Soul Dressing is the second album by the Southern soul band Booker T. & the M.G.'s, released in 1965. It was their final album with bassist Lewie Steinberg, who was replaced by Donald "Duck" Dunn.
The title track peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception
The Guardian deemed the album "a classic," writing that it was part of a run of albums that "delighted mods and still represent the epitome of subtle soulfulness."
Covers The track "Plum Nellie" was recorded by British rock band Small Faces in 1966, and released on their compilation album From the Beginning in 1967.
Track listing All songs written by Steve Cropper, Al Jackson Jr., Booker T. Jones, and Lewie Steinberg, unless noted
Personnel
Booker T. & the M. G.'s
Booker T. Jones - piano, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electronic piano, trombone on "Chinese Checkers" Steve Cropper - guitar Lewis Steinberg - bass guitar Al Jackson Jr. - drums
Additional personnel
Wayne Jackson - trumpet Floyd Newman - baritone saxophone Charles "Packy" Axton - tenor saxophone Marvin Israel - cover design
References