I pulled this one out today and I must say this may be one of the funkiest songs of all time. I looped it for 30 minutes. I would love to see Prince cover this instead of "Love Rollercoaster."

So FUNKY you can smell it.

"Is 'SLIDE' by Slave the funkiest jam ever?"

Yes. And overall, Slave is quite underrated.

Good sample loop of "Slide" featured in:
A Tribe Called Quest "Go Ahead In The Rain" [1990, People's Instinctive Travels]

Never heard the song until today on VH-1 Classics - quite funky indeed. ONE LOVE

Damn straight.
And if you think that's funky as all get-out, listen to "Weak At The Knees" by Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame.

DMSR said:

If Slide isnt the funkiest,then their Just A Touch(Of Love) is. I think this is what Arsenio meant when he would talk about "booga nose" funk

Supernova said:

Also his "Nobody Can Be You(But You)"

This goes head to head with another all time favorite by DAzz- "BRICK"!

DMSR said:

I HATE it when certain radio stations cut out the middle section with the flute solo. That sickens me!!

Funny you should mention Slave because just yesterday I was grooving to their 1981 'ShowTime' album.Remember the hits "Snap Shot" and "Wait For Me"?

But yes,their 1977 hit "Slide" is one of the funkiest jams EVER! That never-ending guitar solo kicks ass!!!

"Slide" is QUITE funky..

but what about:
STONE JAM
or
WEAK AT THE KNEES?


Especially the bassline on STONE JAM- NASTY!


Slave is underrated, in terms of funk bands. They were like an "early version" of The Time (without the attitude): musically tight, a mix of styles, but always with that funky bottom. Steve Arrington was an unbelievable singer in that group. They definitely made an impression on me.


"Watching You" isn't as funky as the above-mentioned songs, but Arrington's singing defies description..!


I'm gonna go put on some Slave tonight when I get home..

Slide is one of their funkiest jams but i can't knock these others either:

The Party Song
Baby Sinister
Snapshot
Just A Touch Of Life
Volcanic Rupture
Watching You
The Great American Funk Song

Supernova said:

Yea I really hate it when "I Wanna Be Your Lover" is cut short before Prince goes into that funky synth jam at the end. Nobody ever plays it and it's awesome!

Oh yes, indeed it's funky, but not thee funkiest. That title is held by Larry Graham's "Hair". Comin' a close second would be "27 Million Valdez" by 24-7 Spyz.

DMSR said:

I think that was the birth of The Minneapolis Sound.

I'm gonna pull out my Slave CDs this weekend.These guys have so many funky jams,it's insane!

Slide is the $hit! I first heard it in Jr. High. (I thought it was called "Sly" at least that's what I wrote on the blackboard. ) That funky guitar solo rocks! (Mr. Mark? or Drac?) My aunt gave us the album. Anyone remember the cover? This buff guy holding a large sphere on his back, sort've like a black Atlas.

Years later I remember wishing that someone would put out a Slave/Arrington comp. Good thing wishes do come true!

That song is just TOO funky, dude!

it's definitely one of the funkiest...tho' i love "watching you" and "weak in the knees" to bits, "slide" is the shit-bomb-dookie, too.

Love Slave. If you can find their 83 release "Bad Enuff" you would be in for the treat of your life. This was post Steve Arrington and much slept on. A lot of Slave fans don't even remember this album. The song "In and Out" from that album is actually on of the best Slave songs ever. You would have to find this album used for sure. I found this review over a Rollingstone. Anyone else remember this album?


Slave
Bad Enuff






After 1982's disappointing Visions of the Lite, it was logical to assume that Slave was past its prime. But the Dayton funksters' next album, Bad Enuff, turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Although it falls short of remarkable, this solid, pleasing album was a definite improvement over Visions of the Lite. Bad Enuff isn't in a class with The Concept, Just a Touch of Love, or Stone Jam, but it's an enjoyable, satisfying record -- and unlike Visions of the Light, it proved that there could be life after Steve Arrington for Slave. This Jimmy Douglass-produced LP found the band unveiling a new lineup; original members Mark Adams (bass), Danny Webster (lead vocals, lead guitar), and Floyd Miller (lead vocals) were joined by several newcomers, including lead singers Eugene Jackson and Wayne Foote, keyboardist Kenny Hairston, saxman Albrey Rivers, and trumpeter Kenny Anderson. Despite all the personnel changes, Slave is instantly recognizable as Slave on lively, infectious offerings like "Bad Girl," "Rendezvous," and the single "Shake It Up." While Visions of the Light had listeners lamenting Arrington's departure from Slave, Bad Enuff proved that it could get along without him. Bad Enuff isn't recommended to casual listeners, who would be better off sticking with the Midwesterners' essential 1977-1981 work. But it isn't a bad album to have in your collection if you're among Slave's die-hard fans. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
[This message was edited Fri Jun 20 10:01:17 PDT 2003 by intha916]

any song with mark adams on bass is a classic. period. lol