Sing a Simple Song

Quick post today, but a good song nonetheless.
Sing it, Sly.

PLAY: Sing a Simple Song - Sly & The Family Stone
PLAY: Sing a Simple Song - Charles Earland
PLAY: Sing a Simple Song - The Budos Band
PLAY: Sing a Simple Song - Booker T. and The M.G.s

Hang 'Em High

Originally written for the movie with the same name, starring a young(er) Clint Eastwood, Hang 'Em High was composed by Dominic Frontiere. Several other covers were recorded, including one by Hugo Montenegro that made it into the Top 40, as well as others in almost every genre - the reggae and ska crowd really liked this song in particular, and it even spawned a new genre of Western Reggae. The Jamaican dancehall king, Jackie Mittoo, did a great version that's also a big breakdancing song for some reason.

With all the covers that were recorded, it still was Booker T. and the M.G.s that made this instrumental the classic that it is today (but don't miss the Memphis Black version below).

PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Dominic Frontiere |buy album|
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Hugo Montenegro |buy album|
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Booker T. and the M.G.s |buy album|
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Memphis Black |buy album|
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - The Meters |buy album|
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Jackie Mittoo
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Richard Ace |buy album|
PLAY: Hang 'Em High - Reggae Cowboys |buy album|