{"product_id":"booker-t-the-m-g-s-green-onions","title":"Booker T. \u0026 The M.G.'s – Green Onions","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBooker T. \u0026amp; The M.G.'s – Green Onions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooker T. \u0026amp; The M.G.'s – Green Onions is an essential landmark of early Memphis soul, introducing one of the most recognisable instrumental groups in popular music. Originally released in 1962 on Stax Records, the album captures the raw, earthy sound that would help define the legendary Memphis label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the record is the iconic title track \"Green Onions\", built around Booker T. Jones' unforgettable Hammond organ riff, Steve Cropper's economical guitar, Donald \"Duck\" Dunn's deep bass and Al Jackson Jr.'s precise, understated drumming. The track became an enduring instrumental classic and remains one of the defining recordings of the Stax sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album goes beyond its famous title track, with \"Rinky-Dink,\" \"Mo' Onions,\" \"Behave Yourself\" and \"Comin' Home Baby\" showcasing the group's tight, groove-driven musicianship. Their stripped-back approach leaves plenty of space for the rhythm section and organ to create a powerful sense of momentum without relying on vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooker T. \u0026amp; The M.G.'s also turn their attention to a selection of soul, R\u0026amp;B and pop favourites, including \"I Got A Woman,\" \"Twist And Shout,\" \"Lonely Avenue\" and \"Stranger On The Shore.\" These performances demonstrate the group's remarkable ability to transform familiar material into concise, rhythm-heavy instrumental workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the house band for countless Stax recordings, Booker T. \u0026amp; The M.G.'s played a pivotal role in the careers of artists including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam \u0026amp; Dave, Albert King and Eddie Floyd. Their chemistry established a template for Memphis soul that would influence funk, rock, R\u0026amp;B and instrumental music for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Stax Records, Memphis soul, Southern soul, instrumental R\u0026amp;B, Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper and classic 1960s vinyl, \u003cem\u003eGreen Onions\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential record and one of the great foundational albums of American soul music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Onions – 2:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinky-Dink – 2:39\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Got A Woman – 3:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMo' Onions – 2:50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist And Shout – 2:09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehave Yourself – 3:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranger On The Shore – 2:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonely Avenue – 3:25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Who Really Loves You – 2:22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can't Sit Down – 2:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Woman, A Lover, A Friend – 3:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComin' Home Baby – 3:09\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0oox9bJaGJ8?si=2jaDFZ9vcK4kltUx\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54977822753110,"sku":"701","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d854eb24-8263-4696-8b49-3bc60d2c21e6.jpg?v=1786627025","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/booker-t-the-m-g-s-green-onions","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}