Artist : Eddie Floyd
song : Knock On Wood
Album : Knock On Wood – 1966
Style – Tempo – Signature – Length : Soul – 105 – 4/4 – 3:10
Musician : Al Jackson Jr
page : 1
Version : Album
Level : Beginner
“Knock on Wood” by Eddie Floyd is a high-voltage soul classic that perfectly captures the raw, joyful urgency of love. Released in 1966 and recorded at the legendary Stax Studios in Memphis, this track blends tight horn arrangements, dynamic rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals to create a song that’s both deeply personal and universally infectious.
Built on a foundation of propulsive drums and a punchy horn section, the song delivers a sense of celebration laced with apprehension. Floyd’s passionate vocals convey the thrill of romantic connection — and the superstitious anxiety of losing it. “You better knock on wood,” he warns, fusing gratitude and fear into one of soul music’s most memorable refrains.
With its vibrant energy, timeless groove, and signature Stax sound — courtesy of musicians like Booker T. Jones and Steve Cropper — “Knock on Wood” became not just a radio hit, but a staple of soul and R&B history. It’s the kind of song that commands movement and resonates with anyone who’s ever felt lucky in love — and scared to lose it.
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