11 . Booker T & The MG's - Green Onions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bpS-cOBK6Q One of the most famous instrumental tracks of all time, 'Green Onions' was originally released as the reverse track in 1962 to 'Behave Yourself'. But, the effortless cool and charm of the bluesy song captured the attention of radio DJ's everywhere who opted to play 'Green Onions' instead. Shortly after, Stax Records, Booker T & The MG's record company, decided to re-release the instrumental as a lead single, with 'Behave Yourself' as the B-side. The song would peak at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and has become one of the most famous soul/blues hits in music, widely used in popular culture. It features in films such as X-Men First Class and TV shows like Prison Break,The Sopranos, Top Gear and Memphis Beat. This 'B-side's' legacy will continue to last.