Booker T. & the MG's

In The Christmas Spirit LP

LP (vinyl) | $16.98

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Booker T. & the MG's – the heart, soul and pulse of Stax Records – cut their incredible holiday album, In the Christmas Spirit in mid-1966. With their unique, soulful-groove, Jones, Cropper, Dunn and Jackson interpret the yuletide classics, infusing each and every track with funk, taste and style... And, in our opinion, they certainly created one of the most enduring Christmas classics of all time. Our release is cut directly from the original Stax analog masters, with original artwork and track-listing intact...and, bet – the groove is truly in the grooves... You've got to hear it on cool Sundazed vinyl to experience the real Memphis-magic!!!

"There's no reason to believe the little drummer boy didn't break into a danceable groove every now and again--and no cause to think that Christmas music has to be listened to from an easy chair. This legendary rhythm & blues combo spreads the spirit of the season in much the same way it did its many chart- toppers--with a greasy backbeat and a heaping helping of cool keyboards courtesy of Booker T himself. Originally issued in 1966, this disc lets the MGs strut through deftly arranged versions of Christmas standards like "Winter Wonderland" and "Silver Bells" with sass, class, and more than enough panache to keep it on your system through the New Year." -David Sprague

TRACK LIST AND AUDIO SAMPLES:
1. Jingle Bells
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
3. Winter Wonderland
4. White Christmas
5. The Christmas Song
6. Silver Bells
7. Merry Christmas Baby
8. Blue Christmas
9. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
10. Silent Night
11. We Three Kings
12. We Wish You A Merry Christmas