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
Sweet Somethings Frosty Friday hold on!..sweet somethings are comin'
Brooks, Dianne Small Town Talk Back Stairs of My Life
Taylor, Bobby Eleanor Rigby Taylor Made Soul
Hanson, Lloyd Clouds The Great Debate
Crack of Dawn Keep The Faith (mono) Keep The Faith (promo)
Hinds, Eustace E. Single's Dance Single's Dance
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Main Man ST
Lawson, Floyd and the Heart of Stone Sunshine "Coming Out"
Saxton, Mary Wander By Wander By b/w I Don't Know
Frenette, Cécile Magic Feeling (D. Grusin-P. Griffin) ST
Darlene Stop Your Runnin' Forgiven
Carrington, Don Trio Make Me Smile Makin' It Happen
Estiban, Lindsay Never Will I L.A. Walk
Happy Dolls Bombie Show Album No. 1
Hervey, Pat Givin' In Can't Get You Out Of My Mind b/w Givin' In (With The Tiaras and Art Snider)
Jackson, Shawne Along for the Ride (Carmen Bryant, Kathy Collier, Pat Coulter, William Smith) ST
The Vanrays Hey Barcelona The Vanrays (EP)
Freedom (2) Wayfaring Stranger When I First Saw You...Change Began
Boule Noire Aimes-tu la vie Comme Moi ST
Duncans Take the Heat Gonna Stay in Love
Stepp, Richard All Mushroom Cuts Plus
Baillargeon, Paul Ouvre ton âme Viens, Mon Amour Soundtrack
Mandala Can't Hold Out Soul Crusade
Cook, Leon Evening Reggae Cookin' With Leon Cook
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson Freedom Train Toronto Together
Boule Noire Dis-le Moi ST
Haughton, Everett Teach Us to Love We Need Love
Lett, Earl (Professor Lett and Study) You're Getting Better Love Serenade
Fisher, Barbara Day Tripper Live
Chester, David Hey it's Alright Goliath
Shane, Jackie Don't Play That Song Don't Play That Song b/w Barefootin'
Scott, Lorraine Faces Tune Box
McNeil, Aaron Go Away Girl The Giant of Love
Boule Noire Barbados Girl Aimer d'Amour
Phase IV Hot Say Goodbye b/w Hot
Zaza, Paul Paul Zaza - Hot to Trot Music Express comp
Smith, Grant & the Power Day Tripper Keep on Running
2B3 Denis Keldie, Rob Gusevs - One Love - People Get Ready The Toronto Sessions
King Herbert And the Knights Sing a Simple Song With Jack Harden
Boule Noire Dis-moi Le Tour Des Îles
Olliver, George Can't Believe it's Real Dream Girl
Perpall, Pierre J'aime danser avec toi Danser
Happy Dolls Pick Up the Pieces Show Album No. 1
Brooks, Dianne 99 Miles From L.A. Back Stairs of My Life
Whitney, Carla Lovin' At Midnite Choker Campbell & the Super Sounds
The Vanrays Heap of Ruin Put It Out
Canadian Conspiracy Love is Where You Find It A Change of Life b/w Love is Where You Find It
Perpall, Pierre True Soul
Darlene You're Not Alone Forgiven
Copperpenny Feedback Out on Highway 101 Fuse
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson Time Will Pass You By Time Will Pass You By b/w Heartbreaker (promo)
Zaza, Paul Bouncing Babes Just a Little Bit
Chokolit Affair Chokolit Groove Chokolit Groove b/w Don't Touch My Funk
Matthews, Shirley He Makes Me Feel So Pretty He Makes Me Feel So Pretty b/w Is He Really Mine
Lett, Earl (Professor Lett and Study) Street Girl Love Serenade
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Funny Games ST
Marino, Peter & the Reaction Fools Rush in ST
McGhie, Wayne & the Sounds of Joy By The Time I Get to Phoenix ST
Motley, Frank and His Motley Crew Nobody Seems to Want Me Swingin' N' Rockin'
Lee, Bob Come Take My Hand Lord Which Way the Wind b/w Come Take My Hand Lord
Brothers Bogaardt You Are My Essence of Life Unfinished Business
Perpall, Pierre Superfreak Soul
Canadian Conspiracy Ain't No Mountain High Enough ST
Kingston, Tony One Night With You Tongue Tied
McGee, Jay W. I Feel It (This Is It) Over & Over
Mitchell, Ronney Good Luck Charm - She's Not You The Five Man Cargo
Teak Wood See My Girl See My Girl b/w In His Hands
Graves, Carl Breaking Up is Hard to Do ST
Shane, Jackie You're The One Knock On Wood b/w You're The One
Boule Noire Douce musique Aimer d'Amour
Mercury, Eric Princes Summerfallwinterspring ST
Jackson, Shawne Get Out of the Kitchen (Shawne Jackson, Domenic Troiano) ST
Black White & Co. ...Automatic Stop
Freeway It's So Dark ST
New Directions Trolley Trolley b/w I Can Understand
Tilden, Bruce Attitude Together Ensemble
Martin, Billy Take the A Train Knock On Wood (with Rickey Day)
Cousineau, François Here and Now (instrumental) The Initiation
Sweet Somethings Will You Love Me Tomorrow hold on!..sweet somethings are comin'
Compilation South Bound Freeway - Something Better Direct..... from the…. Rainbow Ballroom
HB Concept People What They Want (citizenfreak.com only) Unreleased Archives
The Vanrays Hard Times Put It Out
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Show Me Some Slack ST
Raphael Exchange The Message The Message b/w Lonely Road Home
Sam, Everson Rock Me (All Night Long) Everson Sam-Ba
Hervey, Pat Can't Get You Out of My Mind The Land I Dream Of b/w Can't Get You Out of My Mind
Cates, Demo Another Rap Bob Boyer and Demo Cates - More Ounce Rap
Olliver, George George Olliver - Up On The Roof Live at the Bluenote (Volume 1): with Gangbuster, Shawne Jackson, Roy Kenner, Jayson King, Wayne St. John
Jo-Jo And The Fugitives Fugitive Song (B. Stone, J. Bennett) Chips-Chicken-Banana Split b/w Fugitive Song
Majestics Ol' Man Trouble The Soul King Otis Redding A Tribute
Abel Korea Korea
Mitchell, Ronney I Feel the Earth Move The Five Man Cargo
Louis, Romel Stop Crying More Action
Brooks, Dianne No Turning Back Some Other Kind of Soul
Cousineau, François Mamma Should Have Told Me (vocals Patsy Gallant) The Initiation
Compilation The Lords - Journey to Nowhere Direct..... from the…. Rainbow Ballroom
Compilation Young Ones - I've Been Lonely Too Direct..... from the…. Rainbow Ballroom
Martin, Stan Big Mouth Woman Big Mouth Woman b/w Beautiful Girl
Compilation Le Sassy - The Way U R The Soul of Vancouver: The Untold Story...
Canadian Conspiracy Goodbye to Jane ST

Comments

Matt Storch

Funkin' amazing!