Count Drugcula Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Hey--I was lookin for some recommendations of some good early-mid 70s (like '70-'76) funk and soul records. Like the kind of stuff that would've been a perfect song on a the soundtrack of a mid '70s blaxploitation film or a gritty NYC 70s thriller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Can't go wrong with Parliament, Earth Wind & Fire or Sly Stone. Of course the Shaft soundtrack by Isaac Hayes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin' Jack Flash Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbxUtFDKz8khttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWfTyEK-N_YJust an Illusion by Imagination (it's technically 80s, but whatevs)You're The One For Me by D-Train is also 80s, but it would not have been out of place in the 70s..Oh, and anything by Sly and The Family Stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Edited March 31, 2011 by moreblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Graham Central Station - Ain't No Bout-a-Doubt ItCheck out "The Jam" on Youtube. That's some funky shit right there!! Edited March 31, 2011 by Towelie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Uncle Jam Wants You - ParlimentCurtis - Curtis MayfieldLive at the Apollo Vol III - James BrownThere's a Riot Going On - Sly & the Family StonePretty much anything Marvin Gaye ever committed to recordCome Get It - Rick James (although he's more 80s)Al Greens another good one Edited March 31, 2011 by sugaraylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Tower Of Power. Less "commercial" soul (a la EWF, Parliament, etc.), more horn driven soul. Kind of like a less-white Chicago. Their strongest songwriting came from the mid 70's period; the albums Tower Of Power, Back To Oakland, Urban Renewal, In The Slot are some of the tightest-sounding soul albums of all time. However, the band is their best performance-wise with their current singer, Larry Braggs. If you like 60's soul, check out their latest album The Great American Soulbook. It's all covers of soul standards from James Brown, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, etc. (And most of them are admittedly better than the originals).I can't recommend this band highly enough. They've got a great songwriting pair in Emilio Castillo/Doc Kupka, and the horn section is hands down the best in the world. If you ever get a chance to catch them live, do so. They regularly do double headers, in which they'll do 2 separate shows, and no repeat songs between the 2 sets. At best, I've seen them do 41 different songs in a single night, for less than $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Find the "Pimps Players and Private Eyes" compilation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnHOTOIXTgw&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EORdrdJ_kME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevGNR666 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct4sVVqeoUEIf I'm lucky, I'll be seeing Dr. John this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 How can I forget this one:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgynbFoA9to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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