Poll: Battle of the 45s!

Which of these classic singles do you like more? Make your selection in our oldies poll!

THIS WEEK'S BATTLE:

Keep on Smilin' by Wet Willie
VS.
Drift Away by Dobie Gray

Vote here, and defend your decision to other oldies music lovers... you don't have to be a member to vote or post!

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Profile: Booker T. and the MGs

With the recent passing of bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, I take a look back at the music and career of Booker T. and the MGs, soul's most famous instrumentalists, who served as the house band for the Stax/Volt labels in the '60s, providing the groove heard on classics by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, and more, not to mention scoring hits of their own with "Green Onions" and the influential "Time Is Tight." Read all about Booker T. and the MGs here in this profile.

Duck Dunn, bassist for Booker T. and the MGs, passes away at 70

Donald "Duck" Dunn, bassist for the legendary soul instrumentalists and Stax label house band Booker T. and the MGs, passed away from unknown causes Sunday while touring in Tokyo. He was 70.

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