Bar-Kays - Soul Finger (1967/2009) CD-Rip

Soul Finger (1967/2009 CD-Rip) by The Bar-Kays is a classic soul and instrumental funk album that helped define the sound of late-1960s Memphis rhythm and blues. Originally released in 1967 on Stax Records, the album showcases the group’s energetic blend of tight horn arrangements, driving rhythms, and gritty funk grooves. The band served as the backing group for many Stax artists and developed a powerful instrumental style that stood out within the label’s catalog.

The title track “Soul Finger” became the group’s signature hit, featuring a memorable horn riff and infectious rhythm that captured the raw energy of the Memphis soul scene. Throughout the album, the musicians demonstrate strong chemistry, combining punchy brass sections, electric guitar, organ, and dynamic percussion to create a lively and danceable sound. The arrangements balance instrumental flair with the deep groove that defined classic Southern soul.

Soul Finger remains an important early recording for The Bar-Kays and an influential release within the Stax tradition, representing the vibrant fusion of soul, funk, and rhythm and blues that shaped American popular music in the late 1960s.

Tracklist

1. Soul Finger
2. Knucklehead
3. With A Child's Heart
4. Bar-Kays Boogaloo
5. Theme From Hell's Angels
6. You Can't Sit Down
7. House Shoes
8. Pearl High
9. I Want Someone
10. Hole In The Wall
11. Don't Do That