With the passing of Little Richard last month, I decided I wanted to do a deep dive into funk. Turns out that's a pretty big topic, so this is a pretty big episode, and I wrap up in 1986, where funk starts to evolve into a bunch of other things. Take a listen, and if you enjoy and want a part 2 on funk, drop me a line. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy three hours on the history of funk!
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Setlist:
- "Get Up" - James Brown
- "Love Rollercoaster" - Ohio Players
- "Hit It And Quit It" - Funkadelic
- "Hollywood Swinging" - Kool & the Gang
- "Mardis Gras In New Orleans" - Professor Longhair
- "Good Golly Miss Molly" - Little Richard
- "Cold Sweat" - James Brown
- "Chris Cross" - Jimmy McGriff
- "Cissy Strut" - The Meters
- "Pick Up The Pieces" - Average White Band
- "It's Your Thing" - The Isley Brothers
- "Ball Of Confusion (That What The World Is Today)" - The Temptations
- "Superstition" - Stevie Wonder
- "Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)" - Marvin Gaye
- "One Nation Under A Groove" - Funkadelic
- "Atomic Dog" - George Clinton
- "The Pinocchio Theory" - Bootsy Collins
- "Express Yourself" - Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band
- "Hey Mr. Writer" - Graham Central Station
- "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" - Sly & The Family Stone
- "What Is Hip?" - Tower Of Power
- "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)" - B.T. Express
- "Brickhouse" - The Commodores
- "Superfly" - Curtis Mayfield
- "Theme From Shaft" - Isaac Hayes
- "War" - Edwin Starr
- "Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry
- "More Bounce To The Ounce" - Zapp & Roger
- "You Sexy Thing" - Hot Chocolate
- "Shining Star" - Earth Wind & Fire
- "Le Freak" - Chic
- "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - Michael Jackson
- "Lady Marmalade" - Labelle
- "I Feel For You" - Chaka Khan
- "Super Freak" - Rick James
- "Low Rider" - War
- "Let It Whip" - Dazz Band
- "1999" - Prince
- "When Doves Cry" - Prince & The Revolution
- "Word Up" - Cameo