Knock On Wood, written by former Falcons vocalist Eddie Floyd and Booker T. & The MG's guitarist Steve Cropper, was originally a number-one R&B hit and #23 pop hit for Eddie Floyd in November 1966. It was his first solo hit. Amii Stewart's remake went to number one in April 1979. A live version by David Bowie appeared on the cleverly titled David Live album, recorded at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, and released October 29, 1974. This was released as a single and reached #10 in the UK but did not chart in the United States.