Home Grown - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 13.My Imaginary Guy - Deanie Parker & The Valadors
  • 14.Just as I Thought - William Bell
  • 15.What a Fool I've Been - Carla Thomas
  • 16.Hawg, Pt. 1, The - Eddie Kirk
  • 17.Don't Be Afraid of Love - Oscar Mack
  • 18.That's My Guy - Cheryl & Pam Johnson
  • 19.Chinese Checkers - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 20.Somebody Mentioned Your Name - William Bell
  • 21.What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
  • 22.That's What My Heart Needs - Otis Redding
  • 23.What Can It Be - The Astors
  • 24.Bango - Billy & The King Bees
  • 25.Them Bones - Eddie Kirk
  • 26.Walking the Dog - Rufus Thomas
  • 27.I'll Show You - William Bell

Tracks on Disc 3:

  • 1.Pain in My Heart - Otis Redding
  • 2.Gee Whiz, It's Christmas - Carla Thomas
  • 3.Mo'onions - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 4.Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman
  • 5.Can Your Monkey Do the Dog - Rufus Thomas
  • 6.You Won't Do Right - Bobby Marchan
  • 7.Wondering (When My Love Is Coming Home) - The Drapels
  • 8.Each Step I Take - Deanie Parker
  • 9.Honeydripper, The - The Van-Dells
  • 10.Who Will It Be Tomorrow - William Bell
  • 11.Come to Me - Otis Redding
  • 12.Don't Leave Me This Way - Otis Redding
  • 13.I Don't Want You Anymore - Eddie Jefferson
  • 14.Restless - Cobras
  • 15.Somebody Stole My Dog - Rufus Thomas
  • 16.Big Party - Barbara & the Browns
  • 17.That's Really Some Good - Rufus & Carla
  • 18.Night Time is the Right Time - Rufus & Carla
  • 19.Security - Otis Redding
  • 20.Dream Girl - Oscar Mack
  • 21.Closer to My Baby - Dorothy Williams
  • 22.I've Got No Time to Lose - Carla Thomas
  • 23.Young Man - The Drapels
  • 24.Soul Dressing - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 25.After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene
  • 26.Can't Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter
  • 27.Bush Bash - The Mar-Keys
  • 28.Please Return to Me - The Fleets

Tracks on Disc 4:

  • 1.Jump Back - Rufus Thomas
  • 2.Chained and Bound - Otis Redding
  • 3.In My Heart - Barbara & the Browns
  • 4.Spunky - Johnny Jenkins
  • 5.Bar B-Q - Wendy Rene
  • 6.Sidewalk Surf, The - The Mad Lads
  • 7.Can't Be Still - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 8.Woman's Love, A - Carla Thomas
  • 9.Yank Me (Doodle) - Baracudas
  • 10.That's How Strong My Love Is - Otis Redding
  • 11.Mr Pitiful - Otis Redding
  • 12.Don't Let Her Be Your Baby - Del Rays
  • 13.Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter
  • 14.My Lover - Barbara & the Browns
  • 15.Got You on My Mind - The Admirals
  • 16.How Do You Quit (Someone You Love) - Carla Thomas
  • 17.Biggest Fool in Town - Gorgeous George
  • 18.Banana Juice - The Mar-Keys
  • 19.Little Sally Walker - Rufus Thomas
  • 20.Place Nobody Can Find, A - Sam & Dave
  • 21.Goodnight Baby - Sam & Dave
  • 22.Boot Leg - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 23.Outrage - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 24.I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding
  • 25.I'm Depending on You - Otis Redding
  • 26.Candy - The Astors
  • 27.Give You What I Got - Wendy Rene

Tracks on Disc 5:

  • 1.Stop! Look What You're Doin' - Carla Thomas
  • 2.Willy Nilly - Rufus Thomas
  • 3.Don't Have to Shop Around - The Mad Lads
  • 4.Crying All by Myself - William Bell
  • 5.I Take What I Want - Sam & Dave
  • 6.When You Move You Lose - Rufus & Carla
  • 7.Respect - Otis Redding
  • 8.Make It Me - The Premiers
  • 9.World Is Round, The - Rufus Thomas
  • 10.In the Twilight Zone - The Astors
  • 11.Blue Groove - Sir Isaac & The Do-Dads
  • 12.You Don't Know Like I Know - Sam & Dave
  • 13.Grab This Thing, Pt. 1 - The Mar-Keys
  • 14.Be My Lady - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 15.Comfort Me - Carla Thomas
  • 16.I Can't Turn You Loose - Otis Redding
  • 17.Just One More Day - Otis Redding
  • 18.I Want Someone - The Mad Lads
  • 19.Birds & Bees - Rufus & Carla
  • 20.Philly Dog - The Mar-Keys
  • 21.I Had a Dream - Johnnie Taylor
  • 22.Satisfaction - Otis Redding
  • 23.Things Get Better - Eddie Floyd
  • 24.I'll Run Your Hurt Away - Ruby Johnson
  • 25.Hot Dog - The Four Shells
  • 26.Let Me Be Good to You - Carla Thomas
  • 27.Hold on I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave

Tracks on Disc 6:

  • 1.Laudromat Blues - Albert King
  • 2.Sugar Sugar - The Mad Lads
  • 3.Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) - William Bell
  • 4.Marching off to War - William Bell
  • 5.My Lover's Prayer - Otis Redding
  • 6.Your Good Thing (Is About to End) - Mable John
  • 7.I Got to Love Somebody's Baby - Johnnie Taylor
  • 8.I Want a Girl - The Mad Lads
  • 9.Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd
  • 10.B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
  • 11.My Sweet Potato - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 12.Booker Loo - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 13.Oh, Pretty Woman - Albert King
  • 14.Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody - Sam & Dave
  • 15.Never Like This Before - William Bell
  • 16.Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-(Sad Song) - Otis Redding
  • 17.Patch My Heart - The Mad Lads
  • 18.Sister's Got a Boyfriend - Rufus Thomas
  • 19.Come to Me My Darling - Ruby Johnson
  • 20.When My Love Comes Down - Ruby Johnson
  • 21.Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
  • 22.Crosscut Saw - Albert King
  • 23.Little Bluebird - Johnnie Taylor
  • 24.Toe Hold - Johnnie Taylor
  • 25.Jingle Bells - Booker T. & the MG's

Tracks on Disc 7:

  • 1.You Got Me Hummin' - Sam & Dave
  • 2.You're Taking up Another Man's Place - Mable John
  • 3.All I Want for Christmas Is You - Carla Thomas
  • 4.Please Uncle Sam (Send Back My Man) - The Charmels
  • 5.Something Good (Is Going to Happen to You) - Carla Thomas
  • 6.Raise Your Hand - Eddie Floyd
  • 7.Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Johnnie Taylor
  • 8.I Don't Want to Lose Your Love - The Mad Lads
  • 9.When Something Is Wrong with My Baby - Sam & Dave
  • 10.Let Me Down Slow - Bobby Wilson
  • 11.Hip Hug-Her - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 12.Everybody Loves a Winner - William Bell
  • 13.Mini-Skirt Minnie - Sir Mack Rice
  • 14.When Tomorrow Comes - Carla Thomas
  • 15.Spoiler, The - Eddie Purrell
  • 16.I Love You More Than Words Can Say - Otis Redding
  • 17.If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) - Ruby Johnson
  • 18.Same Time Same Place - Mable John
  • 19.Tramp - Otis & Carla
  • 20.Soul Finger - Bar-Kays
  • 21.Knucklehead - Bar-Kays
  • 22.Shake - Otis Redding
  • 23.Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King
  • 24.Soothe Me - Sam & Dave
  • 25.I Can't Stand Up - Sam & Dave
  • 26.Don't Rock the Boat - Eddie Floyd

Tracks on Disc 8:

  • 1.My Inspiration - The Mad Lads
  • 2.Love Sickness - Sir Mack Rice
  • 3.Sophisticated Sissy - Rufus Thomas
  • 4.I'll Always Have Faith in You - Carla Thomas
  • 5.How Can You Mistreat the One You Love - Jeannie & the Darlings
  • 6.Love is a Doggone Good Thing - Eddie Floyd
  • 7.Groovin' - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 8.Slim Jenkin's Place - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 9.Glory of Love - Otis Redding
  • 10.I'm a Big Girl Now - Mable John
  • 11.Wait You Dog - Mable John
  • 12.You Can't Get Away From It - Johnnie Taylor
  • 13.Eloise (Hang on in There) - William Bell
  • 14.Knock on Wood - Otis & Carla
  • 15.I'm Glad to Do It - C.L. Blast
  • 16.Double Up - C.L. Blast
  • 17.You Can't Run Away From Your Heart - Judy Clay
  • 18.I'll Gladly Take You Back - The Charmels
  • 19.Soul Man - Sam & Dave
  • 20.Daddy Didn't Tell Me - The Astors
  • 21.Give Everybody Some - Bar-Kays
  • 22.On a Saturday Night - Eddie Floyd
  • 23.Don't Hit Me No More - Mable John
  • 24.Somebody's Sleeping in My Bed - William Bell
  • 25.Winter Snow - Booker T. & the MG's
  • 26.Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday - William Bell
  • 27.What'll I Do For Satisfaction - Johnny Daye
  • 28.Pick up the Pieces - Carla Thomas

Tracks on Disc 9:

  • 1.Down Ta My House - Rufus Thomas
  • 2.As Long as I've Got You - The Charmels
  • 3.Soul Girl - Jeannie & the Darlings
  • 4.Cold Feet - Albert King
  • 5.I Thank You - Sam & Dave
  • 6.Wrap It Up - Sam & Dave
  • 7.Dock of the Bay, (Sittin' On) The - Otis Redding
  • 8.Don't Pass Your Judgement - Memphis Nomads
  • 9.Lovey Dovey - Otis & Carla
  • 10.I Got a Sure Thing - Ollie & the Nightingales
  • 11.Big Bird - Eddie Floyd
  • 12.Hard Day's Night, A - Bar-Kays
  • 13.Next Time - Johnnie Taylor
  • 14.Tribute to a King, A - William Bell
  • 15.Every Man Oughta Have a Woman - William Bell
  • 16.Able Mable - Mable John
  • 17.Memphis Train, The - Rufus Thomas
  • 18.I Think I Made a Boo Boo - Rufus Thomas
  • 19.What Will Later on Be Like - Jeannie & the Darlings
  • 20.Hang Me Now - Jeanne & the Darlings
  • 21.Soul Power - Derek Martin
  • 22.Bring Your Love Back to Me - Linda Lyndell
  • 23.Dime a Dozen, A - Carla Thomas
  • 24.Whatever Hurts You - The Mad Lads
  • 25.Happy Song, The (Dum Dum) - Otis Redding
  • 26.Lucy, (I Love) - Albert King
  • 27.I Ain't Particular - Johnnie Taylor

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