Funky Covers of Some Classics

Wouldn’t James Brown be proud that so many musicians around the world are into making tunes funkier?

Check out this TGIF Show as it explores the funky results from some of the following musicians and bands you’ll be hearing on this show: KC & the Sunshine Band, Slynk, StanleyClarke/George Duke, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Quincy Jones, to name a few.

A lot of the songs you’ll be hearing are covers of some classic tunes that some of you might remember from the first time around. I sure do. And do you remember who originally did the tunes? Test your knowledge.

Here’s the tune list for the show:

Louie, Louie , Stanley Clarke/George Duke , video , 1981 , 2:56

Ain’t She Sweet , Bernie Worrell , Funk of Ages , 1990 , 5:02

It’s The Same Old Song , KC & the Sunshine Band , Who Do Ya Love , 1978 , 4:28

I’m A Man , Smoove , Dead Men’s Shirts , 2022 , 4:08

Play That Funky Music , Slynk Remix , Slynk 50 Funk Classic Booties , 2022 , 4:08

Fried Chicken , Slynk Remix , Slynk 50 Classic Booties , 2022 , 4:17

Low Rider , Hansi , Funky Grooves, vol 4,5,6 , 2022 , 5:18

Venus , Hansi , Funky Grooves, vol. 7,8,9 , 2022 , 3:30

House Party , Hansi , Funky Grooves, vol. 7,8,9 , 2022 , 5:20

Hollywood (Africa) , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Freaky Styley , 2005 , 5:03

Cool Joe, Mean Joe , Quincy Jones , Jook Joint , 1995 , 7:33