James Brown – Sho Is Funky Down Here

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Originally released April, 1971 as King KS 1110.

Produced by James Brown
Arranged by James Brown and David Matthews
Recorded by Ron Lenhoff at Starday-King Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 24 & 27, 1970

All songs written by James Brown and David Matthews.

SHO IS FUNKY DOWN HERE – 8.25
James Brown (Vocals & Harpsichord); David Matthews (Organ); Kenny Pool (Guitar); Michael Moore (Bass); Jimmy Madison (Drums).

DON’T MIND – 3.45
David Matthews (Organ); Kenny Pool (Guitar); Michael Moore (Bass); Jimmy Madison (Drums).

BOB SCOWARD – 3.15
James Brown (Organ); Kenny Pool (Guitar); Michael Moore (Bass); Jimmy Madison (Drums).

JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR STORAGE – 5.57
Kenny Pool (Guitar); Michael Moore (Bass); Jimmy Madison (Drums).

YOU MOTHER YOU – 4.29
James Brown (Organ); Kenny Pool (Guitar); Michael Moore (Bass); Jimmy Madison (Drums).

CAN MIND – 5.24
James Brown (Vocals & Harpsichord); David Matthews (Piano); Kenny Pool (Guitar); Michael Moore (Bass); Jimmy Madison (Drums).

This album produced for reissue by Eothen Alapatt with thanks to Alan Leeds and Harry Weinger for showing us all the way it’s supposed to be done.
Liner notes and annotation by Alan Leeds.
Photographs and ephemera courtesy Alan Leeds and David Matthews.

Art direction by Errol F. Richardson.

LP, CD, Digital. 2019. NA5181.