[ Shout Factory / CD ]
Release Date: Tuesday 30 May 2006
American import. 'Best Of The Funk Years' brings together 11 classic jams by Johnny "Guitar" Watson - songs that have been sampled numerous times by some of the top names in hip-hop.
'Best Of The Funk Years' brings together 11 classic jams by Johnny "Guitar" Watson - songs that have been sampled numerous times by some of the top names in hip-hop. But the original versions - which he wrote, produced and played nearly every instrument on - remain the best way to experience Watson's considerable talents.
1. I Need It
2. Ain't That A Bitch
3. Superman Lover
4. Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty
5. I Want To Ta-Ta You Baby
6. What The Hell Is This?
7. A Real Mother For Ya
8. Love Jones
9. Miss Frisco (Queen Of The Disco)
10. Telephone Bill
11. Gangster Of Love