Jean Knight ~ Mr Big Stuff 1971 Soul Purrfection Version

Jean Knight gave Stax Records one of their biggest hits in 1971 when "Mr Big Stuff" hit #1 on July 3, 1971 and stayed there for five weeks! There was something in the air that Sunday it was recorded in 1970.
King Floyd's "Groove Me" was recorded that same day and it became a certified million seller also hitting #1 R&B spending a month at the top. Both songs were produced by Wardell Quezergue and each artist had recorded two songs that day. When they took the tapes to the executive, he said "I don't hear any hits" so the songs sat on the shelf.
The label had selected King Floyd's next single to be "Baby Let Me Kiss You" and it floundered until a radio dj flipped to the song on side B "Groove Me" and it spread like wildfire, everyone forgot about the promoted song. Tim Whitsett who worked for Stax in the publishing company remembered the Jean Knight song and insisted they take that one too!
They waited nearly a year but it's appeal is undeniable, the sass and verve of Miss Jean as she tells some bum off about himself in such a funky soulful way.
In a strange twist of fate, Wardell faced off against Jean Knight after she recorded a sassy version of "My Toot Toot" and Wardell had produced the same song for R&B sass queen Denise LaSalle. Jean's recording peaked at #50 on The Hot100, whereas LaSalle's version missed that chart completely.
On the R&B survey, LaSalle peaked at #79 in the US, and #6 in the UK. Knight's version peaked at #59 R&B in the US and not at all in the UK.

[@vynaia]

There's just something about early 70's songs. The beat is great for dancing; and I remember I was just coming into dancing with boys lol. At that age where you still feel like a little kid but approaching those wonderful, turbulent teenage years. This song, among others, reminds me of that "coming of age" time. Great song, great time. Love the memory.😊🧡🏵

[@MarcosDangelo]

Jean Knight. Born January 26, 1943. Died November 22, 2023. She was an American R&B and soul singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Beginning her professional career in the mid-1960s, Knight was perhaps best known for her 1971 hit single, "Mr. Big Stuff", released on Stax Records

[@jennifergroom7733]

Thank you!

[@hollywood101usa]

Rest in Peace Jean Kinght. Your great music will live on for an eternity.

[@fjgomes62]

🙏😔

[@anthonygarcia49]

⭐ Oh man I remember this song. This brings back some great memories ⭐

[@blackprix]

A very catchy tune back in the day and it still is, I’m singing along and enjoy your remix Mr. big stuff!

[@notmebutyou8350]

Love this one!!! Thanks for a great song to kick-start the weekend!!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@pamelahurt8168]

We had the best music in the 70's. Lots of bands and heartfelt love songs 🎵 they don't make music like this anymore..no singing about male and female part's

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG Pamela You ain't never lied 🎯 The 70"s and the 80's were my best golden years carefree INDEED!!! A blast from the past good ode days I was a teenager 😛🥰🎉🎊🎊💃😎🤩💥💞❤️👸💃Still listening how about August 12 2020

[@PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz]

WOW super Mega fantastic music ❤

[@truelies3690]

The Summer of 1971 in Los Angeles California. If you lived it, were there at the time like I was it was like a dream, a dream fantasy. Life was slow, dirt cheap, affordable, no homeless, just a Wino as we called them here and there. 10¢ Coke's, Pepsi's, Snicker's bars, Hostess pies etc, 10¢ ice creams, popcorn, chips, etc... 1¢ Bazooka gum. 25¢ to see Trog, Soylent Green, Willard, Planet of the Apes etc... Oh, and last but not least, 30¢ a gallon gas 109 octane! Nixon was angelic compared to today's gubmint. An era in its own style, 50 years ago or so never again to return.

[@sonjahabfast2956]

Music of my Childhood if i was a " Puppy " 😂🤣🎶👍🎶Thank you so much 🙏 Grandma listening all the time 🤗🍀 and we shake us our bodys 💃

[@DonnaBrown-kn6lh]

Back in those days it was jamming jamming jamming he was Sister Sister you rest in peace your music will never leave us you are there

[@motoplay8892]

Real Soul Sister, my you rest in paradise in peace

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

A CLASSIC knows no age! THANK You, DJDiscoCat!💕

[@poglingtonpog]

Wonderful mix of a brilliant classic!

[@Cherie_Amour60]

I remember hearing this song as a Kid. My Mama loved this Song she played all the time all of us kids use to dance with her. I still love this song as I remember my Mama ❤❤❤ I’m still Dancing 51 years later R.I.H. Mama I Love you Forever #MrBigstuff💃🏾

[@inmusic-cf6ku]

I just can't get enough of this song pure perfection I just love it.

[@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950]

Excelente Música. 👏👏💫💫🌟🌟💖💖💖🕺🕺🕺💃💃💃

[@wendelldavishigh8684]

🎉😢😂😊and this is sill being acted out to this day... Truest, Truth,,, and that's what makes a CLASSIC A CLASSIC,,, TIMELESS any date... RIHP J. KNIGHT❤

[@yonitirado3776]

Mr. Big stuff who do you think you are 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 my favorite song

[@thomastarwater2989]

Very well done. Jean Knight certainly would approve. A good way to start off my weekend. Thank you DiscoCat.

[@toyahill4151]

Rest in Peace man this was a huge song Thanks to making music all love!

[@DonnaBrown-kn6lh]

Your music will always be there forever rest in peace

[@komalkumar9073]

Old Is Gold 👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@TRCOnline1]

Purrfection perfectly done!!

[@maureent6800]

O YEAHHHHHHHH LOL FROM FLINT MI. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hendrsb33]

Ahhh! Music of my childhood. Love it! Edit: I've only heard the song on the radio, never saw the album cover. That guy really IS big stuff! 😆

[@aboudiop1887]

1970's songs ever best era indeed

[@gregorydavis754]

This just hits right.

[@t00bed]

thank you for all your work. all this music creates the perfect transition from Saturday night to Sunday perfectly,.

[@christophersantana5895]

THIS SONG IS STILL A PURE SOUL CLASSIC AFTER 51 YEARS.

[@PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz]

Uwielbiam taką Muzyke❤❤❤

[@martin36959]

A big thumbs up comes from my side to you DJDiscoCat for bringing up this lovely gem. A Think Stop does so much good to all of us especially in those worried times we are facing right now. Let's focus our minds towards this kinda lovely music. It's the best thing we can do. Again and again you are doing such a great job in selecting tunes and reworking em to the best. Fantastic job Disco Cat. I love your work and I love this tune. Please keep up your much appreciated work.

[@carlosdejesusdejesus6276]

Um salve a todos os irmãos e irmãs da black music soul...um.salve a toda uma geração de blacks...nos velhos tempos dos bailes da soul gran prix...cassino...Luizinho disc jóquei soul...gerson king combo..Bonsucesso...center club...e tantos e tantos templos do soul... Grandes amigos e amigas...um salve a todos ..ok.. Soul Brown...

[@Onebudge]

RIP Jean, thanks for the music.

[@elbatosarosatodriguez9769]

Love❣️❣️que recuerdos está en séptimo grado yo cuando esa música gracias por el recuerdo no la había vuelto oír.

[@lisalovessummertime8453]

Oh yeah what a fantastic song..Mr. Big Stuff 💪🕺💃🤩💜

[@MrSterl8891]

This a boppppp 🔥🔥🔥

[@LuisAntonio_06]

Oh yes baby, let’s go shake❤️🕺🏾

[@thick28]

Rest in Soul Paradise 💔 💔💔

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG DJ CAT This awesome classic is str8 FIRE 🔥🔥 I had to call the FIRE DEPARTMENT 🚒🚒 I know u heard them coming LOL!!! A trip down memory lane good ode days I was a teenager carefree INDEED!!! Thank You So Much D J CAT 💃💃💃😎💖🤩🎊💥😛💚❤️💥😎 Still listening how about August 12 2022 MR.BIG STUFF!!!!!

[@DJDiscoCat]

lol, thanks Shirley! Check the other soul hits from the 70's here....

[@shirleybutler2623]

@@DJDiscoCat Okayyyy!!! The 70"s and 80's were my best golden years carefree INDEED!!!! Keep stepping up and pushing through bcuz it's to crowded at the bottom 4REAL!!!!DJ DiscoCat💥💥💥

[@ZYX84]

Damn… I am smiling and smiling 😀😃😄your posts are so outstanding You hit it!! Great comment.. Nail on the head there!! 💃🌺Missy Butler🌺💃 🌊🏄🏼‍♀️✨

[@ZYX84]

@@shirleybutler2623 I dig his style😎. I believe he’s Canadian… They have class… They have style😎✨😎 🌊🏄🏼‍♀️✨

[@ZYX84]

@@DJDiscoCat I'm bumping in… ✨💃✨ I’m givin a thumbs up.. ✨💃✨too!

[@rcdonis]

Great tune with a subtle bridge.

[@adriano_lara]

Simply amazing!

[@scottgreenberg551]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! ONE OF THE BEST!!!!! 😃

[@bossofme1955]

What a hoot !! Can't remember why I didn't buy this back in '71 ... I heard it on the radio every day for weeks ... guess I was waiting for this mix !! 😎

[@veronicawoodard5925]

The greatest years was the seventies Mr BIG STUFF!!!!

[@TyroneEpps]

R.i.p. j. Knight ❤ u miss u 😢

[@MyMartin3333]

Respect to you. 💞

[@barrygreen3829]

I used to love this song 😊👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿

[@strangeinvisible2012]

Best remix ever! Right on time! I could not sit still!

[@ForeignerFan74]

Great Song!

[@bkadst]

I requested this mix from you about two weeks ago and you wrote back that you was gonna start working on it. You came through buddy. It's great and I love it. Good work! Keep up the good work, love all your mixes. And Thanks.

[@HungVu-vs3dv]

Hey DJ Cat, your a Mr Big Stuff

[@PiotrekKaszkur-bz6oz]

Mega ❤ Mega ❤ Mega ❤

[@cherylatwood497]

Oh, yeah! Heard this everywhere back in the day. ❤️

[@georgeb.8257]

D.J. DISCO CAT Puts out some of the best Extended Versions and High Quality Audio! Keep it up D.J.! George/Chicago 63 yrs old. I Was 11 when this song came out, But it didn't sound "This Good!"

[@brianclarke270]

An awesome mix! The good old days.... the 70's. Thank you DJDC.

[@nicholasknight8081]

Great tune

[@LSommer]

Thank You

[@3020311]

RIP Jean King

[@TyroneEpps]

Stax stereo r'1971" mr. Big stuff" (long version again) jean knight❤❤❤❤

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

RIP jk. U nailed this 1 🍯

[@davidhurley6593]

1971 back in the day I remember when this song come out I was 16 years old how where you then

[@pamelamercado6233]

Love it!!!!Memory Lane : )

[@willittrue3856]

The Cat knows mixing his music is big stuff to his subscribers and the passer bys.

[@johnbose463]

One of the best

[@fatimadossantoslima7488]

Muzica lindiscima boa gosto e gostei

[@sergiobettinelli2779]

Hi DjDisco Cat! I have a request: could you remix "Apache" by The Shadows?

[@eddiemiles1280]

SOUL!!!! 1971 !!

[@fernandoplazau8564]

Me recuerda mis primeros años conociendo los primeros acordes dé la música fanky

[@cdjmixrj9076]

parabéns pela postagem dj ...amo esse som ...black music na veia sempre .

[@vigeram6041]

If any music is a healer it's soul pop Reggie rock and roll funk jazz soul dance musical sounds comes from the heart. IT'S WORLD-LEADING MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY IT'S A RAREFIED RECORD

[@joetanaka6446]

Great tune, loved it as a kid!

[@dinorockwell3196]

I wanta subscribe twice!

[@1011marcelo]

Thaide e Djum, fizeram uma versão.

[@shrpshtr9006]

keepem comin my friend

[@eddieabbott370]

Give us more more more

[@markherron1407]

Rev Cleophus Robinson brought me here based on the sermon Mr Big Stuff who do you think you are taken from Daniel 4:28-32 It's about King Nebuchadnezzar Mr Big Stuff who forgot where his blessings comes from and taking credit for himself, you SHOULD listen to the sermon Blessings and HUGS 👑💜

[@mariefaisal98]

It's February 14th 2024 , I 'm tuning to this song stepping out of bed. It is valatin day ❤ , to all the lovers out there and to all who seek out love and to all who found love and walked out of it. Do not forget on this day there is a war between Isreal and Hamas , Palestine 🩸.

[@lucianolima4195]

*( UM CLÁSSICO, E FAZ CINQUENTA E UM ANOS. TENHO ACOMPANHADO. )*

[@Johnny.H158]

🎉

[@soulman423]

Classic song and remix

[@strangeinvisible2012]

Oh yeaahhhhhhh

[@brendarandolph-dixon1532]

Oh yeah!!!

[@monjott]

Oh yeah! Next up… I got cha!

[@bebebebe7610]

❤🧡💛💚💜💙

[@hallson2917]

Rest in Peace ❤ (comment nr.100)

[@sallym6424]

Good one 👍

[@richardboudeman8372]

JK version of MTT hit #50 in '85. it was written by Sidney Simien who performed under the name ROCKIN SIDNEY which made it #19 on the bb country chart. love both versions but RS i think is a bit better....maybe this is an extended down the road?

[@vnrjn8]

In the pocket. Forever.

[@hardcorehouse]

RIP

[@kuitsipierreborissa]

💖

[@MrDougphd]

Song 1971

[@Mamuka242]

❤️👏🤙✅

[@sabinereithofer444]

🌹🎼🎶🌏🌈♥️✌️ Munich 2 0 2 2

[@nikolaipavotny5431]

Have you done an Extended Version of Jean Knight's "My Toot Toot" ?

[@joaopereiradasilva9843]

Genial

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

🌎👍❤

[@frankbullitt1966]

😎👍

[@adric137]

is the song based on Reggae ?

[@hugocabrera3980]

Podría subir Jack & Jill de Raydio Gracias

[@sianwarwick633]

Hazlo ! por favor