You'll Know Him When You Hear Him!
Memphis soul trailblazer Booker T. Jones makes a rare Calgary appearance this month, joined by a ten-piece band and the Hammond B3 organ, to showcase his greatest hits.
The name Booker T. Jones may or may not be familiar to you, but we guarantee that his music has made you groove on more than one occasion. From pop culture characters to movie soundtracks, Booker T. and the M.G.’s are history-makers.
Test your ear and see how many of these musical moments you remember.
The high-energy, extremely danceable Respect is the title track on Otis Redding’s milestone record released in 1965. The huge success of this record set the groundwork for some many future collaborations between Otis Redding and Booker T. & the M.G.’s, including the very notable next track on our list.
The deceptively simple, completely timeless Green Onions an unmistakable classic. It has been featured in no less than 16 movies including classics like American Graffiti and The Sandlot as well as more the more recent X-Men: First Class and Legend.
In a blink and you missed it moment from the first Shrek movie, Donkey tries to appeal to Shrek’s romantic side with this little gem. The version that Donkey is referencing was recorded in 1966 by Otis Redding, with, guess who backing him up? Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
Though Shrek brought this catchy track to the modern animation landscape, you have to hear it performed live to truely appreciate it.
Respect, Green Onions, and Try a Little Tenderness only scratch the surface of the catalogue of hits Booker T. and the M.G.’s have had a hand in over the years. Check out our Spotify playlist to hear Time is Tight, Born Under a Bad Sign and so much more!
Join Arts Commons Presents on Saturday, February 25 to hear these beloved classics live at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Click to learn more and get your tickets today!
