Rhino Records Set To Deliver 4-Disc Funk Box Set

Putting together any type of compilation is always difficult if not a bit frustrating. But when the task is to put together a 4-disc box set of funky tunes, leave it to Rhino Records to take on the task to produce 'What It Is! Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (1967-1977).' Due out on October 3rd, this 4-disc box set features 91 tracks taken from the vaults of Atlantic, Atco, and Warner Bros. Records. Arranged chronologically, this box set contains more than five hours of music with everyone from Aretha Franklin to Eddie Harris making an appearance. And if you are one of those few who still appreciate good packaging, like I do, this is packaging paradise. The 4 discs are nestled in a hand-assembled clamshell box, with liner notes by Wax Poetics contributor Oliver Wang, plus detailed track-by-track commentary and testimonials by Fred Wesley, Howard Tate, Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy) and others featured in a stunning booklet with rare vintage photos. So get ready to salivate.


TRACK LISTING
Disc One
1. The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band - "Spreadin' Honey"
2. Bar-Kays - "Soul-Finger"
3. Brother Jack McDuff - "The Shadow Of Your Smile"
4. Jimmy Norman - "Gangster Of Love (Parts I & II)"
5. Rufus Thomas - "The Memphis Train"
6. Grassella Oliphant - "Get Out Of My Life Woman"
7. Eddie Harris - "Live Right Now"
8. Natural Bridge Bunch - "Pig Snoots, Part I"
9. The Freedom Sounds featuring Wayne Henderson - "Soul Sound System"
10. Clarence Carter - "Snatching It Back"
11. Artie Christopher - "Stoned Soul"
12. The T.S.U. Tornadoes - "Getting The Corners"
13. Tony Alvon & The Belairs - "Sexy Coffee Pot"
14. Mark Putney - "Don't Come Around Here Anymore"
15. The Commodores - "Keep On Dancing"
16. The Southshore Commission - "Right On Brother-Part 1"
17. Eldridge Holmes - "Pop, Popcorn Children"
18. Cold Grits - "It's Your Thing"
19. Soul Angels - "It's All In Your Mind"
20. Johnny Cameron & The Camerons - "Funky John"
21. Joyce Jones - "Help Me Make Up My Mind"
22. Lou Johnson - "Rock Me Baby"
23. The Noble Knights - "Sing A Simple Song"
24. Titus Turner - "Do You Dig It"
25. Phil Moore Jr. - "Funky Canyon"
26. The Fabulous Counts - "Jan Jan"
27. The Rhine Oaks - "Tampin'"

Disc Two
1. Cyril Neville - "Gossip"
2. The Mighty Hannibal - "Somebody In The World For You"
3. Little Sister - "Stanga"
4. Anada Shankar - "Jumpin' Jack Flash"
5. Brute Force - "The Deacon"
6. Don Covay & The Jefferson Lemon Blues Band - "Sookie Sookie"
7. Clarence Wheeler & The Enforcers - "Right On"
8. Curtis Mayfield - "(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below We're All Going To Go"
9. Johnny Harris - "Stepping Stones"
10. 6ix - "I'm Just Like You"
11. The Unemployed - "Funky Thing-Part 1"
12. Shirley Scott - "Messie Bessie"
13. Willie West - "Fairchild"
14. The Gaturs - "Cold Bear"
15. Mongo Santamaria - "I Can't Get Next To You"
16. Lulu - "Feelin' Alright"
17. Memphis Horns - "Soul Bowl"
18. Hammer - "Tuane"
19. Johnny Tolbert & De Thangs - "Take It Off-Part II"
20. Harlem River Drive featuring Eddie Palmieri & Jimmy Norman - "Seeds of Life"
21. Wilson Pickett - "Engine Number 9" (Single Version)

Disc Three
1. Baby Huey & The Baby Sitters - "Hard Times"
2. Houseguests - "What So Never The Dance-Pt. 1 & 2"
3. Eugene McDaniels - "Headless Heroes"
4. Wade Marcus - "Spinning Wheel"
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - "Bad Tune"
6. Rasputin's Stash - "Mr. Cool"
7. Junior Mance - "Don't Cha Hear Me Calling To Ya"
8. The Stovall Sisters - "Hang On In There"
9. The Beginning Of The End - "Funky Nassau (Part II)"
10. Mark Holder & The Positives - "Whatever's Fair"
11. Ed Robinson - "Face It"
12. Young-Holt Unlimited - "Wah Wah Man"
13. Aretha Franklin - "Rock Steady" (Alternate Mix) (Previously Unissued)
14. Black Haze Express - "Won't Nobody Listen"
15. Allen Toussaint - "Goin' Down"
16. Malo - "Suavecito"
17. Charles Wright - "You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin'"
18. Tami Lynn - "Mo Jo Hanna"
19. King Curtis - "Ridin' Thumb"
20. Macondo - "Almendra"
21. Little Richard - "Nuki Suki"

Disc Four
1. United 8 - "Getting Uptown (To Get Down)"
2. Howard Tate - "8 Days On The Road"
3. Labelle - "Moon Shadow" (Edit)
4. Society's Bag - "Let It Crawl"
5. Black Heat - "Wanaoh"
6. Clarence Reid - "If It Was Good Enough For Daddy"
7. Claudia Lennear - "Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky"
8. The Mystic Moods - "Cosmic Sea"
9. Cold Blood - "Kissing My Love"
10. Seatrain - "Flute Thing" (45 Edit)
11. The Meters - "Chug Chug Chug-A-Lug (Push And Shove) Part II"
12. Freddi/Henchi & The Soul Setters - "Funky To The Bone"
13. Bobby Byrd - "Try It Again"
14. Cornell Dupree - "Teasin'"
15. Dr. John - "(Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away"
16. Oscar Brown, Jr. - "Chicken Heads"
17. Funk Factory - "Rien Ne Va Plus"
18. Herbie Mann - "Cajun Moon" (Single Version)
19. Darrow Fletcher - "Improve"
20. Faze-O - "Riding High"
21. Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns - "Four Play" (Promo Edit)
22. Eddie Hazel - "California Dreamin'" (Edit)