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

Brute Force

More Action

Sexy Eyes b/w We All Need Love

Don't Go b/w The Time Has Come

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Mann, Aubrey Love Is So Good When You're Stealing It Feeling Good
Cousineau, François My Bateau (vocals Nicole et Bernard Scott) The Initiation
Majestics Land of 1000 Dances Instrumental R&B
Black & Ward (Terry Black and Laurel Ward) You Can’t Make Me Cry All Night Long
Kaye, Gloria Weather Weather b/w Child
Mann, Aubrey Hard to Handle Feeling Good
Boule Noire Et Je Aimer d'Amour
Martin, Billy Music to Watch Girls By Music With Soul
Jones, Albert* You and Your Love The Facts of Life
Marino, Peter & the Reaction I Feel the Earth Move ST
Stepp, Richard What a Surprise Youve Been Mushroom Cuts Plus
Zaza, Paul Sundown Just a Little Bit
Bendeth, David Bozonoknowz Adrenalin
2B3 Rob Gusevs, Denis Keldie - Hush The Toronto Sessions
Louis, Romel Melody in the Night More Action
The Vanrays Need Money The Vanrays (EP)
Sam T. Akwantuo Mu sem Mayenkatam
Marco, Kenny Happy People Happy People b/w Happy People (instrumental)
James, John Mothers of Hope (Gospel End) Mothers of Hope
Ricketts, Glen Burning Fire I Found a Love
Louis, Romel Week-end People More Action
Mandala Opportunity The Mandala Classics
Olliver, George Roy Kenner - Loveitis Live at the Bluenote (Volume 1): with Gangbuster, Shawne Jackson, Roy Kenner, Jayson King, Wayne St. John
Perpall, Pierre Keep Doing That Thing Us - Keep Doing That Thing
Rain Catwalk Make Me b/w Catwalk
Compilation Dwight Druick - Loving You End of a Perfect Day
Boule Noire Combien de temps Aimer d'Amour
Boule Noire Le boum boum du bonheur ST
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 Morocco Apartheid Jo Jo Morocco
Motley, Frank & the Hitch-Hikers Memory Lane The Hitch-Hikers featuring The Mighty Pope
Gorilla Sweet Surrender Sweet Surrender b/w Changes
King Herbert And the Knights I Believe With Jack Harden
Martin, Stan This World This World b/w Friends
Tilden, Bruce Moonglow Together Ensemble
Stack, Kathy Expectation ST
Jackson, Shawne Just as Bad as You Just as Bad as You b/w He May Be Your Man
Dandy, Trevor Mountains We Must Climb Sing Hallelujah
Preston, Lee Roy & the Inn-Crowd Every Day I Have to Cry (Arthur Alexander) Every Day I Have to Cry b/w Without You
Organisation C Alabalone Viens Tourner
Staymer, Hans Band Slow Moshun ST
Benjamin, Conrad Saturn Saturn
Teak Wood Okay Okay b/w Keep Me Hangin' On
Lehman, Mike Lovestreet (Disco Version) Ladies and Gentlemen........ Mike Lehman
Martin, Billy Get Up Billy's Dance Party
Brown, Charity Mr. Twister Wings of Time
Spencer, Eddie If This is Love (I'd Rather be Lonely) You're So Good to Me Baby b/w If This is Love (I'd Rather be Lonely)
Smith, Grant & the Power You Got What I Want Thinkin' About You b/w You Got What I Want
Stone City Band Introduction Meet The Stone City Band! Out From The Shadow
Freedom (2) Backsliding Blues When I First Saw You...Change Began
Majestics Tell Mama Funky Broadway
Lark, Tobi (Bessie Grace Gupton) aka Bessie Watson Freedom Train Toronto Together
HB Concept People What They Want (citizenfreak.com only) Unreleased Archives
Staymer, Hans Band Someone's Knockin' ST
Taylor, Bobby It's Growing Soul Legend
Sidewinders Gift to the Sun Flatfoot Hustlin'
Crack of Dawn The Key The Key b/w Mind Wrecker
Majestics I'm Puttin' You On Funky Broadway
McGee, Jay W. My Baby Loves Me Survivor
McGhie, Wayne & the Sounds of Joy Woman Be Good ST
Heaven and Earth Big Showdown Big Showdown b/w Don't You Worry
Matthews, Shirley He Makes Me Feel So Pretty He Makes Me Feel So Pretty b/w Is He Really Mine
Taylor, Bobby It Should Have Been Me Loving Her Taylor Made Soul
Mercury, Eric Nothing Lasts Forever ST
Ricketts, Glen Cry Baby I Found a Love
Theos, Sophia I'm Always Chasing Rainbows One Step Over the Line b/w I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
King Herbert And the Knights Amen With Jack Harden
Cates, Demo Time Rap Bob Boyer and Demo Cates - More Ounce Rap
Mercury, Eric You Bring Me to My Knees Electric Black Man
Zaza, Paul Velo-City Contact
Smith, William D. I'll be Rolling (With the Punches) A Good Feelin'
Compilation Det-A-Nation - Give it Up The Soul of Vancouver: The Untold Story...
Smith, William D. Take Your Pick (Do Your Trick) A Good Feelin'
Taylor, Bobby and the Vancouvers You Gave Me Something (and Everything’s Alright) ST
Bendeth, David Rollin' Just Dessert
Aura (Aura Urziceanu) My Funny Valentine Once I Loved (Am Iubit Odată)
The Vanrays Lovin' Man Put It Out
McGhie, Wayne & the Sounds of Joy Fire (She Need Water) ST
Freedom (2) Crazy When I First Saw You...Change Began
Scott, Lorraine Feelin' So Good Tune Box
HB Concept All I Have to Say Live II
Hervey, Pat Givin' In Can't Get You Out Of My Mind b/w Givin' In (With The Tiaras and Art Snider)
Dandy, Trevor Is There Any Love In This World Sing Hallelujah
Mighty, The Ayala Red Safari b/w Ayala Red
King Herbert And the Knights Lucille With Jack Harden
HB Concept Sex Machine - Soul Power Live II
Mercury, Eric A Gift to You Funky Sound Nurtured in the Fertile Soil of Memphis that Smell of Rock
Marino, Peter & the Reaction I've Got to be Me ST
Preston, Lee Roy & the Inn-Crowd Without You (Wally Dubois) Every Day I Have to Cry b/w Without You
Whitney, Carla Questions Choker Campbell & the Super Sounds
Smith, Grant & the Power Thinkin' About You Thinkin' About You b/w You Got What I Want
Compilation HB Concept - Last Time The Soul of Vancouver: The Untold Story...
Tiaras Surprise! Foolish Girl b/w Surprise!
Kingston, Tony Sweet Music Sweet Music b/w Sweet Music
Cousineau, François So Much for Love (vocals Diane Dufresne) The Initiation
Mandala Can't Hold Out Soul Crusade
Bey, Salome No One Dude (OST Galt MacDermot)
Aura (Aura Urziceanu) Killing Me Softly Oh, My Love
Black White & Co. Another Try Funk Alarm
Hoover, Jayson (The Trials Of) Second Lady ST

Comments

Matt Storch

Funkin' amazing!