Memphis Queen

by Carla Thomas

Memphis Queen cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1969
  • Label: Stax
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:57
  • Community rating: 3.79/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The reigning female voice of Stax Records broadens her stylistic scope, incorporating lush, pop-oriented string arrangements alongside the label's signature grit. The production expertly balances her naturally sweet, melodic delivery with robust, driving rhythm tracks.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, vocal, melodic, ballad, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. I Like What You're Doing (To Me) (2:58)
  2. I Play For Keeps (2:46)
  3. Don't Say No More (2:20)
  4. More Man Than I Ever Had (2:46)
  5. I've Fallen In Love (2:44)
  6. He's Beating Your Time (3:02)
  7. Unyielding (2:47)
  8. Strung Out (2:38)
  9. How Can You Throw My Love Away (2:34)
  10. Guide Me Well (4:16)
  11. Precious Memories (2:41)
  12. Where Do I Go? (2:21)

Credits

  • Carla ThOmas - primary artist, written-by
  • George Clements - lacquer cut by
  • Steve Sage - lacquer cut by
  • We Three - written-by
  • Kent Barker - written-by
  • Bettye Crutcher - written-by
  • Raymond Jackson - written-by
  • Clyde Wilson - written-by

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