bazooka Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 Hey Bazooka, do you have any suggestions on a good Isley Brothers album? I have to admit I really didn't follow the Isleys, although I enjoy a lot of their stuff. I first became aware of them because one of the few records my older brother had was their definitive single version of Twist And Shout (pre-Funk 1962). Then, in my college daze, It's Your Thing (1969) was a big hit, but not a particular favorite of mine. I'd almost forgotten about this one: dig Work To Do (1971). Anyhow, from sampling around, it looks like The Ultimate Isley Brothers album would provide very good bangs for your bucks.
bazooka Posted July 13, 2010 Report Posted July 13, 2010 The Gap Band (The Wilson Brothers are purportedly cousins of Bootsy Collins) Oops Up Side Your Head Burn Rubber On Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) You Dropped A Bomb On Me
bazooka Posted July 21, 2010 Report Posted July 21, 2010 Soul 'Oldies But Funkies' Out Of Sight (1964) This song was my introduction to James Brown, and it still knocks me out forty-five years later. Funky Broadway (1967) made into a hit by Wilson Pickett. [smaller]from Wikipedia:[/smaller] "The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number eight on its Hot 100 chart. The song is notable as being the first charted single with the word "Funky" in the title as well as being prototypical funk music itself."
phil Posted July 21, 2010 Report Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Batman, Here's a great Isley Brothers track. It was later made into a hit by the Human Beinz. Nobody But Me Edited July 21, 2010 by Guest
bluesboy Posted July 22, 2010 Report Posted July 22, 2010 I Don't Know What You've Got, But It's Got Me - Little Richard
Batman Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Posted July 28, 2010 Wow, the Isley Brothers really changed since they started out. They even have an r&b slow jam from this decade with R. Kelly
bazooka Posted July 31, 2010 Report Posted July 31, 2010 The new Songfacts Interview with Millie Jackson brought this one to mind. All I Want Is A Fighting Chance
_Laurie_ Posted August 6, 2010 Report Posted August 6, 2010 Shining Star ~ EWF This song makes me wanna dance!...gotta love that bass playin' too...
phil Posted August 6, 2010 Report Posted August 6, 2010 Yes We Can Can - Allen Toussaint A big hit for The Pointer Sisters, but written by Allen Toussaint.
Batman Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Posted August 20, 2010 classic song, classic video: Rick James - "Give It To Me" one of the smoothest songs I've ever heard: Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
Tenacious_Peaches Posted August 20, 2010 Report Posted August 20, 2010 My absolute favorite (and often criminally overlooked) Prince song! I ain't got no money....
Batman Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Posted August 20, 2010 so underrated! I actually prefer that album over Purple Rain. Also, Rick James is the baddest mutha ever.
bazooka Posted August 28, 2010 Report Posted August 28, 2010 Gunpowder - Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
berjo Posted September 8, 2010 Report Posted September 8, 2010 Over at another site, I created a list called "Classic Soul Tracks You Really Need to Hear" but the emphasis was on rare, unsung, unissued, etc tracks (although some familiar tracks as well). This track isn't so much unknown but the fact that Spencer Davis and the boys RIPPED it off! I don't need to tell you what the SDG named their track. I really hope they are paying %100 of all earnings to Homer Banks: Homer Banks' "A Lot of Love" Here is a track from their only release back in '74 (this single released in '73): Act 1's "Goodbye Love (We're Through)" And I can't close this post without a mention of Dennis Lee & Notables' "Funky Penguin." Dennis Lee & Notables' "Funky Penguin" I know lots more if more interest in above.
bazooka Posted September 9, 2010 Report Posted September 9, 2010 Quote Homer Banks' "A Lot of Love" Taj Mal did an terrific cover version ( Ain't That A Lot Of Love ) on his Natch'l Blues album. Taj's Live performance is also featured in the Rolling Stones' Rock and Roll Circus . Just noticed: In the Original lyric it is " .. for one heart to hold ". Taj Mahal makes it " .. for two hearts to have and hold ".
chutzpah Posted September 11, 2010 Report Posted September 11, 2010 Cool Jerk- Bootsy Collins Just some fun stuff
MuzikTyme Posted September 14, 2010 Report Posted September 14, 2010 This is old school by the masters of funk
Carl Posted October 1, 2010 Report Posted October 1, 2010 This one is updated with some nasty bass by Me'Shell Ndegeocello: Never Miss The Water - Chaka Khan I also put together a MOG playlist with a bunch of these songs: http://mog.com/playlists/323358
MuzikTyme Posted October 9, 2010 Report Posted October 9, 2010 I think that one of the best "funk" songs is one out of ordinary places. Quincy Jones produced a song about a junk man living in Watts, California (southern LA)... funk-n-Sanford But, there are some white fellas out there that know a thing or three about funk, too! This band, IMO, is spot on!
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