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WRITTEN
IN THEIR SOUL:
THE STAX SONGWRITER DEMOS OUT JUNE 23RD
Stax
Records celebrates the work of the unsung heroes
behind the hits with a brand-new collection, Written in Their
Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos. Set for release on June
23 and available for pre-order now on CD and digital,
the 7-disc box set includes 146 demos (140
previously unreleased) from Stax’s legendary roster
of songwriters, including Bettye Crutcher, Homer Banks, and William
Bell. From early sketches of classic ’60s and ’70s hits
to never-before-heard songs with full-blown arrangements, Written
in Their Soul offers fans a fascinating glimpse behind the
scenes. Compiled by multiple GRAMMY®-winning producer
Cheryl Pawelski, the set also includes a new essay by
Emmy® and GRAMMY-winning writer/producer Robert Gordon (Respect
Yourself: The Stax Records Story) and Stax’s original Director
of Publicity and 2x Emmy® winner Deanie Parker.
Beginning today, you can hear a first taste of Written in
Their Soul with a demo of “634-5789 (Soulsville,
USA)” sung by Eddie Floyd. Written by Eddie
Floyd and Steve Cropper, the song was famously recorded
by Wilson Pickett, who made it a No.1 R&B hit and Top
20 pop single in 1966. Steam It Today.
Click
HERE to view on YoutTube.
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