Sam Moore of Sam & Dave dead at 89

Sam was a huge influence on Warren Haynes, one of my favorites.

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Rainy Night in Georgia (w/ Conway Twitty

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One of my favorites.

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Stax >> Motown

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And it isn't even close. Stax had more grit, a fatter sound, and far more creativity. Stewart wasn't a great businessman...he let them roll tape endlessly, but those open-ended recording sessions are where Booker T's organ playing runs into Steve Cropper's guitar in Green Onions. Then the rest of the song is like a dual between organ and guitar.

Crazy thing was that half their artists were kids from down the street who stopped in at the record shop. It all went to shite after King was assassinated, though.

edited brain fart on Steve Cropper's name.

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Crazy thing was that half their artists were kids from down the street who stopped in at the record shop

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Crazier considering Motown had some of the best session musicians in the business, but the local kids in Memphis gave Stax an authentic funk and soul sound.

RIP SOUL MAN

Everyone needs to take the time to visit the STAX museum in Memphis. Then not too far away is Royal Studios where Al Green cut all his hits. Fascinating

God rest his soul, man.