Funkatropolis
A blog about music.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
"Drop It In The Slot" by Tower of Power
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In 1975, Bay Area groove masters Tower of Power thrilled funk lovers with the high-powered funk jam “Drop It In The Slot.” The band left no ...
Thursday, January 9, 2025
"Lucky Number" by Lene Lovich
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New wave artist Lene Lovich released her breakthrough hit "Lucky Number" on January 26, 1979. The track made Lovich a major figure...
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Review of Brick's Album
Stoneheart
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Acclaimed Atlanta band Brick released their third studio album, Stoneheart, on April 23, 1979. While this collection doesn’t quite measure ...
Friday, November 22, 2024
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
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Earth, Wind & Fire were enjoying a major career high in 1978. That year, they were still basking in the monumental success of their wide...
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Music Giant Quincy Jones Dies at 91
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Legendary producer, musician, composer, and arranger Quincy Jones died on November 3 at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles. He w...
Sunday, November 3, 2024
" Skeletons" by Stevie Wonder
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Stevie Wonder was still funkin’ as hard as ever in 1987, nearly three decades into his storied music career. That year, he dropped the feroc...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
“Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb
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In 1978, the Bee Gees were one of the biggest music acts on the planet. Their songs from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack were a mainsta...
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