Friday, August 26, 2011

FRIDAY FUNK


Friday funk, courtesy of Mark Lehart. First song out is Go and Get Some by Millie Jackson.


Luther Ingram recorded the album Let's Steal Away to the Hideaway in 1976. It features the funky gem I Like the Feeling.


Gene Redding was discovered by soul-jazz legend Etta James at a USO club in Alaska. Subsequently, he released only one album, Blood Brother, in 1974. Here's the title track.


Enchantment was formed in Detroit by Emanuel "EJ" Johnson, Bobby Green, Mickey Clanton, Joe Thomas and Dave Banks. They are best known for the songs It's You That I Need and If You're Ready from the 1977 album Once Upon a Dream.


A Taste of Honey released the album Twice as Sweet in 1980, featuring the track Rescue Me.