Funky shit in unexpected places

**Hipster** · 01-10-2005, 09:11 PM

The subject of Cilla Black having recorded a few decent things has bought to mind a few records by otherwise seemingly negligible artists.

I'm sure I've got a John Inman LP somewhere with a half decent track. Well perhaps not. Ok how about 'Sloe Gin' by Tim Curry not exactly funky but quite unique

So whats you most surprising find?

**billybuck** · 01-10-2005, 09:27 PM

I find Duane Eddy's 1959 recording of 'Peter Gunn' and 1963's 'Boss guitar' most groovy. I'd be first on the floor for them. Also try Jet Harris' 1962 recording of 'Besame Mucho' for early 'Disco'. It's quite ugly yet compelling. Wes Montgomery playing 'up and at it' on a largely Orchestral album (Down here on the ground) - 1968 Breakbeat at it's finest. Can't compete with John Inman as yet

. I'll have a root......

**john stapleton** · 01-10-2005, 10:41 PM

Paul Nicholas!

**Sie-Fly** · 01-10-2005, 11:04 PM

Del Shannon-his Psych Album-the further adventures of charles westover.

bobbie's darin and vee...

tommy roe-it's now winter's day album.

Cilla !!

**billybuck** · 01-10-2005, 11:19 PM

I haven't heard it - only about it; Pat Boone's heavy metal album from the mid '80's...............

Then again it sounds as though it has no good qualities whatsoever. I retract.

**pitch** · 01-10-2005, 11:37 PM

kingston trio - parchment farm

**Belson** · 02-10-2005, 12:41 AM

The Humblebums - a recent pickup.

Billy Connelly getting fonkay with 'My apartment'.

**Joe M'geek** · 02-10-2005, 06:42 AM

the b-side of silence is golden by the Tremoloes is great. Let your hair hang down. Nicely freakbeaty

**Sie-Fly** · 02-10-2005, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Joe M'geek

the b-side of silence is golden by the Tremoloes is great. Let your hair hang down. Nicely freakbeaty

instant whip-killer tune !

**LDJB** · 02-10-2005, 11:38 AM

The Four Freshmen - Everday People - close harmony singers dish up a tasty Sly Stone cover and several psychey bits all on the same LP

**Hipster** · 02-10-2005, 11:41 AM

There's a Liza Minnelli Lp out there 'The Singer' with the funky fresh versh of 'You're So Vain' 'Use Me' & 'Dancing In the Moonlight' Well funky is a relative term here.

**benjamin hatton** · 02-10-2005, 11:59 AM

bette midler-"daytime hustler" top b-boy tune

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**benjamin hatton** · 02-10-2005, 12:00 PM

oh yeah, and the john travolta record with the break...

**Plum** · 02-10-2005, 12:08 PM

Sammy Davis Jr's "Up, Up and Away" of his "Lonely Is The Name" LP - rockin'!!!

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 12:22 PM

Jazz guitarist Joe Pass has recorded some killer grooves - on the Intercontinental LP (1970) amongst the usual swingin' standards stuff, he does a good version of 'Ode to Billy Joe'. He also did a tune called 'Slick Cat' that has plenty of extremely groovy Drum Breaks.........

**Xavier_Blake** · 02-10-2005, 12:30 PM

Bruce Forsyth's take on 'Lucretia MacEvil' - I think the LP is 'The Musical Side Of Bruce' LP but can't check cos it's in storage at the moment. The chin-meister really plays his cards right on this one!!!!!

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 01:01 PM

How about '70's kids TV show 'The Double Deckers' - the episode where a young singer songwriter comes to stay and they end up having a Disco. It suddenly becomes V. Funky - complete with psychedelic camera work.

**Sie-Fly** · 02-10-2005, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Xavier_Blake

Bruce Forsyth's take on 'Lucretia MacEvil' - I think the LP is 'The Musical Side Of Bruce' LP but can't check cos it's in storage at the moment. The chin-meister really plays his cards right on this one!!!!!

it's a top spin-lots of hammond and some fine dancefloor action from sir bruce of chin...and yes-it is the musical side of brucie.

rest of the album is vile!

**Lord Thames** · 02-10-2005, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by billybuck

How about '70's kids TV show 'The Double Deckers' - the episode where a young singer songwriter comes to stay and they end up having a Disco. It suddenly becomes V. Funky - complete with psychedelic camera work.

Cor, I want to see that! I remember there was a fair bit of Hammond grooviness in that show - wish they'd show them again!

How about 'Tis Me' by Smokie - a rather good funky rock number on the b-side of 'If You Think You Know How to Love Me' (well, the chorus is a bit wimpy, but the verses are great!)

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 02:24 PM

I think The Shadows 1964 single 'the rise and fall of Flingel Bunt' is very twistable......Pink Floyd with the middle bit of 'echoes' is kind of groovy in a starchy way. HIPSTER! YOU SET THE GAME TOO HIGH WITH JOHN INMAN! I can't compete.

Obvious one I know but Deep Purple's 'Hush' is always a winner.....

**Hipster** · 02-10-2005, 02:55 PM

Inman? Lightweight! How about Denis Roussos? Well with Aphrodites Child obviously..'The End of The World' 45 is the biggest thing ever!

Also try to find 'Funky Mary' the B side to one of their singles, It's about a gilrl called Mary ánd it is indeed funky. Underrated methinks. And boy were they hairy beasts!

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 03:21 PM

Just had a trawl - I've got Roger Whittaker

on his mfp label 'durham town' LP doing an energetic 'Water Boy'. He gets quite worked up. Also I've got Moog instrumentalist Claude Denjean on Decca phase 4 doing a version of 'Come Together', 'Lay Lady Lay' AND 'House of the Rising Sun'

all in a groovy lounge sort of way. Also i've always loved Lonnie Donegan's 1956 version of 'Frankie and Johnnie' - check out the Drum intro. Breakbeat a la '56!

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 03:28 PM

How about the theme tune to 'To the Manor Born' - Ronnie Hazlehurst's genial use of 'polite' Wah wah guitar.

More to follow! - I've got Perry Como doing 'I thought about you' complete with Fuzz guitar

and the groovy 'I believe in music' - wah wah tastic. Both from 1973. Not Funky but nonetheless eyebrow raising is Val Doonican's take on 'Trouble in mind' from '65 - Low down gritty blues from Val!

**Lord Thames** · 02-10-2005, 03:39 PM

There are a few interesting moments in the Roger Whittaker back catalogue - I think Water Boy is one of my favourites, though! I wish he'd do that 'aggressive' stuff a bit more often, actually.

I'm very much a fan of Ronnie H too, as earlier posts on the subject will show - the Yes Minister theme is very similar to TTMB, but the melody's based on the Westminster chimes....clever, eh?

**Hipster** · 02-10-2005, 03:57 PM

I seem to recall that the actual theme tune to 'Are you Being Served' is a groovy treat, not súre if it's available on vinyl.

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Hipster

I seem to recall that the actual theme tune to 'Are you Being Served' is a groovy treat, not súre if it's available on vinyl.

Genius.

I seem to remember that all the Shopfloor 'bustle' was used in a groovy syncopated sort of way....

**Hipster** · 02-10-2005, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by billybuck

Genius.

I seem to remember that all the Shopfloor 'bustle' was used in a groovy syncopated sort of way....

Yeah with cut up sound effects n all, got to find a download of that!

**Rich Hero** · 02-10-2005, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by LDJB

The Four Freshmen - Everday People - close harmony singers dish up a tasty Sly Stone cover and several psychey bits all on the same LP

Their 'Summertime' (a Son Of Stan recommendation) is also great - swinging fuzz.

**billybuck** · 02-10-2005, 05:33 PM

Was "1 2 3 4 5 - 6 7 8 9 10 - 11 12" off Sesame Street ever elaborated upon?

**Ian Townsend** · 02-10-2005, 06:08 PM

Coupla sure-fire funky VV favourites. Found by the 'no-stone unturned' mentality of other VV regulars:

She's About a Mover' - Peters & Lee....on By Your Side. Groovy baby.
Trouble Spot - Chico Lopez...on South of The Border. Speed lounge.

Also:
Hildegard Knef - Von nan an ging's bergab...on German comp Die Stereo Tanz Diskothek 2...(funkier than any version on her 3 CD set).
Klaus Wunderlich - One Note Samba...on Sudamerica 3. Klaus beats Jobim's tune repeatedly with a disco stick...as they say on this site.
Kobza - Stroll...from Ukranian Variety Art (only Ukranian LP I've ever found in Milton Keynes....and this flute n' organ Syd Dale-style groove was tucked on the end of it after a whole heap of dirges.

and last week:
Donal Lunny - Cavan Potholes...came on a friend's comp so I don't have a clue where it's from yet ...but it's fine Celtic soundin' stompin' fun...for those that like jig-a-jig type stuff. I'm still buzzing on it.

Good summary thread this.

(Edit: And there's 2 groovy, disco-style Charles Aznavours on Non, Je N'ai Rien Oublie...as mentioned by Mr Oddman a few weeks ago)