Saturday, July 15, 2023

Can You Get To That - Funkadelic

Can You Get To That - Funkadelic
2:49
Maggot Brain, 1971
Written by George Clinton and Ernest Harris

I did know know that soul music harmonizing could also be funky!  And the lyrics break expectations or stereotypes about funk music: "I once had a life, or rather / Life had me."  Classic!  The narrator bemoans a love gone wrong, but with imagery rather than accusation.  "Checks you signed with love and kisses / Later come back signed insufficient funds."  Love the interplay between the various voices, alto rising high, then that super-deep bass coming in with "I wanna know."
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