To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). No special action is required regarding these talk page notices, other than regular verification using the archive tool instructions below. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use. Floyd was born in Alabama, but grew up in Detroit, Michigan. To “knock on wood” has long been been considered good luck, and it certainly was for Eddie Floyd; the Alabama-born singer-songwriter turned the phrase into a No.1 R&B single that's been covered countless times. It features his most well-known single, the title track, "Knock on Wood". Eddie said, 'man, that's it!' He founded The … You better knock, knock on wood, baby You better knock, knock knock, knock, knock It's no secret about it 'Cause we're this lovin' touch He sees to it That I get enough Fell his touch all over You know it means so much It's like thunder, lightning The way you love me is frightening You better knock, knock, knock on wood, … The song has become covered by later artists, most notably Amii Stewart in 1979. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Eddie Floyd - Knock on Wood Lyrics. Tags: Cover Feature, Eddie Floyd, Knock On Wood, Autobiography, Stax, Memphis Music, Isaac Hayes, Al Bell, William Bell, "My Life in Song", Cover Story ADVERTISEMENT Most Read 3:31 ... More by Eddie Floyd. 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Ironically, Pickett and Floyd had been bandmates in the Detroit group the Falcons of "I Found a Love" … Stewart's disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts. I'm not superstitious about ya But I can't take no chance. Knock On Wood is a popular song by Eddie Floyd | Create your own TikTok videos with the Knock On Wood song and explore 1 … Eddie Floyd may have put a mere three songs into the U.S. pop charts, but he sent 15 soaring into the R&B Top 50, including the chart-topping "Knock on Wood," which to this day remains a soul standard. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. Image:Bowie KnockOnWood.jpg is being used on this article. For assistance on the image use policy, see Wikipedia:Media copyright questions. That this article is linked to from the image description page. Stax Records president Jim Stewart didn't like Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" because it sounded too much like Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour." Knock On Wood is the debut album of soul singer/songwriter Eddie Floyd, released in 1967 on Stax Records. Enthralling in its rendition of Eddie Floyd’s experiences with Stax, an array of bright light musicians and more, this chapter is centered on Otis Redding, and Floyd’s song “Big … "Knock on Wood" is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd. 2 tracks (5:28). Eddie Floyd - Knock on Wood Lyrics. Knock On Wood is the debut album of soul singer/songwriter Eddie Floyd, released in 1967 on Stax Records. Arrangement for Guitar/Vocals. Eddie Floyd was one of the singers that best represents that golden era of the Stax label, and his 1966 debut hit, Knock On Wood, is a durable proof of his huge talent as both a performer and a composer. Knock On Wood chords by Eddie Floyd 147,712 views, added to favorites 256 times Author Unregistered. The song has become covered by later artists, most notably Amii Stewart in 1979. Stewart's disco version was the most Knock on Wood is a popular song by Eddie Floyd | Create your own TikTok videos with the Knock on Wood song and explore 0 … 1967 Preview SONG TIME Knock On Wood (Single Version) 1 3:09 PREVIEW Something You Got 2 3:04 PREVIEW But It's Alright 3 … [Em A B E C#m D#m G# F# G] Chords for Knock on Wood - Eddie Floyd w/lyrics with capo transposer, play along with guitar, piano, ukulele & mandolin. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.225.166.76 (talk) 20:45, 21 April 2009 (UTC). The video for the title track from Amii Stewart's 1979 album. Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood Lyrics. Thank you.BetacommandBot 18:18, 1 June 2007 (UTC), The image Image:Image Knock On Wood cover.jpg.jpg is used in this article under a claim of fair use, but it does not have an adequate explanation for why it meets the requirements for such images when used here. Stewart's disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts. 'Cause your love is better Than any love I know. Knock on Wood was the #20 song in 1966 in the Rock & Roll charts.The song was performed by Eddie Floyd.Comment below with facts and trivia about the song and we may include it in our song facts! I don't wanna lose This good thing, that I got If I do, I will surely Surely, lose a lot Cause the love is better Than any love I know Stax Records president Jim Stewart didn't like Eddie Floyd's "Knock on Wood" because it sounded too much like Wilson Pickett's "In the Midnight Hour." No one compares to her version! He founded The Falcons, which also featured … Stewart didn't release the song until a year after Pickett's hit peaked. I don't want to lose, this good thing that I got 'cause if I do I will surely, surely … Genres: Southern Soul, Soul. Stewart's disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts. La carrière d’Eddie Floyd, compositeur interprète de Rythm and Blues américain, a surtout été productive en 1967 et 1968, bien que cette compilation aille à juste titre jusqu’en 1974. Complete your Eddie Floyd collection. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Knock on Wood! [Intro] E G A B7 D B7 / [Verse] (B7 ) A7 A7 I don't wanna lose this good thing, that I got E E If I do, I will surely, surely lose a lot A7 A7 Cause your love is better than any love I know on Wood: My Life in Soul, written with Tony Fletcher and due out on Aug 11 on BMG. Duet with Carla Thomas 1967 as a duet with Carla Thomas favorites 256 times Unregistered! 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