To all you kids out there who want to be musicians, pay attention to this episode. The better the artist, the broader the styles of music “in the bag”. Listen to everything even if it’s not the genre you play. Especially classical. That music just gets your mind moving and what you play will just expand.
@Jbmol3 жыл бұрын
This is not just a demonstration of a person's musical taste. This is a MUSIC CLASS by Mr. Booker T. Jones. All my respect.
@dasbakon3 жыл бұрын
Man looks like he's about 40 years old. Legend
@AngelaSofia Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing
@babyshambler2 жыл бұрын
He looks 20 years younger than he is! What a musician.
@Spanishdog173 жыл бұрын
It's so surreal to have a legend like him on this show.
@larrywexner41633 жыл бұрын
yeah i was scrolling past all their uploads looking for someone id recognize. had to do a triple take when i saw this and then clicked right away. the man just casually tells a story about hanging out with bob dylan.
@phillybms2 жыл бұрын
In February 2020 he did an instore book reading and signing at Amoeba in San Francisco. Those events tend to be very superficial but he took the time to converse with everyone who attended in a thoughtful and humble manner. The man is giant in every way imaginable.
@pillettadoinswartsh49742 жыл бұрын
76 years old. Looks 35. Good music keeps you young.
@automatics1im3 жыл бұрын
Most guests never get this wide and deep at musically taste.
@TheVinylGuru3 жыл бұрын
Everyone is complaining about a wrestler not realizing what a legend Booker T Jones is! Booker T and the MGs! Iconic
@DonovanPresents3 жыл бұрын
When I saw Booker T, I thought of Booker T Jones because I've been listening to Bill Wither's album "Just As I Am" where he mentions Booker T 😁👍
@williamlavagna10963 жыл бұрын
@@DonovanPresents I think he also mentions Booker T in the song ‘Do it Good’ as well.
@DonovanPresents3 жыл бұрын
@@williamlavagna1096 lol that's the song on the album I was mentioning 😁👍
@rbnh98278 ай бұрын
Booker T Jones is a bonafide legend who influenced all the 60s rnb groups and rock bands which in turn influenced all popular music thereafter. LEGEND.
@TheOnlySMAWJ3 жыл бұрын
a living legend. Impossible to understate his influence on Blues, Funk and Soul
@cakredi41323 жыл бұрын
Love that he picked Steve Cropper first.
@billyonthewheels753 жыл бұрын
If anyone has been listening to the "What's In My Bag?" series , no matter what kind of music you favor, and your mind is not opening wide, then Jack, you dead. And Booker T. Jones , we salute you! The best of the best!
@dantapedeck36423 жыл бұрын
Truly was a special "What's In My Bag with Booker T. Jones"!!! So great to see what he digs!
@andan043 жыл бұрын
Give Booker T. a radio show and I'll listen all day. This is fantastic!
@samuelblinne60403 жыл бұрын
Booker t is a legend
@AnthonyDove-dm5hi5 ай бұрын
Yes! Albert King, Gil Scott-Heron, Ray Charles and John Coltrane! So good! Good music good people. Thanks.
@johnschmidt68405 ай бұрын
The best episodes are the ones with older musicians or DJs
@deeg88493 жыл бұрын
Booker T and the MGs, one of the greatest bands ever. My appreciation for their grooves grows with every listen. Booker, Crops. Al and Duck Dunn. Massive
@deltajive58133 жыл бұрын
From all the hits with the MG’s, backing so many legendary Stax artists (Otis being one), producing great albums such as Bill Withers’ debut, and all of his solo work.. Booker T. Jones should be respected as one of the best musicians to ever do it. Ultimate respect and awesome video
@jenniferlvlq8 ай бұрын
Thanks Amoeba, for getting my 2024 playlist off to a great start! Between Booker T and Black Country, New Road, I’m set for Q1!
@sayeager55593 жыл бұрын
A living legend. The best bag yet.
@CatDadChris3 жыл бұрын
Booker T. looks like he is 40 years old.
@fernandoprog3 жыл бұрын
Indeed! Of course he locks a health elixir in your secret pocket, and maybe in 2 years we wil met him with 20 year old!
@famousashtray3 жыл бұрын
Black don't crack
@mrbobcr3 жыл бұрын
That's because of the Green Onions
@Kylounette3 жыл бұрын
Until he actually said "...my band Booker T and the MG's", I simply could not believe I was watching THE Booker T. Sure looks better than anyone else from the sixties that is still around. Perhaps like Nicolas Cage he is a time-traveling vampire ?
@groomedtodie3 жыл бұрын
It's really unreal.
@bigreed673 жыл бұрын
Loved his story about Albert King. A true living legend!
@brandonio_granger3 жыл бұрын
A true and great American treasure, had no idea Booker was into classical though.
@MrUndersolo3 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic list from a fantastic musician. And all you comment people who have not heard his work: use that device in front of you to listen to some real music for once.
@GrantKanigan Жыл бұрын
Booker T. Is a living legend.
@johnunderwood3132 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite episode Class act
@jbenzola2 Жыл бұрын
Just brilliant!!! The breadth and scope of his love of music is truly inspiring.
@michaelwright146712 күн бұрын
Just finished watching the 4 part special on Stax records. Salute to Booker T and all of those legends.
@LocoMole3 жыл бұрын
George Shearing was from the U.K. - he emigrated to the U.S. in his late twenties
@MrCherryJuiceАй бұрын
Yes, from Battersea in London, home also to the Battersea Power Station, which is pictured on the cover of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' album.
@christiantrosdorff10613 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him talking about music for days and days...
@BnaBreaker3 жыл бұрын
Memphis legend baby!!!!
@dwaynewladyka5773 жыл бұрын
I saw Booker T. Jones live at the Edmonton Blues Festival and met him. Cheers!
@fintanoclery26983 жыл бұрын
Saw him and the M.Gs backing Neil Young back in 93(?) At the old Exhibition stadium in Toronto. Great band, great show with Pearl Jam,Soundgarden and Blues Traveler opening for them.
@mokajoe94523 жыл бұрын
LEGEND
@MontyCantsin53 жыл бұрын
Albert King; hell yeah.
@soupforare3 жыл бұрын
Other than his genius and fantastic attitude, I must express joy over his descriptions of Hammonds in so many things I've seen featuring him. Excellent evangelist for the instrument, ~as if his playing wasn't enough.
@freedmanld3 жыл бұрын
From my childhood till now, Booker T. has always been there and ever will be. Great man !
@jasonbrown66863 жыл бұрын
So much variation in his picks and so much musical knowledge !! Booker T is a legend in my mind !! Great episode !!
@philrossiter27903 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, Booker T. And Amoeba! A masterclass in music.
@mountart23 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow! What an eclectic collection of picks. You can just tell Booker not only knows music but feels it deep down.
@irrationallyexuberanttv72693 жыл бұрын
Anything this man recommends immediately goes on my playlist.
@melissa26883 жыл бұрын
Damn Booker T! Black don't crack my man! You look wonderful and thank you for all your great music you treated the world too.
@onetenthhero3 жыл бұрын
What an absolute living legend! So cool, yet down to earth and with a wide taste of excellent music.
@johnmorgan54953 жыл бұрын
Booker, What a beautiful man x
@almaginnes73853 жыл бұрын
Damn, I have almost all these records. I knew there's a reason I've always loved Booker T and the MGs.
@planetaescapa60993 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ameoba and Happy New Year 🎊
@amoeba3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year!! Thanks for watching! ❤️💛
@happyfrancis3 жыл бұрын
My man looks 50 years old, at the max. Dang.
@garys89903 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to meet Booker 1/20/17. He is so down to earth and a very talented musician!!! He is an awesome Hammond organist!!
@joeyschreiner11 ай бұрын
He has not aged!
@Zopf-international3 жыл бұрын
WOW! Booker T looks wonderful. And what a musical education w/ that selection. Much respect.
@mondoenterprises67103 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love to see what's in Booker T's bag!
@ddavidelacruz3 жыл бұрын
#BookerTJones extraordinary great artist
@cartwright420able3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr Jones. For everything.
@Steaminlidz3 жыл бұрын
Wow. What an amazing guest. Kudos.
@Nick-qf7vt2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Booker talk for hours! He's a true musician.
@the_minimalistic_adventure2 жыл бұрын
Damn, he looks basically no different than he did 10 years ago at his NPR Tiny Desk concert. Class act.
@shenker433 жыл бұрын
Melting pop and green onions classics
@thallrudedjentstorm17563 жыл бұрын
Legend
@jillschaeffer9196 Жыл бұрын
Watched lots of these, but this is my favorite episode! What a legend & what an amazing music lesson we all just got from listening to him! ❤
@manusgraham11593 жыл бұрын
Brooker T. has the best smile
@paolo-n20003 жыл бұрын
Legend!!! This is awesome! Thanks AMOEBA!!!
@djwreck12003 жыл бұрын
wow! so dope! even at the end it was great to see him appreciate the store and being on WIMB!
@Lavagemstomacal3 жыл бұрын
Great and talented man
@bassbymichele3 жыл бұрын
loved seeing one of my idols here!
@sly7642 Жыл бұрын
Love this man. A true legend along with the other MGs…
@bosco78373 жыл бұрын
I love how the youngsters on this programme are so obsessed with just buying vinyl because it sounds so and so, and then you get legends like Booket T. who just don't give a damn and buy CDs because it's all about the music!
@XavierTheBat Жыл бұрын
Hero ... Booker looks so good and healthy ... wow ... much love from across the Atlantic
@SaintMartins3 жыл бұрын
Seen Booker T & The MG's live back in 1993 when they toured as Neil Young's back up band. It was during Young's co-headlining tour with Pearl Jam (w/ Blind Melon as the opening act)
@fintanoclery26983 жыл бұрын
I saw it at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto with Pearl Jam,Soundgarden and Blues Traveler opening. Doesn't feel like 28 year ago.
@paolo-n20003 жыл бұрын
@@fintanoclery2698 - Lucky to see the Bay Area show at Shoreline Ampitheater with Social Distortion and Blind Melon opening!
@paulkuzub64052 жыл бұрын
Great guy.
@darrenlee19383 жыл бұрын
Black don’t crack! Looks amazing
@dennydude37373 жыл бұрын
Amoeba keep it up with these "What's In My Bag" pieces! Can't get enough!
@Gkuljian3 жыл бұрын
Little known fact- Booker T owned a ranch (down the street from me) with a guitar shaped fireplace. And next door lived Rita Coolidge's parents.
@michaelriffee45263 жыл бұрын
Booker was married to Rita's sister
@fourarmsandfire Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite episodes. Thank you.
@landlinesandpercolators88223 жыл бұрын
He loved Highway 61 Revisited, Renaldo and Clara not so much.
@NatashaDiMarco3 жыл бұрын
Impeccable taste.
@rexlupusetxe83673 жыл бұрын
added to spotify, just thrilled to her from him.
@smallviolin3842 Жыл бұрын
He's playing 10 min walk from me in January awesome. Cheap tickets too. One of my favorites
@kennethdale71683 жыл бұрын
Wow! great man! great musician! great bag!
@BlackHoleBrew423 жыл бұрын
Legend. Awesome.
@keithwright4501Ай бұрын
What a guy
@samuelblinne60403 жыл бұрын
Wow
@skone9965 Жыл бұрын
Sweet little video. Saw Booker T and the MGs at Wolftrap in VA in the 90's. Did a cross country drive a couple years ago and took the kids through Memphis to hit Stax as well. Rock on Booker T. Jones. Legend!
@ThePharcydePhreak3 жыл бұрын
Booker got them good genes for sure!
@doormatmike3 жыл бұрын
Legend! Met him after a gig and he's the nicest guy there is....
@blp100 Жыл бұрын
Booker T! Legend.
@recommendacious80263 жыл бұрын
Finally. a real musician
@SBeckerDTD3 жыл бұрын
Oh look, another music snob.
@Brumz65 Жыл бұрын
Legendary and so influential and informative
@musiqueconcrete1233 жыл бұрын
More like this please!!
@dcthomas28263 жыл бұрын
Bookers sense of understated clothing is spot on. This guy is a gentleman.
@LIGHTintheHALLS3 жыл бұрын
Does he ever age? Wow! The coolest dude ever. 😎
@moony90133 жыл бұрын
Now that’s variety :D
@rexyoumans80273 жыл бұрын
Saw Booker T and the MG's at Beale St Music Fest with the Mississippi River in the background. Seeing them and Tom Waits at The Orpheum in Memphis are 1 & 2 of all the live music I've seen.
@Maki.1028 Жыл бұрын
レジェンド✨
@Stumbletown3 жыл бұрын
Total class.
@slimedog3 жыл бұрын
Part of one of the best bands of all time- not just because of the great music but how great a band they truly were- I would vote for Muddy Waters Band, Elvis Presley's first band, Little Richard and Fats Domino's band and Booker T and The M'G's. If not your favorites, that's fine. But as a musician how these bands played together can and could not be beat. Oh, and please add James Brown's rhythm section and Motown's to this list.
@pittan863 жыл бұрын
Great varied choices. Thanks for the knowledge sir!
@zenmaestro04 Жыл бұрын
Booker T is THE man!!!
@sea1themall3 жыл бұрын
That is a thoughtful person. Great insights.
@sspbrazil3 жыл бұрын
Booker T looks great! Great list too!
@StoryeTime3 жыл бұрын
What a legend! Love how he pronounces Sibelius' first name the French way, and also how wonderful was it back then to be able to go to the library/music library any time as it was open 24/7, most kids today have no idea most of us never had anything at our fingertips at any time of the day :) Amoeba, can you please try to even volume out between interview segments and music ones? It was tough on the ears. TY and Happy New Year.