Back to Back (The Mar-Keys and Booker T. & the M.G.'s album)

Back to Back is a collaborative instrumental album released in 1967 by Stax Records featuring the Stax house bands The Mar-Keys and Booker T. & the M.G.'s. The album is notable for showcasing the talents of both groups and demonstrating the signature Stax sound.

The album is divided into two halves. The first half features The Mar-Keys, known for their earlier hits such as "Last Night." The second half features Booker T. & the M.G.'s, famous for their instrumental hit "Green Onions." The tracks are primarily blues and R&B instrumentals.

Back to Back is significant within the Stax Records catalog and is often cited as a representation of the dynamic and collaborative atmosphere that existed within the Stax studio. It highlights the individual styles of each group while also exhibiting the unifying characteristics of the Stax sound, including its tight rhythms, soulful melodies, and improvisational feel. The album is considered a classic example of instrumental soul music.