The music and musicianship of Booker T & the MG's has been acknowledged and revelled in over the years by many critics and fans, myself being among them. When I stumbled upon this release a few months ago, I couldn't wait to hear what would be eminating through the speakers once I hit play. The record sort of works its way backwards opening with a flowing medley of Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight into The End and then giving way to Here Comes the Sun and jumping to Come Together. As can be expected, the muscianship between Donald "Duck" Dunn, Steve Cropper, Al Jackson,Jr. and Booker T is deliciously impeccable, contemporary and sharp. The way they've arranged the music within, while remaining faithful to continuity, simultaneously offers their own special spin and interpretation giving a fresh understanding and slant to the original Abbey Road release. Something by Harrison follows next and displays all of the qualities explained and really offers a beautiful interpretation to an already classic number.

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Following Something, we are treated to a Because/You Never Give Me Your Money coupling which, in my opinion, works together slightly better than the Beatles counterpart as these songs seamlessly flow into each other. As had begun with the Golden Slumbers medley, the true medley as done by the Beatles in Sun King, Mean Mr. Mustard, Polythene Pam and She Came in Through the Bathroom Window closes the original album by the Mg's with I Want You(She's So Heavy) being added on for astounding measure. The CD reissue in 2011 by the Concord Music Group(Stax Remasters) offers bonus cuts of some more Beatles covers in the forms of You Can't Do That(2 different versions, here), Day Tripper, Michelle, Eleanor Rigby and Lady Madonna, respectively. I especially love their interpretation of Eleanor Rigby because its rather spooky with Booker's organ lines backed with what sounds like an electic piano utilizing a wah-wah pedal for incredible effect. This record is truly a gem to have and no Beatles fan should go without hearing it, period.

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Rating Grade- A+