Dayton Sidewinders – “Go Ahead On” (1971)

Dayton Sidewinders – “Go Ahead On” (1971) | Rare Funk Soul Classic

CARLCO RECORDS 1971  

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If you’re into rare funk, deep soul, and crate-digger classics, 

the Dayton Sidewinders deliver a true hidden treasure with “Go Ahead On” (1971).

This track perfectly captures the raw energy of early Dayton funk, 

a scene that would later influence legendary acts like the Ohio Players and Zapp.

The Dayton Sidewinders were active in the late 1960s and early 1970s,

 part of the first wave of funk bands emerging from Dayton, Ohio. Led by 

Carl Cowen, the group released several independent singles on their own Carlco label.

“Go Ahead On” was released in 1971 as the B-side to “Phoenix,” and like many 

regional releases of the era, it became a collector’s item over time

credits:

Carl Cowen (baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet), 

Harold Smith (tenor saxophone), 

Franklin Woods (tenor saxophone), 

Calvin Hurvey (trumpet), 

Howard Burnley (trumpet), 

Paul Brooks (guitar), 

Stanley Brooks (drums), 

Dean Hummons (keyboards), 

Alton Brown (bass)

Also Known As

Ra & the Rhythm Kings

Formed

Dayton, OH, United States

tracklist:

A Go Ahead On

 Written-By – Cowan*, Hummons, Smith

B Phoenix

 Written-By – Webb*

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