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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful grooves for dancing
  • humorous narratives throughout tracks
  • steady energy for social settings
  • gradual build to vibrant climax

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious, introspective music
  • want quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

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
George Clinton· Parliament· Funkadelic

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby 6:51
  • 2 The Pinocchio Theory 6:11
  • 3 Rubber Duckie 3:21
  • 4 Preview Side Too 1:00
  • 5 What’s a Telephone Bill? 6:00
  • 6 Munchies for Your Love 9:38
  • 7 Can’t Stay Away 5:28
  • 8 Reprise: We Want Bootsy 0:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata