Green Onions

Booker T. & the MG’s

Green Onions

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Green Onions Meaning 2:45 2. Rinky‐Dink 2:39 3. I Got a Woman 3:32 4. Mo’ Onions 2:50 5. Twist and Shout 2:09 6. Behave Yourself 3:45 7. Stranger on the Shore 2:18 8. Lonely Avenue 3:25 9. One Who Really Loves You 2:22 10. I Can’t Sit Down 2:46 11. A Woman, a Lover, a Friend 3:15 12. Comin’ Home Baby 3:09
Historical Archive
Green Onions is an instrumental album by Booker T. & the MG’s, released in 1962. It features a blend of R&B, soul, and jazz influences, showcasing the band's tight musicianship and innovative arrangements. The title track, 'Green Onions,' became a classic and is characterized by its distinctive organ riff and laid-back groove. The album is considered a landmark in the history of soul music and has influenced countless artists over the decades. Its sound is marked by the combination of Booker T. Jones's organ, Steve Cropper's guitar, Donald 'Duck' Dunn's bass, and Al Jackson Jr.'s drums, creating a timeless feel that resonates with both contemporary and classic audiences.