"Little Green Bag" is a 1969 song written byDutch musicians Jan Visser andGeorge Baker (born Hans Bouwens), and recorded by theGeorge Baker Selection at the band's own expense. The track was released as the George Baker Selection's debut single by Dutch label Negram, theB-side being "Pretty Little Dreamer".[3][4]
The track's original title was "Little Greenback",[5] which isslang for aUS dollar. However, the single was given the erroneous title "Little Green Bag", which some took to be a "bag of marijuana". The lyrics of the song add to the belief that it is about marijuana, since it describes quite similarly the confusion of trying to find the bag. The "Little Green Bag" title was then retained for all subsequently released versions of the single, as well as the group's 1970 debut album, also titledLittle Green Bag.[4]
The single peaked at No. 9 on theDutch Top 40 singles chart and No. 3 in Belgium. In the United States, the single reached No. 16 in the middle of 1970 on theCashbox chart and No. 21 on the USBillboard Hot 100.
In 1992, the song was used inQuentin Tarantino's filmReservoir Dogs with song writers cited as Jan Gerbrand Visser and Benjamino Bouwens.[citation needed] Also that year, the song reached No. 1 in Japan after being used in a Japanese whiskey commercial.[3][6]
In 2007,The Ventures released a version on their albumThe Ventures – Rocky!
In 2008,meg released a version on her album "Serpent".
In 2012,Garou recorded a cover for his albumRhythm and Blues.
In 2019, Cinemax / HBO Max'sWarrior (Season 1, Episode 10) features a partial Cantonese cover before the closing credits. Visuals are an homage to "Reservoir Dogs" opening credits. Musical artist is uncertain.
In 2023, the spanish talent showOperación Triunfo covered this song with contestants Paul and Martin.
