Eddie Floyd (born Eddie Lee Floyd, 25 June 1937, Montgomery, Alabama ) is a Soul/R&B singer and songwriter, best known for his work on Stax Records in the 19
60s and 19
70s. Eddie Floyd was unfortunately overshadowed by
Otis Redding,
Sam & Dave, and
Rufus Thomas. He not only had great hits on his own (most notably, "Knock On Wood"), but wrote songs for others, such as "You Don't Know What You Mean To Me" for
Sam & Dave. Early Years
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