The Fame Gang – Twangin' My Thang (Turn My Chicken Loose) 1970

 

The Fame Gang – Twangin' My Thang (Turn My Chicken Loose) | Rare Funk Track Review & History

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If you're a fan of deep cuts and vintage grooves, Twangin' My Thang 

(Turn My Chicken Loose) by The Fame Gang is a track you shouldn’t miss. 

This instrumental funk piece is a hidden gem that showcases the raw, 

rhythmic energy of classic Southern soul.

Released during the golden era of funk and soul, this track captures 

the unmistakable sound associated with Muscle Shoals. Known for 

its tight rhythm section and gritty guitar riffs, the song delivers an

 infectious groove that still resonates with DJs and crate diggers today.

The band behind the track, The Fame Gang, were studio musicians 

connected to the legendary FAME Studios, contributing to countless 

iconic recordings of the era.

credits:

Jesse Boyce – Bass 

Freeman Brown – Drums 

Clayton Ivey – Organ & Piano 

Junior Lowe – Guitar 

Travis Wammack – Guitar 

Mickey Buckins – Percussion 

Harrison Calloway, Jr. – Trumpet & Trombone 

Ronnie Eades – Baritone & Tenor Saxophone 

Harvey Thompson – Tenor Saxophone & Flute 

Aaron Varnell – Alto & Tenor Saxophone 

Rick Hall – produced and oversaw sessions at FAME Studios.

Mickey Buckins – credited as original session producer alongside Hall.

 Tracklist:

A Twangin' My Thang 2:38

         T. Wamack

B Turn My Chicken Loose 2:40

        Thompson, Varnell, Calloway, Eades

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