The legendary Booker T. & the M.G.'s guitarist co-wrote this stellar funk jam, an early hip hop block party fave and title track to the final album featuring their classic lineup.
Thanks so much for this wonderful tribute to Steve Cropper, one of my favorite guitarists and an extraordinary songwriter. One correction: Otis Redding died in 1967. It happened just as I was leaving college for home to spend Christmas with my family, and I was devastated. I’d seen Otis with high school friends earlier that spring at the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C., and his performance was unforgettable. His death cast a very dense, very black cloud over Christmas that month. I’ve never really recovered.
Another excellent piece. Outstanding. 👍🏾🎼
Thanks so much for this wonderful tribute to Steve Cropper, one of my favorite guitarists and an extraordinary songwriter. One correction: Otis Redding died in 1967. It happened just as I was leaving college for home to spend Christmas with my family, and I was devastated. I’d seen Otis with high school friends earlier that spring at the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C., and his performance was unforgettable. His death cast a very dense, very black cloud over Christmas that month. I’ve never really recovered.