Funk Soul Brothers

Track Listings
1. I Don't Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky - Ripple
2. Hercules - Aaron Neville
3. People Make the World Go Round - O'Donel Levy
4. Everybody - Roy Ayers
5. Yes We Can Can - Lee Dorsey
6. (I Got) So Much Trouble in My Mind - Sir Joe Quarterman
7. Freddie's Dead - Curtis Mayfield
8. Give Me Your Love - Sylvia Striplin
9. I Don't Dig No Phony, Pt. 2 - Moody Scott
10. Got to Getcha - Maceo & All the King's Men
11. Bird - Jimmy McGriff
12. Soul, Pt. 1-2
13. You're Welcome, Stop on By - Bobby Womack
14. Handclapping Song - The Meters
15. Man of the Street - Ironing Board Sam
16. If It's Good to You (It's Good for You), Pt. 1 - Eddie Bo

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
UK compilation featuring 15 tracks, over 70 minutes of prime funk and soul from some of the biggest names. From the spoken ghetto wisdom of S.O.U.L.-'Soul Part 1 and 2', through the cool vibes of Roy Ayers-'Everybody', the New Orleans funk of The Meters-'Handclapping Song' and the bluesy hammond grooves of Jimmy McGriff-'The Bird'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Funk Soul Brothers,Various Artists,Metro Music,Club/Dance,Funk,New Orleans R&B,Pop,Pop-Soul,R&B,Rock,Soul,Soul/R & B Collections,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Funk Soul Brothers

Funk Soul Brothers
Standing in the Shadows of Motown: Deluxe Edition
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Unsung heros of the Motown era
  • The Funk Brothers Accompaniment Tracks
  • Get this!!
  • Can't stop dancing
  • Classic Motown
 Standing in the Shadows of Motown: Deluxe Edition
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Hip-O Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00021LPLA
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Heat Wave
  2. You've Really Got A Hold On Me
  3. Do You Love Me
  4. Bernadette
  5. Reach Out I'll Be There
  6. Ain't Too Proud To Beg
  7. Shotgun
  8. What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
  9. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  10. You Keep Me Hanging On
  11. Cool Jerk
  12. Cloud Nine
  13. What's Going On
  14. Band Introduction / Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  15. The Flick
  16. Boom Boom
  17. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher
  18. Scorpio

Tracks:

  1. Funk Brothers In The House
  2. Standing In The Shadows Of Love
  3. Dialogue: Joe Hunter
  4. The One Who Really Loves You
  5. Pride And Joy
  6. Dialogue: Robert White
  7. My Girl
  8. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
  9. Don't Mess With Bill
  10. The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
  11. Dialogue: Eddie Willis, Uriel Jones & Jack Ashford
  12. I Second That Emotion
  13. I Was Made To Love Her
  14. Dialogue: Richard "Pistol" Allen
  15. Heard It Through The Grapevine
  16. Home Cookin'
  17. For Once In My Life
  18. Dialogue: Jack Ashford
  19. I Can't Get Next To You
  20. It's A Shame
  21. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  22. Dialogue: Eddie WIllis
  23. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  24. Dialogue: Lamont Dozier
  25. You're My Everything

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unsung heros of the Motown era.......2007-07-14

If you liked "the Motown Sound" you will be pleased to listen to the great studio musicians who were the creators of this unique, magical music. It was a surprise at first to learn that all the great Motown singers were backed up in the studio by the same incredible musicians. These CDs contain the original band of musical brothers backing up our finest young contemporary singer-artists. Much of the music was recorded live, in concert for a very lucky audience. I wish I had been there. This collection puts you there for awhile.
You could do like I have done and purchase the documentary film on dvd for your television and the CDs for your ipod.

4 out of 5 stars The Funk Brothers Accompaniment Tracks.......2007-07-08

I was familiar with the movie and soundtrack, "Standing in the Shadows of Motown", and thoroughly enjoyed them both. The second disc of this set with naked instrumental remixes of the original Motown hits was a welcome suprise. In particular, hearing the bass work of James Jamerson was like a master lesson in bass playing.

5 out of 5 stars Get this!!.......2007-07-05

This is great. The Funk Brothers can still cook. Liner notes are a great read. Backing tracks on disc 2 are very interesting and fun to listen to. The performances on disc 1 from the Standing in the Shadows movie are all very good. You can tell however that the voice of the late David Ruffin is sorely missed in Aint to Proud to Beg.
Get it.....it will have you dancin'.

5 out of 5 stars Can't stop dancing.......2007-04-13

I purchased this CD after watching the movie. I was not disappointed! My 7 year old daughter claims that she doesn't like Mom's music and there was no way she'd be dancing when I played it. Well, she couldn't sit down! I love to dance and I love upbeat music. This is highly recommended to anyone who likes something funky to move to. Get it!

5 out of 5 stars Classic Motown.......2007-03-08

I bought this CD after previously buying the DVD and watching the documentary of the Funk Brothers. Joan Osborne (whom I never heard of before this album or DVD was released) is astounding. Her rendition of "What becomes of the broken hearted" is unmatched by anyone ever. The CD sounds excellent and could not be improved in any way. Instrumental's like "Bernadette" are very well crafted with different instruments coming in as the song requires. I would buy this one again or for gifts as it is one you won't put in your CD file and not play again. I keep my copy in my car and play it several times a week. It's great fun and professionally packaged..one of the best packaged CD's I have seen so far. They did a good job on this one and it shows...in every way.
Love Songs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Love it!
  • A lovemaking album, from start to finish!!!!!
  • creme de la creme from the soul balladeers
  • REAL BABY MAKIN MUSIC
 Love Songs
The Isley Brothers
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000056O02
Release Date: 2001-01-09

Tracks:

  1. Hello It's Me
  2. Groove With You
  3. For The Love Of You (Part 1 & 2)
  4. All In My Lover's Eyes
  5. Voyage To Atlantis
  6. I Once Had All Your Love (And I Can't Let Go)
  7. Footsteps In The Dark
  8. Sensuality (Part 1 & 2)
  9. Make Me Say It Again Girl (Part 1 & 2)
  10. Summer Breeze
  11. Between The Sheets
  12. At Your Best You Are Love (Part 1 & 2)
  13. How Lucky I Am (Part 1 & 2)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WOW!.......2007-06-27

I purchased the Isley Brothers CD for a gift. The recipient loved it so much, she recommended it to all of her friends. It was best compilation of love songs.

5 out of 5 stars Love it!.......2007-01-28

This music is the bomb,, easy listening ,makes you think about the special people in your life or the journey that has taken place in your life.great music to have. I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars A lovemaking album, from start to finish!!!!!.......2007-01-26

The Isley Brothers at its finest. I bought this cd in April 2001, and on May 5th, 2001, it set the mood. My ex and I made love, and this cd was playing. Before we made love, he looked at me, and said, What you know about the Isley Brothers? I answered a lot. I know one thing: Their slow jams definitely set the tone. Every track is sensational, especially Sensuality!!!( Every day, I dream of holding you close to me, every night I find, me touching your lips with mine)!!! Come on, it doesn't get any better than this. I can guarantee you that this cd, will put you in the mood. Maybe for baby making, or just making love with that special someone.

5 out of 5 stars creme de la creme from the soul balladeers.......2007-01-14

Possibly one of the best soul groups in history, The Isley Brohters have countless music from a half century span of time. My favorites of their work consist of their slow and slower mid-tempo love jams, which is why I am so into this love songs collective. Most of my favorite songs like "For The Love Of You," "Between The Sheets," "Footsteps In The Dark," "Make Me Say It Again, Girl'" and a personal fav, the spiritual and mystical "Voyage to Atlantis," one of the best songs of any genre ever conceived. Unfortunately, "Caravan Of Love" by Isley, Jasper, Isley is not here, perhaps for it not being a slower jam. Regardless, Love Songs is an awesome intro or reflective of the Isley family genius.

5 out of 5 stars REAL BABY MAKIN MUSIC.......2007-01-11

THIS CD IS NOTHIN BUT THE TRUTH! LOVE ME SOME ISLEY BROS.I GREW UP LISTENING TO THEM AS A KID, AND BELIEVE ME, I SEE WHY THEY ARE STILL AROUND! THEY GO BACK SOME 50 YEARS AND STILL IN THE GAME , DESPITE HIS LEGAL TROUBLES. THE CD ITSELF IS BABY MAKIN MUSIC. ALL THE SONGS PUT YOU IN A SENSUAL MOOD! TRUE ISLEY BROS FANS WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED! BUY THIS CD, YOU WILL LOVE IT AS I DO!
Classic Masters
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Hard to find!
  • Nice singers, good for nostalgic Soul fans!
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  • Classic Masters
  • Where's their first Album?
 Classic Masters
Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Manufacturer: EMI Special Products
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00005V5PZ
Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

  1. Treat Her Like A Lady
  2. Too Late To Turn Back Now
  3. I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  4. Big Time Lover
  5. Ain't No Sunshine
  6. Since I Found My Baby
  7. Got To Testify (Love)
  8. Don't Ever Be Lonely
  9. I'm Never Gonna Be Alone Anymore
  10. Good Loving Don't Come Easy
  11. I'm So Glad (To Be Loved By You)
  12. Let Me Down Easy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hard to find!.......2007-07-16


"Too Late to Turn Back Now" is difficult to find. Get this CD now!

3 out of 5 stars Nice singers, good for nostalgic Soul fans!.......2007-03-06

This CD is a good addition to your 70s Soul collection if you also like The O'Jays, Spinners, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Isley Brothers and/or The Main Ingredient, Four Tops, The Dramatics and any other of those wonderful Soul bands that ruled the "classic" Philly and Motown sound.

4 out of 5 stars A must for any CD collection.......2007-03-04

I was only 7 years old in 1972 when CB&SR were in their short lived hey-day. But even at 7 years old the sounds of R&B and Edward's voice was the icing on the cake for my love for great soul music along with Stevie Wonder, The O-jays and many more. Having this CD in my collection now not only brings back great memories but makes me appreciate the soulful sound and great lyrics written by the Cornelious Brothers. I only wish they were still going. I recamend getting this collection it is truly a great album and edwards voice is one of a kind even for a 7 year old kid in 1972.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Masters.......2007-01-24

I hear the music on radio
so I said i like this group
I wonder if the made more
then little hit's on the radio.

4 out of 5 stars Where's their first Album?.......2005-02-17

I bought the Cornelius Bros.& Sister Rose first album on vinyl back in 1972. It was one of the few albums produced that didn't have a bad cut on it. The majority of the songs on this CD were on that album, but it just makes me miss the first album all the more. Why hasn't Rhino or someone else picked up on this group and re-released the first album on CD?
The Essential Isley Brothers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The first family of R&B funk. Solid collection!
  • athe essential isley borthers
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  • The Essential Isley Brothers
 The Essential Isley Brothers
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Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002JP1W6
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

  1. Twist And Shout
  2. That Lady (Parts 1 & 2)
  3. What It Comes Down To
  4. Brown Eyed Girl
  5. For The Love Of You (Parts 1 & 2)
  6. Groove With You
  7. Brother, Brother
  8. Work To Do
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  10. Summer Breeze
  11. Make Me Say It Again Girl (Parts 1 & 2)
  12. Live It Up (Parts 1 & 2)
  13. Fight The Power (Parts 1 & 2)
  14. Freedom
  15. Keep On Doin'
  16. This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
  17. Move Over And Let Me Dance
  18. Shout (Parts 1 & 2)

Tracks:

  1. It's Your Thing
  2. I Turned You On
  3. Lay Away
  4. Love The One You're With
  5. Pop That Thang
  6. Spill The Wine
  7. Take Me To The Next Phase (Parts 1 & 2)
  8. I Wanna Be With You (Parts 1 & 2)
  9. The Pride (Parts 1 & 2)
  10. Footsteps In The Dark (Parts 1 & 2)
  11. Voyage To Atlantis
  12. Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)(Parts 1 & 2)
  13. Between The Sheets
  14. Caravan Of Love
  15. Mission To Please You
  16. Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) - R. Kelly

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The first family of R&B funk. Solid collection!.......2007-07-30

This is one super collection of hits by an legendary group. The Isley Brothers left us with timeless and tasteful grooves that will stand the test of time. I recommend anyone who is a fan of this extrodinary group to go out and get this compilation. It is a must have! I pretty much own all of their material myself and i still have the greatest hits collection.

1 out of 5 stars athe essential isley borthers.......2007-06-20

i could not hear the music on your website even though i downloaded the windows software for apple os x. i will look for a site that accepts apple osx without dealing with microsoft.

5 out of 5 stars Some more alums of Hughes High.......2007-05-11

Before the Isley family moved to New Jersey, they lived in Cincinnati, Ohio and some of the Isley children attended the historical Hughes High School. This CD is fantastically remastered and has some great, classic Isley hits. GO BIG RED!

5 out of 5 stars Old School Isley's.......2007-01-19

This CD takes me back to bell-bottoms (the first time they were in style), platform shoes and disco-roller skating! This R & B soul group is still the best! The songwriting and instrumentation is wonderful and I highly recommend this CD. It will take you back in time.

5 out of 5 stars The Essential Isley Brothers.......2007-01-07

I gave this a 5 star ranking should have been a 10. This is the CD of all times for a Isley Brothers fan. Every love song you want is here along with all the funk you want. Take my word if you love The Isley Brothers this is for you.
Yellow Moon
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Anything by the Neville Bros...
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 Yellow Moon
The Neville Brothers
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ASIN: B000002GIF
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. My Blood
  2. Yellow Moon
  3. Fire And Brimstone
  4. A Change Is Gonna Come
  5. Sister Rosa
  6. With God On Our Side
  7. Wake Up
  8. Voo Doo
  9. The Ballad Of Hollis Brown
  10. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
  11. Healing Chant
  12. Wild Injuns

Amazon.com essential recording

The Neville Brothers are a New Orleans institution. Their voices glide freely and harmonize into a rich texture. For Yellow Moon, they enlisted the help of producer Daniel Lanois to meld their voices and rhythms with his swampy dreamscapes. The percussion is subtle, the guitars melt into the background, and the voices puncture the placid night sky, as if providing the soundtrack to an old western. Two protest-era Dylan songs ("With God on Our Side" and "The Ballad of Hollis Brown") are recast as modern anthems for spiritual reconciliation. The Sam Cooke classic "A Change is Gonna Come" remains an envied promise, while the original material (the title track; "Sister Rosa," about Rosa Parks) is among their finest. Not a return to form, but rather a welcome break from tradition. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Anything by the Neville Bros..........2006-06-25

I'm reviewing this CD, but ANYTHING by the Neville Brothers is worth a try. This band defies description - how do you categorize a band that can do just about anything and really can't be pigeonholed. Not a bad song on this CD and the song Yellow Moon is a pure work of art. A real magical, funky, soulful Bayou song. Absolutely love it and I can listen to these guys anytime.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD!.......2005-09-26

You know when you buy CD and then get tired of it in a couple of months? THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE CDS

4 out of 5 stars Enraptured By The Divine Aaron.......2005-08-10

The Neville Brothers have yet to make the album I hunger for. 'Yellow Moon' is close: one of Dan Lanois' finest efforts. And it provides the template, the benchmark for my appetite. But it's a compilation entitled,'The Neville Brothers' from the Master series on Polygram from 1996, that strikes even closer. Doesn't seem to list on Amazon! Perhaps it's the selection, pulling from their most commercially productive, accessible collections, the very finest work. It's not that these albums, in themselves, lack judicious selection. The playing is uniformly excellent, the range and degree of accomplishment in various genres is impressive. Possibly the brothers collective gifts are too sprawling to capture my 'perfect' Nevilles. I have to admit that its Aaron's voice that cuts the band from the ruck of other groups purveying the New Orleans sound. It's always been his divine register that elevated the most mundane texts to the quality of hymns. 'Fearless','Will The Circle Be Unbroken',the Dylan and Cohen covers, are rendered here in ways their authors wouldn't even have prayed for. And supremely, there is Sam Cooke's and my own anthem,'Change Is Gonna Come'. Until Aaaron, only Richard Manuel's take on,'Rock n' Roll Joint' could bring me to the verge of tears. Of course, one could pursue the solo Aaron outings. For me, this has fallen into another syndrome: too much saccharine song selection. In lieu of that elusive Neville's album, for which time is rapidly diminishing, this compilation is as good as it gets.

4 out of 5 stars Jump up and down now.......2005-01-25

This is a typically fine album by these New Orleans legends. It contains a good mix of originals and cover songs. Several of the songs are "message" songs, inluding great covers of Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan songs. Another great cover is the Carter Family's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken". This is an all-around solid album, and fans of the Brothers should enjoy it.

5 out of 5 stars A Delicious New Orleans Gumbo.......2004-12-08

I had the pleasure to get up close and person with Aaron Neville when he sang for us at a New Orleans Navy base. Believe me it's overwhelming! This beautiful, angelic voice comes from a very BIG, muscular man. The Neville brothers have always been one of my favorite groups. This is one talented family. I got this CD recently when I heard it being played at a Barnes & Noble store. I could hardly keep my feel still when I heard "Yellow Moon," and bought the CD immediately. Terrific harmony, vocals and music that are an absolute joy. I only have one problem...I can't play it when I'm driving! I just get too caught up in it when I hear "Yellow Moon," because my feet want to go. Each selection has New Orleans spice, like a delicious gumbo.
Inside You/Real Deal
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Isleys Coasting
  • First Love!
 Inside You/Real Deal
The Isley Brothers
Manufacturer: Beat Goes On
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ASIN: B000PUB234
Release Date: 2007-06-25

Tracks:

  1. Inside You (Pts 1 & 2)
  2. Baby Hold On
  3. Don't Hold Back Your Love (Pts 1 & 2)
  4. First Love
  5. Love Merry-Go-Round
  6. Welcome Into My Heart
  7. Love Zone
  8. Real Deal (Pts 1 & 2)
  9. Are You With Me?
  10. Stone Cold Lover
  11. It's Alright With Me
  12. All In My Lover's Eyes
  13. I'll Do It All For You
  14. Under The Influence

Album Description

2007 digitally remastered two-fer from the R&B legends featuring two albums appearing on CD for the first time. Inside You was originally released in 1981 followed a year later by The Real Deal.. BGO.

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Edition of Two Original Albums from the 1980's Combined on to a Single CD. Both Appear on CD for the First Time with this Release and features the R N' B Hits "The Real Deal", "it's Alright with Me" and "Inside Deal".

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Isleys Coasting.......2007-07-02

INSIDE YOU (1981) and THE REAL DEAL (1982) are the featured albums on this third two-on-one Isley release from BGO Records. Both of these albums broke the group's nine gold and/or platinum album streak.

The previous album GRAND SLAM (also 1981) took longer than the previous eight albums to reach "gold" status. So on INSIDE YOU, the Isleys tried to reinvent themselves by incorporating lush string arrangements into their clavinet/guitar solo funk formula. For the most part, it works, especially on the title tune, the Doobie-ish "Baby Hold On", the lush Stylistics-like ballad "Don't Hold Back Your Love", and "Love Zone" in which Ernie's guitar soars above a comfy bed of strings. However, the pop leanings fall flat on "First Love", the soggy "Welcome To My Heart", and "Love Merry Go Round", a good idea that somehow fails to catch fire. INSIDE YOU stalled at #45 on the Billboard pop album chart, the Isleys first non-top 40 album since 1971's GIVIN' IT BACK.

After that pop/funk experiment failed, the Isleys brought the funk back to the forefront in 1982's THE REAL DEAL. The title track and "Are You With Me?" incorporate some Gap Band influences in the mix, while those darn strings rear their ugly head in the poppy "It's Alright With Me". "All In My Lover's Eyes" is well-sung but features lazy lyrics, while Ernie's guitar saves the funky "Stone Cold Lover" and the bluesy closer "Under The Influence". This album crawled to #87 on the Billboard Pop Charts.

After the failure of these albums, the Isleys came back with 1983's platinum BETWEEN THE SHEETS. These albums aren't the best representation of the Isley catalog, but they have their moments.

5 out of 5 stars First Love!.......2007-06-29

I can't believe this! Wow! I have been waiting on both of these albums to be released since 1993! I own both albums on vinyl and they're my 2 favorite Isley albums. Now these two albums never have been on cd domestically! So this is a first time. I've seen a copy of the Real Deal on eBay which looked like an import. But don't no if it was legit. Now I have been jamming these two albums since 1993. 1 song from each album has been released on cd. So this is going to be good. I can't wait because I already pre-ordered it. I own imported cd of Grand Slam, Go all the Way, Masterpiece, Showdown, Harvest for the World and Live it Up! A couple is now sold domestically but I am one of their biggest fans. Now these albums are two of their lowest selling albums but I think it was just the advertisement and the time it was released that didn't allow these albums to soar. But these are two underrated albums. I know all kinds of history on these guys. So place your order and get ready to jam! This is the Real Deal!
Right on Time
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Right on Time
The Brothers Johnson
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ASIN: B000002GA0
Release Date: 1996-04-16

Tracks:

  1. Runnin' For Your Lovin'
  2. Free Yourself, Be Yourself
  3. 'Q'
  4. Right On Time
  5. Strawberry Letter 23
  6. Brother Man
  7. Never Leave You Lonely
  8. Love Is

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Louis and George Johnson formed the Brothers Johnson under the auspices of Quincy Jones in 1975, releasing this second album in 1977. With Quincy at the helm as producer, the duo quickly broke wide open with its debut album Looking Out for #1, which contained the No. 1 R&B smash "I'll Be Good to You" as well as the funk jam "Get the Funk Out My Face." The album's standout is "Strawberry Letter #23," their second No. 1 R&B hit, but it also contains "Runnin' for Your Lovin'," a Top 10 in R&B. Remaining tracks prove spottier, however, with significant filler between the two hits. --Tom Vickers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Right On Time.......2007-02-03

The album is good. "Strawberry Letter 23" however, blows everything else away! For once, I'm rating a entire disc on one song! Five stars...

P.S., I didn't know that the song "Strawberry Letter 23" was a cover. The song was originally done by someone named "Shuggie Otis?" I've gotta find the original and check that out for myself!

5 out of 5 stars An Essential Slice Of West Coast Funk.......2007-01-11

One of the more underrated releases of the 1970s - Brothers Johnson, and this disc in particular - have aged very, very well, which is more than you can say about 95% of their contemporaries. At the time, I know everyone noticed how great of a funk/r&b album it was - I had the album as a kid, and the magnificent cover of Shuggie Otis' "Strawberry Letter 23" was one of THE car radio hits of '77.

But I don't know if everyone noticed how THOUGHTFUL this stuff is, and the subtle sonic diversity underneath the grooves: fluid shifts from jazzy to danceable to folk/pastoral on the last tune, and through this broad musical range, the sense of rhythm and melody never fails. To pull this off and not come across as trendy, or pretentious is quite an accomplishment. These guys talent is never in question, but their musical and imaginative sense of adventure, combined with a genuine charm and sense of really enjoying what they were doing is what makes this disc sound fresh going on 30 years after it's original release.

It should be noted how specific the lyrical imagery is as well - at the time this disc was being made, times were getting a little weird, and the rather precise romanticism that emerges in the words here was - I think - another calculated move (and a good one): what might have seemed a little hippy-dippy in 1970 was a statement of calm, quiet defiance seven years later, at a time when cynicism or nihilism would have been the easier or more expected path to take - witness punk and disco - two contemporary musical movements that both produced some very interesting stuff, but also often got very soulless. All around - in words, music, groove and ambition, RIGHT ON TIME is a definite, late classic of the kind of West Coast r&b pioneered by Shuggie, Sly and Graham Central Station.

I don't know if Brothers Johnson's other releases quite hit the heights of this one, but with this release, they still accomplished far more than most.

-David Alston

5 out of 5 stars This Is Real Music.......2006-12-29

8 tracks, 32 minutes and no filler in sight. This funk/soul/pop gem was released at the height of the disco era but doesn't sound dated, trite or embarrassing as so many LP's from that period do. Quincy Jones' pristine production along with top-notch studio players ensure consistent quality and some of the deepest, funkiest grooves on record. The incomparable Louis Johnson never ceases to amaze the listener with his brilliant bass playing (the dominant instrument here) and the Shuggie Otis classic, "Strawberry Letter 23" is remade here in a sublime, jazzy fashion with a fine vocal by George Johnson and a classic guitar break by Lee Ritenour. This is the second in a string of essential LP's The Brothers released in the 70's and is a testament to thier lasting popularity and influence. Essential.

5 out of 5 stars ¿CAN I SAY AGAIN?.......2006-06-12

"It was the era of the FUNK (Part II) with the smooth assistance of 'The God Father of Record Production,' Mr. Quincy Jones... I will never forget my one chance meeting with "Q" back in the '90's, in an elevator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center based in Los Angeles, California the largest nonprofit hospital in the western United States. I believe he was visiting his ill mother at the time or maybe it was for personal reason...if my memory services me well... "AnyWay," for me it was a moment frozen in time and he was very cool and so was I too (careful not to freak him out...), so I took the one and only opportunity after our friendly encounter and greeting and asked him so what really is the key to music? He kindly replied, as he held the elevator doors for a second before exiting... "Melody my friend, Melody is KING!""

--A. David Burleigh (aka: "Big Dave") an 'AmeriCanadian' Record Producre/ Artist/ Singer-Songwritre.

4 out of 5 stars Well Produced Funk.......2006-03-14

This cd still holds up I'm happy to say. I give 5 stars to Strawberry Letter 23 and the whole cd is strong. Compares to Earth Wind and Fire. Quincy Jones produced this album and it shows. It's like jumping into a timemachine back to the late 70's, early 80's. If you like smooth, funky R&B then you should check this out. Unfortunately, they didn't do a lot more. They have one other release of new material and then a greatest hits package. Too bad. These guys seemed to have a lot of potential. Great fun. Buy and enjoy.
20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Brothers Johnson
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ASIN: B00004YLPW
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

  1. Welcome To The Club
  2. I'll Be Good To You
  3. Strawberry Letter 23
  4. Is It Love That We're Missing?
  5. Runnin' For Your Lovin'
  6. Ride-O-Rocket
  7. Ain't We Funkin' Now
  8. Stomp
  9. Light Up The Night
  10. The Real Thing
  11. Funk It (Funkadelala)
  12. Get The Funk Out Ma Face

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE VERY BEST - Brother's J........2005-10-02

Sorry to the hip/hop generation. Yall just don't know what real music is like. Yall can sample this music, you just don't know how to make it!! Strawberry Letter, I'll be good to you, and many more from this set is the stuff from real playing musicians, George and Louis Johnson, protege's of Quincy Jones. I lived this music in the 70's!!!

5 out of 5 stars Brothers Johnson....still the best!.......2005-08-08

All of the hits and then some, if you are a chld of the '70's, this one is for you!

5 out of 5 stars brothers johnson 20th century.......2005-05-13

nothing like good ole' fashion funk!!! with thunder thumbs and lighting licks

5 out of 5 stars Worth getting!.......2001-04-19

As a collector, there are 3 things that I consider most important when I'm looking for CDs: 1) Are all the top 10 songs present? 2) Are they the original recordings? 3) How much am I going to have to shell out for this CD? This CD passed the test with flying colors!

5 out of 5 stars Brojay's funk into the new "Millenium".......2000-10-10

Another title in the long list of Millenium Collection titles from Universal is this set from the Brothers Johnson. You might be asking why another greatest hits package from the Brothers Johnson? A couple of things that make this compilation enticing are two tracks that are finally making their debut on CD, including "Welcome To The Club" which was originally released on their long out-of-print original greatest hits album "Blast" back in 1982. Also the song that the George and Louis made their debut on, "Is It Love That We're Missin'" from Quincy Jones' "Mellow Madness" album(also unavailable on CD)is included. The hits included here are the full length album versions. The package has cool photos and has been nicely annotated by journalist Steven Ivory. The remastering(done by Universal's man on the west coast Erick Labson) sounds crisper and punchier than even the album reissues from '96. Though more for the casual fan than the hardcore fanatics, this is one of the stronger titles in the millenium collection series and is one I can definitely recommmend.
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ASIN: B0002858Z2
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Fire On The Bayou
  2. Brother John / Iko Iko
  3. Hey Pocky Way
  4. A Change Is Gonna Come
  5. Yellow Moon
  6. Sister Rosa
  7. Bird On A Wire
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4 out of 5 stars ONLY FOR ONE SONG.......2007-02-07

I AM NOT A LOVER OF THE NEVILLE BROTHERS MUSIC OR THEIR INTERPETATION; HOWEVER,THE SONG MISS ROSA, SINGING THE PRASIES OF MRS. ROSA PARKS I LIKE.

3 out of 5 stars CD case was broken.......2007-01-12

Unfortunately the CD case was pretty banged up by the time I received this item, and I had purchased it as a Christmas gift for someone. I don't know if that was due to it getting crushed in transit or if it was insufficiently packaged in the first place.
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ASIN: B000002G9W
Release Date: 1996-04-16

Tracks:

  1. I'll Be Good To You
  2. Thunder Thumbs And Lightnin' Licks
  3. Get The Funk Out Ma Face
  4. Tomorrow
  5. Free And Single
  6. Come Together
  7. Land Of Ladies
  8. Dancin' And Prancin'
  9. The Devil

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Still My Favorite Funk Tune.......2007-07-06

I wore out my vinyl recording of this years ago. I can't tell you how many thousand of times I played "Thunder Thumbs and Lightnin' Licks" over and over again. It's still may favorite funk tune of all time. I love the contrast of the laid back groove to the all out funk in your face. Follow that up with "Get the Funk Out Ma Face" and I'll guarantee you won't be sitting still. Love the brass too. Not so many groups around nowadays with brass sections that were a staple of yesteryear.

5 out of 5 stars Stellar Debut.......2007-03-22

George and Louis Johnson were all of 22 and 20 when they released this tight, masterful and joyous debut LP, and considering the quality and depth of these proceedings, their age and accomplishment is all the more impressive. 9 tracks, 35 minutes and more good music than 20 bloated, 75 minute discs released by most modern recording acts. "Tomorrow" (later remade by a young Tevin Campbell) is getting much love on my home stereo right now and the slithery, creeping funk of "Land Of Ladies" and "The Devil" continues to massage my ears at least once a day! A Classic from a terrific, underrated band that should not be forgotten.

5 out of 5 stars ¿CAN I SAY?.......2006-06-12

It was the era of the FUNK and What a time that was...

--A. David Burleigh (aka: "Big Dave") an 'AmeriCanadian' Record Producre/ Artist/ Singer-Songwritre.

5 out of 5 stars You don't like my music you don't have to use it!.......2006-02-08

Get the Funk Outma Face.
One of the greatest lines and cuts from the era on Funk.
This was an album that got played to death at my dances and party's.
Fun hard driving dance music. Great stuff!

3 out of 5 stars Look Out For #1: Brothers Johnson.......2005-04-02

The Brothers Johnson debut album offers stylistic variety: solid gold pop funk - "I'll Be Good To You"; jazzy instrumental - "Tomorrow"; jazzy funk instrumental - "Thunder Thumbs and Lightnin' Licks"; funk chant - "Get the Funk Out Ma Face"; a touch of the Funkadelic - "The Devil"; as well as a Beatles cover - "Come Together." What all this proficient variety means is that if you are searching out more pop masterpieces such as "I'll Be Good to You" you have to look to the next album. Solid album but be forewarned about the banal invitation extended by the egregious "Land of Ladies": "Would you like to come with me to the Land of Ladies?" Please.

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