Various - Original Sound of Funk

Soul Jazz Records are reissuing their long out of print classic New Orleans Funk album which is “Probably the finest compilation that Soul Jazz have ever released. Essential!”  - Time Out.
This is the definitive collection of New Orleans Funk featuring acknowledged masters of funk (The Meters, Eddie Bo, Professor Longhair) next to some of the earlier artists who shaped the meaning of funk. The album is also filled with many rare, sought after and undiscovered funk tracks. It covers the period from the emergence of New Orleans Funk in the early 1960's through to the mid 1970s. For those in any way interested in Funk this record is an essential part of anyone’s record collection.

The Meters - Handclapping Song
The Explosions - Hip Drop
Lee Dorsey - Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further
Gentlemen June Gardner - It's Gonna Rain
Eddie Bo - Check Your Bucket
Professor Longhair - Big Chief
Huey Piano Smith & His Clowns - Free, Single & Disengaged
Aaron Neville – Hercules
Chuck Carbo - Can I Be Your Squeeze
Mary Jane Hooper - I've Got Reasons
The Gaturs - Gator Bait
Allen Toussaint - Get Out Of My Life    Cyril Neville - Tell Me What's On Your Mind
Bo Dillis & The Wild Magnolias - Handa Wanda
Lee Dorsey & Betty Harris - Love Lots Of Lovin
The Explosions - Garden Of Four Trees
Ernie And The Top Notes - Dap Walk
The Meters - Just Kissed My Baby
Marilyn Barbarin – Reborn
Dr John - Mama Roux
Danny White - Natural Soul Brother
Eddie Bo - Hook & Sling Pt2
Ernie K. Doe - Here Come The Girls
Robert Parker - Hip-Huggin

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