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Steve Cropper
If not the most influential guitarist in the Memphis soul music scene, Steve Cropper is definitely near the top. He was a member of Booker T. & the M.G.s', wrote songs for and performed with Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and Sam & Dave (he's the Steve referred to when they say "Play it, Steve!" in "Soul Man"). Booker T's band, including Cropper, ...
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Soundtrack (282 credits)
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Naked Club
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Skipping Class to go Skinnydipping video-3
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2019
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Gorillas on the Mast
(2019)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
2019
American Horror Story
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Red Dawn
(2019)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2019
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Blue Scorpion
(2019)
... (writer: "It Ain't No Easy Thing" - uncredited)
2018
Ballers
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Rough Ride
(2018)
... (writer: "Give It What You Can")
Conan
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2018) (writer - 1 episode, 2018)
- Amanda Peet/Daniel Cormier/Steve Cropper & Benjamin Booker
(2018)
... (performer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay") / (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2018
Trust
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- White Car in a Snowstorm
(2018)
... (writer: "Chissà Chi Sei")
2015-2018
Britain's Got More Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #12.3
(2018)
... (writer: "Soul Limbo" - uncredited)
- Episode #9.4
(2015)
... (writer: "Soul Limbo" - uncredited)
2018
Caught
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Like Old Times
(2018)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
2017
Family Guy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Follow the Money
(2017)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2017
The Deuce
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- What Kind of Bad?
(2017)
... (writer: "Melting Pot")
The Vietnam War
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (lyrics - 2 episodes, 2017) (music - 2 episodes, 2017)
- The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)
(2017)
... (lyrics: "Time is Tight") / (music: "Time is Tight")
- This Is What We Do (July-December 1967)
(2017)
... (lyrics: "Green Onions", "Soul Dressing") / (music: "Green Onions", "Soul Dressing")
2017
Wimbledon
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2017: Day 6, Part 2
(2017)
... (writer: "Red Beans and Rice" - uncredited)
2016
Mafia III
(Video Game) (writer: "Knock on Wood", "Sitting On The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
2016
Casual
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Reunion
(2016)
... (writer: "All 4 Love" - uncredited)
2016
Nunca es tarde
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 21 June 2016
(2016)
... (producer: "Respect")
2016
Morfi, todos a la mesa
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 11 April 2016
(2016)
... (producer: "Respect")
2016
American Crime Story
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Verdict
(2016)
... (writer: "All 4 Love" - uncredited)
2016
Night and Day
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Alarma social
(2016)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
2015
Aquarius
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Never Say Never to Always
(2015)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
2012-2014
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- The Key
(2014)
... (writer: "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" - uncredited)
- The Other Woman
(2012)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
- Dirty Little Secrets
(2012)
... (writer: "Mr. Pitiful" - uncredited)
2010-2014
The Marty Stuart Show
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Charley Pride
(2014)
... (writer: "Slow Train' - uncredited)
- Mike Snyder
(2010)
... (writer: "Slow Train")
2014
Love Child
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.5
(2014)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2014
Tu cara me suena
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.11
(2014)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2013
Die große Chance
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.8
(2013)
... (writer: "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay")
2013
Sons of Anarchy
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Straw
(2013)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" - uncredited)
2013
The Missing Picture
(Documentary) (lyrics: "In the Midnight Hour") / (music: "In the Midnight Hour")
2013
't Schaep met de 5 pooten
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Geen woning, geen kroning
(2013)
... (writer: "Zitten aan de rand van 't IJ")
2012
Enie backt
(TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)
- United Cakes of America
... (producer: "Respect")
2012
One Hit Wonderland
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Come On Eileen
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
2003-2012
American Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes)
- Top 7 Perform Again
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
- Semifinalist Girls Perform
(2012)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
- Top 12 Perform
(2005)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
- 4 Idols Perform
(2004)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
- 12 Finalists Have Been Chosen
(2004)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2012
The Voice UK
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Blind Auditions 3
(2012)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2012
Fringe
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Everything in Its Right Place
(2012)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
2012
Britain's Got Talent
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- 2012: Auditions 2
(2012)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
2012
No me la puc treure del cap
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Festa i ball
(2012)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
- Bon rotllo
(2012)
... (writer: " (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay")
2011
Femme Fatales
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Visions: Part 1
(2011)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
2011
RuPaul's Drag Race
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Face, Face, Face of Cakes
(2011)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2009
Jools's Annual Hootenanny
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #17.0
(2009)
... (writer: "In The Midnight Hour")
2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Feelin' Alright
(Video) (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay")
2009
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Morning of Creation: 1946-1980
(2009)
... (writer: "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay", "Sookie! Sookie!")
2009
Electric Dreams
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The 1970s
(2009)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2009
American Dad!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Bar Mitzvah Hustle
(2009)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
2002-2009
Idols
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Top 14
(2009)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
- Top 11: Movie Magic
(2002)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2008
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 6
(2008)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2008
Banda sonora
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #4.3
(2008)
... (writer: " (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay")
2008
It Takes Two
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.2
(2008)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood")
2007
La rentadora
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- És cosa d'homes
(2007)
... (writer: " (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay")
2005-2007
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- The Finale
(2007)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood")
- Top 10
(2007)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood")
- Top 6
(2005)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2007
State of Mind
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Passion Fishing
(2007)
... (writer: "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay")
2007
Deutschland sucht den Superstar
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Halbfinale - Songs der Jury
(2007)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2007
Supernatural
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Folsom Prison Blues
(2007)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
2007
Festival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del Mar
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Viña 2007: Noche 2
(2007)
... (writer: "Raise Your Hand" - uncredited)
2007
Midsomer Murders
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Axeman Cometh
(2007)
... (writer: "In The Midnight Hour")
2006
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Momma Cherri's Soul Food Shack Revisited
(2006)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
2005
Empire Falls
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(2005)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood" - uncredited)
2005
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Topp 10 - Soul Og R&B
(2005)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2004
Idool 2004
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kleine Liveshow 2
(2004)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2004
Hrvatski Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.12
(2004)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2004
New Zealand Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 5 Performance Show: Soul
(2004)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2004
The South Bank Show
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- John Lennon's Jukebox
(2004)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
2003
Idol stjörnuleit
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2
(2003)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2003
Ídolos
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Mini Gala 2
(2003)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2003
The Blues
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Red, White and Blues
(2003)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
2003
Pop Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Heat 3
(2003)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2003
Canadian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Round 2
(2003)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
2003
Operación triunfo
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Generación OT
(2003)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
2003
Idool 2003
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kleine Liveshow 2
(2003)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
1999-2002
The Sopranos
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Watching Too Much Television
(2002)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
- Pilot
(1999)
... (writer: "Can't Be Still" - uncredited)
2001
Jackass
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Donut
(2001)
... (writer: "Hip Hug Her" - uncredited)
2000
My Family
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Farewell to Alarms
(2000)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
A Many Splintered Thing
(TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode, 2000) (music - 1 episode, 2000)
- Episode #1.6
(2000)
... (lyrics: "Mr. Pitiful") / (music: "Mr. Pitiful")
1999
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Bones of Contention
(1999)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
1998
Maximum Bob
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(1998)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
1998
From the Earth to the Moon
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- We Have Cleared the Tower
(1998)
... (writer: "Sookie Sookie")
- 1968
(1998)
... (writer: "Sookie Sookie")
1997
Stars in Their Eyes
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Live Grand Final 1997
(1997)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
- Episode #8.8
(1997)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Father Knows Dick
(1996)
... (writer: "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)" - uncredited)
1996
TFI Friday
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... (writer: "Soul Limbo" - uncredited)
1996
Graines de star
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 2 February 1996
(1996)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
1995
The State
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.2
(1995)
... (writer: "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay")
1995
Chicago Hope
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- The Ethics of Hope
(1995)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour" - uncredited)
- A Coupla Stiffs
(1995)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour" - uncredited)
1995
Frasier
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Roz in the Doghouse
(1995)
... (writer: "Mr. Pitiful" - uncredited)
1994
Baseball
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Whole New Ballgame
(1994)
... (writer: "Green Onions", "Slim Jenkins' Joint")
1993
Tales of the City
(TV Mini-Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
1990-1993
Quantum Leap
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Goodbye Norma Jean - April 4, 1960
(1993)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
- M.I.A. - April 1, 1969
(1990)
... (writer: "The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
1992
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Jerry's Journey
(1992)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
1992
Heartbeat
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
(1992)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
1992
Sjans
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Oude Liefde
(1992)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
1990
Rampe & Naukkis - Kaikkien aikojen superpari
(arranger: "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay", "Green Onions") / (writer: "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay", "Green Onions")
1989
Murphy Brown
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Summer of '77
(1989)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour" - uncredited)
1989
The Benny Hill Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Crook Report
(1989)
... (writer: "Soul-Limbo")
1988
The Great Outdoors
(producer: "Hip Hug-Her", "Land of a Thousand Dances", "Hot Fun in the Summertime") / (writer: "Hip Hug-Her")
1988
Satisfaction
(producer: " (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction") / (writer: "Knock on Wood", "Talk to Me")
1988
Falcon Crest
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Uncertainty Principle
(1988)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood" - uncredited)
1985
Miami Vice
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Phil the Shill
(1985)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood" - uncredited)
- Nobody Lives Forever
(1985)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
1979-1985
Top of the Pops
(TV Series) (writer - 8 episodes)
- Episode #22.37
(1985)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood")
- Episode #22.35
(1985)
... (writer: "Knock On Wood")
- Episode #17.3
(1980)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
- Episode #17.2
(1980)
... (writer: "Green Onions")
- Episode #16.27
(1979)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
1985
Fame
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Tomorrow's Children
(1985)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
1981
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Secrets of Dayton Heights
(1981)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
1981
De Mike Burstyn show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #3.2
(1981)
... (writer: "Sittin' on the dock of the bay")
1979
The Kenny Everett Video Cassette
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Will Kenny Everett Make It to 1980? Show
(1979)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
1978
Ask the Family
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 9 January 1978
(1978)
... (writer: "Green Onions" - uncredited)
1976
Dolly
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Featuring Chuck Woolery
(1976)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay")
1975
The Ernie Sigley Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 20 February 1975
(1975)
... (writer: "Knock on Wood")
1970
The Dean Martin Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #5.22
(1970)
... (writer: "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay")
1969
The Lawrence Welk Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Veteran's Day/Irving Berlin
(1969)
... (writer: " (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
1969
The Johnny Cash Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.8
(1969)
... (writer: "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay")
1969
This Is Tom Jones
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.3
(1969)
... (writer: "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" - uncredited)
1969
Premier Festival International de Pop Music
(TV Special documentary) (writer: "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)")
1968
The Ed Sullivan Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Bee Gees, Lucille Ball, George Hamilton, Fran Jeffries, Jackie Kahane, The Dubliners, Sandler & Young, Stiller & Meara
(1968)
... (writer: "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child"/"Dock Of The Bay" (medley))
1966
The Go!! Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.79
(1966)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
1965-1966
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Episode #1.58
(1966)
... (writer: "Don't Fight It")
- Episode #1.36
(1965)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour')
- Episode #1.35
(1965)
... (writer: "Every Ounce of Strength", "Green Onions")
1965
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Stand Up, Nigel Barton
(1965)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
1965
Bandstand
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 27 November 1965
(1965)
... (writer: "In The Midnight Hour")
1965
Shindig!
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #2.2
(1965)
... (writer: "In the Midnight Hour")
- Episode #1.50
(1965)
... (writer: "My Babe", "Big Train", "Green Onions")
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CD: "With a Little Help from My Friends" (Fantasy)Official Sites:
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Steve 'The Colonel' CropperHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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