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