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Live: P Funk Earth Tour

5 May 1977 14 Songs, 1 hour, 21 minutes A Mercury Records release; ℗ 1977 UMG Recordings, Inc.

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Live: P Funk Earth Tour

14 SONGS • 1 HOUR AND 21 MINUTES • MAY 05 1977

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01. P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up) 02. Dr. Funkenstein’s Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication Medley 03. Do That Stuff 04. The Landing (Of The Holy Mothership) 05. The Undisco Kidd (The Girl Is Bad!) 06. Children Of Productions 07. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot 08. This Is The Way We Funk With You 09. Dr. Funkenstein 10. Gamin’ On Ya! 11. Tear The Roof Off The Sucker Medley 12. Night Of The Thumpasorus People 13. Fantasy Is Reality *

* The last track from the original double LP release was omitted on the CD reissue

VOCALS: George Clinton, Calvin Simon, Fuzzy Haskins, Raymond Davis, Grady Thomas, Garry Shider, Glen Goins, Debbie Wright, Jeanette Washington HORNS: Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Rick Gardner, Richard Griffin BASS: Cordell Mosson, Bootsie Collins GUITARS: Garry Shider, Michael Hampton, Glen Goins, Eddie Hazel DRUMS AND PERCUSSION: Jerome Brailey KEYBOARDS & SYNTHESIZERS: Bernie Worrell EXTRA-SINGING CLONES: Lynn Mabry, Dawn Silva, Gary Cooper HORN ARRANGEMENTS: Fred Wesley, Bernie Worrell RHYTHM ARRANGEMENTS: Bootsie Collins, George Clinton

Live: P-Funk Earth Tour is a 1977 Parliament live double album that documents the band’s P-Funk Earth Tour of that year. The performances include songs from Parliament’s albums through The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein as well as songs from the Funkadelic repertoire. The album is made up of portions of two performances from January 1977 at the Oakland Coliseum and the Los Angeles Forum.

The track “The Landing (Of The Holy Mothership)” is a musical montage that mixes clips of various P-Funk recordings with broadcast news-style commentary from George Clinton. The original vinyl release contained a 22 × 33″ inch poster of George Clinton dressed as Dr. Funkenstein, as well as an iron-on t-shirt transfer that boasted the slogan “Take Funk To Heaven in ’77!”. “Parliament Live” became the group’s third album to be certified gold. (Source : Wikipedia)

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45 Years Ago: Parliament Unleash ‘Live P-Funk Earth Tour’ LP

With the 1977 release of Live: P-Funk Earth Tour , funk legends Parliament jumped into the landslide of live albums, and tried to capture their incredible show on record. Parliament were a spectacular live act in both sight and sound, and this album does its best to bring that live experience into living rooms. For the most part, the two-record set succeeds.

The history of visionary musician and band leader George Clinton has more chapters to it than we can get into, but by the mid-'70s, both Parliament and Funkadelic , his two bands, were riding high. While Funkadelic often showed off Clinton's more trippy rock and roll side, Parliament were sharp, fresh funk at its finest. Along with the supreme funk was a stage show and concert presentation unlike any other. Parliament somewhat made Kiss shows look like a county fair by comparison.

Coincidentally, Parliament shared a home with Kiss at Casablanca Records, and with the full backing of the label, Clinton was given free the resources to present these elaborate concerts. His Mothership motif quite literally became center stage, as Clinton would emerge from the otherworldly contraption in the guise of Dr. Funkenstein.

Live: P-Funk Earth Tour was compiled from concerts performed in January 1977 at the Oakland Coliseum and the Los Angeles Forum. But Clinton barely got to the stage on time.

"I can remember getting there in the afternoon on the day of the show and watching them set up the spaceship," recalled Clinton in WaxPoetics . "And I fell asleep under the bleachers! And when I woke up the show was on. The show was on. Scared the s--- out me, I was goin’ be late! Got in the costume and was there just as my turn came on. Bootsy [Collins] was on when I woke up."

There was a smaller Mothership used in the shows as well, that would shoot fireworks as it sailed over the audience during the show. "That flew over the crowd's heads in the coliseums," Clinton told Nuvo in 2016. "Then it would disappear and the big one would descend. They worked in conjunction. But I got scared about using the little one because it was flying over people's heads and I didn't want it to fall on anybody. ... It was a liability and I got paranoid so we stopped using it."

Spectacle aside, we wouldn't be talking about this if the music wasn't front and center, and it most certainly is. "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" kicks things off and despite the lack of visuals, the band is smokin' hot. Things build throughout the song until it's full-on funk. "Do That Stuff" and "Mothership Connection (Star Child)" are highlights, while "The Landing (Of the Holy Mothership)" is a brief interlude in the live action. Modeled after the novelty records of Dickie Goodman, it features clips from various Parliament records as responses to a "news reporter" talking to fans.

The 15 minute workout of "Dr. Funkenstein" allows the band to stretch out, never losing the groove, while "Night of the Thumpasorus People" shows them at their fiercest. Horn players Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker , both veterans of James Brown 's band, guitarists Garry Shider and Eddie Hazel, keyboardist Bernie Worrell and bass man supreme, Bootsy Collins are but a few of the stars that shine here.

Though it was impossible to fully capture the concert experience, and the overall mix is less than razor sharp, Live P- Funk Earth Tour is a high energy snapshot of this great band in top form.

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Live: P-Funk Earth Tour by Parliament is a legendary album that captures the electrifying energy and funkadelic vibes of one of the greatest live performances in the history of music. Released in 1977, this iconic record brings the raw and unfiltered essence of Parliament's live show right into the comfort of your own home.

Parliament, led by the charismatic and visionary George Clinton, became synonymous with the P-Funk movement, which fused elements of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock to create a sound that was truly revolutionary. The band's live performances were renowned for their extravagant costumes, theatrical sets, and mind-blowing musicianship.

About Live: P-Funk Earth Tour

The album kicks off with the explosive "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)", setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. The funk-driven grooves, infectious melodies, and Clinton's iconic vocals instantly grab your attention and pull you deep into the Parliament experience.

One of the highlights of the album is the epic rendition of "Flash Light", a funk anthem that showcases the band's tight musicianship and infectious energy. The combination of the driving bassline, funky guitar riffs, and Clinton's falsetto vocals creates a sonic explosion that is impossible to resist.

Another standout moment on Live: P-Funk Earth Tour is the electrifying performance of "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)". The infectious energy of the crowd can be felt as they chant along to the iconic chorus, creating an atmosphere of pure musical euphoria.

The album also features extended jams and improvisations, allowing the band members to showcase their incredible talent and musical chemistry. Songs like "Cosmic Slop" and "Mothership Connection" take the audience on a cosmic journey through the depths of funk, with each instrument serving as a vital component of the P-Funk machine.

What sets Live: P-Funk Earth Tour apart from other live albums is the way it captures the essence of a Parliament performance. Listening to this record is not just experiencing the music, but also immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and energy of a P-Funk show. The audience's cheers, claps, and shouts of excitement create a sense of being part of a joyous musical celebration.

Throughout the album, George Clinton's charismatic stage presence and infectious energy shine through, making it impossible to resist grooving along to the funky beats. His ability to connect with the audience and create a sense of unity through music is truly remarkable.

Live: P-Funk Earth Tour by Parliament is a timeless masterpiece that captures the essence of funk music in all its glory. From the irresistibly infectious grooves to the mind-bending solos, this album is a testament to the power of live music and the creativity of Parliament. Whether you're a die-hard funk fan or a newcomer to the genre, this record is a must-listen that will transport you to a world of pure musical bliss. So dim the lights, turn up the volume, and get ready to lose yourself in the funky universe of Parliament.

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