This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It’s also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Triplet high hat groove and Doo-wop soul on both sides.    

1959 Federal 45: Got to Cry/It Was You






J B Shout is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It’s also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. As usual the People label doesn’t disappoint. A tough cover of of the O’Jays Back Stabbers  with some jazzy funk on the flip. James Brown on […]

1972 People 45: Fred Wesley & the JB’s ...



This single is available on this Marva Whitney CD: It’s My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Some super funk groove with He’s the One. A nice soulful cover of on the flip. James Brown on production.   Bonus: Marva live!  

1970 King 45: Marva Whitney – He’s the ...





You’ve Got to Change Your Mind is available in this CD collecction: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. The co-inventor of funk, Bobby Byrd, rocks the soul and r&b. On one side with JB and the other side solo. James Brown on production.    

1968 King 45: Bobby Byrd – You’ve Got ...


This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. Classic funk groove that hits you right in the gut! Instrumental cuts on both sides. JB and the band are at their prime. “Whatever I play, it’s got […]

1971 Polydor 45: My Part – Make It ...


This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. Straight up big band blues with The Things I Used to Do. Groovy pop-soul on the flip.        

1964 Smash 45: The Things I Used to ...