The J.B.'s - Funky Good Time: The Anthology

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1-1.1 –Danny Ray Introduction To The J.B.'s
Written-By – James Brown
 0:25
1-1.2 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Doing It To Death
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Maceo ParkerBacking Vocals – Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s*Bass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenSaxophone – Eldee Williams, St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Darryl "Hassan" Jamison*, Isiah "Ike" Oakley*, Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*Vocals – Fred Wesley, James BrownWritten-By – James Brown
 12:09
1-2 –The J.B.'s The Grunt (Parts 1 & 2)
Bass – William "Bootsy" Collins*Drums – Frank WaddyGuitar – Phelps "Catfish" Collins*Piano – Bobby ByrdTenor Saxophone – Robert McCollough*Trumpet – Clayton "Chicken" Gunnels*, Darryl "Hassan" Jamison*Written-By – Clayton Gunnels*, Clyde Stubblefield, Darryl Jamison*, Frank Waddy, James Brown, Johnny Griggs, Phelps Collins*, Robert McCollough*, William Collins*
 3:30
1-3 –The J.B.'s My Brother (Parts 1 & 2)
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – Alfred ThomasGuitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Robert ColemanPiano, Organ – James BrownTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*Written-By – James Brown
 5:37
1-4 –The J.B.'s Pass The Peas
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Robert ColemanOrgan – James BrownTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*, Russell CrimesVocals – The J.B.'sVocals [Spoken Introduction] – Bobby Byrd, Bobby RoachWritten-By – Charles Bobbit, James Brown, John Starks*
 3:28
1-5 –The J.B.'s Gimme Some More
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Robert ColemanOrgan, Tambourine – Bobby ByrdTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*, Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*, Russell CrimesVocals – The J.B.'sWritten-By – Charles Bobbit, James Brown
 3:04
1-6 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* J.B. Shout
Alto Saxophone – Jerry DodgionBass – Bob CranshawDrums – Jimmy MadisonGuitar – Hugh McCraken*, Sam Brown Tenor Saxophone – Joe FarrellTrombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Marvin Stamm, Randy BreckerWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
 2:47
1-7 –The J.B.'s Blessed Blackness
Alto Saxophone – Jerry DodgionBass – Bob CranshawDrums – Jimmy MadisonFlute – Jerry Dodgion, Joe FarrellGuitar – Hugh McCraken*, Sam Brown Tenor Saxophone – Joe FarrellTrombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Marvin Stamm, Randy BreckerWritten-By – Charles Bobbit, James Brown
 3:43
1-8 –The J.B.'s Hot Pants Road
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBacking Vocals – James BrownBass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Robert ColemanOrgan – Dave Matthews Tambourine – Bobby ByrdTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*, Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*, Russell CrimesWritten-By – Charles Bobbit, James Brown, St. Clair Pinckney*
 2:43
1-9 –The J.B.'s Givin' Up Food For Funk (Parts 1 & 2)
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenOrgan, Tambourine – James BrownTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*, Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*, Russell CrimesVocals – The J.B.'sWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
 5:47
1-10 –The James Brown Soul Train Honky Tonk (Part 1)
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Bobby Roach, Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*Organ, Tambourine – James BrownTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah Ike Oakley, Russell CrimesVocals – The James Brown Soul TrainWritten-By – Bill Doggett, Billy Butler , Clifford Scott, Henry Glover, Shep Shepherd
 3:04
1-11 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Dirty Harri
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Bobby RoachOrgan, Tambourine – James BrownTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah Ike Oakley, Russell CrimesVocals – James BrownWritten-By – James Brown
 3:10
1-12 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Watermelon Man
Bass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – James BrownGuitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenTenor Saxophone – Eldee Williams, St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Darryl "Hassan" Jamison*, Isiah "Ike" Oakley*, Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*Written-By – Herbie Hancock
 3:35
1-13 –Maceo And The Macks* Parrty (Parts 1 & 2)
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – Charles Sherrell*, Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – James Brown, Maceo And The Macks*Written-By – James 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 Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – Charles Sherrell*, Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s*, James BrownWritten-By – James Brown
 3:30
1-15 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* More Peas
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBacking Vocals – Charles Sherrell*Bass – Charles Sherrell*, Fred Thomas Congas, Percussion – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenOrgan – James BrownTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – James Brown
 13:45
2-1 –The J.B.'s Gimme Some More (Very Live)
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenOrgan, Vocals – James BrownTambourine – Johnny GriggsTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Darryl "Hassan" Jamison*, Isiah "Ike" Oakley*, Jerone "Jasaan" Sanford*Written-By – Charles Bobbit, James Brown, John Starks*
 3:56
2-2 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Same Beat (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenOrgan, Synthesizer – James BrownPercussion – John Morgan Tenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – Bob BothVocals [Announcer] – Hank SpanWritten-By – James 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 Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Drums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s*, James BrownWritten-By – James Brown
 3:32
2-4 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* Damn Right I Am Somebody
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenPercussion – John Morgan Tenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – James BrownWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
 6:24
2-5 –Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s* I'm Payin' Taxes, What Am I Buyin'
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenPercussion – John Morgan Tenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Isiah "Ike" Oakley*Vocals – James BrownWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
 9:26
2-6 –Maceo And The Macks* Soul Power '74
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBass – William "Bootsy" Collins*Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Bobby Roach, Phelps "Catfish" Collins*Organ – Bobby ByrdPercussion – Bob Both, Fred WesleyTrombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Clayton "Chicken" Gunnels*, Darryl "Hassan" Jamison*Vocals – Bob Both, Fred Wesley, Maceo ParkerWritten-By – James Brown
 4:10
2-7 –The Last Word Keep On Bumpin' Before You Give Out Of Gas
Alto Saxophone – Maceo ParkerBacking Vocals – Tasha ThomasBaritone Saxophone – Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis*Bass – Gordon EdwardsDrums – Jimmy MadisonGuitar – Charlie Brown , Joe BeckSynthesizer – James BrownTenor Saxophone – Joe FarrellTrombone – Michael GipsonTrumpet – Lew SoloffVocals – Fred Wesley, Tasha ThomasWritten-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
 3:32
2-8 –Fred & The New J.B.'s Breakin' Bread
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Parker, Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Clavinet – Charles Sherrell*Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John "Jabo" Starks*Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Trombone – Fred WesleyPercussion – John Morgan , Johnny GriggsTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trumpet – Russell CrimesVocals – Jimmy Nolen, John Morgan Written-By – Fred Wesley, James Brown
 4:20
2-9 –Fred & The New J.B.'s Rockin' Funky Watergate
Bass – Fred Thomas Drums – John Morgan Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenPercussion – Johnny GriggsVocals – Fred & The New J.B.'sWritten-By – Deidre Brown
 4:33
2-10 –The First Family Control (People Go Where We Send You), Part 1
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Parker, Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Clavinet – Charles Sherrell*Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John Morgan Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Russell CrimesVocals – James Brown, Lee Austin, Lyn Collins, Martha HighWritten-By – James Brown
 3:45
2-11 –Maceo & The Macks Cross The Track (We Better Go Back)
Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn, Maceo ParkerBaritone Saxophone – Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis*Bass – Wilbur BascombDrums – Alan Schwartzberg*Guitar – Joe Beck, Samuel Brown*Percussion – Johnny GriggsSynthesizer – James BrownTenor Saxophone – Joe FarrellTrumpet – Jon Faddis, Marvin StammVocals – Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Vicki AndersonWritten-By – James Brown
 3:18
2-12 –The J.B.'s All Aboard The Soul Funky Train
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Parker, Maceo ParkerBacking Vocals – Bobby Byrd, James BrownBass – Fred Thomas Clavinet – Charles Sherrell*Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John Morgan Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Russell CrimesVocals – Fred WesleyWritten-By – James Brown
 4:30
2-13 –The J.B.'s (It's Not The Express) It's The J.B.'s Monaural
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Parker, Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Clavinet – Charles Sherrell*Congas – Johnny GriggsDrums – John Morgan Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenPercussion – Johnny GriggsTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trombone – Fred WesleyTrumpet – Russell CrimesVocals – Fred Wesley, James Brown, The J.B.'sWritten-By – James Brown
 8:13
2-14 –Maceo* Future Shock (Dance Your Pants Off)
Alto Saxophone – Jimmy Parker, Maceo ParkerBass – Fred Thomas Clavinet – Charles Sherrell*Drums – John Morgan Guitar – Hearlon "Cheese" Martin*, Jimmy NolenPercussion – Johnny GriggsTenor Saxophone – St. Clair Pinckney*Trumpet – Russell CrimesVocals – James Brown, Maceo*Written-By – James Brown
 4:02
2-15 –The J.B.'s With James Brown Everybody Wanna Get Funky One More Time (Part 1)
Bass – Charles Sherrell*Drums – Melvin ParkerGuitar – Jimmy Nolen, Robert ColemanPercussion – Russell CrimesPiano, Organ – James BrownVocals – James Brown, Russell CrimesWritten-By – James Brown
 5:52

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright (p) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • Copyright (c) – PolyGram Records, Inc.
  • Recorded At – International Recording
  • Recorded At – King Studios
  • Recorded At – Starday Studios
  • Recorded At – Bobby Smith Studios
  • Recorded At – Soundcraft Studios
  • Recorded At – A&R Studios
  • Recorded At – Cavern Studios
  • Recorded At – Apollo Theater-New York City
  • Recorded At – Advantage Sound
  • Recorded At – Sound Ideas Studios
  • Recorded At – Rodel Studios
  • Recorded At – Criteria Recording Studios
  • Recorded At – Wally Heider Studios

Credits

  • Compiled By – Harry Weinger
  • Engineer [Original] – Bob Both, Lowell Dorn, Ron Lenhoff
  • Executive-Producer – Bill Levenson
  • Producer – Charles Bobbit (tracks: 2-12), Don Love (tracks: 2-12), Fred Wesley (tracks: 2-13), James Brown
  • Producer [Associate], Liner Notes – Alan Leeds
  • Remastered By – Joseph M. Palmaccio

Notes

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 as LP " Food For Thought Pass 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 as LP " Food For Thought Pass 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 as LP " Food For Thought Pass 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 as 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 as 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 as 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 as LP " Damn Right I Am Somebody " in 1974 as Fred Wesley & The JB's
Track 2-6 originally released as 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 as 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 as 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: 731452709424
  • Label Code: LC 0309

Other versions

Category Artist Title (Format) Label Category Country Year
314 527 094-2 The J.B.'s Funky Good Time: The Anthology ‎(2xCD, Comp) Polydor 314 527 094-2 US 1995
SVLP 167 The J.B.'s Funky Good Times: The Anthology Volume 1 ‎(2xLP, Comp, RE) Simply Vinyl SVLP 167 UK Unknown
POCP-2375/6 The J.B.'s Funky Good Time: The Anthology ‎(2xCD, Comp, RM) Polydor, Chronicles POCP-2375/6 Japan 1995
SVLP 168 The J.B.'s Funky Good Times: The Anthology Volume 2 ‎(2xLP, Comp, RE) Simply Vinyl SVLP 168 UK Unknown

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The J.B.'s - Funky Good Time: The Anthology

Performer: The J.B.'s

Album Title: Funky Good Time: The Anthology

Genre: Funk / Soul

Label: Polydor ‎– 527 094-2
Type: 2 x CD, Compilation, Remastered
Country: Europe
Date of released: 1995
Category: Funk / Soul
Style: Funk

MP3 album zip size: 1815 mb

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