Booker T and the MGs kick ass

Discussion in 'Rythym and Blues' started by WhisperingWoods, Sep 26, 2005.

  1. WhisperingWoods

    WhisperingWoods too far gone

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    Who agrees?

    I think they had a great sound in their music.
     
    WhisperingWoods, Sep 26, 2005
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  3. Orsino2

    Orsino2 Hip Forums Supporter HipForums Supporter

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    I love the colonel... frickin steve cropper.
     
    Orsino2, Sep 27, 2005
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    Green Onions is one of the coolest songs ever.
     
    Mind Gardens, Sep 27, 2005
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  7. samson

    samson Hepcat

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    great grooves, cropper and dunn are tops
     
    samson, Sep 28, 2005
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    green onions is the only 1 of theres i know but i think its fantastic, makes me wel happy :D
     
    Hannah32, Oct 23, 2005
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  11. Neo-hippie

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    i love intrumentall music! and it's all becouse of these guys, they absolutly rule, and they're still at it today, they A LOT as session players, and at the Crossroads Guitar Festival they where just about EVERYBODYs backing band.
    these guys are real pro's
     
    Neo-hippie, Feb 22, 2006
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  13. Bluesbilly Dave

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    For anyone who doesn't know,Booker T and the MG's were the house studio band at Stax/Volt Records in Memphis.Besides that name,they were the Mar-Keys when they used a horn section (later known as the Memphis Horns.) Besides being on dozens of 60's hits,including several Wilson Pickett hits,they're on "Knock On Wood" by Eddie Floyd,all of Sam and Dave and Otis Redding's records.The drummer was Al Jackson Jr.When there was both a piano and organ on a song,it was usually Isaac Hayes on the second keyboard.
    They epitomized the southern soul sound of the 60's,and it's amazing how well the musicianship and sonic qualities of the records have held up.The Otis Redding box set is priceless.You can hear every note clear as a bell,and it sounds like musicians sweating away in a room,no frills added.Sonically it's the antidote to modern rock recording,which mainly seems to be about adding as much glossy whore makeup as possible to the sound.
     
    Bluesbilly Dave, Feb 22, 2006
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  15. Neo-hippie

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    yeah! that! and they're the blues brothers band!:H
     
    Neo-hippie, Feb 22, 2006
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  17. madcrappie

    madcrappie crazy fish

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    steve cropper and donald duck dunn baby!
     
    madcrappie, Mar 1, 2006
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    He wrote Midnight Hour with Wilson Pickett...It's ashame such a inspiring singer like Pickett has passed on. I'm glad he got a little tribute on the music awards. Hey man i really dig your Taylor Hicks pic! I'm hoping he stays in the competition longer though.
     
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  21. maryjanegirl_2005

    maryjanegirl_2005 Controlled Chaos

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    I love Green Onions..
     
    maryjanegirl_2005, May 3, 2007
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  23. stonedmonkiwana

    stonedmonkiwana K9 Handler

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    ohh no shit!!! I LOVE Green Onions.. My favorite Booker T & The MG's song.. haha.. LOVE, LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.. LOVE IT.
     
    stonedmonkiwana, May 4, 2007
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