Episode 16 – Breaking In The Beats

In this episode we look at some of the songs that have provided the breakbeats to many hits and misses down the years. 

  • Papa Was, Too – Joe Tex
  • The Champ – The Mohawks
  • Sing A Simple Song – Sly & The Family Stone
  • Amen, Brother – The Winstons. Check out this fantastic YouTube video history of this song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm2bcac
  • Funky Drummer – James Brown
  • Hot Pants – I’m Coming, I’m Coming, I’m Coming – Bobby Byrd
  • N.T. (Parts 1 & 2) – Kool & The Gang
  • Blind Alley – The Emotions
  • Think (About It) – Lyn Collins
  • Impeech The President – The Honeydrippers
  • Apache – Incredible Bongo Band
  • It’s A New Day – Skull Snaps
  • Ashley’s Roachclip – The Soul Searchers
  • Flashlight – Parliament
  • The Big Beat – Billy Squire
  • More Bounce To The Ounce – Zapp
  • Atomic Dog – George Clinton

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