Two sides from Irma's obscure Fungus recordings – both produced by Jerry Williams, and with a raw southern approach that lets Irma's stormin vocals come to the forefront. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
An undisputed classic! "I Spy" is one of those rare soul tunes that everyone knows – collector or not – and Jamo's version is the original, the best, and the totally essential Chicago soul single that's a must-have in any collection. Produced by Monk Higgins and Burgess ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two totally fantastic versions of this spiritual jazz standard – a version recorded by Leon Thomas that's shorter and different than his famous vocal performance of the tune with Pharoah Sanders – and a stunning second take from Louis Armstrong, with backings from Oliver Nelson – ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 classics from Rufus' funkiest years! "Funky Chicken" needs no introduction – as it's chirping guitar grooves and heavy soul vocals are well known to any fan of funk. "Sixty Minute Man" is a great long number by Rufus – his updating of the earlier R&B tune, ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A funky classic! "Funky Chicken" needs no introduction – as it's chirping guitar grooves and heavy soul vocals are well known to any fan of funk. "Turn Your Damper Down" is a nice little funk tune too – not as hard and heavy, but still pretty nice. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
2 of Timmy's best early cuts, together on one original 45! "Why Can't We Live Together" is a breathtakingly sad and eerie song – spare electric drumbeats, moody keyboards, and one of the greatest mellow soul lyrics ever! "Funky Me" isn't that funky – but is still ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
An obscure one from this Chicago group – not nearly as thundering as their name might imply, but still pretty decent overall. "Hard Times" is kind of a rock funk number, with some weirdly flanged guitars that pep things up a bit – but the best cut is "Sky Blue", a ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A tight little single from the Time that finds Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at their funky best and Morris Day cutting loose with his inimitable player personality. Plus it includes the non LP b-side "Grace" that has Morris getting interviewed with the 777 beat in the background. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Two nice funky instrumentals by the studio band for this obscure Chicago funk label! "It's Your Thing" is the famous Isleys track, and itgrooves as nicely as any cover of the track. "The Dud" has some nice weird instrumental moments, with horns chugging over equally chugging ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
This is no "Genius Of Love" or "Wordy Rappinghood", but it does have that 80s crossover new wave post-Danceteria type sound that we do love. . . (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Chicago's Tomorrow's People take on their classic anthem "Open Soul" – a 70s funky number with a great lyrical query into the nature of soul – served up here with a T-Groove edit that makes the tune funkier than ever! "It Ain't Fair" is fantastic, but in a very ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
The Topics have a fantastic female lead singer, one who makes this really righteous magic happen on "God & You" as other harmonies come into play too – stepping out with a spiritual current, but in a secular setting – all wrapped together with organ and a beautifully ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Great 60s soul from the Cali scene – two cuts you'd be hard-pressed to find on vinyl anywhere else! "Wear Your Natural" is a hip little number that really lives up to the promise of its title – kind of a slow-building soul cut with plenty of righteous power – Towana's ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Rare self-made synth grooves from TRASE – which stands for Tape Recorder And Synthesiser Ensemble – 2 versions of this obscure, should-be electro rock classic from the early 80s! The A-Side is the instrumental version from '83 – a lean, compelling mix of moody, but accessible ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Totally rare, totally Trash-y holiday hi-fi cheer from the Trashmen – adding a strange garage charm to the 60s novelty Christmas template! "Dancin' With Santa" has a stripped down Phil Spector kind of vibe, with lots of chimes and soulful backing vocals behind the Trashmen's ... read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Includes "Peggy Sue", "Lion Sleeps Tonight", "Willy And The Hand Jive", "Everyday", "Rag Doll", and "Ain't Nuthin' But A House Party". (Rock) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes unused sheet of jukebox tags & mini cover inserts.)
The adult film star who became a chart act – and thanks to some very skillful help from Gregg Diamond, who wrote, produced, and arranged the cut! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Trust —
Antisocial ... 7-inch CBS (UK), 1981. Very Good (pic cover)...
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Heavenly soul from The Ultimates – a tune that soars with wonderful harmonies right from the start! The title's a bit misleading, as the track's not really a gospel number – but it does have this uplifting quality that's really wonderful, and which tells about secular love with a heck ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Nothing too blue about this nude – as the tune's a sexy little romp, and one that nicely mixes up acoustic guitar, floating violin, and romping rhythms – all set to some cool offbeat lyrics! The tune's an overlooked funky soundtrack cut from Piero Umiliani – and it's backed here ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two killer cuts from this rare 70s Italian soundtrack – both of them great! "Chaser" has this way of glowing while grooving – keyboards soaring out over drums, then spacing out a bit, then coming back warm with the groove, which also includes some percussion! "Hard ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Cool beans! This is the original US single version of this tasty cut by Piero Umiliani! "Mah Na Mah Na" is simply wonderful – a weird nasally vocal humming along while some female singers come around in back – organ bubbling, the whole thing sounding about as mad as it can ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Piero Umiliani —
News/Top Secret ... 7-inch Easy Tempo (Italy), 1980. New Copy (pic cover)...
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The news is pretty darn jazzy here – thanks to a quick-stepping bassline, cool marimba, and snapping snare – all of which give "News" a very groovy jazz soundtrack feel – like something lifted off an obscure soundtrack from the early 60s! But halfway through, some cool ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Moogy magic from the legendary Piero Umiliani – a wicked track that begins with lots of cool electronics, stripped down into an early drum machine rhythm – and delivered with more space energy than you'd expect from the "blues" in the title! "Gadget" is a cool ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record