live at the apollo 1962

i like this one quite a bit.

You just starting?

If you just like his bigger hits, think about getting box set Star Time. You get the best stuff, remastered, great liner notes (by Alan leeds, who got a Grammy for it) and that long version of Mother Popcorn.

http://www.amazon.com/Sta...B000001G1E

motownlover said:

How is that album? I been seeing that pop up on every top albums list and I'm curious.

Anyway, I would start off my JB collection with the Star Time box set from 1991. That is just a killer set.

Also, check out The Payback album from 1973 because that album has some hypnotic grooves and it is probably one of his most cohesive.

If you want to hear a live performance, check out the deluxe edition of Live at the Apollo Vol. II.

HamsterHuey said:

there's a one-disc version of that too, isn't there? with all the chart hits? that's a good low-risk intro, but the box set is certainly a good investment.

Anxiety said:

I still play that box set often. Esp the first two discs.

silverchild said:

well its the only album i own. but i think its great , it pretty much shows his capabilitys as a live performer. with early hits suchs as try me , and night train. he was just as good live as on cd. he had a great band to back him up. and this album pretty much shows why he was one of the greatest showmen / performers ever

Black Ceasar

Anxiety said:

Me too! This gets constant replays in my CD player.

Foundations of Funk 1964-1969





Aint it Funky Now =
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"Hell" is some hella funkin good shit!

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Thats what I started with...



And what a start

Harlepolis said:

I got this too and I love it!
where should I go from here?

MajesticOne89 said:

Black Ceasar.
Apollo 1963