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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."