King Curtis

Songs Written by King CurtisTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery, February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. A master of the instrument, he played tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone. He played riffs and solos on hit singles such as "Respect" by Aretha Franklin (1967), and "Yakety Yak" by the Coasters... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, King Curtis first charted in 1962 with Reminiscing.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Soul Twist - #2: Memphis Soul Stew - #3: Soul Serenade - #4: Reminiscing - #5: Jealous Love
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  King Curtis
1.
02/1962

#1  Soul Twist
King Curtis greentick

92 pts
17
US


1
R&B


and the Noble Knights
instrumental
[Enjoy 1000]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick
2.
07/1962

Beach Party
King Curtis greentick

14 pts
60
US






and the Noble Knights
[Capitol 4788]
written by King Curtis greentick & Wally Roker
3.
08/1962

Wobble Twist
King Curtis greentick

3 pts
119
US






as King Curtis and the Noble Knights
instrumental
[Enjoy 1001 ]
written by King Curtis greentick
  Buddy Holly
4.
09/1962

#4  Reminiscing
Buddy Holly

from Reminiscing   
58 pts






17
UK
[Coral 62329]
written by King Curtis greentick
  King Curtis
5.
03/1964

Soul Serenade
King Curtis greentick

22 pts
51
US


20
R&B


instrumental
[Capitol 5109]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick & Luther Dixon
6.
08/1967

#2  Memphis Soul Stew
King Curtis greentick

63 pts
33
US


6
R&B
51
UK
instrumental
[Atco 6511]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick
  Wilson Pickett
7.
02/1968

#5  Jealous Love
Wilson Pickett

from I'm in Love   
24 pts
50
US


18
R&B


[Atlantic 2484]
written by Bobby Womack & King Curtis greentick
  Willie Mitchell
8.
03/1968

#3  Soul Serenade
Willie Mitchell

62 pts
23
US
32
AC
10
R&B


instrumental
[Hi 2140]
written by Luther Dixon & King Curtis greentick
  Freddy King
9.
01/1969

Play It Cool
Freddy King

3 pts
127
US






[Cotillion 44015]
written by King Curtis greentick
  King Curtis
10.
04/1969

Foot Pattin' (Part II)
King Curtis greentick

from Instant Groove   
3 pts
123
US






as King Curtis & The Kingpins
instrumental US B side to Games People Play
[Atco 6664]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick
11.
05/1969

Instant Groove
King Curtis greentick

from Instant Groove   
7 pts
127
US


35
R&B


as King Curtis & The Kingpins
instrumental
[Atco 6680]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick
  Rev. Maceo Woods
12.
12/1969

Hello Sunshine
Rev. Maceo Woods

8 pts
121
US


28
R&B


as Rev. Maceo Woods and the Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir
[Volt 4025]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick & Ron Miller
  King Curtis
13.
04/1970

Teasin'
King Curtis greentick

from Get Ready   
3 pts
128
US






with Delaney Bramlett, Eric Clapton & Friends
instrumental
[Atco 6738]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick & Delaney Bramlett
  The Ramrods
14.
07/1972

Soultrain (Part 1 & 2)
The Ramrods

3 pts




41
R&B


instrumental
[Rampage 1000]
written by L. Robinson greentick
  Jimmy Castor
15.
07/1973

Soul Serenade
Jimmy Castor

from Dimension III   
1 pts




72
R&B


as The Jimmy Castor Bunch
instrumental
[RCA Victor 0953]
written by Curtis Ousley greentick & Luther Dixon
  JoBoxers
16.
10/1983

Jealous Love
JoBoxers

8 pts






72
UK
written by Bobby Womack & King Curtis greentick
  Meeker
17.
02/2000

Save Me
Meeker

12 pts






60
UK
written by Curtis Ousley greentick, Aretha Franklin & Carolyn Franklin

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