Stax Records and the Soul Explosion

Published: March 25, 2019, 5:12 p.m.

b'This week Nate is joined by author Robert Gordon to discuss his book \\u201cRespect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion.\\u201d In this episode, Robert and Nate talk about the birth and rapid rise of Stax Records, the early hits of Booker T & the MGs, Otis Redding, and Carla Thomas, as well as the political, social and racial context of Memphis, Tennessee in the 1960s.\\nBuy the book and support the podcast.\\nDownload this episode.\\nHave a question or a suggestion for a topic or person for Nate to interview? Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com\\nFollow us on Twitter.\\nFollow us on Facebook.\\nLet It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts.\\n\\xa0\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'