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What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977)

Search: Try It Again -- Bobby Byrd
by: Various Artists

Release Date October 03, 2006
While I can't deny that there are a few tunes in this set that I fast forward over, I still had to give it 5 stars just because of the tunes that you can put on repeat more than make up for the few lemons. Lots of instrumentals on this set that will keep you grooving for years. Anyone looking for inspiration (rappers/dancers/musicians) will find it here. This is not the stuff that you're going to find on your pre-programed radio stations. Even the liner notes don't know who some of these artists are! ENJOY!

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Funk Drops 2

Search: Try It Again -- Bobby Byrd
by: Various Artists

Release Date January 13, 2008
For some reason it seems to be left to Europeans (and Brits in particular) to collect together "lost" soul and funk nuggets from the USA, and provide a coherent set of sleeve notes to place the said items within a context. This excellent collection as well as containing some of Warners biggest hits ("Clean Up Woman"/Betty Wright, "Rock Steady"/Aretha Franklin,"Right Place,Wrong Time"/Dr John) contains some neglected gems that ought to be heard.In particular "Stanga" by Little Sister is a belter, little sister being Rose Stewart part of Sly's extended band/family. There are two Family Stone covers, a magnificent version of "Everyday People" by Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band,and a version of "Sing a simple song" by The Noble Knights-led by King ... Read More:

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Back to Basics, Vol. 2

Search: Try It Again -- Bobby Byrd
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 27, 1995
This is an extraordinary compilation of hipercool groovy funky acid jazz bands. To thumbs up.