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Cover-Very Best of Booker T. & the MG's

Booker T. & the MG's
Very Best of
Guitarist: Steve Cropper

"Just to take it a little farther south of Nashville to Memphis for one of the greasiest solos ever - Hip Hug Her by Steve Cropper. I love that chicken-pickin' get-down-Loretta Tele sound for sure, but what really wangs my doodle is that bacon drippin' Whoowie! rosewood board Tele sound on this song. Makes me want to buy a shoe box Chevy and go cruisin'!"

- Tom Q.

Further Listening: Basically the house band at Stax Records, they played on hundreds of recordings. Try a good Sam & Dave or Otis Redding collection first.


Cover-Look-Ka Py Py

The Meters
Look-Ka Py Py
Guitarist: Leo Nocenticelli

"The quintessential intro to the Leo Nocenticelli/Tele Funk sound! Pure instrumental FUNK at its best."

- Adrian E.

Further Listening: For more recommendations, check out Adrian E.'s essay on Tele Funk.