Time is tight - Booker T. & the M.G.'s - cover by Dave Monk

"Time Is Tight" is an instrumental recorded by Booker T. & the M.G.'s for their soundtrack to the 1968 film UpTight.
The group recorded two versions of the song - the shorter (3'14"), slower version was released as a single in 1969, and became one of the biggest hits of the group's career, peaking at #7 R&B and #6 Pop. The longer (4'55") version (which was included on the official soundtrack album) is played at a faster tempo than the single version, and features an extended introduction and an instrumental 'breakdown' section, neither of which were included in the single version.
Here is my version played on my Stratocaster Series 50's Fiesta Red. The backing track is by Roger Paulsson. I hope you like it. Dave

[evikeszabo]

Gratulálok nagyon szép 🎸🎵🎵🎼🎵🎸🦋🌹🌹🌹🎸Köszönöm szépen 🎶 🎵 🎸

[jeanjacqueslafitte]

j écoute et je passe un très bon moment
merci DAVE bay bay 🎸🎶🎼

[bordertee]

Thanks Dave,
Another of my favorites, Saw the Shads do this one live Ah a few years back though, really enjoyed your rendition .

Take care and thanks again .
Reg

[ReitFans]

Hi Dave,
Love this! Big Thumbs up!! Like added. Best wishes, Reit

[CharleyChun]

Hello Dave,
Always one of my favorite songs.
Well played with nice sound.
Have a nice weekend my friend.
Charley.

[geoffers]

Hi Dave
Just when you think you have come up with something a bit "different" you are told the Shadows played it.(I didn't know that) Oh well, i suppose they were a decent gigging band. Ha Ha!
I used to play this in a band, way back when, along with "Green Onions" I don't know if that was Booker T. I enjoyed this Dave, it brought back a lot of memories.
Take good care
Geoff.

[NUFKM]

Hi Dave
Great choice. Excellent post.
George

[richardtattersall]

top tune, thanks dave hope your well ;-}}

[agustingomez]

Beautiful interpretation Dave, in Spain there is a version of this song by the Pekeniques called "El tiempo Vuela".

[amandarossouw]

One of my favourites, but can't keep up with drums, im getting to old now😅😅

[BurnsErnst]

Hi Dave,
I`ve always loved this tune and it`s special touch. Great rendition you present here.
I only miss the penguin-walk (I`m sure you know the yideo LOL)
have a nice day.
Ernst