Live in Louisville 1978
Bootsy Collins · 1999
67 min · 13 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A high-energy fusion of funk grooves and soulful expressions, capturing the essence of live P-Funk performance.
Why this album works
This live album is significant for its preservation of a pivotal performance from the late 1970s, illustrating Bootsy's impact on the funk genre. It captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit of his live shows, which have influenced countless artists in funk and beyond.
- Best for
- high-energy dance floor vibes dynamic journey with peaks playful and irreverent atmosphere
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Live in Louisville 1978' marked a retrospective moment for Bootsy Collins, who had already established himself as a key figure in the funk movement. This album comes after his influential work with Parliament-Funkadelic and showcases his vibrant stage presence during a peak period of his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dip· James Brown· The Neville Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro‐Maceo 0:20
- 2 Bootsy? (What’s the Name of This Town) 3:12
- 3 Rubber Duckie 0:53
- 4 Psychoticbumpschool Standout 3:14
- 5 Pinnochio Theory 6:26
- 6 Hollywood Squares 5:39
- 7 Roto‐Rooter 3:44
- 8 Very Yes 5:28
- 9 Can’t Stay Away 6:07
- 10 Stretchin’ Out (In a Rubber Band) Standout 11:23
- 11 I’d Rather Be With You Standout 10:18
- 12 Aah the Name Is Bootsy, Baby 4:25
- 13 Bootzilla 6:21
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