A few very famous funk anthems lead this list but stick around. If I turn you on to Defunkt and Junie Morrison my work here is done.
Zapp : More Bounce To The Ounce
Dayton Ohio's Zapp recorded the funkiest song of the year, a #2 hit on the R+B charts.
The Gap Band: I Don't Believe You Want To Get Up And Dance
Oops Upside Your head! Inspired by his cousin Bootsy Collins (ding!), The Gap Band's Charlie Wilson pays tribute to the P-Funk sound with an unforgettable anthem.
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Prince : Head
Prince's song about oral sex just might be the funkiest song he ever recorded.
Defunkt : Strangling Me With You Love
Funk meet jazz with a side order of punk. Partially responsible for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Fatback: Gotta Get My Hands On Some Money
A #6 R+B hit for this NYC funk outfit. Even features some old skool rap.
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Cameo : Throw It Down
Aaron Mills's pulsating bass gets the lead off track from Feel Me on he list.
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Sweat Band : Freak to Freak
When Bootsy Collins (ding!) lost the name Rubber Band in a lawsuit, he changed the band's name to Sweat and invited all of his P-Funk friends to the party.
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Bootsy Collins : Fat Cat
The Sweat Band sessions also lead to Ultra Wave, Bootsy's ( ding!) solo album.
Con Funk Shun : Got To Be Enough
This #8 R +B hit also got a lot of play at the disco for obvious reasons. It makes the list for the bass line by Cedric Martin.
Junie Morrison : Love Has Taken Me Over (Be My Baby)
The musical director of P-Funk recorded this Bread Alone track in 1980. De La Soul sampled the solo on "Me Myself and I".
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