MyVinyl presents The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein - the 5th album by funk band Parliament, released on July 20, 1976. The album is notable for featuring horn arrangements by ex-James Brown band member, Fred Wesley. The album charted at #3 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and became Parliament's second album to be certified gold.
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After "Mothership Connection" came out in 1975 there was speculation as to whether Parliament could come up with something as good. No problem! The seminal "The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein" album was released in 1976 and is one of the P-Funk crew’s finest.
George Clinton’s merry crew included Bootsy Collins (bass), Glen Goins (guitar), Garry Shider (guitar) and Jerome Brailey (drums). Musical arrangements were courtesy of keyboard player Bernie Worrell and former James Brown horn player Fred Wesley. Studio horn players included the legendary Brecker Brothers.
Every track was a winner with ‘Gamin’ on Ya’ and ‘Children Of Production’ crackling with musical electricity. ‘Getten’ To Know You’ was even a romantic ballad – of sorts. ‘Everything Is On The One ‘was a one song summation of the refreshed Parliament groove philosophy.
Clinton of course played the character of Dr. Funkenstein depicted on the iconic front cover whose “funk was the best.” Dr. Funkenstein was released as a single and got to #43 in the Billboard R&B chart in February 1977.
This is one of Parliament’s finest albums!
| A1 | Prelude | 1:40 |
| A2 | Gamin' On Ya | 3:02 |
| A3 | Dr. Funkenstein | 5:46 |
| A4 | Children Of Production | 3:57 |
| A5 | Getten' To Know You | 5:20 |
| B1 | Do That Stuff | 4:47 |
| B2 | Everything Is On The One | 3:47 |
| B3 | I've Been Watching You (Move Your Sexy Body) | 6:01 |
| B4 | Funkin' For Fun | 5:56 |
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