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Booker T. & The Mg's
Doin' Our Thing
All analog process from the original master tapes. Cut by Kevin Gray. 'Doin' Our Thing's first U.S. vinyl reissue since
its original 1968 release date. 'Doin Our Thing' is not only their first self-produced album but offers their most
varied selection of songs. Limited blue vinyl pressing. Jackpot is honored to be releasing four mighty reissues from
Booker T. & The MG's during their hot streak from 1965-1968. Likely, the most well known, respected, and beloved
instrumental band of all time, their recorded output has also become one of the most cherished ever put to tape.
Initially serving as the house band for Stax Records, organist Booker T. Jones, guitarist Steve Cropper, bassist Lewie
Steinberg (later replaced by bass monster Donald 'Duck' Dunn), and drummer Al Jackson Jr. were instrumental in creating
the "Memphis Sound." They recorded the basic tracks for well over a hundred records, including backing some of the
greatest artists of all time: Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus Thomas, and Albert King, all the while breaking barriers
as one of the South's first integrated acts.
But they became legendary powerhouses of their own making when they started recording for themselves. Throughout their
history, they racked up Top 40 hits, had their songs covered by artists as diverse as The Ventures, Count Basie, and Tom
Petty & The Heartbreakers, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement
award, and continued being the band of choice in collaborations with legends such as Bob Dylan & Neil Young.
Price
€ 39.95
Genre
Format
LP - 1 disk
Release
06-10-2023
Label
Item-nr
538397
EAN
0843563157053
Availability
Not in stock