The A-side of Floyd's breakthrough 1966 single, "Knock on Wood" became a signature song for the Memphis soul scene, embodying the gritty, authentic sound of Stax Records.
- "Knock on Wood" was co-written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
- The song was recorded at the fabled Stax Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee, with members of Booker T. & the M.G.'s and the Mar-Keys providing the instrumental backing.
- "Knock on Wood" reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1966.
Eddie Floyd was a singer and songwriter from Montgomery, Alabama, known for his Memphis soul sound. At the time of "Knock on Wood," he was a rising star at Stax Records, where he had recently begun his solo career after writing hits for other artists.
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