Funky 45's — All Formats  

What a cool little single! This 4 track ep is presented by Kelloggs, the cereal company, as a tie-in with the Banana Splits TV show. It's got some really great numbers that range in style from trippy to groovy, and maybe a little bit funky. The track "Doin The Banana Split" was purportedly written by Barry White adn features a slightly funky groove, and a hip male soul vocal and heavy instrumentation. We simply cannot believe kid show music was at one point this crazy and incredible! Other cuts have a groovy sunshine pop feel – a bit off-beat, kind of trippy, and almost somewhere near Millenium or Love Generation.

The BCG is the Bob Crewe Generation – a sweet 70s disco ensemble led by the 60s soundtrack king. Here, they've got a tightly percolated sound that reminds us of Barry White at his best – strings soaring over strong syncopation, with some chorus female vocals bubbling in amidst the glossy funky mix. Very nice, and with a wonderful classic club feel!

Two of the greatest tracks ever from overlooked soul singer Gloria Scott – both of them longtime favorites around these parts! "Case Of Too Much Love Makin" is stellar right from the start – soaring out in this upbeat Barry White-produced groove, and touched with these vocals from Gloria that are heartfelt, yet which also move along with the groove beautifully! "That's What You Say" follows suit with a very similar vibe – a rare mix of modes that comes across perfectly – and which has made the track a dancefloor gem for years!