Willie & the Mighty Magnificents - Play That Funky Beat

"Willie & the Mighty Magnificents were a New Jersey-based funk ensemble led by guitarist/vocalist Willie Feaster, who recorded for Joe and Sylvia Robinson's All Platinum label family. Initially completed by bassist/keyboardist Val Burke and drummer Arnold Ramsey, the group had a harder, deeper, more Southern-tinged sound than the smooth soul artists who tended to dominate the label's output. Willie & the Mighty Magnificents issued their first single, "Check It Baby," in 1968 and followed it the next year with the cult funk classic "Funky 8 Corners." Further single releases over 1969-1970 included "Play That Funky Beat" (originally titled "Concerto in F"), "Make Me Your Slave" b/w "Soulin'," and "Think Funky." Their first full-length album, On Scene '70, featured some of those previous singles. Saxophonist Tyrone Johnson became a member of the group, and Skip McPhee and Ronnie Pace also filled the drum chair at various points. A second LP, Very Soulful, was released in 1972. The group also issued records under the name Willie & West, including the single "Get Away From Me Girl"; there was also a Willie & West LP, At Their Best.".

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Tracklisting

1. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - Funky 8 Corners (vocal) (2:20)
2. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - Funky 8 Corners (Inst) (2:03)
3. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - I know the score (2:24)
4. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - The hurts on you baby (2:22)
5. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - Say it again (2:07)
6. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - Ridhing High (2:50)
7. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - Toe jam (2:11)
8. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - play that funky beat (2:27)
9. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - take my love (2:44)
10. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - dearest one (2:44)
11. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - keep on running (1:30)
12. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - come on back (2:06)
13. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - get away from me girl (2:09)
14. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - i never knew (2:40)
15. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - i surrender (1:47)
16. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - forever more (3:28)
17. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - think funky (3:05)
18. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - annie had a baby (2:35)
19. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - sundry (2:57)
20. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - psycho (2:12)
21. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - my thing (2:01)
22. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - check it baby (2:17)
23. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - soullin (1:55)
24. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - i outa know (2:36)
25. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - without you
26. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - bowlegged woman
27. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - always lovers
28. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - what can i do
29. Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - confessions of love

Wille & The Mighty Magnificents - Funky 8 Corners