The Mar-Keys Non-Album Singles (1960s Soul & Stax Rarities Guide)

 

The Mar-Keys Non-Album Singles (1960s Soul & Stax Rarities Guide)

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The Mar-Keys were one of the defining instrumental groups 

behind the legendary Memphis soul sound of the early 1960s. 

Closely associated with Stax Records, the band played a crucial 

role in shaping the raw, energetic style that would influence 

generations of soul, R&B, and funk musicians.

While many listeners are familiar with their major releases, 

a deeper dive into their non-album singles reveals a treasure 

trove of overlooked gems. These rare recordings highlight t

he band's versatility, tight musicianship, and importance 

within the Stax session scene.

line up

    Guitar: Steve Cropper

    Bass: Duck Dunn, or occasionally Lewie Steinberg (until 1964).

    Keyboards: 

Smoochy Smith (occasionally through 1963) and/or Marvell Thomas 

(frequently through 1963); essentially supplanted by Booker T. Jones 

(with increasing frequency from 1962) and/or Isaac Hayes (after mid-1964).

   Drums: 

Howard Grimes (1961–62) or Terry Johnson (occasionally, 1961–62); 

supplanted by Al Jackson Jr. (from mid-1962).

    Horns:

 varying combinations of Wayne Jackson, Floyd Newman, Don Nix, 

Gilbert Caple, Packy Axton (through 1964), Andrew Love (from 1964).

A Bo-Time   
    S.Cropper  

     
B The Dribble 2:20
Cropper, Axton, Collins, Grimes    

 

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A     Bush Bash 2:20
Written-By – Jones*, Newman*, Caple*

B     Beach Bash 2:12
Written-By – Jackson*, Branch*, Cropper*

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 A     Banana Juice 2:23
Written-By – Ed Lee

B     The Shovel  2:16
Written-By – Mar-Keys

 

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 Tracklisting:

A    Whot's Happenin'! 2:25
Mar-Keys, Pukish

B    You Got It    2:05
Newman, Jones

 

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