King Curtis is definitely the saxiest man in the world, and Live at the Filmore is a great showcase of his undeniable talent. The album opens up with the best tune on the record, Memphis Soul Stew, where he introduces his killer band, including Billy Preston. As the album moves forward there are moments of unagreeable muzak styled covers, Whiter Shade Of Pale, Ode To Billie Joe and Mr. Bojangles, were the worst of the bunch, but Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love was oddly good. Sadly enough with his biggest hit solo album climbing the charts, Curtis gets killed in front of his brownstone by two junkies. The Yakety Saxman lives on through countless recordings from his own to accompaniying greats like Buddy Holly, The Coasters, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon etc ...
