Benny Golson is hardly the first person one would expect to co-produce a funk/soul album. In the late '50s, the Philadelphian made a name for himself in the jazz world playing tenor sax alongside the likes of Lee Morgan and Curtis Fuller in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers -- and his name continues to be synonymous with hard bop. But there isn't a trace of bop to be found on My Radio Sure Sounds Good to Me, a funk/soul LP that Golson produced with Larry Graham. This record marked the first time that Graham called his band Larry Graham & Graham Central Station (as opposed to simply Graham Central Station). But despite the name change and despite Golson's presence, Radio is state-of-the-art GCS -- gritty 1970s funk jams ("Pow," "Boogie Witcha, Baby," "It's the Engine in Me") are right at home with sentimental soul ballads ("Is It Love?") and gospel-influenced message songs ("Mr. Friend"). Golson handles most of the LP's horn and string arrangements, but his jazz background doesn't make its presence felt -- not even in a subtle way. Graham hired Golson to co-produce an R&B project, and he did what he was paid to do. My Radio Sure Sounds Good to Me isn't GCS' most essential album, but it's a solid effort that is easily recommended to anyone with a taste for gutsy, horn-powered 1970s funk. ~ Alex Henderson
Recording information: Record Plant, Sausalito, CA (1978).
Graham Central Station: Gemi Taylor (guitar); Robert "Butch" Sam (keyboards, background vocals); Gaylord Birch.
Personnel: Larry Graham (vocals, guitar, electric guitar, Clavinet, electric bass); Robert Sam (vocals, piano, organ, keyboards, background vocals); Tina Graham (vocals, background vocals); Gemi Taylor (guitar, electric guitar); Nate Ginsberg (keyboards); Gaylord Birch (drums).
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Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)
That's Funk! This album is a revelation... Pow is the song with which I started to "Release Myself"... Larry is unique, I owe him all my skill as a bass player and this is one of the best album I ever listen, a milestone of funk music, an exeperience. "my radio sure sounds good to me" gives me a sense of happiness like never i had before. sure, this is a good purchase! Submitted by slapmaster (Naples, Italy) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Get tha engine into ya! Neat funky & totally immersed in liquid bass. Ya can't sit still, or lie still....this one just oozes with the rydum, soul and beat. Get the engine into ya! Submitted by izitso.mojo (Gold Coast Australia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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