RIP Donald Duck Dunn
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Donald Duck Dunn passed away. You may not know his name if you are under 40yrs old. But you definitely know his music. He played the Bass for Booker T & the MG's. They (along with their own catalog of instrumentals) were the house band for Stax Records in in the 60's and early 70's. Duck Dunn was absolutely an influence on me when I played Bass in the Will James Band (1999-2000).
So here are some of my favorites (and I know I will leave some off) for us to enjoy.
Time is Tight
Most people think of "Green Onions" when they think of Booker T & the MG's but it was actually recorded in 1962 (2 years before Dunn joined the band). So here is their classic hit from 1969.
Born Under a Bad Sigh - Albert King
Is there a better example of the Stax Rhythm than "Born Under a Bad Sign"? It has soul and rocks with that classic Duck Dunn driving bass line.
Since I've Been Lovin You - Otis Redding (Live at Monterey Pop)
OK I'm not fooling anyone. Otis Redding was the real star here but come on the section 1:20-1:38 is tremendous. As Otis said "Do it just one more time".
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Classic dance beat from the 60's... Whats not to like?
Soul Man - Blues Brothers
Lets end with a little fun. The late John Belushi introduces Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn.
Rock over London...
So here are some of my favorites (and I know I will leave some off) for us to enjoy.
Time is Tight
Most people think of "Green Onions" when they think of Booker T & the MG's but it was actually recorded in 1962 (2 years before Dunn joined the band). So here is their classic hit from 1969.
Born Under a Bad Sigh - Albert King
Is there a better example of the Stax Rhythm than "Born Under a Bad Sign"? It has soul and rocks with that classic Duck Dunn driving bass line.
Since I've Been Lovin You - Otis Redding (Live at Monterey Pop)
OK I'm not fooling anyone. Otis Redding was the real star here but come on the section 1:20-1:38 is tremendous. As Otis said "Do it just one more time".
In The Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Classic dance beat from the 60's... Whats not to like?
Soul Man - Blues Brothers
Lets end with a little fun. The late John Belushi introduces Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn.
Rock over London...
