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James Brown by his private jet, 1967
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James Brown by his private jet, 1967

Photo by Jean-Marie Périer at Long Island Airport. James Brown became the first African American to own a private jet when he purchased a Learjet 23 in 1966 for $713,000.

u/Cinnamaker — 4 hours ago
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The Scorpions & Saif Abu Bakr - Nile Waves (Sudan, 1980)

These guys were on fire. Long live Sudanese funky jazz!

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u/Spirited-Tutor7712 — 1 day ago
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I NEED MORE FUNK

I just listened to your wish is my command by lakeside and have been playing it on repeat for the last 5 hours while I work. I need more funk music. I FIEND for funk recommendations. Idc by who how popular or niche I just need more good funk. Pls help me🥺

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u/Toevey — 2 days ago
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Every track hits — plus my go-to’s: “Doing the Best I Can,” “Forever Suffering,” “Take Some – Leave Some,” “Shoot Your Shot,” and “Mind Power.” James Brown — The Payback

u/hip-hop-nubian — 3 days ago
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What's the funkiest album of all time?

I need something that is pure unadulterated funk. I wanna hit a stank face as I vibe out to the grooves. The funkier the better.

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u/Scarlet_Begonia_04 — 3 days ago
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Got my 9th Bar-Kays album! Nightcruising (81). Great early 80’s synth influenced groove album. A look a like Rick James sounding album like Street Songs. The song Freaky Behavior is just like super freak.

u/redittjoe — 3 days ago
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You are the way you are by Marvin Gaye

Does anyone know any backstory behind this song? Did it ever have a vocal track? This is my favorite by Marvin Gaye and my thirst for knowledge needs to be quenched !!!

u/aleenahearts — 2 days ago
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What's missing from my essential funk artists list?

I'm creating a playlist called 1000 songs, 1000 artists, which is essentially supposed to cover the most essential artists in music history as well as essential artists in each respective genre. I've got a plentiful amount of rock, pop, blues, folk, electronic, jazz, hiphop, reggae and indie but don't have much of a comprehensive knowledge of funk. I've already got songs from the following artists, but I need more funk artists. Any suggestions?

It would also be extremely helpful what you think the best song from that respective artist is.

Earth, Wind and Fire

James Brown

Funkadelic

Sly and the Family Stone

Parliament

Rick James

The Ohio Players

George Clinton

Betty Davis

The Meters

Shuggie Otis

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u/Capital-Scholar4944 — 5 days ago