Excellent! The cut's a dancefloor classic – and it's got this wonderful little moogy instrumentation that's a perfect example of the genius of Patrick Adams and Greg Carmichael, who put the whole thing together, and who give the cut a real P&P funky flavor. A real killer, and one that ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Great stuff – and a sweet harmony classic! Bobby Womack is reunited here with his older group The Valentinos, for a cover of his famous tune "I Can Understand It", which seems to be produced by Bobby, but sung by the group. Nice stuff, and almost as good as the original! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Martha Velez gets some heavy help here from Bob Marley – who produced the album with a bit of extra help from Lee Perry! The set's a nice mix of Martha's soulfully-styled vocals and Marley's Kingston rhythms – a blend that has similar appeal to some of Serge Gainsbourg's reggae-related ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A killer Northern Soul single from the Volcanos – a group who definitely earn their explosive name with "Gotta Be A False Alarm"! The tune runs off tight right from the start – with this mighty Detroit-styled groove, and rock-solid vocals that have the lead singer trading ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Nice lost single on the rare Flaming Arrow label! Side one has a beautiful weepy southern soul track by the great Gloria Walker, and side two features "The Gallop", a storming instrumental by The Mighty Chevelles. It's a real groover, with a fast drum-driven groove! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
2 great ones from Dee Dee – recorded with Dave Crawford during her Atlantic years, in a style that's got its roots in late 60s southern soul, but which is also pointing the way towards a hipper future for female singers! Both sides really strong – with good hooks, and excellent vocals ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Baby's really opening up here – working with Dave Crawford on both tracks, getting a deeper southern soul style production than she'd had before, a style that really has her growing as a vocalist, moving past the pop soul of earlier years. Were these ever on an album? We're not sure – ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Maybe one of the most famous Muddy Waters songs ever recorded – served up here in all its fantastically raw glory! The tune's got Waters playing a famous electric guitar vamp that may well have become the blueprint for countless bar bands to come – but serving up the lyrics with a wit ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(60s blue fade label pressing. In a Chess sleeve.)
2 excellent tracks from Johnny's mellow mid 70s soul period! "It's Too Late" has a beautiful mellow groove, and a riff that's ripped right off of Jon Lucien's Rashida album – sliding along with Johnny's vocals stepping next to guitar, under strings, and sounding super-super-dope! ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
"Do Your Thing" is a great one from Charles Wright and the group! The cut's got that messed-up funky groove they hit so well – with lots of tight funky playing, some great shouted lyrics, and a hook that drives the whole thing home. "A Dance" is more conventional soul ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
A couple of smooth numbers by this fatastic harmony group who only ever issued a couple singles on the MGM subsidiary Lion. Both numbers hit a righteous sweet soul harmony groove over some great soaring production touches! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record
Two classic hard funky slammers from Andre Williams! "Do the Popcorn" is an unbelievable non-stop cut, with jangling guitars in chorus all the way through – and Andre speaking in a raspy sexy voice, while a funky female chorus chimes in from time to time. Oh, and did we mention ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Chess Group sleeve, with a small tear in the die-cut.)
Wild wild early work from Andre! "Just Because Of A Kiss" has a weird foghorn vocal at the beginning – then slowly steps into one of the strangest piano parts you'll ever hear, augmented by great vocals from Andre and the group. "Bacon Fat" is a wonderful vamping tune ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Bobby Williams' classic hard funky soul cut from the early 70's! The track's a killer all the way through – with Bobby shouting "Funky Superfly" in a tone that would make James Brown back into a corner – and the band ripping away in a hard, heavy, very tight groove! A ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
2 great tunes from Johnny Williams – an obscure Tyrone Davis-like singer who recorded briefly for Gamble & Huff at the beginning of the 70s, but never cut a full LP. Johnny's got a great voice – a bit rough, but matched here with smooth arrangements, in a style that's almost a 70s ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
(In a Philly International sleeve, with some numbers written in pen. Includes jukebox strips.)
Funky funky Philly! Not only is this single one of the most obscure on Philadelphia International, it's also one of the hardest – as Johnny sounds more like a Memphis or Macon soul singer than anyone who ever recorded in the city of Brotherly Love. "Slow Motion" begins with ... (Funky 45's) read more7-inch, Vinyl record
Great obscure track from Chicago! The intro's got a super deep hard bass bit, arranged by Richard Evans, and is very deep and just right for sampling. Then, it leaps into some beautiful soulful vocals from Joyce, and grooves the whole way through! (Funky 45's) 7-inch, Vinyl record