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Live: P-Funk Earth Tour

Parliament · 1977

76 min · 13 tracks · funk · doo-wop

A vibrant celebration of funk, blending electrifying grooves with theatrical performances and cosmic themes.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic live performance energy immersive groove-filled experiences wave-like pacing and flow
Context
Released on May 5, 1977, 'Live: P-Funk Earth Tour' captures Parliament at the height of their creative output following the success of 'Mothership Connection.' The album showcases their dynamic live performances and solidifies their status as pioneers of funk music during a period when they were redefining musical boundaries.
If you like
funk, doo-wop

Live: P-Funk Earth Tour is an album by Parliament, released in 1977. A vibrant celebration of funk, blending electrifying grooves with theatrical performances and cosmic themes. This live album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard 200. It features tracks that have become anthems in the funk genre and highlights the band's influence on subsequent artists and funk movements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Live: P-Funk Earth Tour sound like?

A vibrant celebration of funk, blending electrifying grooves with theatrical performances and cosmic themes. Rooted in funk and doo-wop.

What makes Live: P-Funk Earth Tour by Parliament notable?

This live album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 6 on the Billboard 200. It features tracks that have become anthems in the funk genre and highlights the band's influence on subsequent artists and funk movements. Released on May 5, 1977, 'Live: P-Funk Earth Tour' captures Parliament at the height of their creative output following the success of 'Mothership Connection.' The album showcases their dynamic live performances and solidifies their status as pioneers of funk music during a period when they were redefining musical boundaries.

Who is Live: P-Funk Earth Tour for?

Live: P-Funk Earth Tour works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, immersive groove-filled experiences and wave-like pacing and flow.

How many songs are on Live: P-Funk Earth Tour?

Live: P-Funk Earth Tour has 13 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·76:03

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

  • 1 P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) Standout 6:13
  • 2 Dr. Funkenstein's Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Medley: Let's Take It to the Stage / Take Your Dead Ass Home 4:58
  • 3 Do That Stuff 5:16
  • 4 The Landing (Of the Holy Mothership) 3:07
  • 5 The Undisco Kidd (The Girl Is Bad!) 7:02
  • 6 Children of Productions 2:50
  • 7 Mothership Connection (Star Child) Standout 5:53
  • 8 Swing Down, Sweet Chariot 5:07
  • 9 This Is the Way We Funk With You 5:03
  • 10 Dr. Funkenstein 15:09
  • 11 Gamin' on Ya! 4:10
  • 12 Tear the Roof Off the Sucker Medley: Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) / Get Off Your Ass and Jam Standout 4:57
  • 13 Night of the Thumpasorus People 6:13

Release Date

May 5, 1977

Genre

doo-wop, funk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

76 min 3 sec