This single showcased Eddie Floyd's signature vocal style, blending raw emotion with a smooth delivery over a classic Southern soul arrangement. It became a major hit, cementing his status as a star in the genre.
- "Knock on Wood" was written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper.
- The song reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1967.
- The recording famously took place in a makeshift studio at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after a fire destroyed the main Stax studio facilities.
Eddie Floyd was a Stax Records soul singer and songwriter from Montgomery, Alabama. By 1967, he had already written hits for others and was establishing himself as a solo artist with his own distinctive voice.
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