1979 Amii Stewart – Knock On Wood (US:#1 UK:#6)
“Knock On Wood” is a song by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper. American disco and soul singer Amii Stewart released a disco version of “Knock on Wood” in 1978. It reached number one on the US charts in April 1979; it also made it to the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version of the song. This recording was co-produced by Simon May. It reached the top 10 twice in the UK, first in 1979 (peaking at number 6) and again in a remixed version in 1985 (peaking at number 7).
Album
Knock On Wood, titled Amii Stewart in the UK, is the first album by Amii Stewart, released in February 1979. The album yielded two successful single releases, “Knock on Wood” and “Light My Fire”. A double A-side single with remixed versions of “Knock on Wood” and “Light My Fire” reached number 7 on the UK […]
Muscians
| Bass | Gerry Morris |
| Drums | Adrian Sheppard |
| Guitar | Alan Murphy |
| Guitar | Barry Leng |
| Keyboards | Pete Amesen |
| Keyboards | Simon May |
| Synthesizer | Ken Freeman |
| Percussion | Glyn Thomas |
| Narrator | Barry Leng |
| Narrator | Gerry Morris |
| Background Vocals | Jimmy Chambers |
| Background Vocals | Tony Jackson |
| Vocals | Amii Stewart |
Produced By
Barry Leng
Songwriters
Eddie Floyd
Steve Cropper
Charts
US:# 1
UK:# 6