The J.B.'sFunky Good Time: The Anthology

Label:

Polydor – 527 094-2

Series:

Chronicles

Format:

2 x CD , Compilation, Remastered

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Funk / Soul

Style:

Funk

Tracklist

1-1.1 Danny Ray (3) Introduction To The J.B.'s
Written-ByJames Brown
0:25
1-1.2 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Doing It To Death
Alto Saxophone, FluteMaceo Parker
Backing VocalsFred Wesley & The J.B.'s*
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
VocalsJames Brown
Written-ByJames Brown
12:09
1-2 The J.B.'s The Grunt (Parts 1 & 2)
DrumsFrank Waddy
PianoBobby Byrd
Tenor SaxophoneRobert McCollough*
Written-ByRobert McCollough*
3:30
1-3 The J.B.'s My Brother (Parts 1 & 2)
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsAlfred Thomas
GuitarRobert Coleman
Piano, OrganJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
Written-ByJames Brown
5:37
1-4 The J.B.'s The Peas
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarRobert Coleman
OrganJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsThe J.B.'s
Vocals [Spoken Introduction]Bobby Roach
Written-ByJohn Starks*
3:28
1-5 The J.B.'s Gimme Some More
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarRobert Coleman
Organ, TambourineBobby Byrd
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsThe J.B.'s
Written-ByJames Brown
3:04
1-6 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* J.B. Shout
Alto SaxophoneJerry Dodgion
BassBob Cranshaw
DrumsJimmy Madison
GuitarSam Brown (2)
Tenor SaxophoneJoe Farrell
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRandy Brecker
Written-ByJames Brown
2:47
1-7 The J.B.'s Blessed Blackness
Alto SaxophoneJerry Dodgion
BassBob Cranshaw
DrumsJimmy Madison
FluteJoe Farrell
GuitarSam Brown (2)
Tenor SaxophoneJoe Farrell
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRandy Brecker
Written-ByJames Brown
3:43
1-8 The J.B.'s Hot Pants Road
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
Backing VocalsJames Brown
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarRobert Coleman
OrganDave Matthews (3)
TambourineBobby Byrd
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
Written-BySt. Clair Pinckney*
2:43
1-9 The J.B.'s Givin' Up Food For Funk (Parts 1 & 2)
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Organ, TambourineJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsThe J.B.'s
Written-ByJames Brown
5:47
1-10 The James Brown Soul Train Honky Tonk (Part 1)
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
Organ, TambourineJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
Written-ByShep Shepherd
3:04
1-11 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Dirty Harri
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarBobby Roach
Organ, TambourineJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsJames Brown
Written-ByJames Brown
3:10
1-12 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Watermelon Man
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJames Brown
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
Written-ByHerbie Hancock
3:35
1-13 Maceo And The Macks* Parrty (Parts 1 & 2)
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsMaceo And The Macks*
Written-ByJames Brown
5:51
1-14 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsJames Brown
Written-ByJames Brown
3:30
1-15 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* More Peas
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
Backing VocalsCharles Sherrell*
BassFred Thomas (2)
Congas, PercussionJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
OrganJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsJames Brown
13:45
2-1 The J.B.'s Gimme Some More (Very Live)
Alto SaxophoneJimmy Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Organ, VocalsJames Brown
TambourineJohnny Griggs
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
Written-ByJohn Starks*
3:56
2-2 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Same Beat (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Organ, SynthesizerJames Brown
PercussionJohn Morgan (2)
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsBob Both
Vocals [Announcer]Hank Span
Written-ByJames Brown
7:46
2-3 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* If Don't Get It The First Time, Back Up And Try It Again, Party
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsJames Brown
Written-ByJames Brown
3:32
2-4 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Damn Right I Am Somebody
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
PercussionJohn Morgan (2)
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsJames Brown
Written-ByJames Brown
6:24
2-5 Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* I'm Payin' Taxes, What Am I Buyin'
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
PercussionJohn Morgan (2)
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetIsiah "Ike" Oakley*
VocalsJames Brown
Written-ByJames Brown
9:26
2-6 Maceo And The Macks* Soul Power '74
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
OrganBobby Byrd
PercussionFred Wesley
TromboneFred Wesley
VocalsMaceo Parker
Written-ByJames Brown
4:10
2-7 The Last Word Keep On Bumpin' Before You Give Out Of Gas
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
Backing VocalsTasha Thomas
Baritone SaxophoneAlfred "Pee Wee" Ellis*
BassGordon Edwards
DrumsJimmy Madison
GuitarJoe Beck
SynthesizerJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneJoe Farrell
TromboneMichael Gipson
TrumpetLew Soloff
VocalsTasha Thomas
Written-ByJames Brown
3:32
2-8 Fred & The New J.B.'s Breakin' Bread
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
ClavinetCharles Sherrell*
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn "Jabo" Starks*
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, TromboneFred Wesley
PercussionJohnny Griggs
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsJohn Morgan (2)
Written-ByJames Brown
4:20
2-9 Fred & The New J.B.'s Rockin' Funky Watergate
BassFred Thomas (2)
DrumsJohn Morgan (2)
GuitarJimmy Nolen
PercussionJohnny Griggs
Written-ByDeidre Brown
4:33
2-10 The First Family Control (People Go Where We Send You), Part 1
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
ClavinetCharles Sherrell*
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn Morgan (2)
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsMartha High
Written-ByJames Brown
3:45
2-11 Maceo & The Macks Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
Baritone SaxophoneAlfred "Pee Wee" Ellis*
BassWilbur Bascomb
DrumsAlan Schwartzberg*
GuitarSamuel Brown*
PercussionJohnny Griggs
SynthesizerJames Brown
Tenor SaxophoneJoe Farrell
TrumpetMarvin Stamm
VocalsVicki Anderson
Written-ByJames Brown
3:18
2-12 The J.B.'s All Aboard The Soul Funky Train
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
Backing VocalsJames Brown
BassFred Thomas (2)
ClavinetCharles Sherrell*
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn Morgan (2)
GuitarJimmy Nolen
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsFred Wesley
Written-ByJames Brown
4:30
2-13 The J.B.'s (It's Not The Express) It's The J.B.'s Monaural
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
ClavinetCharles Sherrell*
CongasJohnny Griggs
DrumsJohn Morgan (2)
GuitarJimmy Nolen
PercussionJohnny Griggs
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TromboneFred Wesley
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsThe J.B.'s
Written-ByJames Brown
8:13
2-14 Maceo* Future Shock (Dance Your Pants Off)
Alto SaxophoneMaceo Parker
BassFred Thomas (2)
ClavinetCharles Sherrell*
DrumsJohn Morgan (2)
GuitarJimmy Nolen
PercussionJohnny Griggs
Tenor SaxophoneSt. Clair Pinckney*
TrumpetRussell Crimes
VocalsMaceo*
Written-ByJames Brown
4:02
2-15 James Brown Everybody Wanna Get Funky One More Time (Part 1)
BassCharles Sherrell*
DrumsMelvin Parker
GuitarRobert Coleman
PercussionRussell Crimes
Piano, OrganJames Brown
VocalsRussell Crimes
Written-ByJames Brown
5:52

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • Copyright ©PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • Recorded AtInternational Recording
  • Recorded AtKing Studios
  • Recorded AtStarday Sound Studios
  • Recorded AtBobby Smith Studios
  • Recorded AtSoundcraft Recording Studios, North Augusta, S.C.
  • Recorded AtA&R Studios
  • Recorded AtCavern Studios (2)
  • Recorded AtApollo Theater-New York City
  • Recorded AtAdvantage Sound
  • Recorded AtSound Ideas Studios
  • Recorded AtRodel Studios
  • Recorded AtCriteria Recording Studios
  • Recorded AtWally Heider Studios
  • Made ByPMDC,

Credits

  • Compiled ByHarry Weinger
  • Engineer [Original]Ron Lenhoff
  • Executive-ProducerBill Levenson
  • ProducerJames Brown
  • Producer [Associate], Liner NotesAlan Leeds
  • Remastered ByJoseph M. Palmaccio

Notes

Released in a jewel case with dark grey flip tray, includes a 24-page booklet.

This Compilation ℗ 1995 Polygram Records, Inc.
© 1995 Polygram Records Inc.

Tracks 1-1.1 & 1-1.2 recorded at International Recording, Augusta, GA, January 29, 1973.
Track 1-2 recorded at King Studios, Cincinnati, OH, May 19, 1970.
Track 1-3 recorded at Starday Studios, Nashville, TN, May 13, 1971.
Track 1-4 recorded at Bobby Smith Studios, Macon, GA, June 28 or 29, 1971.
Track 1-5 recorded at Soundcraft Studios, North Augusta, SC, September 2, 1971.
Track 1-6 & 1-7 recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, February 1, 1972.
Track 1-8 recorded at Bobby Smith Studios, Macon, GA, October 5 or 6, 1971. Additional recording at A&R Studios, New York City, February 1972.
Track 1-9 recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, June 12, 1972.
Tracks 1-10 & 1-11 recorded at Cavern Studios, Independence, MO, April 18, 1972.
Track 1-12 recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, October 2, 1972.
Track 1-13 to 1-15 recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, June 2, 1972.
Track 2-1 recorded at Apollo Theater-New York City, September 14, 1972.
Track 2-2 recorded at International Recording, Augusta, GA, August 2, 1973. Additional recording at Advantage Sound, New York City, September 7, 1973, and Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, December 5 & 10, 1973.
Track 2-3 recorded at International Recording, Augusta, GA, June 28, 1973.
Track 2-4 recorded at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, February 19, 1974. Introduction recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, November 29, 1973, and February 4, 1974.
Track 2-5 recorded at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, February 19, 1974. Additional recording February - March 1974.
Track 2-6 recorded at Rodel Studios, Washington, DC ( original " Soul Power " ) and Advantage Sound, New York City, September 27 & 28, 1973 ( overbubs ).
Track 2-7 recorded at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, January 17, 1974.
Track 2-8 recorded at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, June 27, 1974.
Tracks 2-9 & 2-10 recorded at Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, FL, June 13, 1974.
Track 2-11 recorded at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, July 17, 1974. Additional recording at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, July 1974.
Track 2-12 recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, January 9, 1975.
Track 2-13 recorded at Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco, CA, April 28, 1975. Additional recording at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, May 1975.
Track 2-14 recorded at Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco, CA, July 31, 1975. Additional recording at Sound Ideas Studios, New York City, August - September 1975.
Track 2-15 recorded at International Recording, Augusta, GA, February 24, 1976.

Tracks 1-1.1 & 1-1.2 previously unreleased complete version of track from " Doing It To Death " ( 1973 ) as Fred Wesley & The JB's
Track 1-2 : " Part 1 " originally released on LP " Food For Thought The Peas I Mean Gimme Some More " in 1972 as The J.B.'s
" Part 2 " originally released as single B-side in 1970 as The J.B.'s
Track 1-3 : " Part 1 " re-titled " To My Brother " originally released on LP " Food For Thought The Peas I Mean Gimme Some More " in 1972 as The J.B.'s
" Part 2 " originally released as single B-side in 1971 as The J.B.'s
Tracks 1-4, 1-5, 1-7 and 1-8 originally released on LP " Food For Thought The Peas I Mean Gimme Some More " in 1972 as The J.B.'s
Track 1-6 originally released as single B-side in 1972 as The JB's
Track 1-9 originally released as single A and B-side in 1972 as The J.B.'s
Track 1-10 originally released on LP " Soul Classics Volume II " in 1973 as The James Brown Soul Train
Track 1-11 originally released as single B-side in 1973 as Fred Wesley & The JB's.
Track 1-12 originally released as single A-side in 1972 as Fred Wesley & The JB's.
Track 1-13 originally released on LP " Us " in 1973 as Maceo & The Macks
Track 1-14 originally released as single B-side in 1973 as Fred Wesley & The JB's.
Track 1-15 previously unreleased complete version of track from LP " Doing It To Death " ( 1973 ) as Fred Wesley & The JB's.
Track 2-1 previously unreleased live version as The JB's.
Track 2-2 : " Part 1 " originally released on LP " Damn Right I Am Somebody " in 1974 as Fred Wesley & The JB's
" Part 2 & 3 " originally released as single B-side in 1973 as Fred Wesley & The JB's
Tracks 2-3 to 2-5 originally released on LP " Damn Right I Am Somebody " in 1974 as Fred Wesley & The JB's
Track 2-6 originally released on LP " Us " in 1973 as Maceo & The Macks
Track 2-7 originally released as single A-side in 1974 as The Last Word
Tracks 2-8 & 2-9 originally released on LP " Breakin' Bread " in 1974 as Fred & The New J.B.'s
Track 2-10 originally released as single A-side in 1974 as The First Family
Track 2-11 originally released as single A-side in 1974 as Maceo & The Macks
Track 2-12 & 2-13 originally released on LP " Hustle With Speed " in 1975 as The J.B.'s
Track 2-14 originally released as single A-side in 1975 as Maceo
Track 2-15 originally released as single A-side in 1976 as The J.B.'s with James Brown

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 31452-7094-2 4
  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 731452709424
  • Price Code: PY | 892
  • Label Code: LC 0309
  • Rights Society: BIEM | STEMRA
  • Other (CD 1, Cat.#): 527 095-2
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  • Mastering SID Code (CD 1, variants 1 to 3): IFPI L003
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  • Mould SID Code (CD 1, variant 1): IFPI 01L9
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  • Mould SID Code (CD 1, variant 2): IFPI 0198
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  • Mould SID Code (CD 1, variant 3): IFPI 01C6
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Funky Good Time: The Anthology (2×CD, Compilation) Polydor 31452 7094-2 US 1995
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Funky Good Time: The Anthology (2×CD, Compilation, Remastered) Chronicles PO-2375/6 Japan 1995
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