Funk Drops Compilation

Funk Drops -- Breaks, Nuggets, & Rarities (Warner 2001)

A selection of Warner Brothers-related funk -- but featuring some killer numbers that move way past the hits! This is one of the funkiest compilations we've ever heard from a major label -- and it's proof that deep down in their catalogs, the majors were working just as hard as the indies to come up with some killer slabs of funk, as you'll hear in this set of 20 gems recorded between the years 1968 and 1974! Many of these numbers were only issued on 45s -- or on long out of print LPs -- and even though there's a few numbers on here that you may know, the set's also got a number of others that you probably don't, as it even surprised us with some of its funky goodies! Titles include "Getting Uptown" by United 8, "Don't Come Around Here Anymore" by Mark Putney, "Shop Talk (version 1)" by Cold Blood, "Come Little Children" by Donny Hathaway, "Sexy Coffee Pot" by Tony Alvon & The Belairs, "Soul Machine" by The Meters, "Pop Popcorn Children" by Eldridge Holmes, "What So Never the Dance (parts 1 & 2)" by The Houseguests, "Back On The Streets Again" by Tower Of Power, "65 Bars & A Taste Of Soul" by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, "Nobody But You Babe" by Clarence Reid, and "You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin" by Charles Wright

Track Listings
1. You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin
2. Sexy Coffee Pot
3. Soul Machine
4. Dirty Red
5. Cold Bear
6. Nobody But You Babe
7. Pop Popcorn Children
8. Get Me Back On Time Engine #9 Pt.1 & 2
9. What So Never The Dance
10. C'mon Children
11. Back On The Streets Again
12. Getting Uptown (To Get Down)
13. Love The Life You Live
14. Come Little Children
15. 65 Bars And A Taste Of Soul
16. Don't Come Around Here Anymore
17. It's My Thing
18. Riding Thumb
19. Same Old Thing
20. Shop Talk

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Funk Drops 2. -- Breaks, Nuggets, & Rarities (Warner 2002)

This excellent collection as well as containing some of Warners biggest hits ("Clean Up Woman"/Betty Wright, "Rock Steady"/Aretha Franklin,"Right Place,Wrong Time"/Dr John) contains some neglected gems that ought to be heard.In particular "Stanga" by Little Sister is a belter, little sister being Rose Stewart part of Sly's extended band/family. There are two Family Stone covers, a magnificent version of "Everyday People" by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band,and a version of "Sing a simple song" by The Noble Knights-led by King Curtis, but with all the Atlantic House band luminaries in attendance as well. Then there's a remake of a Watts Band backing track dubbed by Society's bag, 1 minute 25 seconds of a track called "Stroke 75" by Tower of Power and a stunning track called "Kissing my Love" by Cold Blood. There's no room to mention the Bobby Byrd track, or the one by Allan Toussaint, but I ought to give a big shout for "Somebody in the World for you" by The Mighty Hannibal which somehow managed not to get much airplay first time around. Sure, a lot of this stuff is obscure, but it's GOOD obscure, not just padding to the hits contained herein, and it rattles along in a joyful urgent way. Looking for something from left field that makes you feel good? Get those flares out!This could be worth investing in.

1. Try It Again - Bobby Byrd
2. Sing a Simple Song - Noble Knights
3. Somebody in the World for You - The Mighty Hannibal
4. Everyday People (In the Jungle) - The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
5. Chicken Strut - The Meters
6. Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
7. Fabulous Counts - Lunar Funk
8. Champ - The Mohawks, The Mohawks
9. Funky Nassau, Pt. 2 - The Beginning of the End
10. Getting the Corners - TSU Tornadoes
11. Right on Brother, Pt. 1 - South Shore Commission
12. Memphis Soul Stew [Live] - King Curtis
13. Hard Times - Baby Huey,
14. (Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go - Curtis Mayfield
15. Stanga - Little Sister
16. Clean Up Woman - Betty Wright
17. Let It Crawl - Society's Bag
18. Goin' Down - Allen Toussaint
19. Right Place, Wrong Time - Dr. John,
20. Chug Chug Chug-A-Lug (Push and Shove), Pt. 2 - The Meters
21. Kissing My Love - Cold Blood
22. Stroke '75 - Tower of Power
23. Soul Power, Pts. 1 and 2 - T.J. Kirk



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Funk Drops 3. -- Breaks, Nuggets, & Rarities (Warner 2004)

Funky nuggets from a vastly under-tapped source -- the mighty holdings of Warner Music, which include some great funky singles from Atlantic, Atco, and Reprise -- as well as even deeper gems on a batch of obscure labels like Kwanza and Clintone! The package is totally great -- with a heavy, hard edge that goes way past the more famous soul tunes on Atlantic -- into the deeper funky territory normally reserved for smaller indie labels at the time. A few tracks on here are by well-known acts, but there's a lot more that aren't -- and this all-legit, well-noted collection kicks it far better than any old dodgy funky 45 set! 25 fantastic cuts in all, including "Improve" by Darrow Fletcher, "I'm Just Like You" by 6ix, "Rise Up" by The Commodores (pre-Motown!), "Help Me Make Up My Mind" by Joyce Jones, "Do The Funky Boogaloo (part 1)" by Barry Jones, "Mashed Potato Popcorn" by Freddie & The Kinfolk, "Get In The Groove" by The Mighty Hannibal, "Funky John" by Johnny Cameron & The Camerons, "The Memphis Train" by Rufus Thomas, "I'm On The Move" by Bobby Byrd, "Whatever's Fair" by Mark Holder & The Positives, "Hang On In There" by Stovall Sisters, "Won't Nobody Listen" by Black Haze Express, and "Your Love Is Certified" by Rasputin's Stash.


1. Keep on Dancing - The Commodores
2. Do the Funky Boogaloo, Pt.1 - Barry Jones
3. Mashed Potato, Pop Corn
4. Get in the Groove - The Mighty Hannibal
5. Funky John - Johnny Cameron & the Camerons
6. Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
7. Help Me Make Up My Mind - Joyce Jones
8. Here Comes the Meter Man - The Meters
9. Rise Up - The Commodores
10. I'm on the Move - Bobby Byrd
11. Won't Nobody Listen - Black Haze Express
12. Fan the Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire
13. Get Down People - Fabulous Counts
14. Hang on in There - Stovall Sisters
15. Monkey Tamarind - The Beginning of the End
16. Whatever's Fair - Mark Holder & the Positives
17. Your Love Is Certified - Rasputin's Stash
18. What Can You Bring Me - Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
19. Get Down [Single Version] - Curtis Mayfield
20. Get Down [Single Version] - Curtis Mayfield
21. No Time to Burn - Black Heat
22. I'm Just Like You - 6IX
23. Improve - Darrow Fletcher
24. Hurry Hurry - New Birth
25. Fourplay [Promo 45 Edit] - Fred Wesley & the Horny Horns



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