Intro to U.S. Popular Music
Listening: US Pop
Discussion: US Pop
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The Evolution of WEFUNK: from sly’s family values to ‘Broadcasts from the Mothership



Tracks
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SLY and the FAMILY STONE
  • Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (live 1978)
  • Family Affair (from Luv n' Haight, Atlantic Records 1971)
  • You Can Make it If you Try (live ca. 1970)

      B.T. EXPRESS (from Do It ('Till You're Satisfied) Roadshow Records 1974)
    1. If It Don't Turn You On
    2. Do It Till You're Satisfied (live ca. 1975)


      GEORGE CLINTON (with the P-FUNK ALL-STARS)
    1. Mothership Connection (live 1978)
    2. Mothership Connection (live 1985; watch for the Mothership Arrival at the end...)
    3. the mothership arrival --> extended riffing (live 1976, Houston)
    4. Dr. Funkenstein (live, Houston 1977)
    5. Atomic Dog (extended studio version)
    6. Paint the White House Black (1993 music video, featuring Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Yo-yo, MC Breed & Kam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Public Enemy, etc.)