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Appreciating Steve Cropper: A Master of Concision and Taste
Among many other things, Steve Cropper's astounding career is proof that greatness lies not in saying everything, but in saying the right thing at the right time.
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A “Stax Christmas”: A Stockingful of Soul
The holidays will be here before we know it, and Stax is getting ahead of things with a new release of soulful Christmas treats.
Bruce Springsteen’s “Only The Strong Survive”
On his latest project, The Boss takes a detour to cover some of the classic songs from the Stax and Motown catalogs.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Mr. Big Stuff”
Jean Knight called him out with her 70s hit, "Mr. Big Stuff." Her portrait of the original player still rings true today.
The Top of Stax: David Porter
David Porter is responsible for some of the biggest hits on the Stax label. And one of the most misunderstood lyrics.