Music : James Brown's Funky People, Pt. 2
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0042283585720
Label: Polydor / Umgd
Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Polydor / Umgd
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Sales Rank: 38645
Studio: Polydor / Umgd
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If you like james brown then this collection is for you. If you love old nasty funk then go out and get.
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WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT WE WOULD LOSE SUCH A GREAT ENTERTAINER OF ALL CENTURY, ONE WHO POSSESSED RHYTHM,WHO DISCOVERED THE MOON WALK, THE CAMEL WALK THE SLIDE, THE MECHANICAL MAN, AND JUST SO FULL OF TALENT THAT NO ONE CAN DUPLICATE NO MATTER HOW HARD THEY TRY
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You have to be deaf or from Mars to not instantly recognize Bobby Byrd's deep, resonant voice from James Brown's "Sex Machine"-- he's the guy in the call-and-response routine with James, singing "Get on up!" And thank Providence that the Godfather of Soul allowed the little people a chance to strut their stuff, 'cause this album is packed with gems. Bobby Byrd shines on the all-time classic cut "I Know You Got Soul", the song that later revived interest in all things J.B. when Eric B. & Rakim sampled it in the mid-80's. In fact, most of the songs on this album have been put to use in classic hip-hop records, for instance Bobby Byrd's other track, "Hot Pants... I'm Coming, I'm Coming, I'm Coming", perhaps the slamminest on this collection, was manipulated to great effect by Marley Marl for Big Daddy Kane's "Raw". My only disappointment, as far as Bobby Byrd is concerned, is that his amazing tune "Keep On Doin' (What You're Doin' Baby)" is overlooked here.
But no bother, 'cause there's much to make up for it. "Soul Power '74" by Maceo & The Macks is a showcase for the tightest horn section in history, over an instrumental version of "Soul Power". Not only is this particular record sampled more than hors douvres in a supermarket aisle, it contains samples itself in the form of tape overlays of civil rights rallies, a Dr. King speech, and an announcement of King's assassination. This track and several others are also available on the JB's Anthology, but don't let ... Read More
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The dj at the roller rink I go to keeps a few of the cuts here on heavy rotation. The funky groove on the classic "You Can Have Watergate, But Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight" can NOT be beat. Other good cuts include a jazzed up version of "Soul Power", and "From The Love Side", a song done by one of Brown's idols, Hank Ballard and The Midnighters. Another must have for James Brown fans.
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Together with 'THE BEST OF KOOL&THE GANG'..... T H I S is the ULTIMATE bit of funk that i've found so far. The tracks may not always have a "song structure" (and for me the women singers may be omitted..) - the funkiest bits in history are found here!!!!!!!
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