Canadian as Funk

Groove runs deep in the Great White North. Canadian As Funk is a powerhouse collection of homegrown funk, soul, R&B, and everything in between—from sweaty dancefloor burners to smooth soul ballads. These are the artists who brought the rhythm, the horns, the basslines, and the undeniable swagger to Canadian music. Whether it’s rare 45s, crossover hits, or deep cuts with serious pocket, this room proves that Canada can funk with the best of them.

Stan Martin vinyl side 1

Stan Martin jacket back

The Stan Martin Review

Dr. Cool

Central Nervous System - I Could Have Danced All Night

Everett Haughton

Sweet Somethings - hold on!..sweet somethings are comin'

A Love Affair

Bob Boyer - Look What You've Done For Me b/w We Got The Power

Central Canada Exhibition in Ottawa in August 1973

Floyd Lawson and the Heart of Stone - Coming Out

Stan Martin - Big Mouth Woman b/w Beautiful Girl

Carla Whitney - Choker Campbell & the Super Sounds

Beverly Copeland - At Last!

Gorilla - Sweet Surrender b/w Changes

Joan Berry - Just Like My Baby b/w Humpty Dumpty

Bob Williams - I'm Alright (Part One) b/w I'm Alright (Part Two)

Jayson Hoover - ST

King Herbert & the Knights - Hell Bent (Split with Frank Motley & the Hitch Hikers)

New Directions - Trolley b/w I Can Understand

Compilation - Direct..... from the…. Rainbow Ballroom

Trevor Dandy - Don't Cry Little Tree

circa '84

Choker Campbell & the Super Sounds

Stan Martin is Dr. Cool

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Brute Force

Sexy Eyes b/w We All Need Love

Don't Go b/w The Time Has Come

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Boule Noire Le boum boum du bonheur ST
Scott, Johnny It's You You'll Never Get Rid of Me b/w It's You
Stone City Band Dance So Fine Meet The Stone City Band! Out From The Shadow
Mercury, Eric Tears, No Laughter Electric Black Man
Martin, Billy Stax Strawberry Soul
Taylor, Bobby I Just Can't Carry On Taylor Made Soul
Taylor, Bobby Oh, I've Been Blessed Soul Legend
Copperpenny Good Time Sally Fuse
Gratitude We Are Here to Party Loving You b/w We Are Here to Party
Martin, Stan Friends This World b/w Friends
Douglas, Jay (Clive Pinnock) Let's Stay Together You Are My Lady
Motherlode Lilac Wine Tapped Out
Baillargeon, Paul Harizap Viens, Mon Amour Soundtrack
Copperpenny Mind Over Matter Fuse
Martin, Billy Bye Bye Black Bird Knock On Wood (with Rickey Day)
Fisher, Barbara Peanut Vendor Live
Frenette, Cécile Look and See (J. Cowell) ST
Brooks, Dianne Desperado Back Stairs of My Life
Stone City Band Introduction Meet The Stone City Band! Out From The Shadow
Compilation Wayne St. John & Betty Richardson - It's Magic CBC Comp 420
Aura (Aura Urziceanu) Oh, My Love Oh, My Love
2B3 Michael Fonfara, Lance Anderson - Magic Carpet Ride The Toronto Sessions
James, John Mothers of Hope (Gospel End) Mothers of Hope
Scott, Lorraine Nobody Loves Me Tune Box
Cousineau, François Psychedelic Party (vocals Patsy Gallant) The Initiation
Smokin' Pocket Hey, I Love You Bump Funky Barrel b/w Hey, I Love You
Jones, Albert* She Lost Her Faith The Facts of Life
Golden, Elaine Never Knew Why Will You Catch Me If I Fall In Love b/w Never Knew Why
McLollie, Oscar* She's a Child Chilliwack Valley b/w She's a Child
Bendeth, David Dr. Dimento Adrenalin
Martin, Stan Beautiful Girl Big Mouth Woman b/w Beautiful Girl
McGee, Jay W. I'm a Survivor Survivor
Mercury, Eric You Got to Give a Damn Love Is Taking Over
Marshall, Herb Get Out of My Life Woman (Allen Toussaint) Toronto Vocalist
Ortez, Anita Bamaa (La Bamba) Personally Yours
Natural Gas Leaders of the World ST
MacDermot, Galt Cry Sound Ghetto Suite
Saxton, Mary Don't Go (McAulley) Sad Eyes
Bones Jones Circle of Fools (radio mix) The Circle
2B3 Denis Keldie, Michael Fonfara - Gimme Some Lovin' The Toronto Sessions
Motherlode Hiro Smothek Tapped Out
Hanson, Lloyd The Great Debate The Great Debate
Kaye, Gloria Child Weather b/w Child
Russell, Brian and Brenda Life Could Be So Grand Supersonic Lover
Cates, Demo Down Rap Bob Boyer and Demo Cates - More Ounce Rap
Cook, Leon Bermuda Is Another World Cookin' With Leon Cook
Wells, Dave and the Four Winds Traces ST
Peters, Leonard Many Miracles Never Turn Back
Shane, Jackie You're the One Live!
Soulful Bowlful Groovin' Sweet Soul Music
Skylark I'll Have To Go Away ST
Mercury, Eric Love Enough ST
Stone City Band Spend The Night Meet The Stone City Band! Out From The Shadow
Martin, Billy What Now My Love Music With Soul
HB Concept Out of My Head (Come Get It) Searching For The Lost City
Louis, Romel More Action More Action
Martin, Billy Come On Billy's Dance Party
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Ridin' High (hypnotized) Ridin' High (Hypnotized) (promo)
Perpall, Pierre Je ne pense qu'à ca, je ne peux m'en passer Danser
Persuaders Groovin' On the Milky Way Burn b/w Groovin' On the Milky Way
Perpall, Pierre Soulman Soul
Taylor, Bobby Oh, I've Been Blessed Taylor Made Soul
Ricketts, Glen I Found a Love I Found a Love
McNeil, Aaron Funky Green Giant The Giant of Love
Central Nervous System She's Everything Good to Me I Could Have Danced All Night
Motherlode Been So Long Tapped Out
King Herbert And the Knights Chicken Strut With Jack Harden
Taylor, Bobby Where Would I Be Without You? Soul Legend
Cook, Leon Love Story Cookin' With Leon Cook
Black White & Co. Funk Medium Funk Alarm
Biggy Twiggy Band Mama Won't Let You Mama Won't Let You b/w I Don't Want That to Change
Crack of Dawn Keep The Faith (stereo) Keep The Faith (promo)
Martin, Stan Dr. Cool Stan Martin is Dr. Cool
James, John Jack Boogie Mothers of Hope
Bendeth, David Better Believe It Just Dessert
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson We're All in this Together Toronto Together
Scott, Lorraine Hold On Tight All Talk
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson We're All in this Together Toronto Together
Heavy Clay Can't Touch Nobody Can't Touch Nobody b/w Light the Light of Love
Duncans Let Me Be Gonna Stay in Love
Brooks, Dianne Down The Back Stairs (Of My Life) Back Stairs of My Life
Baillargeon, Paul Emmene-moi Viens, Mon Amour Soundtrack
Mitchell, Ronney Tonight My Love, Tonight The Five Man Cargo
Sam, Everson Toe Dancing Everson Sam-Ba
Smith, Grant & the Power You Got What I Want Thinkin' About You b/w You Got What I Want
Stack, Kathy Housewife's Lament ST
Shane, Jackie Money Money b/w I've Really Got The Blues (blue vinyl)
Brown, Charity Good Lovin' Man Wings of Time
HB Concept Don't Run Searching For The Lost City
Smokin' Pocket Bump Funky Barrel Bump Funky Barrel b/w Hey, I Love You
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson Deed I Do Deed I Do b/w Cottage for Sale
Benjamin, Conrad Why Should I Think the Way I Do Saturn
McGee, Jay W. You Bring Out The Best In Me Over & Over
Stone City Band Lover And Only Man Meet The Stone City Band! Out From The Shadow
Mercury, Eric Forgive A Fool In Love ST
Shane, Jackie Barefootin' Don't Play That Song b/w Barefootin'
Dandy, Trevor Zion's Ship Sing Hallelujah
Shane, Jackie Knock On Wood Live!
Golden, Elaine Only Love Is Real Only Love Is Real b/w My Only Man
Schofield, Pete & the Canadians with Tammy Rafferty Do Something Nice Today Do Something Nice Today! b/w Summer Love

Comments

Matt Storch

Funkin' amazing!