There are four bonus tracks at the end of disc one most notably. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Theres no reason to believe the little drummer boy didn t break into a danceable groove every now and againand no cause to think that christmas music has to be listened to from an easy chair. Therefore, it is with much pleasure to offer the wonderful in the christmas spirit for the first. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. The mgs kept the funky beats going all season long in the winter of 6667, when their staxstyle spin on jingle bells flew up the xmas charts.
In the christmas spirit to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Nov 11, 2015 check out in the christmas spirit by booker t. Theres no reason to believe the little drummer boy didnt break into a danceable groove every now and againand no cause to think that christmas music has to be listened to from an easy chair. With their unique, soulfulgroove, jones, cropper, dunn and jackson interpret the yuletide classics, infusing each and every track with funk, taste and style. Merry christmas baby, and the rest of this soulful strut through the classics of christmas, back on vinyl like it should be.
Jones, 20yearold guitarist steve cropper, and two seasoned players, bassist lewie steinberg and drummer al jackson jr. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Between 1962 and 1968 booker t and the mgs released six albums that along with a selection of nonalbum singles form the core of edsels three volume collection of their complete surviving recordings from that period. In the 50s, the memphis sound was the phrase coined to describe the music of elvis presley, carl perkins, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis and dozens. So heres one of my favorite tracks, blue christmas. Unlike the first one, which combined green onions with soul dressing, this volume consists of two cds and features and now. Jones, guitarist steve cropper, bassist donald duck dunn and drummer al jackson, jr. Find similar albums to in the christmas spirit booker t. The album features traditional christmas carols and songs performed by booker. Now thats what a christmas album should sound like. This weeks episode was recorded live from the cutting floor of studio a at the stax museum of american soul music the same spot it was originally recorded 50 years ago. The track was also featured on their 1966 lp, in the christmas spirit. Friday music is no stranger to the hit sounds of booker t. Wish you a merry christmas steve cropper guitar booker t.
In the christmas spirit, the instrumental quartets fourth studio set, is an enjoyable romp through a dozen seasonal standards including jingle bells, winter wonderland and. Get the guaranteed best price on holiday vinyl like the booker t. With their unique, soulful groove, jones, cropper, dunn and jackson interpret 12 holiday classics, infusing each and every track with funk, taste and. This second volume features their 1966 collection and now with four nonalbum bonus tracks, plus their excellent holiday offering for 1967 in the christmas spirit. Mostly, im looking for classic tracks with the elusive christmas sound, that special magic that separates rushed covers of holiday standards from the true christmas canon. Booker t is always a lot of fun and he does not disappoint his listeners here. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. In the christmas spirit to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Dec 24, 2009 the holidays are a time for family entertainment and this jock aims to please the crowd. House band for stax records who played on nearly every song released by the label and epitomized the sound of memphis soul. Theres no reason to believe the little drummer boy didnt break into a. Digitally remastered two cd set containing a pair of albums from the soul greats.
Steve, duck, booker and al sound as if all the royalties from their combined hits have made christmas a merry time indeed in memphis. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of c. Booker t and the mg s in the christmas spirit 1966 booker t. Its a holiday episode of beale street caravan, featuring the maitre ds bringing booker t. The album features instrumental versions of traditional christmas carols and songs. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. With their unique, soulful groove, jones, cropper, dunn and jackson interpret 12 holiday classics, infusing each and every track with funk, taste and style. Provided to youtube by rhinoelektra white christmas booker t. Steve cropper makes his guitar sing on the down n bluesy merry christmas baby. Jones, guitarist steve cropper, bassist donald duck dunn and drummer. Jones organ, piano, steve cropper guitar, lewie steinberg bass, and al jackson, jr.