We jump back to the mid-1960s with a couple of versions of "Jingle Bells" from popular instrumental combos!
First up is the Ramsey Lewis Trio with this single from their 1964 album "More Sounds of Christmas" on Argo Records:
Here's the flipside, the original tune "Egg Nog":
Solid grooves laid down by the trio. Their two Christmas albums are great!
I must point out that the "Egg Nog" label adds an odd hyphen to make it appear as if the composers were Ramsey and Lewis, but Ramsey Lewis is one guy!
Next we head to 1966, when Booker T. & the MG's released their "In the Christmas Spirit" LP on Stax Records.
Their version of "Jingle Bells" from the album was issued as a single:
The flipside is their spin on a seasonal classic:
Also solid grooves!
Sixties instrumental groups had it going on!
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