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
Black & Ward (Terry Black and Laurel Ward) Back Up (Against Your Persuasion) Back Up (Against Your Persuasion) b/w This Is My Confusion
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Second Lady ST
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Ridin' High (hypnotized) Ridin' High (Hypnotized) (promo)
Jackson, Shawne Don't Wait for Tomorrow (Shawne Jackson, Domenic Troiano) ST
Sweet Somethings Frosty Friday hold on!..sweet somethings are comin'
Sam, Everson Rock Me (Version) Everson Sam-Ba
Motley, Frank and His Motley Crew Nobody Seems to Want Me Swingin' N' Rockin'
Taylor, Bobby One Too Many Heartaches Taylor Made Soul
El Kady, Pellegrin Chôro Bai Samba Sunguila
Golden, Elaine Melody Man Full Moon Fool
Gratitude We Are Here to Party Loving You b/w We Are Here to Party
Noël, Henri Pierre Cogaxa Piano
Brown, Charity Moment of Love Wings of Time
Taylor, Bobby One Girl Soul Legend
Lehman, Mike Magic of a Feeling Ladies and Gentlemen........ Mike Lehman
Peters, Leonard Lord of My Life Never Turn Back
Junior Byron Inch By Inch Sunshine
Crack of Dawn Fresh Bananas Horizons
Shane, Jackie Don't Play That Song Don't Play That Song b/w Barefootin'
Thrills Party Inside My Mind Party Inside My Mind b/w Telephone
Motherlode Hiro Smothek Tapped Out
Natural Gas Eleanor Rigby ST
Harden, Jack & the Silhouettes Love is Wonderful She'll be Back b/w Love is Wonderful
Canadian Conspiracy Tribute to Broadway (Godspell, Hair, Pippin, Tommy) ST
Black White & Co. Another Try Funk Alarm
Aura (Aura Urziceanu) Canto Triste Oh, My Love
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson We're All in this Together Toronto Together
Martin, Stan In Your Eyes Stan Martin is Dr. Cool
Fisher, Barbara Peanut Vendor Live
Ram I'm So Proud Lovers b/w I'm So Proud
Mercury, Eric Tell Me Love ST
McNeil, Aaron Love Train Express The Giant of Love
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Sing With Soul ST
McNeil, Aaron Funky Green Giant The Giant of Love
McLollie, Oscar* So Pleasing Loving You So Pleasing Loving You b/w As Long As You Care at All
Black White & Co. Sexy Stop
HB Concept I Dont Want to be Alone Hendrix Brown
Mighty Pope If That's the Way You Want It ST
James, Dianne My Guy My Guy b/w All Alone
Smith, William D. Special Person Smitty
MacDermot, Galt Prison Life Up From The Basement Vol 1
Majestics Ive Been Loving You Too Long The Soul King Otis Redding A Tribute
Copperpenny Feedback Out on Highway 101 Fuse
Baumber, Ron Keep it On the Tracks Duncan and the Devil b/w Keep it On the Tracks
Richardson, Betty Pulse Beat Pulse Beat b/w Gypsy Man
Marino, Peter & the Reaction Quando Quando ST
Black White & Co. Mister Swing Stop
Motley, Frank & the Hitch-Hikers What Does it Take The Hitch-Hikers featuring The Mighty Pope
Friends Please Don't Ask Me to Stay Please Don't Ask Me to Stay b/w Butterfat
Scott, Johnny It's You You'll Never Get Rid of Me b/w It's You
Stepp, Richard Can You Feel My Love ST
Martin, Billy Walk on the Wildside Music With Soul
Zaza, Paul Velo-City Contact
Freedom (2) Where Has He Gone When I First Saw You...Change Began
Bed Time Story Got to Find Someone (A Day in the Life of Steven Truscott) Got to Find Someone (A Day in the Life of Steven Truscott) b/w Feel the Sun
The Vanrays If You Got Love Put It Out
Tilden, Bruce Goodmorning Heartache Together Ensemble
Gamble, Loni Circles ST
Five Alarm Funk Titan Anything is Possible
Compilation Jodie Drake - Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone CBC Comp 405
Central Nervous System I'm My Own Keeper I Could Have Danced All Night
Cousineau, François La Ville 'Underground' The Initiation
Brooks, Dianne Small Town Talk Back Stairs of My Life
Freeway I Need Your Love ST
Aura (Aura Urziceanu) Reza Oh, My Love
Soul Mates Yes It's Me And I'm In Love Again Black Strap Molasses
Baillargeon, Paul Ouvre ton âme Viens, mon amour Soundtrack
Knight, Ritchie & the Mid-Knights Somebody Somewhere Needs You Soul Man b/w Somebody Somewhere Needs You
El Kady, Pellegrin Sunguila (Extase) Sunguila
Schofield, Pete & the Canadians with Tammy Rafferty Summer Love Do Something Nice Today! b/w Summer Love
Taylor, Bobby My Girl Has Gone Soul Legend
Compilation The Lords - Shadows in the Sun Direct..... from the…. Rainbow Ballroom
Cates, Demo Another Rap Bob Boyer and Demo Cates - More Ounce Rap
Perpall, Pierre If You Don't Know Me By Now Soul
Brothers Bogaardt One Word, One Song Unfinished Business
Jubal Shadows of the Night Thoughts of You
Majestics Cold Sweat Funky Broadway
Freedom (2) Evermore When I First Saw You...Change Began
Cousineau, François So Much for Love (instrumental) The Initiation
Hanson, Lloyd Clouds The Great Debate
Bendeth, David Rollin' Just Dessert
Grand Tour Let's Go Boating Let's Go Boating b/w Late November (promo)
McNeil, Aaron Knock Knock The Giant of Love
Jackson, Shawne I Apologize (Eric Mercury and William Smith) ST
Whitney, Carla It's You For Me Choker Campbell & the Super Sounds
Marshall, Herb Get Out of My Life Woman (Allen Toussaint) Toronto Vocalist
HB Concept Arrow Through Me Searching For The Lost City
Stack, Kathy Housewife's Lament ST
Compilation It's Us Inc. - Put Down Direct..... from the…. Rainbow Ballroom
Central Nervous System She's Everything Good to Me I Could Have Danced All Night
Great White Cane You Make The Magic The Great White Cane
Crack of Dawn Boobie Ruby ST
Jo Jo Morocco Mellow - Dramatic (Dub) Jo Jo Morocco
Saxton, Mary Take My Heart (Schwartz-Murray) Sad Eyes
Mercury, Eric To Become Gimme a Call Sometime
Bey, Salome No One Dude (OST Galt MacDermot)
Taylor, Bobby Out in the Country Soul Legend
Mercury, Eric The Bridge We Cross Over (Determines Where We're Bound) Love Is Taking Over
Mercury, Eric Tears, No Laughter Electric Black Man
Mann, Aubrey Here I Am Feeling Good

Comments

Matt Storch

Funkin' amazing!