Artist: Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper
Real name
Stephen Lee Cropper
Born
October 21, 1941
Country
United States
Comments
R&B guitarist, songwriter and producer. As a member of Stax Records' house band, he contributed his characteristic stylings to Stax's most famous releases including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay". His songwriting collaborations produced many major hits for the label as well.
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Mar-Keys

Performances

Covers

Title down Performer Release date Originally by
1 (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay Steve Cropper December 16, 1989 Otis Redding
2 Baby Don't Do It Steve Cropper featuring B.B. King & Shemekia Copeland August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales with Charlie Furguson His Tenor and Orchestra
3 Baby What You Want Me to Do Albert King, Steve Cropper & Pops Staples 1969 Jimmy Reed
4 Big Bird Albert King, Steve Cropper & Pops Staples 1969 Eddie Floyd
5 Dedicated to the One I Love Steve Cropper featuring Lucinda Williams & Steve Winwood August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales
6 I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water Steve Cropper 1970 Jimmie Gordon
7 I'm So Proud Steve Cropper & Lani Groves 1993 The Impressions
8 Knock on Wood Albert King, Steve Cropper & Pops Staples 1969 Eddie Floyd
9 Land of 1000 Dances Steve Cropper 1970 Chris Kenner
10 Right Around the Corner Steve Cropper featuring Delbert McClinton August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales
11 Say It Steve Cropper featuring Bettye LaVette August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales
12 Someone Made You for Me Steve Cropper featuring Dan Penn August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales
13 The Slummer the Slum Steve Cropper featuring Buddy Miller August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales
14 Think Steve Cropper August 9, 2011 The "5" Royales
15 Tupelo Albert King, Steve Cropper & Pops Staples 1969 John Lee Hooker
16 What'd I Say Albert King, Steve Cropper & Pops Staples 1969 Ray Charles
17 With a Little Help From My Friends Steve Cropper 1970 The Beatles

Songs written by

Original songs

Title down Written by Covered by
1 (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay Otis Redding, Steve Cropper (67 artists)
2 634-5789 Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper (12 artists)
3 Broke Down Piece of Man Steve Cropper, Joe Shamwell Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes
4 Direct Me Otis Redding, Steve Cropper Joe Louis Walker
5 Don't Fight It Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper (7 artists)
6 Don't Turn Your Heater On Alvertis Isbell, Steve Cropper Tommy Castro
7 Double or Nothing Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr. (2 artists)
8 Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) Otis Redding, Steve Cropper (10 artists)
9 Going, Going, Gone Steve Cropper, Bob DiPiero, John Scott Sherill Neal McCoy
10 Green Onions Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson Jr., Lewie Steinberg (29 artists)
11 Hip Hug-Her Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr. (5 artists)
12 I Got Everything I Need Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell, Steve Cropper The Preston Shannon Band
13 In the Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper (61 artists)
14 Iron Out the Rough Spots David Porter, Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper Paul Young
15 Just One More Day Otis Redding, Steve Cropper, McEvoy Robinson Etta James
16 Just the One I've Been Looking for Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell, Steve Cropper Tyrone Davis
17 Kinda Easy Like Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson Jr., Lewis Steinberg Lucky Peterson
18 Knock on Wood Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper (54 artists)
19 Melting Pot Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr.
20 Mr. Pitiful Otis Redding, Steve Cropper (8 artists)
21 Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do) Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper (11 artists)
22 Oh, How It Rained Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper Curtis Stigers
23 On a Saturday Night Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper (2 artists)
24 Raise Your Hand Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell, Steve Cropper (2 artists)
25 Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need) David Porter, William Bell, Steve Cropper The Robert Cray Band
26 Sookie, Sookie Don Covay, Steve Cropper (9 artists)
27 Soul Limbo Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr. (2 artists)
28 Stone Cold Sober Rod Stewart, Steve Cropper Andy Taylor
29 The Happy Song Otis Redding, Steve Cropper (2 artists)
30 The Hunter Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr., Carl Wells (13 artists)
31 Things Get Better Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper, Wayne Jackson (3 artists)
32 Time Is Tight Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Al Jackson Jr. (7 artists)
33 What I'll Do for Satisfaction Steve Cropper, Joe Shamwell Janet Jackson
34 You Don't Know What You Mean to Me Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper (2 artists)

Adapted songs

Title down Written by Originals Covered by
1 You Can't Love Me (In the Midnight Hour) Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper In the Midnight Hour

Releases

Audio album

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Dedicated - A Salute to The 5 Royales Steve Cropper August 9, 2011 429 Records
2 Jammed Together Albert King, Steve Cropper & Pops Staples 1969 Stax Records
3 With a Little Help From My Friends Steve Cropper 1970 Volt

Performances also appear on

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Guitar Workshop - Tribute to Otis Redding various artists December 16, 1989 JVC
2 People Get Ready - A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield various artists 1993 Shanachie

Forum topics

Topic Board Started by Replies Last message down
1 Steve Cropper (anto47) Report Errors Bastien 2 2004-06-21 15:25:22 GMT by Bastien
2 Danger Zone [Wilson Pickett] cover by The Vibrants Add songs Limbabwe 0 2012-04-15 22:30:33 GMT by Limbabwe
3 Artists who have covered their songs Discussion Simon 14 2013-03-04 21:26:48 GMT by Bastien

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