Earl Van Dyke – The Earl of Funk (1970)

Earl Van Dyke – The Earl of Funk 

(Rare Motown Soul & Funk Album)

Soul  records 1970 SS 715

notes:

A deep dive into Earl Van Dyke’s classic funk album The Earl of Funk

exploring its history, tracklist, and enduring legacy in Motown and soul music.

The Earl of Funk is a rare funk-leaning instrumental album credited to 

Earl Van Dyke. Originally released on the UNI/Motown label, the LP

features a mix of funky edits and soulful grooves that showcase 

Van Dyke’s organ mastery and the deep rhythm sensibilities of his band.

credits:

Earl Van Dyke – organ, keyboards

Cornell Dupree – guitar

Eddie Willis – guitar

James Jamerson – bass

Uriel Jones – drums

tracklist:

A1 Someday We`ll Be Together 3:04

Written-By – H. Fuqua*, J. Beavers*, J. Bristol*

A2 Rainy Night In Georgia 3:15

Written-By – T. White*

A3 "Thank You" Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin 4:45

Written-By – S. Stewart*

A4 Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye 2:59

Written-By – D. Frashuer*, G. DeCarlo*, P. Leka*

A5 Wichita Lineman 3:45

Written-By – J. Webb

A6 The Flick 3:50

Written-By – E. Van Dyke*, J. Jamerson*, R. White*

B1 Cissy Strut 4:30

Written-By – Neville*, Porter*, Modeliste*, Nocentelli*

B2 Stand By Me 4:50

Written-By – King, Glick

B3 My Cherie Amour 4:10

Written-By – H. Cosby*, S. Wonder*, S. Moy*

B4 Fuschia Moods 3:58

Written-By – B. Sheenhan*, E. Van Dyke*, G. Benson*

B5 The Stingray 4:50

Written-By – E. Van Dyke*

B6 The Whip A Rang 4:20

Written-By – E. Van Dyke*, H. Cosby*, S. Wonder*

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