Funky Stuff
| "Funky Stuff" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Kool & the Gang | ||||
| from the album Wild and Peaceful | ||||
| B-side | "More Funky Stuff" | |||
| Released | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Funk | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kool & the Gang | |||
| Producer(s) | Kool & the Gang | |||
| Kool & the Gang singles chronology | ||||
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"Funky Stuff" is a
Hot 100
chart.
Critical reception
Amy Hanson of
Irvine Herald reviewer Willie Freckleton named it "Freck's Freak of the Week for soul fans," saying that it's "a soul fan's paradise" with "whistle blowing, chanting the title and laden with atmosphere."[5]
Although popular in some regions, including New York, "Funky Stuff" was banned by some radio stations for using the word "funky."[6][7]
Legacy
"Funky Stuff" has been sampled by artists such as the
N.W.A. and Dilated Peoples.[8] The tune has been covered by jazz guitarist Chuck Loeb and French singer-songwriter Lizzy Mercier Descloux.[9]
Personnel
- Khalis Bayyan – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals
- Robert "Kool" Bell – Fender bass guitar, vocals
- George "Funky" Brown – drums, vocals
- Robert Spike Mickens – vocals
- Dennis "D.T." Thomas – conga, flute, alto saxophone, vocals
- Clay Smith – guitar
- Ricky West – vocals[8]
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 29 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 5 |
References
- ^ Kool & the Gang - Funky Stuff. Mercury Records. 1973.
- ^ Hanson, Amy. "Funky Stuff - Kool & the Gang". AllMusic. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, James (November 17, 1973). "American Singles" (PDF). Record Mirror. p. 21. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Record World. July 14, 1973. p. 14. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ Freckleton, Willie (November 30, 1973). "Freckleton in Discoland". Irvine Herald. p. 11. Retrieved 2023-08-03 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Rudman, Kal. "Money Music" (PDF). Record World. p. 28. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Everything Is Kool & the Gang". SPIN. October 1986. p. 81. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ a b "Kool & the Gang – "Funky Stuff" Lyrics". Genius. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Funky Stuff by Kool & The Gang". Second Hand Songs. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "Kool The Gang Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "Kool The Gang Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
