parliament
Everybody’s Got A Thang
The firstest and bestest version of the P-Funk Thang as it was forming in 1969.
Bernie isn’t there yet, neither is Tiki, Bootsy or Garry. But the Parliaments are out front and a very early version of Funkadelic is … Read the rest
Good Morning Eddie
Who’s the finest electric guitarist of all time?
It’s a very short list at the very very top.
There’s likely millions of good ones, thousands of amazing ones, and probably 100’s of legends that I have heard of.
But then … Read the rest
Into The Mind Of Funk
Great discussion with Bootsy about the old days of P-Funk.
You may have seen parts of this in other shows, but I hadn’t seen the long-form version of this until now. Must see info for funkateers!
Keeps Me Hanging In There
Fantasy Is Reality In The World Today – one of the many P-Funk compositions I absolutely love. I have several versions of this song and love them all. Add this little gem to the mix — it’s live at Daryl’s … Read the rest
She Hung Them On The Fence
It’s the 420 Funk Mob with George Clinton rocking the ancient (45 years?) Parliament jam “Funky Woman”.
That Was My Girl
Great one from Funkadelic, love the lyrics from George.
… Read the restI’m Free Because I’m Free of Needing To Be Free
Great song, great version. I’ve written much due to this song…
… Read the restSure Looks Good To Me – Live P-Funk
Live P Always Satisfies
George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars came through my town last Friday night and I managed to grab some tickets right before the sell-out.
Like many times in the past, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the show, given … Read the rest
The Mothership Lands in Erotic City – P-Funk Cover a Classic
Tales of Dr. Funkenstein
Osmium Classic
When Will The People?
The power and strength of the original Parliaments, backed by the young Funkadelics, recorded properly…. yummy.
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Rare P-Funk Ditty
This one didn’t make it out whenever they made it, but ended up on one of the rarities collections: Check it out, it’s “Stink Finger”, one of the smoothest little p-funk jams i’ve heard in a bit.
This track is … Read the rest
Satellite Dish Ears
Cool article on Bernie Worrell making a home for himself.
This guy is the greatest, an amazing human and one of the finest musicians ever. A living legend who is an example for us all.
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Indoctrinate The Youth
I’m speechless. I wish Pixar would throw a million at this guy Baptiste Jaquemet. Amazing.… Read the rest
Record Review: Funkadelic – Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On
[originally published on WFNK.com on October 1, 1999]
Album Review by Coffee
Funkadelic, in my opinion is the GREATEST “black rock band” of all time. But let us put that in perspective. I am using the words- black, rock and … Read the rest