All The People ~ This is one of the
best tracks from Robert "Miami" Moore. Cramp
Your Style is a great funk track with a sound that
hits you right from the start.
Clarence Reid ~ During the 60s and
70s, Clarence Reid, singer, songwriter, talent scout,
and producer for Henry Stone's labels, was involved
in just about every recording that came out of Stone's
Hialeah-based Upstairs studio. Masterpiece is a heartfelt
and poignant performance in which Reid brings a rich,
vocal quality.
James Knight and the Butlers ~ James
Knight is also called The Black Knight. He leads a tight
combo with a raw, funky sound. You can hear Knight’s
guitar leading the combo with great horns backing him
up.
James Brown ~ James Brown, the Godfather
of Soul, called Henry Stone his Godfather. Stone and
Brown have been close friends since the beginning of
Please, Please, Please. They formed the BrownStone record
label and put out several releases over the years, including
this great funky track, Funk On Ahh Roll.
Leno Phillips ~ Excellent funk from
the Miami scene of the 70s, I Like My Birdie
has a powerful, fast groove that you can feel right
from the start.
Milton Wright ~ Milton Wright's rare
groove Keep It Up is one of the most unique
soul songs of its generation. A grooving track with
just a hint of funk and a deeply smooth vocal and some
original rhythms that really make it special.
Stony Island Band ~ They took their
name from the southside Chicago neighborhood that they
grew up in. This track, that they named after the band,
is late 70s funky soul with a male lead vocal, call-and-response
chorus and a heavy rhythm lead by the guitars.
The Beginning of the End ~ This group
from the Bahamas took the best part of the island rhythms
and used them to create a whole new style of funk, with
a bouncy sound that comes from some incredible guitar,
bass and drums.
Vanessa Kendrick ~ The original version
of this hot Gwen McCrae track, 90% Of Me Is You,
the music is similar, heavy beats and lush strings,
but the vocal is very different, smooth and sultry,
almost ballad-like. If you are a fan of the cover, check
out this original.
Wizdom ~ The late, great Anthony "Tony"
Ward, lead guitarist on Wizdom, also played lead guitar
on Anita Ward's Ring My Bell. Tony was highly hyper
and he would dance constantly while onstage. Tony's
band featured Walt Harris on lead vocals and drums.
A great rare sweet, funky soul gem.
Fats Gallon ~ Fats Gallon, the son
of well-known radio DJ "Wildman Steve", has
been on the road as a drummer, writer, arranger, and
producer since he was 17. He has played for legendary
groups such as Latimore, The Dells, Sly Stone, Betty
Wright and many more. His solo tracks combine great
energy with a wildly funky beat.
Chocolateclay ~Great Miami style Funk
from the collaboration of George "Chocolate"
Perry and Clay Cropper.
to hear a music sample.
