A couple years ago I was hanging out at a friend's house when I came across his box set of the complete Stax singles from 1959-1968.I knew a little bit about the label, that it was sometimes called a 'southern Motown' and that it had a pretty deep catalog of soul music, but I was far from an expert. The thought occurred to me that I should make a mixtape from all those songs. It seemed like a simple enough idea at the time. To keep the project from getting out of hand, I stuck with those early years, when Isaac Hayes was just a low-profile songwriter behind the scenes and the Staple Singers were an unsigned gospel family touring churches in Chicago. I started with some of the obvious hits, the Otis Redding and Sam & Dave classics that helped define soul music. From there I had to pay tribute to a few of the samples that are instantly recognizable to hip hop fans of my generation. But that was just the start of things.There were too many funky drum breaks, classic guitar riffs, and haunting lyrics to just leave it at that.Pretty soon I was embracing all of it: the sentimental love songs, the uptempo burners, the down-home blues, even the cheesy novelty dance songs. The more I sank my teeth into the music, the more intricate the mix became. I finally decided to throw everything I had into the pot: scratching, mixing, layering elements on top of each other, original production, session players, and bringing in K.nightshift (of The Dime) and Bink$ Win$ton to put the icing on the cake with their vocals. (Little did I know just how far they would knock it out of the park--if you don't believe me, check what they did with 'Green Onions.') This mix was partly inspired by conversations about music on my front steps with the guys, so to bring it full circle we got together at the end and parlayed about the music and the era while the recorders ran. So here it is, the product of so many late nights behind the turntables and in the studio. I've asked myself many times while I was putting it together if it was too soft, too hard, too dated, too out there, too sappy, too vulgar for people to 'get' it.Then again, who cares. Big thanks to everyone who played a part in putting this together: The Dime, K.nightshift, Bink$ Win$ton, Conrad Anthony (bass & guitar player on 'My Type'), Jeremy Goody at Megasonic Sound, Charles Stella (mastering engineer), Malachi Padron (cd pressing) Reid McNally (photography), Justin Marine/Mixerfriendly (graphic design), and Hiro at East Bay Digital. A special shout out goes to my crew, the Record Rockers, for all the support and inspiration, and to all the dope djs out there who do what they love. And finally, thanks to the family of musicians at Stax who brought this timeless music into the world. --DJ Crimson Download as individually tracked out zip file here: <a href='http://www.mediafire.com/?lo3boa7falu2dme' target='_blank'>http://www.mediafire.com/?lo3boa7falu2dme</a> <b>Tracklist:</b> 1. Don't Have to Shop Around - The Mad Lads 2. I Thank You - Sam & Dave 3. The Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas 4. I'm Going Home - Prince Conley 5. Knock On Wood - Otis Redding 6. Tramp - Otis & Carla 7. Hold On I'm Comin' - Sam & Dave 8. Pop-Eye Stroll - The Mar-Keys Reefer Man (Skit) 9. Making Love and Sniffing Cocaine - DJ Crimson 10. Jump Back - Rufus Thomas 11. Grab This Thing (Part I) - The Mar-Keys Isaac Hayes on writing Soul Man 12. Soul Man - Sam & Dave 13. Soul Girl - Jeanne & The Darlings 14. Born Under a Bad Sign - Albert King 15. Tearz - Wu Tang Clan 16. After Laughter (Comes Tears) - Wendy Rene 17. No Tears - The Tonettes 18. C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan 19. As Long As I've Got You - The Charmels 20. Closer to My Baby - Dorothy Williams 21. What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan 22. My Type - K.nightshift (The Dime) with DJ Crimson and Conrad Anthony 23. My Services - Bink$ Win$ton 24. Can't See You When I Want To - David Porter 25. A Place Nobody Can Find - Sam & Dave 26. Motown vs. Stax (Booker Loo) - Booker T & the MGs 27. Rollin' / Groovin' - Bink$ Win$ton / Booker T & the MGs 28. Be My Lady - Booker T & the MGs 29. Boot Leg - Booker T & the MGs 30. Soul Dressing - Booker T & the MGs 31. Frog Stomp - Floyd Newman 32. Green Onions 2012 - K.nightshift & Bink$ Win$ton 33. Burnt Biscuits - The Triumphs (Midnight Hour - Reflection Eternal) 34. Bar B -Q - Wendy Rene 35. The Hawg, Part I - Eddie Kirk 36. Bush Bash - The Mar-Keys 37. Cold Feet - Albert King 38. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) - Johnnie Taylor 39. Empty Yo Pockets - Bink$ Win$ton 40. Each Step I Take - Deanie Parker Jake (Skit) 41. Bang for Your Buck / Can't Ever Let You Go - Bink$ Win$ton / Rufus Thomas 42. Can't Explain How It Happened - Ivory Joe Hunter 43. When My Love Comes Down - Ruby Johnson 44. I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) - Otis Redding 45. That's How Strong My My Love Is - Otis Redding 46. Don't Hit Me No More - Mable John 47. If I Ever Needed Love (I Sure Do Need It Now) - Ruby Johnson 48. I'll Show You - William Bell 49. Winter Snow - Booker T & the MGs 50. Ghost Dads - K.nightshift (The Dime)
The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968. Track List y Descargas: Disc 1: 01.Fool in. If you still have trouble downloading Carla thomas 03 the complete stax volt singles 1959 1968 disc 1 gee whiz look at his eyes mp3 hosted on mediafire.com (5.
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Comment by Alex Norse
TOPTOPTOPTOP
Comment by SKYLRK
just got chiiillls
Comment by smoothcriminal
That's my longest favorite mix ever... that's is doope! thx for that mix
Comment by AuryRay
no words <3
Comment by Sustainable Jeff
I've got this on life super repeat
Comment by jejune.
dat hugh hefner line
Comment by Mr Black Magic
Classic!!
Comment by Lucchi Supremeson™
this erra is gone
Comment by jruiz9739
Oh I'm just Lovin' This Megamix! Thank You for Sharing It!
Comment by MAF!
Very Nice Crimson! Gonn re post, people should hear this!!
Comment by vennejoe
GREAT!!!
Comment by DJ Patience
This is immaculate stuff.
Comment by Dj Delgado
Love this mix! Crimson does some very creative stuff with some classic material. Here's an interview about the mix: http://www.aztlanroots.com/2011/12/mixtape-monday-dj-crimsons-tribute-to-stax.html
Comment by djcrimson
@rap: Thanks for enjoying the fuck out of it! Haha.
Comment by Rap
i'm enjoying the fuck out of this mix bruh....thank you! #1vsM
Comment by ewing2001
woww, my congratz ;-
Comment by Dean 'Sunshine' Smith
nice late night listening thanks for the DL ;)
Comment by gterp
sick transition
Comment by Soulshiner™
Absolutely brilliant Sir !!! Staxyy mix posted @ http://thesoulshiner.blogspot.fr/2012/06/dj-crimson-tribute-to-stax.html
Comment by djcrimson
@allaboutgeorge: Yeah man, that's the classic.
Comment by djcrimson
@lukefama: Thank you sir!
Comment by allaboutgeorge
'Green Onions'!
Comment by allaboutgeorge
Wu!
Comment by djcrimson
@platurn: Thanks homie! You're the man--your De La and Tribe mixes were definitely an inspiration.
Comment by platurn
Dude you're so awesome for this -- I fucking love that you took the time to do this with the boys. Good for you homeboy!
Comment by Dj Delgado
Such a dope mix! Crimson did a little interview with me about it... read it here! http://www.aztlanroots.com/2011/12/mixtape-monday-dj-crimsons-tribute-to-stax.html
Few instrumental groups have had as profound an impact on the popular music landscape as Booker T. and the MG’s, whose Stax sides from the ’60s defined the sound of the label. From Booker T. Jones’ inimitable Hammond organ sound and Steve Cropper’s masterful Telecaster work, to Al Jackson’s solid and steady beats and the always-in-the-pocket bass lines of Lewie Steinberg (replaced in 1965 by the talented Donald “Duck” Dunn), the band’s influence continues to be felt in every slice of visceral soul to emerge since. As the house band for Stax, Booker T. and the MG’s built the sonic backbone of some of the most popular records by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Carla Thomas, and more. On their own, the quartet laid down 15 charting singles, including “Green Onions,” “Hip Hug-Her,” “Boot-Leg,” and “My Sweet Potato.” Those hits and 14 more sides are collected on Real Gone Music’s new collection, The Complete Stax Singles, Vol. 1 (1962-1967).
Due on October 11, the 1-CD or 2-LP set brings together 29 of the 49 singles that Booker T. and the MGs recorded for Stax. (Presumably, the other 20 will make up a second volume.) Each track on the Gordon Anderson-produced The Complete Stax Singles, Vol. 1 has been carefully vetted to make sure the correct, original mono single mixes were used. The music has been mastered by Dan Hersch at d2 Mastering, with tape research and sourcing provided by Mike Johnson, Aaron Kannowski, and Bill Inglot. For the limited-edition run of 1,000 vinyl copies, the tracks will be pressed on blue wax and presented in a gatefold sleeve. The CD, meanwhile, will be housed in a jewel case. Both configurations boast detailed liner notes and discographical information compiled by soul music authority Ed Osborne in a package designed by John Sellards.
So get ready for an MG Party that’s sure to get you groovin’ and secure your pre-orders below!
Booker T. & The MG’s, The Complete Stax Singles, Vol. 1 (1962-1967) (Real Gone Music, 2019)
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2-LP on blue vinyl: Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada