To ensure that maximum funkatude was achieved, the Temptations tapped two P-Funk members to play on the track: William "Billy Bass" Nelson lays down the wickedly funky bass line, and Eddie "Maggot Brain" Hazel contributes some dirty, funky licks. And the P-Funk connection doesn't end there. Hazel co-wrote the track as well. So it's not surprising that the track turned out so funky.
"Shakey Ground" is from the Temptations' album A Song For You (1975). In addition to "Shakey Ground," Nelson and Hazel also played on the album's funky dance track "Glasshouse." "Shakey Ground" was the last song by the Tempts to top Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. And it charted at #26 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by a number of noted artists, including Etta James and Phoebe Snow.
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Related blog entry: "I Can't Get Next To You" by the Temptations
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