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Memphis Rock and Soul
Rock · 2016 · 12 tracks · 47m

Memphis Rock and Soul

Melissa Etheridge

A high-octane tribute to Stax Records. Etheridge swaps her acoustic guitar for a horn section and deep Memphis grooves, delivering grit-soaked soul classics.

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Melissa goes to Memphis and finds her soul in the Stax vaults.

A reverent and high-energy celebration of classic soul with a rock and roll edge.

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Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 47m
01
Memphis Train
3:50
02
Respect Yourself (People Stand Up)
4:25
03
Who’s Making Love
3:51
04
Hold On, I’m Coming
3:23
05
I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now)
4:05
06
Any Other Way
3:24
07
I’m a Lover
3:06
08
Rock Me Baby
4:47
09
I Forgot to Be Your Lover
4:52
10
Wait a Minute
2:55
11
Born Under a Bad Sign
4:36
12
I’ve Got Dreams to Remember
4:29
Moments Worth Waiting For
The explosive horn blast that kicks off Memphis Train setting a high-voltage pace.
The raw, vulnerable rasp in the opening lines of I've Been Loving You Too Long.
The gritty, distorted guitar solo that reinterprets Born Under a Bad Sign for a rock audience.
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