I was 2 years old when this song was released. I can remember hearing this when I was 4 or 5 years old and we lived in the projects. My mother had a huge variety of music and I was priviliged to soak all of it up. Soul Man by Sam & Dave is the first song I ever remember...this had to be the second one. Now this is what you call FUNK! The B-Side was called SNATCHIN BACK (I still have my mother's original 45 rpm). THANKS MOM! I wouldn't be the DJ that I am now without you (RIP)
My mom told me not to buy this because old people did not like the word "funky " back in the day. Well I bought it anyway and danced a hole in the floor to this "funky " tune.
This is great Funky Song, i 1st heard it on a 60's compilation album in 1982. It was the best song on that album. They dont make great music like that anymore
Wolfman Jack played this, the first time I heard it. And I got the chance to dance to it at a back yard party in San Diego; with a vato that had the greenest eyes ever...(The Baja King). Brings back great memories!
This was one of the first records to have the word funky in its title. I worked at a small record store in Pomona, Ca., called House of Records. everyone was shocked at the title and it sold like crazy! Funky was a new word that everyone at school started using.
Stunning! I don't recall ever hearing this one, but I was away during the military years, so that's probably why I missed this one. Thanks for making it available for us to listen to. It should have been a much bigger hit.
Wolfman Jack played this, the first time I heard it. And I got the chance to dance to it at a back yard party in San Diego; with a vato that had the greenest eyes ever...(The Baja King). Brings back great memories!
This was written and produced by Clay McMurray about a year after he co-wrote one of my recordings, "Mama's Little Baby ( is a big girl now)". Clay is one of my Facebook friends!!
Never heard this song before, Mark Anthony Dyson, my Facebook friend sent me here to listen. Thanks Mark. It reminds me of Sly and the Family Stone's music, so I like it!
kim arnold Hello Kim, im sorry about your father. My mom said he was our cousin, her mom named was Mary Arnold. She died when my mom was very young and my mom lost contact with family on her mom side. We were trying to find our relatives. I know her dad ( Mary Arnold) was Reverend Sylvester Arnold.
I remember looking for this some months ago and I guess I didn't find it, because when it came to mind this morning, I didn't have it. I have it NOW!!! Thank you for a real blast from the past!
Aretha Franklin should have done a cover. She would have rocked this too.
I was 2 years old when this song was released. I can remember hearing this when I was 4 or 5 years old and we lived in the projects. My mother had a huge variety of music and I was priviliged to soak all of it up. Soul Man by Sam & Dave is the first song I ever remember...this had to be the second one. Now this is what you call FUNK! The B-Side was called SNATCHIN BACK (I still have my mother's original 45 rpm). THANKS MOM! I wouldn't be the DJ that I am now without you (RIP)
I don't think I have heard this song since 1968! Have looked for it for years, I have found it! Thank you, GStrongRAW!!
Tell the Jimi Hendrix stories please!
My mom told me not to buy this because old people did not like the word "funky " back in the day. Well I bought it anyway and danced a hole in the floor to this "funky " tune.
I finally found the 45 of this song in great condition too....but NOW I don't have a record player!!! Do they still sell them??
This is great Funky Song, i 1st heard it on a 60's compilation album in 1982. It was the best song on that album. They dont make great music like that anymore
Wolfman Jack played this, the first time I heard it. And I got the chance to dance to it at a back yard party in San Diego; with a vato that had the greenest eyes ever...(The Baja King). Brings back great memories!
This was one of the first records to have the word funky in its title. I worked at a small record store in Pomona, Ca., called House of Records. everyone was shocked at the title and it sold like crazy! Funky was a new word that everyone at school started using.
Stunning! I don't recall ever hearing this one, but I was away during the military years, so that's probably why I missed this one. Thanks for making it available for us to listen to. It should have been a much bigger hit.
THE BADDEST FUNKY GUITAR INTRO IN FUNK MUSIC HISTORY AND THE ORGAN IS HITTING HARD TOO
Thanks, While out clubbin' last night I heard Bluesman Mark Hummel played this tune and he related that Calvin Arnold used to play in The Bay Area!
Wolfman Jack played this, the first time I heard it. And I got the chance to dance to it at a back yard party in San Diego; with a vato that had the greenest eyes ever...(The Baja King). Brings back great memories!
This was written and produced by Clay McMurray about a year after he co-wrote one of my recordings, "Mama's Little Baby ( is a big girl now)". Clay is one of my Facebook friends!!
@MultiplicityMe HaHa!! Good Lookin BIG SIS........U know the FUNK is 2 HEAVY 4 a Hook n Chain,lol......luv ya sis!
Never heard this song before, Mark Anthony Dyson, my Facebook friend sent me here to listen. Thanks Mark. It reminds me of Sly and the Family Stone's music, so I like it!
That's my uncle and his sister wish is my mother backup
..if you can't funk to this...time to get outta the house!
That's my uncle and his sister wish is my mother backup
Is he still alive? Why he ain't making anymore music?
Say hi to Mr. Arnold for me. Hope he's still alive and well.
@Louis Arnold. Your uncle was awesome. Is he the guy that Jimi Hendrix roomed with in Atlanta?
Calvin is my dad and unfortunately he passed in October 2016,
kim arnold Hello Kim, im sorry about your father. My mom said he was our cousin, her mom named was Mary Arnold. She died when my mom was very young and my mom lost contact with family on her mom side. We were trying to find our relatives. I know her dad ( Mary Arnold) was Reverend Sylvester Arnold.
This was out the second year I was in the army.We REALLY jammed off of it.
I remember looking for this some months ago and I guess I didn't find it, because when it came to mind this morning, I didn't have it. I have it NOW!!! Thank you for a real blast from the past!
This one was played alot around the house
RAW!
Big Hit in Orlando, Fl.
I Haven't heard this song in a long time!!! Thanks for the post!!!
What a rythm section.
Produced by Clay McMurray RIP!!
@MarvinYizar Aww man WHY DID HE DECLINE!!!! D-: Anyway, how old is he??
Great!!!!
Still funking it.
Excellent funky track !
Exellent !
just great!
@chuckli33 nuff respect due
New name to me. Thanks 😃👍
genial!!!
West coast?
the intro oddly sound similiar to Ice Cube's "Man's World". I wonder if this is the original sample
Marvin you are so right we had that store for years
by mom says he's our cousin, so I guess we related.:)
do you know Mary Frances Arnold. she was my grandmother
Hey Priscilla! Calvin is my father.
Funkin' Awesome!!!