In Rotation - Funk of July (Part XI)

It took over six months, but plezWorld's In Rotation is back!

Hey, it's the Fourth of July, it's hot outside, it's the Funk of July, the fireworks are ready to explode... how about some P-Funk?!? It's Friday, getting ready for the Family Reunion tomorrow, and my iPod got this uncut P-Funk all up in my earhole! Enjoy... but please don't fake the FUNK!

1. "Up For The Down Stroke" from the Tear the Roof Off (Disc 1) LP by Parliament
   
   "Get up for the Down Stroke... everybody get up!"
   
   
2. "Red Hot Mama [Live]" from the Standing On the Verge of Getting It On LP by Funkadelic
   
   
   If you've never seen Parliament-Funkadelic live, then you've never been funked up. These brothers are cuttin' em up on guitar... it is rumored that Eddie Hazel was asked to play the solo like Jimi Hendrix.
   
   
3. "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" from the Tear the Roof Off (Part 1) LP by Parliament
   
   
   "If you hear any noise, it's just me and the boys... gettin' it!"
   
   
4. "Groovallegiance" from the One Nation Under A Groove LP by Funkadelic
   
   The United Funk of Funkadelica!
   
   
5. "Reach for It" from the The Essential George Duke LP by George Duke
   
   "I'm gonna take you to the bridge and drop you off into some... funk!"
   
   
6. "Funkentelechy" from the Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome LP by Parliament
   
   
   10 minutes of unadulterated funk for ya... definitely in every real fan's Top 10.
   
   
7. "Funkin' For Fun" from the Tear the Roof Off (Part 1) LP by Parliament
   
   "Don't worry about me, we're just funkin' around... for fun!"
   
   
8. "Who Says A Funk Band Can't Play Rock" from the Best of Funkadelic 1976-1981 LP by Funkadelic
   
   
   
   "Who says a jazz band can't play dance music, who says a rock band can't play funk, and who says a funk band can't play rock!"
   
   
9. "Mr. Wiggles" from the Tear the Roof Off LP by Parliament
   
   This song was part of the Aqua Boogie phenomenon that spread across America in the late 70's... and yes, I went to the concert with goggles and snorkel!
   
   
10. "Lunchmeatophobia (Think! It Ain't Illegal Yet)" from the Best of Funkadelic 1976-1981 LP by Funkadelic
    
    
    
    The GrooveMasta is sho' nuff throwin' down to some Funkadelic. "Think! Think! It ain't illegal, yet."
    
    
11. "Rumpofsteelskin" from the Tear the Roof Off LP by Parliament
    
    So funky!
    
    
12. "Body Slam" from the Back in the Day: Best of Bootsy LP by Bootsy's Rubber Band
    
    More dance, less funk... but I still like it.
    
    
13. "Flash Light" from the Tear the Roof Off LP by Parliament
    
    
    The ULTIMATE Party song... 'nuff said!
    
    
14. "Standing on the Verge of Getting It On" from the Standing on the Verge of Getting It On LP by Funkadelic
    
    
    For the funky people: "People... what cha doing? Standing on the verge of getting it on, we're getting it on!"
    
    
15. "Atomic Dog" by George S. Clinton
    
    
    
    "Why must I feel like that? Why must I chase the cat?"
    
    Now, that's what I call the Funk of July... I hope you enjoy the Fourth and the Funk as much as I did!
    

In Rotation - Funky Friday (Part IX)

It's Friday evening, the week is over, I got a Heineken sweating all over my desk, and this iPod is thumpin' away in my ear to some uncut P-Funk! This "P-Funk!" Playlist is helping me get my head right.

Enjoy... but please don't fake the FUNK!

"Mothership Connection (Star Child)" from the Tear the Roof Off (Part 1) LP by Parliament


"If you hear any noise, it's just me and the boys..."

"Do Fries Go With That Shake" from the Greatest Funkin' Hits LP by George S. Clinton

I can't even tell you what this song does to me... that's right, make it bounce!

"Drop The Bomb" from the Drop The Bomb LP by Trouble Funk

Some DC Go-Go Music getting in with the funk: "Can we "Drop The Bomb" on Super Grit Crew... now Super Grit Crew, now what you gonna do?!? DROP THE BOMB!"

"Maggot Brain [Live]" from the One Nation Under a Groove LP by Funkadelic

If you ain't never saw Parliament-Funkadelic live, then you've never been funked right. This haunting melody and funky guitar solo gets in your soul... and stays there!

"Can't Stay Away" from the Back in the Day: Best of Bootsy LP by Bootsy's Rubber Band

Some slow funk.

"Funkentelechy" from the Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo Syndrome LP by Parliament


10 minutes of unadulterated funk for ya... definitely in every real fan's Top 10.

"Icka Prick" from the Best of Funkadelic 1976-1981 LP by Funkadelic

Makes me wanna say something nasty.

"Mr. Wiggles" from the Tear the Roof Off LP by Parliament

This song was part of the Aqua Boogie phenomenon that spread across America in the late 70's... and yes, I went to the concert with goggles and snorkel!

"Lunchmeatophobia (Think! It Ain't Illegal Yet)" from the Best of Funkadelic 1976-1981 LP by Funkadelic

Think! Think! It Ain't Illegal, Yet!

"Children of Production [Live}" from the Tear the Roof Off LP by Parliament

"We're gonna blow the cobwebs out your mind."

"Bootzilla" from the Back in the Day: Best of Bootsy LP by Bootsy's Rubber Band

Bootsy's signature song: "I come equipped with stereophonic funk producing disco inducing twin magnetic funk receptors, I'm perfect for bumpin', you see!"

"Flash Light" from the Tear the Roof Off LP by Parliament


The ULTIMATE Party song... 'nuff said!

"Standing on the Verge of Getting It On" from the Standing on the Verge of Getting It On LP by Funkadelic


For the funky people: "People... what cha doing? Standing on the verge of getting it on, we're getting it on!"

"Cosmic Slop" from the Best of Funkadelic 1976-1981 LP by Funkadelic

This song contains my favorite opening guitar riff of all time. I found this live version on YouTube... simply awesome!

Now, that you've been adequately funked... get the funk up and spread the word. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

BONUS CUT:

Dr. Funkenstein with The Mothership (LIVE)

"...pre-occupied and dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips!"