"Country Preacher" was the title track to the album of the same name, but the real winner here is "Hummin"! The cut's an amazing groover by Nat Adderley – with a funky riff on the intro, nice drums, and a cool electric horn sound that's prime Cannon all the way! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
An underground classic from Chicago! Barbara & The Uniques were one of the city's great under-recorded groups – and they had a sound that's very much in keeping with bigger work on labels like Brunswick. No surprise, though – because Eugene Record wrote "There It Goes", ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Red label pressing. Labels have small stickers and some marker.)
A sweet bit of GoGo funk from the early 80s – a tune that's nice and lean overall, with a vibe that almost mixes in some electro soul as well – thanks to some heavy beats at the bottom, sweet bassline in the middle, and nice keyboard washes on the top! All instrumental, with a good ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Very nice obscure material by this classic east coast vocal group. The tracks were arranged by Vince Montana and Norman Harris, respectively, and were issued after their early albums on Today. "What Goes Around" is an uptempo groover, but our fave is "No One Else Will Do", an ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A great single by this legendary jazz funk group! "Happy Music" is a killer uptempo track – with these wild spacey guitars going back and forth on the intro in a way that still leaves us stunned. "Love So Fine" is great, too – and has a fantastic jazzy intro with a ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Scorching raw soul from Charles Bradley – backed by the tight Menahan Street Band! "World (Is Going Up In Flames)" might be the best track yet from Bradley – an incredible groover with a heavy theme – but the apocalypse never sounded so sweet! The groove is raw and ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A compellingly tuneful track from the free jazz power trio of Peter Brotzmann, Fred Van Hove, and Han Bennink – the group's rendition of a Hanns Eisler tune, "Einheitsfrontlied", done in a way that has the melody started strongly with rhythm – before letting the three group ... (Jazz) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Ahh . . . For the days of the streaking single! Arelean was an obscure blues singer from Chicago's west side – but she's forever famous among funk fans for this groovy little number. The cut's got a slow bluesy feel – but Arlean keeps it going with some great lines about what a good ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Nice stuff from James! "Public Enemy" is a wonderful track, with a long spoken monologue that shows a great side of James' progressive ideas. Nice message about heroin, and a good backing with a mellow feel. Even better is "My Thang", a nice hard funky track that's James' ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 killers by James! Both tracks are from the soundtrack to Slaughter's Big Ripoff, and "Sexy Sexy Sexy" is a stone cold winner that always gets overlooked in surveys of James' funky singles from the time. Very nice! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
One of James' best, and a killer funky track with a great riff by the JBs! Both parts are excellent, and the track never stops grooving! The 45 mix is different than the LP, too! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Killer funky stuff from JB, and just about everything you'd want from him: hard grooves, heavy politics, and lots of nice funky playing by the band! Also the inspiration for the great Talkin' Loud label! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
A nice one from Mel – with lots of guitar, lots of bluesy licks, and organ going "wah wah" in the background. Kind of a slow stoner funk number, with a weird wobbly slow groove! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Orange label pressing. Labels have some faded spots.)
One of the earliest singles from the great Chico Buarque – and both sides are great! "A Banda" is served up here in a moody version that feels lighter than the one we know – acoustic guitar alongside Chico's vocals in the lead – all with that undeniably catchy lyric in ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Perhaps the greatest record Jerry Butler made in the 70s, and a very tight bit of baroque Chicago soul with arrangements and production by Samuel F. Brown III. The tracks are a good mix of originals and covers, and they all show Jerry going way past his Gamble & Huff/Mercury years – into ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has some aging and a small tear in the opening.)
What can we say? "Twine Time" is one of the all-time classics – and it's still the best-remembered track by this legendary funky 45 artist. "The Bump" is pretty darn nice, too – and this one's not a 70s bump track, but a harder, 60s one! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Believe it or not, "Booty Butt" is a stone cold funky 45 – and it's got a monster groove that's just right for the format, and which sounds nothing at all like Ray Charles. The cut's a great one, and well worth being stocked by any funky 45 completist! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Suzanne Ciani —
Fish Music ... 7-inch Finders Keepers (UK), 1977. Near Mint- (pic cover)...
$14.99
An electronic music record that's very near and dear to our hearts – as the sounds within were composed by Suzanne Ciani on her Buchla Board synthesizer – and designed for use in the Woodfield Mall in the suburbs of Chicago – a place we spent countless time as kids! We don't ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Single-sided "aquatic clear" vinyl limited to 100 copies. Includes a copy of the original press release as well as a press cutting from the time.)
Lost material from Otis Clay! Both tracks take Otis way way south from Chicago – as "I'm Qualified" features production by Rick Hall, and "Is It Over" features work by Willie Mitchell. Both tracks are stronger than Otis later work, and are great transitional cuts from ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Some of the deepest soul ever to be cut in Chicago. "That's How It Is" has stunning vocals by Clay, with production that sounds more like it's from Memphis than from the south side. "Show Place" is a pretty good hard uptempo groover, too. (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Funky stuff! "Taurus" is where Dennis went after he hit "Scorpio" on the Horoscope chart! The groove is similar, and the track's got lots of Dennis' trademark fuzzy guitar riffs! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
2 nice ones from Lou's stay at Epic! Both tracks feature production and arrangements by Jerry Ragovoy – and "What Do You Want" is a nice mellow midtempo soul number, with the kind of spoken intro that has us hooked at "hello"! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Groovy batch of instrumental Latin cuts, with a sound that's a mixture of Latin soul and pop 60's instrumentation. Includes "Love Me With All Your Heart", "Lover's Concerto", "Adios", Yesterday", "Hang On Sloopy" and "Soul Sauce". (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes jukebox strips! Sleeve has a small split on the bottom seam.)
A rare pic sleeve single from this Brazilian singer of the 60s! "Rancho" is mellow and emotive – but "Ser Carioca" has a lively groove and some jazzy horns next to the percussion! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
The bassline alone is enough to make us love "Mango Season" – these deft chunks of sound that rumble up from the bottom in perfect formation – while a riffing, scratching guitar paves the way for some great percussion and horns! "Snake Bite" is equally tasty, but a ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Two sweet funky gospel tracks – both recorded in the studios of TK Records! "Elijah Rock" is a very groovy tune from Camille Doughty – almost funky southern soul in its approach, from her great lead vocals down to the instrumentation – which has a sweet Fender Rhodes ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 funky killers from Eddie Drennon – and proof that "hustle" didn't always have to mean pop-disco hit! "Let's Do The Latin Hustle" has a nice thumping midtempo groove – tight on the bottom, with floating strings and flute on the top – and a chorus of lovely ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(Black label pressing. Labels have small stickers.)
Two surprisingly great later numbers from Ronnie – sweetly bubbling groovers with tasteful electro touches, great rollicking percussion, and a smooth 80s commercial soul sound! Ronnie's vocals slide in nicely next to the keys and beats – and with some warm Butch Ingram production, the ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Fantastic stuff! Both tracks are slammin' instrumental groovers with an amazing organ/tenor sound. They're both lifted from Cozy's rare first record, but that one's totally tough to find, and these are 2 of the best tracks on it. Watch for some great crazy echo effects on "Moon Ray"! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
El Michels and Wu-Tang – always a wonderful combination, as you'll hear on this fantastic funky 45! The group take on "Shadowboxin" and strip it right down to its roots – just bassline, slow-stepping drums, and a wicked bit of organ – completely different without any ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Classic Northern soul groover! "Boogaloo Down Broadway" is Johnny's greatest legacy in soul music – and it's backed here by "Look What Love Can Make You Do", a track that insanely borrows just about every element of the backing of the hit a-side! The intro's the same, ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
827 Thomas Street Band —
Cry Like A Baby/
