Batman Posted September 9, 2004 Report Posted September 9, 2004 I recently heard the Stevie Wonder song "Higher Ground" and I think its terrific! What other Stevie Wonder songs (specifically his funk songs) and other funk songs would anyone suggest? Or, even better, funk ALBUMS, and Stevie wonder ALBUMS!
Uncle Joe Posted September 9, 2004 Report Posted September 9, 2004 You'll like Original Musiquarium if you're looking for Stevie funk. Here're some other great Stevie albums: Songs In The Key Of Life (highly recommended) Innervisions (highly recommended) Fullfillingness' First Finale Signed, Sealed, Delivered Music Of My Mind In Square Circle Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants There is a massive library of Stevie Wonder music. He was/is quite prolific. Enjoy your recent discovery.
_jr_ Posted September 9, 2004 Report Posted September 9, 2004 Just a few off the top of my head: Superfly ~ Curtis Mayfield Carwash ~ Rose Royce Theme from Shaft ~ Isaac Hayes The Love of Money ~ The OJays I'll have to look around in my collection and get you some more.
MuzikTyme Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Here's just a few off the top of my head. I love funk but at the moment my mind is drawing a blank. Here's a few songs no funk enthusiast should be without (band name first): Brick - Dusic Isley Brothers - Fight the Power Earth Wind and Fire - Serpentine Fire Ohio Players - Fire Kool and the Gang - Hollywood Swinging Parliament - Give Up the Funk Eddie Kendricks - Keep on Truckin' Rick James - You and I Billy Preston - Outta Space Tower of Power - What is Hip?
Aisha Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Average White Band has really good funk like Pickin' up the Pieces
MuzikTyme Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 But they're average...and they're white. And if that's not surprise enough, they're from Scotland. :: That's a great album, not a bad song on it. I always liked the way they made their Ws. Definitely the funkiest white boys. Speaking of funky white boys, might as well add: Wild Cherry - Play that Funky Music White Boy
bazooka Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 More funky Stevie Wonder: You Haven't Done Nothin' Boogie On Reggae Woman Master Blaster also recommended: Them Changes by Buddy Miles Express
cosmosis Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Huh? Doesn't anybody here like Sly and the Family Stone? I have their greatest hits and is pretty darn fun-key.
MindCrime Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Almost anything by George Clinton's Parliament. A few good songs are Mothership Connection, Flashlight, & Dr Funkenstein.
Danielj Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Superstition-Stevie Wonder :guitar:
Carl Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 Funky Stevie Wonder is, in my opinion, the best Stevie Wonder. I have to second "Master Blaster," and I'll add "Pasttime Paradise." Some other stuff you might like: "Love Rollercoaster" by The Ohio Players "Pope" by Prince "Kickin' Back" by LTD "Tell Me Something Good" by Rufus Also, check out the latest album from Tower Of Power - it's called The Oakland Zone. Love the horns.
Elvish Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 "Brick House" by The Commodores Muppets From Space had an all funk soundtrack that was pretty good. Check it out on amazon.
Danielj Posted September 10, 2004 Report Posted September 10, 2004 In The BRICK....HOWSE!! I love that song
Uncle Joe Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 She's A Bad Mama Jama...Carl Carlton...funkadunka
skook Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 Check out The Beastie Boys In Sound From Way Out, Money Mark,Dirty Dozen Brass Band,Sly & The Family Stone,The Meters,Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Beck-Midnite Vultures,Tower of Power,MFSB,Maceo Parker,Ray Charles ,James Brown, I could go on and on, but I wont.
cosmosis Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 I see Parliament mentioned, how about Funkadelic? Too rock?
bazooka Posted September 11, 2004 Report Posted September 11, 2004 I haven't figured out what this Dutch record store is all about, but this web page (>) Demonfuzz singles bar is an absolute mother lode of funk titles and artists.
rico Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 Yeah, baby! I Want To Take You Higher is like orgiastic,man!
rico Posted September 12, 2004 Report Posted September 12, 2004 Yo, Trey. Living For The City. Later.
55dodger Posted September 17, 2004 Report Posted September 17, 2004 Some of my favorite "funk" kind of songs: Dance to the Music - Sly & the Family Stone September - Earth, Wind, & Fire Superstition - Stevie Wonder Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett Pick Up the Pices - Average White Band Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley Le Freak - Chic Funky Town - Lipps,Inc
MindCrime Posted September 17, 2004 Report Posted September 17, 2004 Am I the only person here who listens to Parliament, defiantly check out some of Clinton's master music, it'll set the tone for FuNkY
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