Strawberry Letter 23 Live by The Brothers Johnson - Uhune

ALBUM

This live recording was made on Memorial Day 2003, when George and Louis Johnson reunited in Oakland, California, for KBLX’s annual Stone Soul Picnic, but the band sounds so good that you’d never know this wasn’t taken from one of their ‘70s shows. The Johnsons' instrumental interplay is still sharp and groovy, and their vocal harmonies are still dreamy. The best songs here are the duo’s biggest hits: “I’ll Be Good to You,” “Get the Funk Out Ma Face” and “Strawberry Letter 23.” Because the KBLX Picnic is more of a celebration of the era rather than of one group’s material, the Johnsons also provide renditions of beloved radio funk anthems by Sly Stone and Cameo. While that looseness has the potential for disaster, the grooves of “Family Affair” and “If You Want Me to Stay” are perfectly matched to the Johnsons’ style. They also nail their version of Cameo’s “Word Up.” The success of these cover versions shows that while the Brothers may have only been on top for a few years, they will forever be part of an ever-evolving funk continuum.

1. Opening Instrumental

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

2. Ain't We Funkin' Now

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

3. I'll Be Good to You

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

4. Thunder Thumbs & Lightnin' Licks

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

5. Land of Ladies

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

6. Family Affair

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

7. If You Want Me to Stay

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

8. Strawberry Letter 23

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

9. Get the Funk Out Ma Face

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

10. Instrumental

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

11. Word Up

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

12. Bass & Drum Solo

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

13. Stomp!

by The Brothers Johnson

Primary Artist: The Brothers Johnson; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

7/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Soul & Funk, R&B, Soul, Funk

Label

Goldenlane Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 24, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

803680181652