What does Feets, Don't Fail Me Now sound like?

A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies that invites the listener to dance. Rooted in classical and funk. Start with "You Bet Your Love".

Is Feets, Don't Fail Me Now a good place to start with Herbie Hancock?

Yes, Feets, Don't Fail Me Now is recommended as a starting point for new Herbie Hancock listeners. A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies that invites the listener to dance. By 1979, Herbie Hancock was already an established innovator in jazz, following his acclaimed 'Head Hunters' in 1973. 'Feets, Don't Fail Me Now' showcased his continued exploration of funk influences and electronic sounds, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he navigated the evolving music landscape of the late 70s.

Who is Feets, Don't Fail Me Now for?

Feets, Don't Fail Me Now works well if you're into steady grooves that invite dancing, mid-tempo energy for gatherings and soulful melodies for relaxed vibes.

How many songs are on Feets, Don't Fail Me Now?

Feets, Don't Fail Me Now has 6 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Feets, Don't Fail Me Now

Herbie Hancock · 1979

40 min · 6 tracks · classical · funk · jazz fusion

A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies that invites the listener to dance.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady grooves that invite dancing
mid-tempo energy for gatherings
soulful melodies for relaxed vibes
uplifting rhythms for feel-good moments

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
seek intense emotional exploration

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album helped popularize jazz-funk and solidified Hancock's reputation in the genre.
Themes: danceable grooves· late-70s funk evolution· jazz-funk experimentation
Career context: By 1979, Herbie Hancock was already an established innovator in jazz, following his acclaimed 'Head Hunters' in 1973. 'Feets, Don't Fail Me Now' showcased his continued exploration of funk influences and electronic sounds, marking a pivotal moment in his career as he navigated the evolving music landscape of the late 70s.
Stylistic neighbors: Chick Corea· Weather Report· Miles Davis
If this clicks, go next to: Directstep — Continues the vibrant jazz-funk energy with fresh explorations.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Breezin' by George Benson — Shares the same vibrant jazz-funk grooves and soulful melodies for late-night dancing.

C'est Chic by Chic — Blends danceable grooves with a funk ethos, reflecting the late-70s funk evolution in a polished format.

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Tracklist

New here? Start with "You Bet Your Love".

1 You Bet Your Love Start here 7:44
2 Trust Me 5:46
3 Ready or Not 6:46
4 Tell Everybody 7:15
5 Honey From the Jar 6:57
6 Knee Deep 5:43

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Herbie Hancock's catalog. This album helped popularize jazz-funk and solidified Hancock's reputation in the genre.

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Butterfly

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Sets the stage with soulful melodies and grooves leading into this album.

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