



James Brown's Funky People Part 2 (2LP)
RARITY - SEALED
COMPILATION
James Brown - Vocals (B2, D2), Backing Vocals (A1-2, C1), Organ (A2, D1), Keyboards (B3), Synthesizer (D3) [click here to see more vinyl featuring James Brown]
Vocals – Bobby Bird (A1, C3), Hank Ballard (A2), Marva Whitney (A3), Lyn Collins (B1, D1), Vicki Anderson (B3, C1-2)
Backing Vocals – Martha High (D1)
Organ – Bobby Byrd (A4), 'Sweet' Charles Sherrell (D2)
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Parker (A1, C3, D1), Pee Wee Ellis (A3), Maceo Parker (A4, B2-3, D2-3),
Baritone Saxophone – St-Clair Pinckney (A1-3, C1-2), Pee Wee Ellis (B3),
Tenor Saxophone – Eldee Williams (A2), Maceo Parker (A2-3), St-Clair Pinckney (A4, B2, C3, D1-3), Frank Vicari (B3), Robert Chopper McCollough (C1-2),
Bass – Fred Thomas (A1, B2-3, C3, D1-3), Sweet' Charles Sherrell (A2-3, B2, D3), Bootsy Collins (A4, C1-2),
Trumpet – Jerone Jasaan Sanford (A1, C3, D1-3), Joseph Davis (A2), Richard Griffith (A2-3), Waymon Reed (A3), Clayton Gunnells (A4, C2), Darryl Hassan Jamison (A4, C1-2, D1), Isiah Ike Oakley (A4, B2, D1), Jerone Jasaan Sanford (A4, C1), Russell Crimes (C3)
Congas – Johnny Griggs (A1, A4, C1, D1-3)
Drums – John Jabo Starks (A1, A4, B2, C1, C3, D2), Clyde Stubblefield (A2-3, C2), Melvin Parker (A2), Nate Jones (A3), John Morgan (B3, D1), John Morgan (D3)
Guitar – Hearlon Cheese Martin (A1, B2-3, C1, C3, D2-3), Robert Coleman (A1, C3), Alphonso 'Country' Kellum (A2-3), Jimmy Nolen (A2-3, B2-3, D2-3), Bobby Roach (A4), Catfish Collins (A4, C1-2)
Trombone – Fred Wesley (A1-4, B2, C3, D1-3)
Keyboards – 'Sweet' Charles Sherrell (B3)
Percussion – Johnny Griggs (B3), Dave Matthews (C3)
Piano – Bobby Byrd (C2),
Tambourine – Bobby Byrd (C3)
Arranged by James Brown (A1-2, A4, B2), Fred Wesley (B3), Maceo Parker (B3)
Written by James Brown (A1 to C2, D2-3), Charles Bobbit (A1), Marva Whitney (A3), Bobby Byrd (C3), Isaac Hayes (D1), Fred Wesley (D2-3)
2 LPs, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g Virgin Vinyl
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Industry
Label : Simply Vinyl
Original Label : Polydor
Reissue engineered by Dennis M Drake, Thomas Ruff at PolyGram Studios
Reissue produced by Tim Rogers
Reissue mastered by Tom Coyne at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Liner Notes by Cliff White
Originally released in 1988
Reissued in October 1999
Tracks:
Side A:
- I Know You Got Soul
- From The Love Side
- What Do I Have To Do To Prove My Love To You
- Soul Power '74
Side B:
- Put It On The Line
- You Can Have Watergate But Give Me Some Bucks &
- Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)
Side C:
- Super Good
- The Message From The Soul Sisters (Parts 1 & 2)
- Hot pants - I'm Coming, Coming, I'm Coming
Side D:
- Do Your Thing
- I'm Paying Taxes, What Am I Buying
- Blow Your Head
Reviews :
“The second volume of material compiled from James Brown's People Records label isn't quite as strong as the first, as it reaches for more obscurities -- but those obscurities can be interesting, especially Brown's collaboration with Hank Ballard on "From the Love Side." Again, Brown wrote (or co-wrote), arranged, and produced much of the material, appearing on vocals several times, and the J.B.'s are featured heavily, whether as a unit or with individual members stepping out as solo acts. The highlights are Bobby Byrd's two 1971 R&B hits, "I Know You Got Soul" and "Hot Pants -- I'm Coming, Coming, I'm Coming"; also featured are Marva Whitney, Lyn Collins, and Fred Wesley, among others.” AllMusic Review by Steve Huey
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.59 / 5