Billy Larkin – I Got The Feelin' (1969)

WORLD PACIFIC RECORDS 1969        WPS-21891

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Billy Larkin – I Got The Feelin' (World Pacific Records, 1969)
Released in 1969 on World Pacific Records, I Got The Feelin' 
by Billy Larkin captures the vibrant blend of soul-jazz, funk, 
and Hammond organ grooves that defined the late 1960s. 
Known for his energetic style and infectious rhythms, Billy Larkin 
delivers a powerful instrumental performance filled with
 deep grooves and soulful melodies.
As one of the notable figures of the soul-jazz movement, Larkin
 brought his signature Hammond organ sound to audiences across
 the United States, helping bridge jazz and emerging funk influences.
 I Got The Feelin' showcases the warm analog production and 
rhythmic intensity that make vintage recordings from World 
Pacific Records highly sought after by collectors and crate diggers.
Today, this rare 1969 release remains appreciated by fans of classic
 jazz-funk, Northern soul, and vintage instrumental music. Its timeless 
groove continues to inspire DJs, vinyl enthusiasts, and lovers of 
soulful Hammond organ recordings worldwide.
Whether you're discovering Billy Larkin for the first time or revisiting a
 forgotten gem, I Got The Feelin' stands as a testament to 
the rich musical creativity of the late 1960s.

credits:

Arranged By – Arthur Wright, Billy Larkin
Art Direction – Woody Woodward

Billy Larkin – organ
Melvin Moore – trumpet
Lou Blackburn – trombone
Buddy Collette – tenor saxophone
Jack Kelso – baritone saxophone
Joe Sample – piano
James Daniels – guitar
Arthur Wright – bass
John Guerin – drums (some tracks)
Abe Mills – drums (some tracks)

Los Angeles, California, 1969 is the only session location 
documented in the major jazz discographies.
Engineer – Bruce Ellison
Producer – Lee Young 
World Pacific Records, 1969


tracklist:

A1        I Got The Feelin'
Written-By – James Brown
    2:35
A2        For Once In My Life
Written-By – Orlando Murden, Ronald Miller
    3:08
A3        The Huckle Buck
Written-By – Andy Gibson, Roy Alfred
    2:55
A4        13th Death March
Written-By – Gary McFarland
    3:27
A5        Born To Be Wild
Written-By – Mars Bonfire
    3:28
A6        Russell & Williams Street
Written-By – Billy Larkin
    3:43
B1        Soulful Strut
Written-By – Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders
    3:18
B2        The Honeydripper
Written-By – Joe Liggins
    3:20
B3        Lebanese Flower
Written-By – Billy Larkin
    3:45
B4        Light My Fire
Written-By – Morrison*, Densmore*, Manzarek*, Krieger*
    3:04
B5        The Pig
Written-By – Arthur Wright
    3:05
B6        Hold Me Tight
Written-By – Johnny Nash
    2:10

 

 

 

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