Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!
Bootsy Collins · 1977
38 min · 8 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant fusion of funk, humor, and soul drenched in Bootsy's signature flamboyance.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its playful exploration of funk, achieving commercial success and further establishing Bootsy as a key figure in the P-Funk movement. Its chart performance and critical acclaim contributed to the ongoing popularity of funk music during the late 1970s.
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!' marked Bootsy Collins' second solo album after his tenure with Parliament-Funkadelic. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his identity as a solo artist while continuing to influence the funk genre significantly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dip· James Brown· The Neville Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby Standout 6:51
- 2 The Pinocchio Theory 6:11
- 3 Rubber Duckie Standout 3:21
- 4 Preview Side Too 1:00
- 5 What’s a Telephone Bill? 6:00
- 6 Munchies for Your Love Standout 9:38
- 7 Can’t Stay Away 5:28
- 8 Reprise: We Want Bootsy 0:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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