Roy Ayers, one of the great jazz vibraphonists of the 1960s and funk fusion greats of the 70's could take any subject and make it soulful and funky.
Let me start by saying that I'm not all that religious. I am spiritual however. This particular song praises Jesus Christ, the Superstar. This song is so funk laiden and catchy it just makes you want to meet him, praise him and hang with him even if you're not religious.
Roy starts out with a diatribe, on corruption, destruction, and our fate. The song then builds, and builds like a preacher firing up his congregation.
Everything just works on this track. The BPMs on this song are outta control as the drummer's beat is relentless. The wah wah of the guitar never stops and keyboard baptises the rest of the song with it's groove. Enjoy.
I CANNOT FIND AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR TOM JOYNER, BUT I HOPE THIS GETS TO HIM. I DON'T KNOW WHY TOM JOYNER IS MAKING SUCH A BIG DEAL ABOUT THE LACK OF MAINSTREAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF LEVERT. THIS IS NOTHING NEW. HE IS ACTING LIKE HE IS ALL SUPRISED THAT THERE WAS NOT MUCH MENTION OF LEVERT'S DEATH ON MAINSTREAM MEDIA. AND THE BAD PART ABOUT IT IS, THE PEOPLE HE IS TALKING ABOUT ARE NOT EVEN HEARING WHAT HE IS SAYING BECAUSE THEY CERTIANLY DON'T LISTEN TO WGCI.
Posted by: Annette Hodgkins | November 13, 2006 at 07:46 AM
WRECKIN CREW (FOUND THE GROOVE) IS AN OLDSCHOOL FUNK CLASSIC AT ITS BEST. FIVE MINUTES PURE PLEASURE.
Posted by: | October 07, 2005 at 04:16 PM
you have a nice funk site. there is a funk band from chicago called the wreckin crew you should check out. their bio can be found at (the soulofamsterdam )and (disco music .com)and danceclassic . com
Posted by: jazz | September 22, 2005 at 08:11 AM
Hey, off the subject, but I just heard Stevie Wonders new single....... NICE. Prince on Guitar..... Funky.
streaming on stevie-wonder.com
Check it out.
SO WHAT THE FUSS?????
Posted by: TheProduct | March 18, 2005 at 12:47 PM
Good God!I prayed for your return. Long life to Funk You. Roy Ayers ... great vibes for sure.
Posted by: André | March 18, 2005 at 07:15 AM
Welcome back!! :) Ayers always cool.!!
Posted by: Taxi Driver | March 17, 2005 at 02:16 PM
great classic! best way to a start this fine day! props&peace
Posted by: thebeathunters | March 16, 2005 at 09:06 AM