The Funky 16 Corners


The Funky 16 Corners is a compilation of funk songs and instrumentals recorded by little-known performers from across the United States during the late 1960s and the early and mid 1970s. The album, released on Stones Throw Records in 2001, pays homage to these forgotten funk bands and musicians.

Track listing

  1. "Intro" - 0:43
  2. * Performed by Ebony Rhythm Band
  3. "Dap Walk" - 3:05
  4. * Performed by Ernie & The Top Notes
  5. "Let's Go " - 2:45
  6. * Performed by James Reese & The Progressions
  7. "Trespasser" - 5:49
  8. * Performed by Bad Medicine
  9. "The Funky 16 Corners" - 5:18
  10. * Performed by The Highlighters Band
  11. "The Kick" - 6:20
  12. * Performed by The Rhythm Machine
  13. "What About You " - 2:51
  14. * Performed by Co Real Artists
  15. "Interlude" - 0:40
  16. * Performed by Ebony Rhythm Band
  17. "The Dump" - 2:41
  18. * Performed by Soul Vibrations
  19. "Jody's Freeze" - 2:55
  20. * Performed by James Reese & The Progressions
  21. "Kashmere" - 4:57
  22. * Performed by Kashmere Stage Band
  23. "Fish Head" - 2:35
  24. * Performed by Slim & The Soulful Saints
  25. "Tighten Up Tighter" - 2:13
  26. * Performed by Billy Ball & The Upsetters featuring Roosevelt Matthews
  27. "Southside Funk" - 4:12
  28. * Performed by The Soul Seven
  29. "Can We Rap" - 2:13
  30. * Performed by Carleen & The Groovers
  31. "Beautiful Day" 2:51
  32. * Performed by Spider Harrison
  33. "Go To Work " 3:43
  34. * Performed by Revolution Compared To What
  35. "The Phantom" - 2:19
  36. * Performed by Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen Plus One
  37. "In The Rain" 4:39
  38. * Performed by The Wooden Glass featuring Billy Wooten
  39. "Outro" 1:08
  40. * Performed by Ebony Rhythm Band
  41. "Bunky's Pick " 7:25
  42. * Performed by Cut Chemist
  43. "The Funky Buzzard " 2:23
  44. * Performed by James Bell & The Turner Brothers

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