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Curtis Ousley (February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), who performed under the stage name King Curtis, was an American saxophone virtuoso known for rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, funk and soul jazz. He was adopted, alongside with his adopted sister, Josephine Ousley Allen. They both grew up in Texas, together. Variously a bandleader, band member, and session musician, he was also a musical director and record producer. Adept at tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, he was best known for his distinctive riffs and solos such as on "Yakety Yak", which later became the inspiration for Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax" and his own "Memphis Soul Stew".

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The First Hot 100 of the 60s [2016]

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Always2:11

Teen Idols, Vol. 2 [2014]

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Stupid Cupid2:33

Love & All That Jazz [2013]

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And I Love Her2:30

The Complete Peter Gunn [2011]

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Peter Gunn2:54

100 Soul Classics [2009]

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Memphis Soul Stew2:54

100 Hits: Soul [2007]

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Memphis Soul Stew2:58

All That Soul [2005]

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Memphis Soul Stew2:56

Soul Embers, Vol. 1 [2000]

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Watermelon Man2:35

25 Years of R&B [1998]

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Memphis Soul Stew2:59

Great [1993]

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Love Is a Swingin' Thing2:12

Dying Young [1991]

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All the Way5:29

An Anthology, Vol. 2 [1974]

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The Weight2:45

Soul Meeting [1960]

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All the Way5:29

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