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Released 50 years ago

Good Singin', Good Playin'

Grand Funk Railroad · 1976

51 min · 12 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock energy and soulful grooves that captures the spirit of mid-70s American rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove flow
  • for group sing-alongs
  • energetic vibe for gatherings
  • nostalgic feel-good listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek complex, layered compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 2, 1976, 'Good Singin', Good Playin'' was Grand Funk Railroad's eighth studio album, coming after their commercially successful 'Caught in the Act' live album. At this point in their career, the band was seeking to redefine their sound while maintaining their hard rock roots, showcasing a mix of upbeat tracks and soulful ballads.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Just Couldn’t Wait 3:28
  • 2 Can You Do It 3:18
  • 3 Pass It Around 5:00
  • 4 Don’t Let ’em Take Your Gun 3:41
  • 5 Miss My Baby 7:22
  • 6 Big Buns 0:29
  • 7 Out to Get You 4:43
  • 8 Crossfire 4:21
  • 9 1976 4:17
  • 10 Release Your Love 3:52
  • 11 Goin’ for the Pastor 5:20
  • 12 Rubberneck 5:15

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