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1966 single by Eddie Floyd
"Knock on Wood " is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd.[2] Amii Stewart in 1979. Stewart's disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts.
Eddie Floyd version [ edit ]
His recording peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100[3] 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, lightning, The way you love me is frightening'. Floyd's version earned a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 17, 1995.[4]
Verse 1 [ edit ]
I don't wanna lose this good thing
That I've got, if I do
I would surely, surely lose a lot
'Cause her love is better than any love I know
Chorus 1 [ edit ]
It's like thunder, lightnin'
The way you love me is frightenin'
I better knock on wood, baby
Verse 2 [ edit ]
I'm not superstitious about you
But I can't take no chance
Got me spinnin', baby, baby, I'm in a trance
'Cause your love is better than any love I know
Chorus 2 [ edit ]
It's like thunder, lightnin'
The way you love me is frightenin'
I better knock on wood, baby
[Instrumental Break]
Verse 3 [ edit ]
No secret, that woman fills my lovin' cup
'Cause she sees to it that I get enough
Just one touch from her
You know it means so much
You might also like
Chorus 3 [ edit ]
It's like thunder, lightnin'
The way you love me is frightenin'
I better knock on wood, baby
I better knock, knock, knock
Oh yeah, think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock on wood
Think I better knock, knock, knock
Otis Redding and Carla Thomas version [ edit ]
David Bowie version [ edit ]
David Bowie released a live performance of the song[16] David Live
"Knock on Wood" (Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper) – 3:03
"Panic in Detroit" (Bowie) – 5:52
Amii Stewart version [ edit ]
American disco and soul singer Amii Stewart released a disco version of "Knock on Wood " in 1979. It reached number one on the US charts in April 1979; it also made it to the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version of the song.[22] Simon May . It reached the top 10 twice in the UK, first in 1979 (peaking at number 6) and again in a remixed version in 1985 (peaking at number 7). The song earned a gold certification on March 22, 1979, and then a platinum certification on August 1 the same year from the RIAA [4] [4] [24] anthems for the gay community ".[25] Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards in 1980. It was featured prominently in the video game The Warriors Walt Disney Pictures 1997 live-action film Mr. Magoo Leslie Nielsen , and the 1998 film The Big Lebowski
Weekly charts [ edit ]
Year-end charts [ edit ]
Certifications [ edit ]
Other notable cover versions [ edit ]
Wilson Pickett , like Floyd a former member of the band The Falcons , covered the song on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett .
The American Breed also covered it on their 1967 self-titled debut album .[57]
Otis Redding and Carla Thomas released it as a single in 1967 on Stax Records, credited to Otis & Carla. It also appeared on their album King & Queen
Buddy Guy , on his live 1968 album This Is Buddy Guy! [58]
The Mauds , on their 1968 album Hold On .[57] [59]
James Cotton also recorded the song on his 1967 album The James Cotton Blues Band ; his version is later included in the 1995 compilation album The Best of the Verve Years .[60]
In 1971, Filipino singer Victor Wood released his version of this song.[61]
Razzy Bailey 's version (1984) peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs[62] [63]
Eric Clapton covered the song for his 1985 album Behind the Sun [64]
Actress Kathleen Wilhoite and Jeff Healy performed the song in the 1989 film Road House
Michael Bolton covered it for his 1992 album Timeless: The Classics [65]
A singer Mary Griffin recorded her disco/dance version for the 1998 film 54 promotional single .[66]
Actress Emma Stone performed the song in the 2010 movie Easy A [67] [68]
In 1993 Beatrice Magnanensi and Letizia Mezzanotte interpret the song in the compilation Non è la Rai 2 .
In 1996 Fausto Leali recorded the Italian version entitled No, non tu (No, not you), for the album Non solo blues ("Not just Blues") (RTI Music, RTI 1112-4).
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