Soul Dressing
Booker T. & the M.G.'s · 1965
31 min · 12 tracks · jazz · soul
A vibrant blend of soul and jazz grooves infused with infectious rhythms and melodic hooks.
Why this album works
'Soul Dressing' is notable for its influence on the instrumental soul genre and its contribution to the Stax Records legacy. The album features the hit single 'Mercy Mercy,' which became a staple in the band's live performances and continues to resonate in contemporary music.
- Best for
- infectious grooves for dancing short bursts of energy for casual gatherings
- Context
- Released on March 1, 1965, 'Soul Dressing' was Booker T. & the M.G.'s fourth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Green Onions' in 1962. By this point, the group had solidified its role as a leading force in the Stax sound and were pivotal in blending instrumental soul with popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Martin· Julie London· Nancy Sinatra· Charlie Rich· Lena Horne· Bing Crosby· Ella Fitzgerald· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soul Dressing Standout 2:28
- 2 Tic‐Tac‐Toe 2:34
- 3 Big Train 2:32
- 4 Jellybread Standout 2:32
- 5 Aw’ Mercy 2:38
- 6 Outrage 2:35
- 7 Night Owl Walk 3:14
- 8 Chinese Checkers 2:29
- 9 Home Grown 3:14
- 10 Mercy Mercy Standout 2:36
- 11 Plum Nellie 2:07
- 12 Can’t Be Still 1:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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