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Knock on Wood

Music by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper

Originally Performed by Eddie Floyd

"Knock On Wood" is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd. His recording peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent one week at number 1 on the Soul Singles chart. The song was written in the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee (now The National Civil Rights Museum). Steve Cropper has stated in interviews that there was a lightning storm the night that he and Eddie wrote the song, hence the lyrics 'It's like thunder and lightning, The way you love me is frightening'.

Release Date: 1966

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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The Swingle Singers : Around The World Folk Songs Vol. 2

All Three charts are featured on The Swingle Singer's album 'Around The World Folk Songs.'

Songlist: Choral Sentences for Holy Week and Easter, Mary Wept, Easter, I Am the Resurrection, Happy In The Lord, I Want Two Wings, Love is Here to Stay, Love is Here to Stay, Santafecino de Veras, La Doble, Happy Together, A Boy and a Girl, Barb'ry Ellen, Ciao, Bella, Ciao, David of the White Rock, The Oxen, There Is Joy, Joy, Joy!, (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, The Wooing of a Girl, Rejoice!, Sing Hallelu!, Thula, Babana, Day Song, Eine kleine Snailmusik, Jack's Valentine, The Witches' Trio, A Young Nun, Singing, Barbara Allen, Joyfully Sing, and more

Various : Novello Youth Chorals - Classic Soul Vol 2

A collection of classic soul hits, arranged by Berty Rice for upper voices SSA with piano accompaniment.

Songlist: Knock on Wood, Midnight Train To Georgia, Rescue Me, Son of a Preacher Man

Otis Redding : Greatest Hits

This fantastic collection provides a retrospective of 18 classics from '60s soul superstar Otis Redding. Includes: Amen - Chained and Bound - Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) - The Happy Song - Hard to Handle - I've Been Loving You Too Long - I've Got Dreams to Remember - Knock on Wood - Love Man - Mr. Pitiful - My Lover's Prayer - Pain in My Heart - Papa's Got a Brand New Bag - Respect - (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - These Arms of Mine - Tramp - Try a Little Tenderness. Also features photos and a biography on this singer whose career was tragically cut short.

Songlist: I've Been Loving You Too Long, Mr. Pitiful, The Happy Song, Amen, Pain In My Heart, Chained And Bound, Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song), I've Got Dreams To Remember, My Lover's Prayer, These Arms Of Mine, Respect, Knock On Wood, Love Man, Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay, Try A Little Tenderness, Hard To Handle, Tramp

Individual Folios

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Kirby Shaw : Knock on Wood

With a hot horn and rhythm section, this Otis Redding classic is relentlessly energetic from beginning to end. A great choreography showcase.Available separately: SATB, SAB, Instrumental ePak (C) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper Performed By: Otis Redding