In the Christmas Spirit | 
 enlarge | Artist: Booker T. & The Mg's
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Category: Music
This item is no longer available
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1040500
Media: Audio Cassette
UPC: 075678233845
EAN: 0075678233845
ASIN: B0000034CM
Release Date: October 29, 1991
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| Tracks:
| • | Jingle Bells - Booker T. & the MG's, Pierpont, J.S. | | • | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Booker T. & the MG's, Coots, J. Fred | | • | Winter Wonderland - Booker T. & the MG's, Bernard, Felix | | • | White Christmas - Booker T. & the MG's, Berlin, Irving | | • | The Christmas Song - Booker T. & the MG's, Torme, Mel | | • | Silver Bells - Booker T. & the MG's, Evans, Ray | | • | Merry Christmas, Baby - Booker T. & the MG's, Baxter, Lou | | • | Blue Christmas - Booker T. & the MG's, Hayes, Bill | | • | Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Booker T. & the MG's, MacGimsey, Bob | | • | Silent Night - Booker T. & the MG's, Gruber, Franz | | • | We Three Kings - Booker T. & the MG's, Hopkins, John Henry | | • | We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Booker T. & the MG's, Traditional |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
There's no reason to believe the little drummer boy didn't break into a danceable groove every now and again--and no cause to think that Christmas music has to be listened to from an easy chair. This legendary rhythm & blues combo spreads the spirit of the season in much the same way it did its many chart- toppers--with a greasy backbeat and a heaping helping of cool keyboards courtesy of Booker T himself. Originally issued in 1966, this disc lets the MGs strut through deftly arranged versions of Christmas standards like "Winter Wonderland" and "Silver Bells" with sass, class, and more than enough panache to keep it on your system through the New Year. --David Sprague
Album Description
Spend the holidays with these Memphis legends as they serve up a lip-smacking instrumental menu of Christmas classics, warmed by the down-home glow of a barbecue's savory coals -- all from the original Stax analog masters.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Ahead of their time back in 1966 and still cool now November 24, 2007
R. Kyle (USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Back in 1966 when the vinyl version of this CD first hit the streets, people were somewhat stunned at the jazzy instrumental treatment of Christmas traditionals. The CD is still very cool today. If you liked "Green Onions" and the other Booker T music back in the day, you're going to like this vintage CD. I was very surprised and pleased to see it available.
 My Fav December 10, 2006
Lovin Tacoma, Wa
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Not knowing who Booker T was at the age of five this was always my favorite album to listen to when i was a child. I am so happy to own it myself I bought 3 copies one for me my dad (it was his album to begin with) and one for my mom. This is an absolute must have for any collection. It makes that last minute christmas gift wrapping a joy.
 Church Music November 29, 2004
Christopher Covais (Long Island)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is an ok Christmas album, but it does not live up to Booker T. And The MG's' standards. It's very mellow, tame, and quiet. Unlike many of their other recordings. Its still a nice record to put on during the holidays, but towards the end, the organ sound just drags on and on, and I feel like I'm in church. If the recording was just bumped up a notch and a few of the songs from tracks 8-11 were replaced with more catchier ones, this would be a great MGs album along with being a nice Christmas album. Still this does remind you of snow, sleighbells, and sleighriding, its just a little mellow for my tastes. If you want a real rock and roll Christmas record, check out The Ventures' Christmas Album!!
Booker T. is coming to town December 12, 2003
Johnny Heering (Bethel, CT United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is Booker T. and the MG's classic Christmas album. It is, of course, performed in their traditional soul instrumental style. If you are familiar with Booker T. and the MG's, you know what to expect. It is a lot of fun to listen to. One of the fun things about this album, is that they will play a few bars of another Christmas song during the song. For instance, "Silver Bells" features a few seconds of "Frosty the Snowman, and "We Three Kings" contains several seconds of "O Come All Ye Faithful". I would recommend this album to anyone who likes classic soul music.
The coolest Christmas album bar none December 19, 2000
Greg Bower (Durham, NC United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Not only is this a great Christmas album, I think it also has some of the best work that Booker T. and the MGs did as an ensemble. They hit amazing grooves on "Jingle Bells," "Winter Wonderland," and "Wish You a Merry Christmas." And on the second half of the CD, they get very soulful and mellow, with a very bluesy "Merry Christmas Baby" and a gorgeous, gospelish "Sweet Little Jesus Boy." This is sublime stuff that'll grow on you year after year.
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