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 MG’s 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

Booker T. & The MG’S
Audio CD (April 20, 1993)
Original Release Date: August 8, 1956
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Live
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TRACK LISTING
1. Jingle Bells
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
3. Winter Wonderland
4. White Christmas
5. The Christmas Song
6. Silver Bells
7. Merry Christmas Baby
8. Blue Christmas
9. Sweet Little Jesus
10. Silent Night
11. We Three Kings
12. We Wish You A Merry Christmas