Name: The Very Best Of Booker T. & The Mg's
Brand: Booker T

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

STXCD30293

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2007-06-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072302938

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Booker T

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

Stax

Booker T is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, arranger, and producer. Born on 12 November 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee, he is best known as a founding member of Stax's in-house band Booker T & The MG's in 1962. After leaving the band and the label in 1970, he embarked on a successful career as a producer and solo artist.
With his immense talent and musical versatility, Booker T has made significant contributions to the music industry. He is not only an accomplished musician but also a skilled songwriter and arranger. His unique sound blends various genres seamlessly, captivating audiences worldwide.
Aside from his musical achievements, Booker T is also proud to be the father of *Booker T. Jones III* and *Liv Jones*. His influence extends beyond his own family as well; he has inspired countless artists throughout his career.

let's make this simple: if you don't own any albums by this seminal memphis groove collective, without whom what we nowadays refer to as 'soul music' would have been impossible, buy this album. if you've ever enjoyed a song by any stax recording artist - otis redding, wilson pickett, sam and dave, or rufus thomas, for example - chances are excellent that the mg's were the backing band. their inimitable guitar / bass / drum /organ groove was the cornerstone and essence of the memphis sound. this 20 track compilation features the band's early singles, including 'groovin', 'hip hug-her' and, of course, 'green onions', next to their late '60s hits such as 'hang 'em high' and 'time is tight'. donald 'duck' dunn and drummer al jackson's in-the-pocket locks, steve cropper's stinging guitar lines and booker t. jones' funkified organ create a sound that comes across as fresh and infectious today as it did in the early '60s.

The Very Best Of Booker T. & The Mg's

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