Who wrote Amii Stewart Knock on wood?
Who wrote Amii Stewart Knock on wood?
Eddie Floyd
Steve CropperLittle David Wilkins
Knock on Wood/Composers
Who did the original version of Knock on wood?
“Knock on Wood” is a 1966 hit song written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper and originally performed by Floyd. The song has become covered by later artists, most notably Amii Stewart in 1979. Stewart’s disco version was the most successful on weekly music charts.
When did the song Knock on wood come out?
1979Knock on Wood / Released
Where was knock on wood recorded?
Memphis, Tennessee
Knock on Wood (Eddie Floyd album)
| Knock on Wood | |
|---|---|
| Released | January 26, 1967 |
| Recorded | July–December 1966 Stax Recording Studios (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Genre | R&B, Southern soul |
| Length | 34:55 |
How old is Amii Stewart?
66 years (January 29, 1956)Amii Stewart / Age
Why knock on wood meaning?
One common explanation traces the phenomenon to ancient pagan cultures such as the Celts, who believed that spirits and gods resided in trees. Knocking on tree trunks may have served to rouse the spirits and call on their protection, but it could have also been a way of showing gratitude for a stroke of good luck.
Where did the superstition saying knock on wood come from?
This superstition stems from an old Pagan belief that spirits live in trees, and if you knocked on the tree, you were seeking the help from the good spirits, or making sure the bad spirits couldn’t hear you, and cause you harm.
What does the term knock on mean?
: to knock onward : knock forward specifically : to knock (the ball in rugby) forward in the direction of the opponents’ dead-ball line with the hand or arm. knock-on. noun. plural knock-ons.
Why do people say knock on wood?
What happened to Amii Stewart?
Since 2001, Stewart has been working as a goodwill ambassador for Unicef Italia and has been involved in numerous projects such as “Uniti per i bambini, Uniti contro l’AIDS” (“United for the children, united against AIDS”).
Does Amii Stewart have children?
Amii Stewart is also romantically linked to Italy. On 27 July 1994 she married the entrepreneur Pietro Cappa but they never had children.
Why do people throw salt over their shoulder?
Salt is believed to ward off evil spirits in Mahayana Buddhist tradition, and after a funeral, salt is thrown over the left shoulder to prevent evil spirits from entering the house.