"Big Bird" by Eddie Floyd

Eddie Floyd is a hugely underrated talent from the 60s who mixed soul and rock like few others. He's best known for "Knock On Wood," which hit #28 in 1966 and "Bring It On Home To Me," which hit #17 in 1968. 

Floyd got his start in The Falcons, best known for 1959's "You're So Fine" (#17). His backing band (called Ohio Untouchables) later became The Ohio Players.

Rumored to have been written while waiting for his flight to attend the funeral of Otis Redding, "Big Bird" should have soared to the top of the charts. Punk rockers The Jam would do a cover of this song about a decade later. If you haven't heard this rousing rock and soul tune, it is about time.