Booker T. Jones performs an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in this video. At 17 years old, Jones wrote and recorded what become one of the iconic instrumental performances of the Rock Era. As Booker T. and the MG's, he recorded this song—"Green Onions"—in 1962.
Almost 50 years later, Jones performs that song in this video, and well as discussing how he began playing the organ. Also on this video are performances of "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "Down in Memphis".
A early 60's performance from the the TV show Shindig. Obviously. this was In the days when Blacks were allowed to perform on such shows, but not yet allowed to be included with the dancers. Also this clip ends with a very amusing plug for milk. I suppose the idea was to associate Rock 'n Roll with something wholesome like milk. That and sports drinks had not been invented yet then.
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