R.I.P. Steven Cropper: October 12th 1942 – Dec 3rd 2025

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Steve Cropper, renowned guitarist and songwriter, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 83. He is celebrated for his influential work with Booker T. & the M.G.'s, particularly on the iconic track "Green Onions." Cropper's distinctive guitar style and songwriting contributions have left a lasting impact on the music industry. His legacy includes collaborations with numerous artists and a significant role in shaping the sound of Southern soul and rock music. Cropper's passing marks the end of an era for fans and musicians alike.
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Everyone remembers Booker T for “Green onions” but this was always my favourite.

 
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It's a new one to me, but I can instantly hear why you like it. Very laid back.
 
sbrothy said:
It's a new one to me, but I can instantly hear why you like it. Very laid back.
This was ultimate cool when it was released.

 
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Ah, well that's the classic! Yeah I guess that must've been the hype in it's day! Are all their tracks like that? instrumental? Funny though, I understand why you like the first one better. Not to detract from this one., they're both good. It's like they're a product of their time but I can hear elements of modern electronic in them. Like a kind of time Ouroboros-effect. In which other thread did I discuss art and come to the conclusion (at least someone did) that it was one big big kleptocracy? The AI one I think....
 
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Wow. Did this thread just become the headline?! Must be a slow period on here! :woot:
 
Then I want to share something from the same age:

 
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Well, same age....? I swear this song can be played in 3 chords (and I suspect it's about some friends doing LSD in a hotel room close to the Danube), but what do I know....
 
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pinball1970 said:
This was ultimate cool when it was released.
It still is for me.

Stax and their artists produced a lot of great music.
 
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Well, same age....? I swear this song can be played in 3 chords (and I suspect it's about some friends doing LSD in a hotel room close to the Danube), but what do I know....
I'm 59 so older, Steve Harley had a cool voice.

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It still is for me.

Any kid in the UK who ever watched cricket will instantly know this cowbell intro.
I did not find out it was Booker T till a few years ago.
 
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sbrothy said:
It's a new one to me, but I can instantly hear why you like it. Very laid back.

instantly takes me back to my teen years ... 1970's

Actually both pieces of music do, Oreen Onions and Time is Tight 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍
 
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instantly takes me back to my teen years ... 1970's

Actually both pieces of music do, Oreen Onions and Time is Tight 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍
That explains your "wow" emoticon. I'm the Benjamin of the group here (though I'm older than my profile pic might suggest, it was just the only one I could find and I was tired of the mad professor look :woot: ).

I actually grew up in the eighties. Talk about an ugly decade!
 
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Green Onions was produced during June 1962 and released in July. The B-side of the 45 record was "Behave Yourself"





Interview with a band member (ostensibly Booker T Jones), who indicates Green Onions was on the B-side.

BOOKER T. & THE MG'S : The Strand 1991​

(featuring Booker T Jones, Steve Cropper, Donald "Duck" Dunn (who passed away May 13, 2012), Anton Fig). First tune is Green Onions, extended play and more improvisation.




https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Onions


Booker T Jones is still performing. He and his band are scheduled to perfrom in London 7 February and 17, 18 April, 2026. He'll 82 years old next year.
 
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