Guest Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 l've just bought a CD (Father,please forgive me!) by War and l really don't know what genre it is....ls it Soul,Funk,Rock or Pop....Does it matter?? If you can keep yourself still to 'Me and Baby Brother' then you're dead!!
Mark S Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Since I discovered that all my life Ive been a lowrider
Jordirip Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 The Chase track off theYoungblood LP is one of the best Latin jazz funk instrumentals you'll ever hear (imo) and it's never further than a couple of feet away from my deck at home. Absolutely awesome drumming and percussion with a killer nagging Latin piano groove and moody synths. Jordi
Missing Link Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Gonna have a listen to 'Low Rider' just now......bout cars initt?? Yes, it's about the cars with hydraulics that are popular with the Latinos in Los Angeles. The band is probably best described as Latin Jazz Funk and 'Me and baby Brother' used to be a huge sound on the funk scene back in the early 70s. Eric Burden (of the Animals fame) recorded with them not long after. Try this for some 'Lowriding':
Ceejay Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Yes, it's about the cars with hydraulics that are popular with the Latinos in Los Angeles. The band is probably best described as Latin Jazz Funk and 'Me and baby Brother' used to be a huge sound on the funk scene back in the early 70s. Eric Burden (of the Animals fame) recorded with them not long after. Try this for some 'Lowriding': WAS INTO WAR NOT LONG BEFORE I GOT INTO NORTHERN. ME AND BABY BROTHER..........ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! STILL IS!!! YOU CAN CALL IT WHAT YOU LIKE!! DUNNO IF IT'S JUST MY AGE OR NOT, BUT IN MY DAY IT WAS JUST PLAIN FUNK!!!! Edited March 3, 2010 by jobbo
Missing Link Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 WAS INTO WAR NOT LONG BEFORE I GOT INTO NORTHERN. ME AND BABY BROTHER..........ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! STILL IS!!! YOU CAN CALL IT WHAT YOU LIKE!! DUNNO IF IT'S JUST MY AGE OR NOT, BUT IN MY DAY IT WAS JUST PLAIN FUNK!!!! It's my age as well! I used to hear loads of funk in the early 70s when I lived down South and 'Me and Baby Brother' was one of the biggest along with 'Funky Nassau', 'Soul Makossa', James Brown, Fatback Band, Kool and the Gang (before they went pop), etc. - great sounds. A lot of later War tracks are very Latin.
Guest wrighty Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 l've just bought a CD (Father,please forgive me!) by War and l really don't know what genre it is....ls it Soul,Funk,Rock or Pop....Does it matter?? If you can keep yourself still to 'Me and Baby Brother' then you're dead!! "galaxy" was always a personal fave...out of sight, out of sight!
Citizen P Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Yes, it's about the cars with hydraulics that are popular with the Latinos in Los Angeles. The band is probably best described as Latin Jazz Funk and 'Me and baby Brother' used to be a huge sound on the funk scene back in the early 70s. Eric Burden (of the Animals fame) recorded with them not long after. Try this for some 'Lowriding': Thought Eric Burdon was involved in the early days- before LowRider Etc. Anyway-if nothing else The World is a Ghetto is genius Tony
Ceejay Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 It's my age as well! I used to hear loads of funk in the early 70s when I lived down South and 'Me and Baby Brother' was one of the biggest along with 'Funky Nassau', 'Soul Makossa', James Brown, Fatback Band, Kool and the Gang (before they went pop), etc. - great sounds. A lot of later War tracks are very Latin. Yep, James Brown and Fatback Band.............brilliant!!! Agree with your comment about War though, they ewere slightly off the wall so to speak, a few of their tracks did have a slight Latin edge to them. My point was though that back in the olden days there wasn't as much differentiation (hope I've spelt that right, lol) as there is these days.......jazz funk, disco funk, latin funk or whatever funk, just plain old funk!!!
Guest D'Arcy Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 The Chase track off theYoungblood LP is one of the best Latin jazz funk instrumentals you'll ever hear (imo) and it's never further than a couple of feet away from my deck at home. Absolutely awesome drumming and percussion with a killer nagging Latin piano groove and moody synths. Jordi Jordi, check out the U2 Medley from the 1983 Lp "Life Is So Strange" Also "River Niger" & "City, Country, City" from the Platinum Jazz LP, think that's from 76 or 77. Great stuff from a great band. Agree with Ian, Galaxy is a stonker of a choon.
Missing Link Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Thought Eric Burdon was involved in the early days- before LowRider Etc. Anyway-if nothing else The World is a Ghetto is genius Tony You're quite right on both accounts!
Guest Dante Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Funniest toy I've ever seen was a convertible with a black guy, a latino, a white guy and a redhead in it. Pressed one botton, and Low Rider began, with the car bouncing around
Guest Dante Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 i believed you, I'm pretty sure that's the one. Latino missing, but you get the picture. Funny everytime
Amsterdam Russ Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) The genesis of the group War can be traced back to the LA funky/Latin outfit Senor Soul. Via their founder, Chuck Miller, they connect directly to The Romeos of Loma & Double Shot fame. Also, in his autobiography, the Magnificent Montague (of 'Burn, Baby Burn' fame), states: "I finally built my studio on Vermont at 84th in the heart of South-Central LA using what I'd learned at the hands of Don Robey in Houston and Jimmy and Vivian Bracken at Vee Jay in Chicago. Bobby Womack... recorded for me. So did a group called the Watts 103rd Street Band and the Romeos. In the early seventies those two bands merged to become War, which later recorded with the British star Eric Burdon." Edited March 4, 2010 by rigilbert
Jules Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Yes, it's about the cars with hydraulics that are popular with the Latinos in Los Angeles. The band is probably best described as Latin Jazz Funk and 'Me and baby Brother' used to be a huge sound on the funk scene back in the early 70s. Eric Burden (of the Animals fame) recorded with them not long after. Try this for some 'Lowriding': what a load of crap, and the car!
Jerry Hipkiss Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Did think though that George Benson did a better version of 'The world is a ghetto' . The long jazz-funk version on their 1979 "Music Band 2" album is a corker
Guest Beeks Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Got loads of War records in my attic...used to be fanatical about them years ago...'Me and My Baby Brother' is an absolute dancefloor crasher...I also like 'Spill The Wine'
boba Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Yes, it's about the cars with hydraulics that are popular with the Latinos in Los Angeles. The band is probably best described as Latin Jazz Funk and 'Me and baby Brother' used to be a huge sound on the funk scene back in the early 70s. Eric Burden (of the Animals fame) recorded with them not long after. Try this for some 'Lowriding': that's just a hop competition, it's not really lowriding in the street. the funnier videos are when they are hopping between front and back wheels, some get really high, and sometimes flip over.
Girthdevon Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Always loved 'Slippin into Darkness' Me too, but please - lets keep on topic Girf
Paul-s Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) I still play 'Me & Baby Brother' out at Soul Train...great track. If you like them , then check MASS PRODUCTION, another top flight band from same era.. Edited March 4, 2010 by paul-s
Guest Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Think l seen them,could have been at Blackpool Mecca in circe 76....Did they do 'Welcome To Our World' which got a lot of plays?? One of the best War tracks without a doubt ...... Malc Burton
Campagnolo 1 Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 what a load of crap, and the car! Not only has this guy got no profile ,he's also got no taste. check out "shante"by Mass Production,top drawer funk on Atlantic. plus how long have you got to discuss this topic. from someone who like the guys in previous posts evolved with the music and didnt just get into it over the last few yrs.(mini rant!!)."HOPE HE WASNT JOKING"doe!
Paul-s Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Think l seen them,could have been at Blackpool Mecca in circe 76....Did they do 'Welcome To Our World' which got a lot of plays?? Mass Production..Yes they did and i still play that sometimes at our club...floorpacker! 'I believe in Music' is top drawer too! Edited March 4, 2010 by paul-s
kevinsoulman Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) GALAXY ONE OF THE FUNKIEST TUNES EVER ,HAVE THIS ON AN MCA UK REMIX LP SOMEWHERE KEV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxCXlVWxeRw Edited March 4, 2010 by kevinsoulman
Tony Smith Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 Also I believe The Creators (Little Johnny Hamilton's backing band) also were part of the War family tree?
Guest Beeks Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I still play 'Me & Baby Brother' out at Soul Train...great track. If you like them , then check MASS PRODUCTION, another top flight band from same era.. Another good shout is the british band Cymande
Jules Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Not only has this guy got no profile ,he's also got no taste. check out "shante"by Mass Production,top drawer funk on Atlantic. plus how long have you got to discuss this topic. from someone who like the guys in previous posts evolved with the music and didnt just get into it over the last few yrs.(mini rant!!)."HOPE HE WASNT JOKING"doe! would you say this has got soul? I wouldn`t
Twinroots Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 i think the album was called eric burden declares war???some great tracks on it..can only seen to remember tobacco road tho...
paultp Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 Thought Eric Burdon was involved in the early days- before LowRider Etc. Tony My missus worked on a trade mark dispute between various versions of this band, quite a bitter dispute I believe.
Missing Link Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) i think the album was called eric burden declares war???some great tracks on it..can only seen to remember tobacco road tho... Here's a track listing: Eric Burdon Declares War: The Vision of Rassan Tobacco Road Spill the Wine Blues for Memphis Slim You're No Stranger Edited March 5, 2010 by Missing Link
KevH Posted March 5, 2010 Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) From the same label as Mass Production.....you might like this Webby... https://www.youtube.c...feature=related also should mention A Certain Ratio from Madchester,who also covered Shack up. Edited March 5, 2010 by KevH
Sjclement Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) LONNIE JORDAN - GREY RAINY DAYS.MP3 - This is nice solo by one of the band Also an obscure double lp on souffle ? featuring non other than Bobby Womack!!!!! BOBBY WOMACK - NOTHING YOU CAN DO - Edited March 6, 2010 by sjclement
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 i class War as funk and i am sure but could be wrong there might be some popular tunes on the funk scene they did.
Soul Shrews Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 The Chase track off theYoungblood LP is one of the best Latin jazz funk instrumentals you'll ever hear (imo) and it's never further than a couple of feet away from my deck at home. Absolutely awesome drumming and percussion with a killer nagging Latin piano groove and moody synths. Jordi No track called "The Chase" on my "Youngblood" LP, Jordi.................whats that about then ? Cheers Paul
Jordirip Posted March 8, 2010 Posted March 8, 2010 No track called "The Chase" on my "Youngblood" LP, Jordi.................whats that about then ? Cheers Paul Yeah, sorry Paul I went back and checked after I'd posted. It's "Flying Machine (the Chase)". Forgot to mention the wicked flute and bass in it also. Jordi
Soul Shrews Posted March 8, 2010 Posted March 8, 2010 (edited) Yeah, sorry Paul I went back and checked after I'd posted. It's "Flying Machine (the Chase)". Forgot to mention the wicked flute and bass in it also. Jordi Aahh, I see now............shoulda looked a bit harder at the listing on the back cover.........its not too clear tho Yep.. great track.. off a nice LP Cheers Paul Edited March 8, 2010 by soul shrews
Paul-s Posted March 8, 2010 Posted March 8, 2010 From the same label as Mass Production.....you might like this Webby... https://www.youtube.c...feature=related also should mention A Certain Ratio from Madchester,who also covered Shack up. I liked certain ratio. Few of their tracks have been sampled recently.
Cunnie Posted March 8, 2010 Posted March 8, 2010 Heard this Cunnie special first time a couple of years ago, blew me away https://www.soul-sour.../galaxy%20remix Thanks for reminding me about that John. Dropped it at Morecambe weekender last year & might have to dig it out again this year. (does this mean I can wear the hat without you taking the p155 my friend ). Kin ell,my friend that was just brilliant!!! :thumbsup Not stopped playing it for the last hour!! Glad you liked it Webby. Might even start a cover version/remix thread in Refosoul. Have a listen to the Grooverider b4st4rdised version of Gil Scott Heron's Bottle to wet your appetite. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/more/soul-library/grooveriders-feat-gil-scott-heron-bottle-remix
Guest Ste Brazil Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 I've only got 'Lowrider' by War, just had a listen to some of the stuff mentioned here and i think i'll have to delve a little deeper, i like it! Ste.
Kjw Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 The music by groups like War, Fatback etc was given the term 'Street Funk' One of my favourites from them is 'War Is Coming' from the Platinum Jazz LP
Guest Paul Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 My favourite track by WAR is an overlooked ballad called 'I'm The One Who Understands'. It's on the album Music Band 2 (MCA) from 1979 and I think it may have been issued as a 45 in the USA. Well worth checking out.
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 "Summer" by War is one of the great group soul records and the perfect hot weather record. How could anyone not fall head over heels for a record that starts with the coupling: 'Ridin' Round Town With All Your Windows Down, 8-Track Playin' All Your Favourite Sounds...' Have to say, though that their Hammersmith Odeon show c. 1972 was one of the most self-indulgent, tedious live experiences of my life. I got so bored with it that I shut my eyes and dozed off as they started playing the intro to "Slippin' Into Darkness". The mate who I went with nudged me when he noticed I was asleep. About 10 minutes had passed and they were still playing the intro... They made a ton of good records, though, besides those already noted. "They Can't Take Away Our Music" from "Black Man's Burdon" is particularly stupendous (and, incidentally, also features Sharon Scott). "All Day Music" is another killer, from the album of the same name...
phillyDaveG Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 The music by groups like War, Fatback etc was given the term 'Street Funk' One of my favourites from them is 'War Is Coming' from the Platinum Jazz LP Totally agree, superb track. Great group, that were always bigger in the US than over here. Also love the soulful version of "All day music" on their "Music band live" LP & "Five spot" from the "Music Band Jazz" LP among others.
phillyDaveG Posted April 16, 2010 Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) My favourite track by WAR is an overlooked ballad called 'I'm The One Who Understands'. It's on the album Music Band 2 (MCA) from 1979 and I think it may have been issued as a 45 in the USA. Well worth checking out. Hmm, I've got that LP, but not noted the track you mention as any good, I'll go back and give it a listen. Edited April 16, 2010 by phillyDaveG
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