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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.

Soul Dressing is an album by Booker T. & the M.G.'s, released in 1965. A vibrant blend of soul and jazz grooves infused with infectious rhythms and melodic hooks. '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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Soul Dressing sound like?

A vibrant blend of soul and jazz grooves infused with infectious rhythms and melodic hooks. Rooted in jazz and soul.

What makes Soul Dressing by Booker T. & the M.G.'s notable?

'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. 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.

How many songs are on Soul Dressing?

Soul Dressing has 12 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·31:04

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

Release Date

March 1, 1965

Genre

jazz, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

31 min 4 sec