Name: Funky Dollar Bill
Brand: Funkadelic

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BGPS063

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0296670278785.5 x 20%

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Funkadelic

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Based in the UK, BGP is a soul, funk and jazz dance reissue label. The name BGP is derived from Beat Goes Public. Originally headed by DJs Baz Fe Jazz and Gilles Peterson, the label saw a change in leadership in the early 1990s when Russ Dewbury took over. Currently, Dean Rudland serves as the label head.

BGP has gained recognition for its reissues of classic soul, funk and jazz dance music. With a focus on preserving and reintroducing timeless tracks to modern audiences, BGP has become an authoritative voice in the genre.

With its impressive catalog of releases, BGP offers music enthusiasts a chance to explore and appreciate the rich history of soul, funk and jazz dance. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to these genres, BGP provides an extensive collection that will satisfy your musical cravings.

Funkadelic is an American band that rose to prominence in the 1970s, playing a pivotal role in shaping the funk music culture of that decade. Led by George Clinton, Funkadelic and its sister act played a significant part in establishing the genre's unique sound and style.

With their innovative approach to music, Funkadelic became a driving force behind the funk movement. Their groovy beats and soulful melodies captivated audiences worldwide, earning them a well-deserved spot in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as performers.

Today, Funkadelic's legacy lives on as their influential music continues to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike. Experience the timeless sounds of this iconic band through our curated collection of their albums and merchandise available at our e-commerce store.

Originally the flip of ‘You And Your Folks, Me And My Folks’ from April 1971, this is funk rock at its finest. It first appeared in a different version on the Free Your Mind And Your Ass Will Follow LP, but here we have the single version. And on the B-side of this release, a debut of the previously unheard backing track. With lyrics by Ray Davis allegedly written about his bandmates fried on drugs, and the need for those dollar bills for that and indeed a whole list of things that the mighty dollar buys, the song condemns the malign influence that it brings to bear on life. Billy Nelson rips through the vocal as apparently the most ripped member of the band.

Underpinning the whole thing is Eddie Hazel’s wah-wah wild guitar and Tawl Ross’ answering riff that echoes Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ as much as that song echoed the Small Faces’ ‘You Need Loving’, itself fairly closely related to Willie Dixon’s ‘You Need Love’, as performed by Muddy Waters, and so the vernacular tradition goes on. Indeed, said vernacular tradition is thoroughly reworked in Bernie Worrell’s deconstruction of barrelhouse piano with the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. Bernie had just joined the band, but was obviously a fast learner. The backing track displays the full insanity of this gloriously insane song.

Funky Dollar Bill

Music GB