Booker T & The MG's - Soul Christmas

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Review by Faith Adiele

Soul Christmas by Booker T & The MG's: A Funky Holiday Classic That Still Slaps Let’s get one thing straight—Christmas music doesn’t have to be all sleigh bells and saccharine vocals. Sometimes, it needs a little grit, a little groove, and maybe even an organ solo or two. That’s exactly what Booker T & The MG’s bring to the table with Soul Christmas, their 1967 holiday masterpiece. This isn’t your grandma’s Christmas album (unless your grandma is super cool). It’s jazz, pop, funk, soul, and R&B all rolled into one smoky, Memphis-style package. First off, can we talk about the lineup? You’ve got Donald “Duck” Dunn laying down basslines so smooth they could melt snow, Al Jackson Jr.’s drums keeping everything tight like wrapping paper on a gift, Steve Cropper’s guitar riffs sharper than icicles, and Booker T. Jones himself tickling that organ like it owes him money. Together, they turn these classic carols into something you’d hear at a holiday party where everyone’s wearing shades indoors. Now, let me tell ya about the tracks that stuck with me. First up: “White Christmas.” But hold up—it ain’t Bing Crosby’s version. Nope, this one starts off slow, almost melancholy, but then BAM! The groove kicks in, and suddenly you’re not just dreaming of a white Christmas—you’re feeling it. There’s something magical about how Booker T takes this old-school tune and gives it new life. By the time the horns come in (yeah, I know there aren’t technically horns listed, but trust me, it feels like they’re there), you’re ready to grab a glass of eggnog and dance around the tree. Then there’s “Merry Christmas Baby,” which feels less like a song and more like a warm hug from someone who really gets it. The rhythm is laid-back, but man, does it hit different when those bluesy chords kick in. It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna sit by the fire, sip some cocoa, and think about all the good stuff in life. And honestly, isn’t that what Christmas is supposed to be about? But here’s the kicker—this album came out in 1967, way before people were mixing genres like this. These guys didn’t care about sticking to tradition; they were too busy making magic happen. Listening to it now feels like finding a dusty vinyl in your attic and realizing it’s pure gold. So yeah, Soul Christmas might not be perfect for every holiday playlist, but it’s perfect for anyone who likes their Christmas cheer with a side of swagger. Funny thing is, as much as this album is tied to the season, it kinda transcends it too. Like, why should we only listen to jams like these once a year? Just saying.

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Artist: Booker T & The MG's
Album: Soul Christmas
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
White Christmas2:59
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town2:25
Winter Wonderland2:05
We Three Kings2:30
We Wish You A Merry Christmas2:30
Blue Christmas3:06
Jingle Bells2:32
Merry Christmas Baby3:10
Silent Night3:17
Silver Bells2:28
Sweet Little Jesus Boy2:47
The Christmas Song3:15

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Catalog Numbers

589013

Labels

Stax

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Stereo
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Licensed FromAtlantic
Manufactured ByPolydor
Printed ByErnest J. Day & Co. Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
BassDonald "Duck" Dunn
DrumsAl Jackson Jr.
GuitarSteve Cropper
OrganBooker T. Jones

Notes

  • Original UK pressing.
  • Issued in US as: "In The Christmas Spirit" Stax Catalog # S713.
  • Standard Black on blue UK Stax labels.

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American instrumental rhythm & blues and soul combo, formed 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. Best remembered as the in-house backing band of the record label. The bands name is a combination of organist 's first names and the acronym for Memphis Group, MG. Other members were (drums), (guitar), and (bass guitar) who was replaced by in 1963. As well as playing on and producing a large amount of records, working with vocalists like , and , they were successful as a band in their own right, with hits like Green Onions (1962) and Hip Hug-Her (1967). The band was effectively disbanded in the early 1970s, when both Cropper and Jones had left the label. A planned reunion in 1975 did not happen, as Jackson was murdered in October that year. The three remaining members did reunite several times since the late 1980s, often with Jacksons cousin serving as a drummer. Booker T & The MG's were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

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Members

  • Booker T. Jones
  • Steve Cropper
  • Donald \"Duck\" Dunn
  • Al Jackson Jr.
  • Lewis Steinberg

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Booker T & The MG's gave a funky twist to Christmas classics? Their 1967 album *Soul Christmas* turned traditional carols into groovy Rhythm & Blues jams. Imagine hearing "White Christmas" or "Jingle Bells" with a soulful organ solo by Booker T. Jones and tight guitar riffs from Steve Cropper. It’s like they took holiday cheer and added a Stax label vibe—smooth, cool, and timeless. Even "Silver Bells" got a bassline makeover courtesy of Donald "Duck" Dunn. Definitely not your grandma’s Christmas playlist!