Is this the future was the next track i heard and was probably all the persuasion i needed to be on the lookout for fatback releases. You can find the list of fatback band tour dates here. I also recommend their other cd, is this the future. The fatback band samples, covers and remixes whosampled. The fatback band is an american funk and disco band that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. The fatback band boogie with the fatback disco crazy by moss2009able. Subscribe to the official ace channel for more classics, lost gems, playlists, an. All fatback band lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. The get down committee formerly fatback home facebook. We can put a man up in space but on earth its just a rat race. The fatback band samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Man with the band finds fatback stylistically treading water. Along the way they have had countless hits, have served up many club.
Stream tracks and playlists from the fatback band on your desktop or mobile device. In addition to curtis, the bands initial lineup included guitarist johnny king, bassist johnny flippin, trumpet player george williams, saxophonist earl shelton, flautist george adams, and. Here you can buy and download music mp3 the fatback band. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. They were backed by the female vocal trio wild sugar in 19811982, and evelyn thomas also provided the lead vocal for spread love in 1985, their last song for spring. Listen to your favorite songs from bill curtis and friends with the fatback band by fatback band now. There were moments in the groups canon where everything just seemed to fall into place, as if divine intervention was looking over the studio. Bmg rights management us, llc, latinautor, cmrra, and 2 music rights societies. Discover all the fatback bands music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. Roots of hip hop, and youre my candy sweet king tim iii personality jock. Get all the lyrics to songs by fatback band and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Fatback more than proved they could transition smoothly into the 80s with this and the previous album.
We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Listen online 7 songs from tonites an allnite party 1987. May 08, 20 the fatback band is an american funk and disco band. Fatback kept going through the mid80s, landing one more top 20 hit with take it any way you can want it in 1981. Oct 27, 2008 this feature is not available right now.
At their best moments, the fatback band were untouchable. Fatback band tour dates 2020 fatback band concert tickets. Youre my candy sweet king tim iii personality jock fatback. Aug 19, 2014 official audio for is this the future.
The band on this release is helmed by founder and leader bill curtis, and features many of the classic fatback lineup including johnny king and gerry thomas. Most popular in the 1970s and 1980s, the fatback band is most known for the. I found lovin, backstrokin, wicky wacky, are you ready do the bus stop, got to learn how to dance, biography. They were the band concept of innovative drummer bill curtis that wished to merge the fatback jazz beat of new orleans into a funk band.
This is a great compilation of fatback from the earlier 70s prior to their disco era when they. The fatback band biography, albums, streaming links. Complete song listing of the fatback band on oldies. The fatback band is an american funk and disco band. The fatback band is this the future 12 inch duration. Hugely influential and still playing live shows that blow audiences away, they are an original group from new york city who have put out a total of more than 35 albums. Tracklist with lyrics of the album is this the future. Get all the lyrics to songs on with love and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. In addition to curtis, the band s initial lineup included guitarist johnny king, bassist johnny flippin, trumpet player george williams, saxophonist earl.
You can buy latest album live 1987 the fatback band. Formed in new york city in 1970, the fatback band was the concept of bill curtis, an experienced session drummer, inspired to merge the fatback jazz beat of new orleans into a funk band. Beginning in the late 60s, fatback amassed over 40 projects with curtis, recording at a rate of an album per year. Buy the fatback bands album titled is this the future. While they are moving closer to the distinctive blend of funk and disco they would perfect on albums like fired up and kickin and xii, the tracks presented here lack the focus and distinctive hooks that made those albums work. Active in the 70s and 80s they released an impressive 22 albums in two decades time, at labels spring records, event records inc. Fatback band with love lyrics and tracklist genius. Listen to the fatback band soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create fayetteville. The fatback band boogie with the fatback disco crazy. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from fatback band. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. We got people workin 9 to 5 while over 10 percent are. Find the fatback band discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
The fatback band download all funk songs the fatback. Legends of vinyl the fatback band mile high dj luis mario flaco orellana. The result is an album that grooves along without ever picking up a lot of steam. The fatback band later, simply fatback is an american funk and disco band.
Published by sign of the twinsfiredup music ascap from the fatback album is this the future. Not only for their hit i found lovin, but the whole album just makes you want to jump up and dance. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. It contains brand new songs and grooves that update the fatback sound perfectly for the 21st century. Bill curtis and friends with the fatback band by fatback. The get down committee is the band you want for your club or private event. It wasnt all geared to the dance floor, but thats definitely the inspiration for many tracks on here. If youre a fan of 80s funk, you have got to pick this up. The fatback band biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. These guys create a party atmosphere wherever they go and are. Albums include keep on steppin, mojo music guide vol. Fatback concrete jungle disco funk 1980 by andersnordhagen. The fatback band is one of the most acclaimed disco, soul and funk groups to have ever emerged from america. The fatback band had a lot of hits and they were a great group and i had enjoyed their music a whole lot but this cd is a good cd and i enjoy it a whole lot my favotite song on here is up against the wall i enjoy this song it is out of sight and it is jamming i love it and it makes me groove and dance like all their other songs so, therefor i enjoy this album and this band so therefore if.
While it doesnt include any hits or even near misses, it does have a nice mix of the groups signature, inthepocket funkjazz jams. Fatback band live in tokyo, bill curtis, nyc, funk. The girl is fine was the first track i ever heard from the fatback band in 1983 when it made the shortlist for the most talked about dance tracks at my secondary school. Fatback was always well aware of where the future lay.
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