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King Curtis

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About King Curtis

Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, blues, funk and soul jazz. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Adept at tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, he was best known for his distinctive riffs and solos such as on The Coasters - Yakety Yak

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Top Tracks

1

Memphis Soul Stew

359.4K plays
2

The Christmas Song

37.6K plays
3

A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Live at Fillmore West, 3/7/1971

71.7K plays
4

A Whiter Shade of Pale

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Watermelon Man

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Games People Play

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Soul Serenade

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Soul Twist

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9

What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

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Instant Groove

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Melancholy Serenade

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Memphis Soul Stew - Single/LP Version

15.2K plays
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Something On Your Mind - Live At Small's Paradise

15.3K plays
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Ridin' Thumb

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A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Live @ Fillmore West

11.5K plays
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Ode To Billie Joe

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Memphis Soul Stew - Live at Fillmore West, 3/7/1971

11.5K plays
18

Melancholy Serenade - Remastered

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The Weight

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One Mint Julep

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Night Train

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Memphis Soul Stew - Live @ Fillmore West

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Fever

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Memphis Soul Stew - Single/

6.7K plays
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For What It's Worth

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Whole Lotta Love

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Home Cookin'

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I Was Made To Love Her

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Trouble in Mind

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When a Man Loves a Woman

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C.C. Rider

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Whole Lotta Love - Live at Fillmore West, 3/6/1971

4.4K plays
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Changes

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Honky Tonk

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35

Mr. Bojangles

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Green Onions

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I Stand Accused

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I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)

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Harlem Nocturne

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All the Way

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Memphis Soul Stew (Live)

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Soul Serenade - Live at Fillmore West, 3/7/1971

3.7K plays
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I Stand Accused - Live at Fillmore West, 3/6/1971

3.6K plays
44

Mr. Bojangles - Live at Fillmore West, 3/5/1971

4.0K plays
45

Get Ready

3.3K plays
46

To Sir With Love

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47

Them Changes - Live at Fillmore West, 3/7/1971

3.1K plays
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Whole Lotta Love - Live @ Fillmore West

2.4K plays
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Sweet Inspiration

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Melancholy Serenade - 1996 Digital Remaster

2.5K plays

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