Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Earth, Wind & Fire · 1971
40 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B
A vibrant fusion of funk rhythms and soulful melodies that captures the essence of early 70s Black cinema.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing with energy shifts
- engaging soundtrack for movement
- vibrant rhythms for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- dislike longer, narrative tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- early 70s Black cinema· cinematic funk grooves
- Career context
- Released on June 1, 1971, 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song' was Earth, Wind & Fire's debut album, marking their entry into a music scene ripe with experimentation. At this time, the band was still developing their identity, which would later evolve into a signature sound blending funk, jazz, and R&B.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chic· Kool & The Gang· Prince
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Combines funk rhythms with soulful melodies, echoing the experimental spirit of the early '70s.What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Explores deep social themes with lush arrangements, mirroring the emotional depth of 70s funk.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweetback Losing His Cherry 2:47
- 2 Sweetback Getting it Uptight and Preaching it so Hard the Bourgeois Reggin Angels in Heaven Turn Around 4:59
- 3 Come On Feet 4:16
- 4 Sweetback's Theme 7:39
- 5 Hoppin' John 2:36
- 6 Mojo Woman 2:58
- 7 Sanra Z 4:13
- 8 Reggin Hanging on in There as Best as They Can (Bye and Bye) 4:01
- 9 Won't Bleed Me 2:41
- 10 The Man Tries Running His Usual Game but Sweetback's Jones Is So Strong He Wastes the Hounds (Yeah! Yeah! and Besides That Will Be Coming Back Takin' Names & Collecting Dues) 4:28
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