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The Excello Legends

Stagger Lee

Tennessee RnB — 1998

The Excello Legends
The Excello Legends

The Excello Legends recorded a version of "Stagger Lee" on their 1970 album Tennessee R&B. This album brings together several key figures from the Excello label and its R&B roots, offering a fresh take on classic songs. Their rendition of "Stagger Lee" stands as an important part of the collection, blending Southern R&B with the song's legendary blues narrative. The track offers a unique interpretation, maintaining the spirit of the original while infusing it with the Excello label's signature sound.

The group was involved with artists like Clifford Curry, Earl Gaines, and Roscoe Shelton, whose styles resonate with the themes of the legendary song.