The Packers – Hole In The Wall (1966 Soul Classic)

The Packers – Hole In The Wall (1966 Soul Classic Review & History)

Pure Soul Records 1965  ‎– Pure Soul 1001

 notes:

“Hole In The Wall” by The Packers is one of the most infectious 

instrumental grooves of the 1960s soul era. Released in 1965/66, 

the track became a standout hit on the R&B charts and remains

 a favorite among rare soul and Northern Soul fans.

The Packers were an American soul group formed by 

tenor saxophonist Charles "Packy" Axton, 

who was the son of Stax Records part-owner Estelle Axton.

 Axton was a former member of the Mar-Keys, as was Steve Cropper, 

who played on the group's first recording and hit, ostensibly recorded 

as a 'demo'. Cropper, a member of Booker T. Jones & The MGs 

and the Stax Records session band, was also joined by Booker T. 

on piano and drummer Al Jackson for the recording, 

while Leon Haywood (on organ) was among those 

who also played on the group's records. 

 

credits:

Packy Axton - Sax
Steve Cropper - Guitar
Earl Grant - Bass
Leon Haywood - organ
Al Jackson JR. - Drums
Booker T - Piano
Magnificent Montague - Congas


Producer – Magnificent Montague
Recorded Late 1965
in Audio Arts Studio  Hollywood  Cal.
Engineer Calvin Harrison, Ralph Mouton

tracks listing:

A1    Hole In The Wall
Written-By – Jackson*, Jones*, Nathan*, Cropper*
A2      There's No Tomorrow
Written-By – N. Nathan*
A3        Pure Soul
Written-By – N. Nathan*
A4        Goodness, Goodness
Written-By – N. Nathan*
A5        Headin' Home
Written-By – N. Nathan*
A6        Sweet Grapes, Part I
Written-By – N. Nathan*
B1        Hollywood Baby
Written-By – N. Nathan*
B2        Go Head On
Written-By – C. Paxton*, L. Haywood*, N. Nathan*
B3        Hoppin' John
Written-By – N. Nathan*
B4        I'm Converted
Written-By – N. Nathan*
B5        Sweet Grapes, Part II
Written-By – N. Nathan*
B6        Cherio O
Written-By – N. Nathan*

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