My uncle turned me on to the Funkadelics and Ohio Players in the early 70's. I was around 12 or 13, I'm 65 now and still getting FUNKED UP off this sound. PEACE ✌🏾
That means you cool, without trying to be... 'cause cool just is. Ohio Players music is Pimp, Lover and Player shit... I know you was gettin' women out of both draw-legz! Lol Peace
@@jcox526 Sho you right, Westside Atlanta/Vine City. Playa's, Hustlers and PIMPS. Auburn Ave. was the place to be in the 70's. My homeboy and I got HIGH with Gary Shider at the SAN SOUCI night Club, before he went on stage with MAGGA BRAIN in the early 80's, in Atlanta. PEACE ✌🏾
George Clinton is not going to be starting in the begginng of every show back then... Parliament-Funkadelic ... 2 groups merged together, organized and led by George Clinton ... Also, their younger supporting group (back then @ late 70's) called Quazar (led by Glenn Goins (RIP) & Kevin Goins) 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Wow! Mr Lampkin was one of the greatest percussionists of all time! As my friend Eddie says, 'there was only _one_ one; it was Ty's one, and no matter what planet George had taken you to, Ty's one would slap you in the head and you're back in the pocket'
World renowned jazz guitarist Pat Metheny said the drummer is always the leader of the group. Ty Lampkin was a great leader, damn he could play them drums.
2 guitarists, 2 bass players, 2 keyboard players, 1 drummer... ~O_o~ Yo, who EVER did this? Pinnacle of American creativity/fluidity/fusion of rock/jazz/soul/funk... brilliance. This is so f*cking epic... ⚡🐗⚡
Larry is probably the most overlooked and underrated percussionist in music. His percussion adds some much nuance and color to many of the Funkadekics music without celebrations. And Tyrone? Gone waay to soon and one of best drummers in history.
Saw this concert in London in 1978. They arrived in a white stretch limo. Loved funk then and still even more today as 58 year old guy from the UK. Their music is still fresh in 2020. One Nation Under a Groove 🤪😘
I saw the full crew at the Fillmore in SF. about 10 years ago. The band came on stage at 9 PM sharp with a cloud of smoke and the groove started to occur. We left at what we thought was 12 AM but turned out to be 2 AM (5 HRS !!!!) and the band was telling the crowd to stay put as they weren't going anywhere till the sun came up... It was the best concert ever and I've seen the Stones, Led Zep, Lou Reed and Todd Rundgren and those guys are real Pro's... George Clinton is a musical genius...:-) I have the Houston concet on DVD and this show is even better as the band is really revved up. Actually it was in 1998... what a show with so much talent...
Alan Franzen my buddy worked the door. Was supposed to get compd that night. Went to boomboom room to wait for the call. Next thing I know its 5am and im funking out at some cats house with half theband loaded and jammin. Weird ass night. So much fun.
I've been studying this performance from beginning to end for over four years now. I was taught at a young age that a band's excellence will show in the band's live performance(s). I have always believed that P Funk was a great live band, but this particular performance is Astounding! Three plus hours of Fine Musicianship. The crescendo in "One Nation Under A Groove", from 1:49:40 to the bass line change by Skeet at 1:50:07, Jaw Dropping! Along with Skeet's bass solo and Skeet's duet/exchange with Junie during "Flash Light", and Bernie's synth solo for "Flash Light"... What more can one say? It stands adjacent to Hendrix & Band Of Gypsys at The Fillmore East, Cream at the Winterland, The Grateful Dead at The Fillmore West February 1969, The Allman Brothers Band at The Fillmore East, Yes live at The Rainbow Theater 1972, etc. etc., bands that were renowned for interminable and memorable jams. Once again, this particular performance by P Funk stands beside the aforementioned live performances. Incredible!
Hmm, I'd say Hendrix: Jimi Plays Berkeley (Hear My Train A Coming) over Band of Gypsies, Cream sit down you guys suck 3 white dudes soloing simultaneously is not a jam, Allman Bros yes + Mountain Jam whenever that was, Grateful Dead peaked with The Other One (4/28/71 after the drum solo, starting at 5:09) and jam after ), but Truckin=>Epilogue on Europe 72 (start about 5:40) but yeah I think we're on the same page. Two bands you missed: Fishbone and Living Colour. Saw them together around 1989 and they were the TRUTH.
@@marksaltveit all fine points, and in a sense the best concerts are the ones you are at and fully present with what they are laying down. I've seen GC several times, and EVERY time it is a revelatory experience. To feel the unity in the crowd totally at the mercy of the funk is *an experience* to which most others pale. I have had highs like that before, and each have their own flavor. I was rocked at an Ohio Players reunion, my friend and I the only white dudes, the place so jammed the audience was one organism - sheeit you could pick your feet off the floor and be carried, with the Tower of Power 10' away. I remember going to the Metro in Chicago for George, getting there an hour and a half into it, dancing for 3 hours, leaving exhausted and they band playing on for hours. The commitment to the audience these concerts had was the thing.... that's arguably why great artists (Queen, Elton John, Santana, Stevie Ray, Prince, and the Chicago blues players too many to name) would create these kinds of shows every single night. They left nothing out. I've been lucky enough to see all these and 3x more that put on absolutely killer shows, and few things in my life are as precious as these memories. Thanks for sharing this piece of musical history.
I saw Parliament-Funkadelic on this tour in Knoxville Tennessee. They had the Bar-Kays and Cameo with them. It was a great concert and I was so tired afterwards. I don’t think I sat down once it started except for in between the bands performances. Definitely one of the best concerts I’ve attended. This was a funky great era of music and I miss it. Funk gettin’ ready to go, funk getting ready to roll......
Yes. 1978 was my first concert ever. I caught them March 6, 1978, Easter Sunday at the Omni in Atlanta. They were touring behind Funkentelcy vs The Placebo Syndrome. We had nose bleeds seats at the very opposite end of the stage on the very top and very last row. I could barely see but could hear everything. I was only 13. After the show I had a brush with greats was. George Clinton was roaming the arena in full costume carrying the Bop Gun and walked right past me. Cameo was the opening act. They had just released their 2nd album, We All Know Who We Are but we’re still hot with Cardiac Arrest. The Bar-Kay’s were the special guest touring in support of their 2nd Mercury album, Flying High on Your Love. This film features tracks from One Nation Under A Groove which was not released until later in ‘78.
I've been a Funkateer since the very beginning. I followed Parliament first; then when they merged with Funkadelic (the Collective) it was on! From Maryland University Cole Field House, to the DC Armory, to RFK Stadium, Baltimore Arena, to The Capital Center and Howard University Cramton Auditorium, the funk has and always will LIVE within me! Favorite songs: Cosmic Slop & Night of the Thumpasaurus Peoples.
You are one lucky "Funkateer" for sure, here in my country (Sweden) these acts are scarce and seldom seen. You have actually witnessed this absolute in funk and to top it of of it was P-FUNK!
I was luck enough to see Parliament-Funkadelic three other times. Twice at Madison Square Garden and once in Hampton, Va. They were in their prime and tearing it up. As an aside, at the concert in Hampton (1979), The Fatback Band opened the show with what is considered to be the first rap song "King Tim III". This song preceded Sugar Hill Gang's "Rappers Delight."
I’m a goth I love skinny puppy & NIИ. I was raised on 90’s Gangsta Rap but none of this would be possible without black artists. They laid down the foundation for everything that blows my mind. Too numerous to list. Respect. Solidarity & LOVE.
Back in the day SG was playing at Mr C's on a Sunday night! In walks Gary Shider with his studded jeans and studded denim cap! Naturally we just had to play one of Funkadelics jams! We went into "Standing on the verge of getting it on"! At the end of the song we started to jam it out! So I put some extra bass riffs in there that I were inspired by Richard Boyce! That was the last song of the set! I came off stage and talked to Gary. He said "Boy don't you ever stop playing that bass" expressing that he was impressed by what I had done. I felt great when he said that! RIP Gary Shider! Robert
I remember seeing George Clinton and the whole posse in London 1978 in the Hammersmith Odeon the Show lasted for around 3.5 hours long. Mothership decended onto the stage, mock Rolls Royce on stage, a cast of never ending band members it was absolutely the best concert ever!! You would never ever get that today.
I was there also, Mike. The funk was red hot that night. Never seen anything like that free and funky since. Hampton, Shider & McKnight rocked so hard on guitars. Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein, Horny Horns, Funkadelic & Parliament, all together on one night for less than £5. Great times. P-Funk 4 Life!
2:14:40...there is not a better sound/groove in the history of music. Swing down... I must say though, Glenn Goins is missed here. He was the master of calling for the mothership. That brother made you feel something spiritual.
You can say that again. The way the man warms up the crowd is all ~the best part, to me. Motherfunker CrAyZee sane. Just right on the money with getting people groovy af. no prisoners just a crowd of funky
I a 63 year white guy from Greenville SC and I love rock but this was the best collection of artists music and singers in my lifetime, I saw them 5 times in the 70/s
I saw this tour in Detroit. I was front row center. Larry Fratangelo the percussion player in this clip was on drums. They played almost 4 hours. George was drinking a big jug of orange juice to stay hydrated haha
Dam! I wish I could have seen one of their shows on this tour. But then again I was only 2 at the time. I have been fortunate enough to see them phunk it out 3 times in my life. I even got to shake the MC of phunks hand after a show in Sacramento which is hard to beat but this footage is truly nostalgic for this space and time of funk
No backing tracks, no teleprompters, and nearly three hours long. Can't get that stuff anymore... I was a white kid in the South when this was happening. I remember the black kids would bring P-Funk records to school, and look at the spacey illustrations and captions together.
It looks like Mr. Fratangelo was always on percussion in this video. The drummer always wore a hat, and Mr. Fratangelo has an afro which he didn't ever put a hat on in this particular video. Also, Mr. Fratangelo isn't wearing a tie, and the drum set player is, in the entire video. Cheers
just can't cope with the fact i was born in the eighties and I never got to see my favorite musicians perform live...If I was forced to listen only to this performance for the rest of my days I would be ok with that. there's enough of everything I love about music in here
Because Parliament Live the P-Funk Earth Tour was released the year before. Back in those days black artists rarely released live albums and no one would have doe so two years in row.
From 1976 to 1980 I traveled between New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. I was fortunate to see Parliament-Funkadelic 8 time. One year I seen then 3 time and I love every show but my absolute favorite "Landing of the Mother Ship" P- Funk 4 Life
half the time you see "FULL CONCERT" it never is. This one is for real! Anytime you find a PFUNK show that is only 2hrs or less..means the other tape is missing..lol. Also..the cap theater recorded everything in stereo. So whomever has that should sync it up.. thanks for this!
I have to be honest, this has to have one of THE....BADDEST...LIVE INTROS I have EVER SEEN AND HEARD. I mean, the military themed intro (Uncle Jam's Army marching in) then the way the beat dropped for Cholly and the lights came on with everybody just jammin' and getting down. The drummer (can't remember which one that would be) was on EFFIN' POINT with flyest and funkiest drumming I've heard. And Mike Hampton on guitar, the bass, drums were so beautifully complimentary of each other. The whole shit just grabs you and the Brides.......OH MY GAWD!!!! They set it off so damn good at the beginning. I've only seen at least of an hour and a half of this and yet to see the whole thing in it's entirety. It's been a few years since then. Though overall, that intro is my shit!! And with it being just an Anti-Tour, is stupidly underrated. It's getting unoticced sadly. Though hey, we can always share the greatness. FUNK....GETTING READY TO GO, FUNK...GETTING READY TO ROLL!!
@@ondrauscissell6952 you do you, but I refuse to remain stuck in the past. I appreciate the classics, but I'm always on the lookout for new(er) funk. Currently listing to Maceo Parker, Breakestra, The New Mastersounds, Lettuce and Orgone. Broaden your horizons a little ;)
I remember this show back in the day in '78 at the Warnors Theatre in Fresno Ca.Not only was it a thrill that they came there at all but it was a surreal,mesmerizing funk fest.The sound was great (the guitars were like pile drivers) that had the walls throbbing.It was more than a concert,it was an experience. The vast majority of us were high but that's what it was-a huge funk freakout. It rang in my ears for a few days afterward.Never saw anything like it since.
+Carla Carla How would some you folks have liked to played with Raymond Tiki Fullwood in Washington D.C. practiced in a one bedroom apt. no prob. from other tenents folks we cut up till 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. and started about 8:00 P.M. 3 Days a week Hell I missed My Man. I Have no gain to LIE I was the Bassplayer For the group recorded tracks and layed tracks. Now I'M here in NC with an O.M.of the group funkadelic Mr. T Ross . If any body know anything about what I have stated check me out Much luv attcha YOU FUNKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Kenny Motes Kenny, much respect! do you know the name of the man in the red outfit with the big hair in the 76' concert..I don't know if he's in this concert (I'm in the start of it) but I don't see him, I love him but don't know his name and been looking for him lol
I saw this show twice that year! Once at the Toledo Sports Arena just as I was graduating from H.S. and again that fall at McNichols Arena in Denver where I was a freshman in college! Great memories!
GREAT PRODUCTION, YOUNG MAN KEEP IT UP, THINK ABOUT YA PEOPLE, EVENTHOUGH WE SEEM LIKE A LOST CAUS, MAY THE MOST HIGH BE WITH U, PUT HIM 1ST AND NOTHING CAN TOUCH YOU. GREAT JOB.
A few days later, they played at Detroit's Fox Theatre. I was 14 and sitting 1st row. My brother and I, along with a friend, took the Grand River bus. It was the entire ensemble without the fancy costumes and no mothership. My guitar idol, Mike Hampton, played an Alembic. They basically jammed all their songs for 4 hours.
It's crazy cuz I never heard "Cholly" or "Uncle Jam" until I saw this last year. How the hell did i miss those 2? I've been a fan since i was around 6. I used to play my step dad records at night after he would go to bed. I would run the entire Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome album and Knee Deep. But Damn Cholly and Uncle jam became my favorites for the past year now. Love this show.
I just lose my mind watching their 70's concerts, I would give my left nut to have witnessed one. Everything is on the one, Funkadelic is my religion, let our hearts beat together!!! xxx
2:39:00 best part of this show, in my opinion. that improvisation between them....genius 2:40:07 !!! lol then bernie's improvisation 2:42:20 - masterpiece. way ahead of his time. and still is.
So much talent on one stage! Everybody is on the one! Junie Morrison and Bernie Worell are killing it on the keys. The Baltimore Connection on the horns are on point every time. Great live show! I thought this was filmed in NJ?
He let Junie out the cage and I didn't think that could be topped. Then he uncaged Bernie and here he comes droppin some shit on 2 keyboards lookin like he's summoning some shit. Bernie Worrell went Super Saiyan on the keyboard. Never seen anything like that. At first when I heard this I was confused but once I realized all the sounds he was controlling and realized which sounds were his I realized this was one of the craziest things Ive ever seen.
The Baddest MOFO Band On Planet Earth!!!! Raw Talent... Bring Tears To Your Eyes, Aint No More Of This Man... just Listen to these People Getting It. Damn! Damn! Damn!
The best Parliament Funkadelic concert I have ever seen had Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein, and Bootsy too. It was a funk overload. I was 13 and it was the first time I had smoke weed that was mixed with something. I was so high the music took me to a place that made me a forever fan.
Rest In Peace; Glenn Goins, Garry Shider, Eddie Hazel, Catfish Collins, Cardell Mosson, Bernie Worrell, Junie Morrison, Mickey Atkins, Tiki Fullwood, Kush Griffith, Malia Franklin, Debbie Wright, Jessica Cleaves, Ray Davis, and Robert “PNut” Johnson.
And Fuzzy Haskins
Rest in Funk!
Ron Ford
@@archieivy7469 Is this THE Archie Ivy?
My uncle turned me on to the Funkadelics and Ohio Players in the early 70's. I was around 12 or 13, I'm 65 now and still getting FUNKED UP off this sound. PEACE ✌🏾
That means you cool, without trying to be... 'cause cool just is. Ohio Players music is Pimp, Lover and Player shit... I know you was gettin' women out of both draw-legz! Lol Peace
@@jcox526 Sho you right, Westside Atlanta/Vine City. Playa's, Hustlers and PIMPS. Auburn Ave. was the place to be in the 70's. My homeboy and I got HIGH with Gary Shider at the SAN SOUCI night Club, before he went on stage with MAGGA BRAIN in the early 80's, in Atlanta. PEACE ✌🏾
Black People are Awesome, ( Salute from a Blue eyed Soul Brother) 💯💯💯
Yes sir my brother
I’m now playing this over my vintage speakers from 1978 (LO-D HS-55). Great sound.
This concert needs to be remastered , and brought out as a film...saluting true FUNK!!!!!!!!!!
I agree except for making it film.
@@MemoGrafix , ala The talking heads film...Stop making sense..it would introduce funk to a whole new generation!
Truth. Without a doubt.
No kidding. I totally agree!! Superb Concert!! Or Experience!!!
I second that too.....my husband's uncle's played for alot of our greatest funk and R&B bands back in the 70's
George showed up 40 minutes late into the show. Nobody noticed. That's how you know a GOOD band
He wasn't late, if he wasn't present on the stage it's how the performance was directed...and by George himself nonetheless.
George Clinton is not going to be starting in the begginng of every show back then... Parliament-Funkadelic ... 2 groups merged together, organized and led by George Clinton ... Also, their younger supporting group (back then @ late 70's) called Quazar (led by Glenn Goins (RIP) & Kevin Goins) 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I hitched hiked to this show at 17 years old. Jumped in a ride on South Dakota and Rhode Island NE DC.
My cousin Ty was such a phenomenal drummer and percussionist. I miss him....died way too young. ❤
Ty was amazing!
Wow! Mr Lampkin was one of the greatest percussionists of all time! As my friend Eddie says, 'there was only _one_ one; it was Ty's one, and no matter what planet George had taken you to, Ty's one would slap you in the head and you're back in the pocket'
He lives in our heart ❤
Wow!Didn't know he passed away.When?From what?Great drummer,I saw him live.
World renowned jazz guitarist Pat Metheny said the drummer is always the leader of the group. Ty Lampkin was a great leader, damn he could play them drums.
2 guitarists, 2 bass players, 2 keyboard players, 1 drummer... ~O_o~ Yo, who EVER did this? Pinnacle of American creativity/fluidity/fusion of rock/jazz/soul/funk... brilliance. This is so f*cking epic... ⚡🐗⚡
THIS is why youtube is so great, I get to see this kind of stuff. I am VERY grateful.
I was in 10grade one of my best concerts I've ever been to I think I paid last then 10.00 .P Funk 4LIFE.
FUNK The greatest thing since sliced bread!
Yo, for real. What a time to be alive.
GLORYHALLASTOOPID
Ditto
Larry is probably the most overlooked and underrated percussionist in music. His percussion adds some much nuance and color to many of the Funkadekics music without celebrations. And Tyrone? Gone waay to soon and one of best drummers in history.
EVERY BODY ON THIS PAGE,DO YOU PROMISE TO FUNK THE WHOLE FUNK AND NOTHIN BUT THE FUNK SO FUNK IT!!!
You better believe I will...
I wants to get funked-up!
Portland March 2018 - Mr Clinton et al GET THE FUNK OUT OF HERE
Nope
FUNK ME UP!!!
Saw this concert in London in 1978. They arrived in a white stretch limo. Loved funk then and still even more today as 58 year old guy from the UK. Their music is still fresh in 2020. One Nation Under a Groove 🤪😘
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏾✌🏿🎸🎼
wish we were there!
The drums on Red Hot Mama....Nasty!
Now this is a band who genuinely played what they felt from the SOUL!
Funk yeah!!!
"Think! It's not illegal yet."
That's what i'm talkin bout.
Most unbelievable concert I ever seen. They are jamming ❤
The Red Hot Mama guitar solo is AMAZING!!!!!
Absolutely. My favorite of RHM❤
Who played first hazei or Hampton?
This truly is some of my favorite concert footage Ever. Pure, unfiltered, unadulterated, low fat, FLAVORED FUNK!
I saw the full crew at the Fillmore in SF. about 10 years ago. The band came on stage at 9 PM sharp with a cloud of smoke and the groove started to occur. We left at what we thought was 12 AM but turned out to be 2 AM (5 HRS !!!!) and the band was telling the crowd to stay put as they weren't going anywhere till the sun came up... It was the best concert ever and I've seen the Stones, Led Zep, Lou Reed and Todd Rundgren and those guys are real Pro's... George Clinton is a musical genius...:-) I have the Houston concet on DVD and this show is even better as the band is really revved up. Actually it was in 1998... what a show with so much talent...
Alan Franzen wow! That is so awesome you got to see so many great bands....you are one lucky dude!😁👍
Alan Franzen my buddy worked the door. Was supposed to get compd that night. Went to boomboom room to wait for the call. Next thing I know its 5am and im funking out at some cats house with half theband loaded and jammin. Weird ass night. So much fun.
I saw it 15 years ago,wild show.
You have some living history up inside yourself, yes you do!
Which zep concert were u at?
I fell out when Clinton was 1hr in and said the show is now beginning. I’ve been in full groove. 🤣🤣🤣
Yezzirrr!!!!
Thank you to whomever had the sense to record this gem. One of the best live shows of all time. So good!
Yep. Will keep this in my Playlist along with Flack and Hathaway live. Hard to find gems.
Yeah I know, I was there 😊
! for real!!
When concerts were worth every cent...😎😘
And the shit was R E A L , with REAL instruments, REAL musicians, and a REAL damn good time!!!
George Clinton is still touring. We should go to a concert
@@opinionatorX I'm on the west coast, that sounds cool.
@@miapdx503 I think he tours mostly on the west coast. I'm on on the east but plan on hitting west this summer if all this virus hysteria dies down.
@@opinionatorX yeah, we'll be talking about, remember concerts?
This concert encompasses all that is great about life.
Indeed
For the Record for the
AND DRUGS
❤❤❤
Who is on drums???
I've been studying this performance from beginning to end for over four years now. I was taught at a young age that a band's excellence will show in the band's live performance(s). I have always believed that P Funk was a great live band, but this particular performance is Astounding! Three plus hours of Fine Musicianship. The crescendo in "One Nation Under A Groove", from 1:49:40 to the bass line change by Skeet at 1:50:07, Jaw Dropping! Along with Skeet's bass solo and Skeet's duet/exchange with Junie during "Flash Light", and Bernie's synth solo for "Flash Light"... What more can one say? It stands adjacent to Hendrix & Band Of Gypsys at The Fillmore East, Cream at the Winterland, The Grateful Dead at The Fillmore West February 1969, The Allman Brothers Band at The Fillmore East, Yes live at The Rainbow Theater 1972, etc. etc., bands that were renowned for interminable and memorable jams. Once again, this particular performance by P Funk stands beside the aforementioned live performances. Incredible!
They best to do it and get away with it. P Funk 4LIFE
Yes, as well now that I have been on another computer now I have been funking around in kind...
My RUclips is under Sanford TAYLOR, Akron OHIO
Are u still alive, man?
Hmm, I'd say Hendrix: Jimi Plays Berkeley (Hear My Train A Coming) over Band of Gypsies, Cream sit down you guys suck 3 white dudes soloing simultaneously is not a jam, Allman Bros yes + Mountain Jam whenever that was, Grateful Dead peaked with The Other One (4/28/71 after the drum solo, starting at 5:09) and jam after ), but Truckin=>Epilogue on Europe 72 (start about 5:40) but yeah I think we're on the same page.
Two bands you missed: Fishbone and Living Colour. Saw them together around 1989 and they were the TRUTH.
@@marksaltveit all fine points, and in a sense the best concerts are the ones you are at and fully present with what they are laying down. I've seen GC several times, and EVERY time it is a revelatory experience. To feel the unity in the crowd totally at the mercy of the funk is *an experience* to which most others pale. I have had highs like that before, and each have their own flavor. I was rocked at an Ohio Players reunion, my friend and I the only white dudes, the place so jammed the audience was one organism - sheeit you could pick your feet off the floor and be carried, with the Tower of Power 10' away. I remember going to the Metro in Chicago for George, getting there an hour and a half into it, dancing for 3 hours, leaving exhausted and they band playing on for hours. The commitment to the audience these concerts had was the thing.... that's arguably why great artists (Queen, Elton John, Santana, Stevie Ray, Prince, and the Chicago blues players too many to name) would create these kinds of shows every single night. They left nothing out. I've been lucky enough to see all these and 3x more that put on absolutely killer shows, and few things in my life are as precious as these memories. Thanks for sharing this piece of musical history.
They killed it! This is a showcase of funk and STRAIGHT TALENT!!
I saw Parliament-Funkadelic on this tour in Knoxville Tennessee. They had the Bar-Kays and Cameo with them. It was a great concert and I was so tired afterwards. I don’t think I sat down once it started except for in between the bands performances. Definitely one of the best concerts I’ve attended. This was a funky great era of music and I miss it. Funk gettin’ ready to go, funk getting ready to roll......
Yes. 1978 was my first concert ever. I caught them March 6, 1978, Easter Sunday at the Omni in Atlanta. They were touring behind Funkentelcy vs The Placebo Syndrome. We had nose bleeds seats at the very opposite end of the stage on the very top and very last row. I could barely see but could hear everything. I was only 13. After the show I had a brush with greats was. George Clinton was roaming the arena in full costume carrying the Bop Gun and walked right past me. Cameo was the opening act. They had just released their 2nd album, We All Know Who We Are but we’re still hot with Cardiac Arrest. The Bar-Kay’s were the special guest touring in support of their 2nd Mercury album, Flying High on Your Love. This film features tracks from One Nation Under A Groove which was not released until later in ‘78.
@@chrisa4695 1978 fo sho
This has to be one of the baddest ever concert that P-Funk has ever done 🤘💯💣💥
I've been a Funkateer since the very beginning. I followed Parliament first; then when they merged with Funkadelic (the Collective) it was on! From Maryland University Cole Field House, to the DC Armory, to RFK Stadium, Baltimore Arena, to The Capital Center and Howard University Cramton Auditorium, the funk has and always will LIVE within me! Favorite songs: Cosmic Slop & Night of the Thumpasaurus Peoples.
Merged they were never two always the ONE on the ONE!!
Question, who’s the lady singer with white sweater round her shoulders (36:20). I Can’t find it out, do you?
45 YEARS AGO TODAY! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
That drum solo with the congas was so damn good
Sir Nose was Gettin' it!!!! Miss this era so much! The hood was Funky and Chill then. Let's do this again!
What an inspiration! These people remind me that life exists to get funky with!
I was at this concert. I was in my senior year of high school. One of my friends was brought on stage and serenaded by The Brides of Funkenstein.
you must be gray by now, its the new black
lol! Some folks are just lucky.
You are one lucky "Funkateer" for sure, here in my country (Sweden) these acts are scarce and seldom seen. You have actually witnessed this absolute in funk and to top it of of it was P-FUNK!
I was luck enough to see Parliament-Funkadelic three other times. Twice at Madison Square Garden and once in Hampton, Va. They were in their prime and tearing it up. As an aside, at the concert in Hampton (1979), The Fatback Band opened the show with what is considered to be the first rap song "King Tim III". This song preceded Sugar Hill Gang's "Rappers Delight."
Darryl Reese dropping 💎 s
I’m a goth I love skinny puppy & NIИ. I was raised on 90’s Gangsta Rap but none of this would be possible without black artists. They laid down the foundation for everything that blows my mind. Too numerous to list. Respect. Solidarity & LOVE.
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THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, HOW, OR WHY. OF ALL TIMES, EVERYTIME
Back in the day SG was playing at Mr C's on a Sunday night! In walks Gary Shider with his studded jeans and studded denim cap! Naturally we just had to play one of Funkadelics jams! We went into "Standing on the verge of getting it on"! At the end of the song we started to jam it out! So I put some extra bass riffs in there that I were inspired by Richard Boyce! That was the last song of the set! I came off stage and talked to Gary. He said "Boy don't you ever stop playing that bass" expressing that he was impressed by what I had done. I felt great when he said that! RIP Gary Shider! Robert
Yes I remember Mr C. I'm from Plainfield
I remember seeing George Clinton and the whole posse in London 1978 in the Hammersmith Odeon the Show lasted for around 3.5 hours long. Mothership decended onto the stage, mock Rolls Royce on stage, a cast of never ending band members it was absolutely the best concert ever!! You would never ever get that today.
I was there also, Mike. The funk was red hot that night. Never seen anything like that free and funky since.
Hampton, Shider & McKnight rocked so hard on guitars. Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein, Horny Horns, Funkadelic & Parliament, all together on one night for less than £5. Great times. P-Funk 4 Life!
Yes and you tell kids today and they just won't believe you lol
Mike Dennis so true
Mike Dennis yes I remember cing that concert n the D(troit) The landing of the Mothership @ the Olympia stadium 197?
Wow!!! Just wow! This is why I've been a Funkadelic since age 13
2:14:40...there is not a better sound/groove in the history of music. Swing down...
I must say though, Glenn Goins is missed here. He was the master of calling for the mothership. That brother made you feel something spiritual.
That is the part that was sounding when I read your comment! Great trumpet solo in a beautiful song.
I swear this is the best video on RUclips.
the sound of that snare! man.. thats pro stuff... amazing
Funk and punk (and its derivatives: hard core, grunge) use the snare as its beat! Best two types of music made!
YEAH, GREATEST DRUM SOLO EVER... IM STILL STANDING!
This is one of the best P-Funk live concerts on video that I have seen. I wish that this full version was available on dvd in color !
tmcpfunk1 does a full color version even exist?
I don't know , however I wish it could be colorized/digitized .
No...its special because is blacl-white...
You can say that again. The way the man warms up the crowd is all ~the best part, to me. Motherfunker CrAyZee sane. Just right on the money with getting people groovy af. no prisoners just a crowd of funky
I a 63 year white guy from Greenville SC and I love rock but this was the best collection of artists music and singers in my lifetime, I saw them 5 times in the 70/s
I saw this tour in Detroit. I was front row center. Larry Fratangelo the percussion player in this clip was on drums. They played almost 4 hours. George was drinking a big jug of orange juice to stay hydrated haha
Dam! I wish I could have seen one of their shows on this tour. But then again I was only 2 at the time. I have been fortunate enough to see them phunk it out 3 times in my life. I even got to shake the MC of phunks hand after a show in Sacramento which is hard to beat but this footage is truly nostalgic for this space and time of funk
No backing tracks, no teleprompters, and nearly three hours long. Can't get that stuff anymore... I was a white kid in the South when this was happening. I remember the black kids would bring P-Funk records to school, and look at the spacey illustrations and captions together.
PhuckHue2 i bet there was some funk in that juice to keep em going
I would love to hear every detail. Im based in metro Detroit and a huge fan, but this was way before my time
It looks like Mr. Fratangelo was always on percussion in this video. The drummer always wore a hat, and Mr. Fratangelo has an afro which he didn't ever put a hat on in this particular video. Also, Mr. Fratangelo isn't wearing a tie, and the drum set player is, in the entire video.
Cheers
Good God I wish I had a time machine and could be at this show! Thanks for posting and sharing a great experience.
just can't cope with the fact i was born in the eighties and I never got to see my favorite musicians perform live...If I was forced to listen only to this performance for the rest of my days I would be ok with that. there's enough of everything I love about music in here
Me to i was born in 1980...
Born 1979, I've seen pfunk 13 times, wish it was more!! Make sure you see George before he really retires!! Best show you will ever see!!!
Hopefully Bootsie plays with them once more before it's all said and done
Garry Shider and Michael Hampton are amazing individually. Put them together and Funk The World!
Why wasn't this released as a live album? I sure as hell would have bought it.
They were definitely at the top of their game.
Because Parliament Live the P-Funk Earth Tour was released the year before. Back in those days black artists rarely released live albums and no one would have doe so two years in row.
One nation under a groove. Imagine that. What an incredible moment in history. Thanks for posting it.
The Drums,, Amazing
From 1976 to 1980 I traveled between New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. I was fortunate to see Parliament-Funkadelic 8 time. One year I seen then 3 time and I love every show but my absolute favorite "Landing of the Mother Ship" P- Funk 4 Life
Lucky you. i wish i couldve been alive to experienced atleast one concert back in the 70s
It was awesome Dacia. I wish the younger generation could have experience the atmosphere back then. A live band put on a show.
watch me I can walk underwater and not get get
Dacia Watson family
ANTHONY HOLLIDAY
RIP GLEN GOINS, EDDIE HAZEL GARRY DOO WOP SHIDER.... INTO YOU NOW PEOPLE!
Respect!..We give thanks to the gifts they gave to us for the love & funk..Ase..
And now Bernie RIP!!!!!!
now Junie Morrison
RIP P-nut
A GOOD REPL ASHE
was 9 years old growing up in berlin(west)when this was recorded , saw george this summer again and - IT`S STILL UNEARTHLY GOOOOOOOD!
linda newman we got the funk
I still get chills down my spine
Junie is my favourite and is not easy to find footage of him ! ❤
OK, that was three hours well spent. No regrets.
Right on brother
Tyrone Lampkin was the best in concert drummer for Funkadelic mid to early 80s mid 70s to early 80s hard Chris driving beat I miss that bro
Thank you for uploading.. i revisit this gem at least once a month..
Yep. Saw them live over 40yrs ago. What an experience even though I was high as a cloud at the time
Tyrone Lampkin, beats the funk out of the drum kit for 3+ straight hours!!!
Lampkin is the most underrated of all the PFunk drummers.
half the time you see "FULL CONCERT" it never is. This one is for real! Anytime you find a PFUNK show that is only 2hrs or less..means the other tape is missing..lol. Also..the cap theater recorded everything in stereo. So whomever has that should sync it up.. thanks for this!
The Earth Tour shows of 76-77 were less than 2 hours. This one is actually missing Maggot Brain. Looks like it was edited out
I have to be honest, this has to have one of THE....BADDEST...LIVE INTROS I have EVER SEEN AND HEARD. I mean, the military themed intro (Uncle Jam's Army marching in) then the way the beat dropped for Cholly and the lights came on with everybody just jammin' and getting down. The drummer (can't remember which one that would be) was on EFFIN' POINT with flyest and funkiest drumming I've heard. And Mike Hampton on guitar, the bass, drums were so beautifully complimentary of each other. The whole shit just grabs you and the Brides.......OH MY GAWD!!!! They set it off so damn good at the beginning. I've only seen at least of an hour and a half of this and yet to see the whole thing in it's entirety. It's been a few years since then. Though overall, that intro is my shit!! And with it being just an Anti-Tour, is stupidly underrated. It's getting unoticced sadly. Though hey, we can always share the greatness. FUNK....GETTING READY TO GO, FUNK...GETTING READY TO ROLL!!
Tyrone Lampkin on drums RIP
Tyrone Lampkin was fucking some shit up the whole time. He had to be exhausted by the end. Those drums were doing the damn thing.
Great funkmanship from Garry Shider... Rest in Peace.
How can anyone dislike this concert??
Bill Regan they missed a ride on the mothership
12 yo 6ix9ine fans
Still hating after all these years smh.
...discernment
it could be tightened up a little. Kind of a "you had to be there" deal maybe.
Best concert I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot
They just don't do music like this anymore.... It was a wonderful time for music back then....
ogrebattle22763 indeed it really was. I was at this VERY concert back then. This kind of concert was and still is the ish, baby🎤the bomb💣💣
Ah I don't buy that nostalgia sheet. Check out Vulfpeck, The Motet and Delvon Lamarr for a similar vibe in the present day
@@BNJT They cannot compare. Especially, Vulpec. They have many sharp edges. Yet where did you think their music came from!
@@ondrauscissell6952 you do you, but I refuse to remain stuck in the past. I appreciate the classics, but I'm always on the lookout for new(er) funk. Currently listing to Maceo Parker, Breakestra, The New Mastersounds, Lettuce and Orgone. Broaden your horizons a little ;)
@@BNJT oh god. vulfpeck is to p-funk as a greta van fleet cover band is to led zeppelin
I remember this show back in the day in '78 at the Warnors Theatre in Fresno Ca.Not only was it a thrill that they came there at all but it was a surreal,mesmerizing funk fest.The sound was great (the guitars were like pile drivers) that had the walls throbbing.It was more than a concert,it was an experience. The vast majority of us were high but that's what it was-a huge funk freakout. It rang in my ears for a few days afterward.Never saw anything like it since.
This is the greatest p funk concert I've ever heard of all time ever in history
Best funk music ever made am a funkdelic for life
GARLAND Walker jr Funkateer for life
I am a funkateer for Life. Sixty and still funkin!!! What!
Total respect to them for doing what they do with heads melting.
The vocal styles are awesome also,everyone bringing different flavor yet still one.😍
Incredible audio on this old concert
all their live are absolute sonic walls of bliss, incredible really
Never leave home without my Funk!! Had them for Homecoming concert at Lincoln University. Got on the stage crew and got to party with the Funk Mob!!
Wow 🦾
The US FUNK mob! Hardcore jollies
I was their, still have the vibration. daily. OM!
ONENESS
D.W. Avery let it go
Beautiful musicianship! So much musical talent displayed. I love it! Play on PLAYAS!
+Carla Carla How would some you folks have liked to played with Raymond Tiki Fullwood in Washington D.C. practiced in a one bedroom apt. no prob. from other tenents folks we cut up till 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. and started about 8:00 P.M. 3 Days a week Hell I missed My Man. I Have no gain to LIE I was the Bassplayer For the group recorded tracks and layed tracks. Now I'M here in NC with an O.M.of the group funkadelic Mr. T Ross . If any body know anything about what I have stated check me out Much luv attcha YOU FUNKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Kenny Motes oh i no who you're talking about ross is one of the original band members funkadelic 67_71
+Kenny Motes Kenny, much respect! do you know the name of the man in the red outfit with the big hair in the 76' concert..I don't know if he's in this concert (I'm in the start of it) but I don't see him, I love him but don't know his name and been looking for him lol
Haven’t rocked this in a min. This will fill up the work day✊🏾
I saw this show twice that year! Once at the Toledo Sports Arena just as I was graduating from H.S. and again that fall at McNichols Arena in Denver where I was a freshman in college! Great memories!
May the Funk be with you!
Peace from Greece!
By Far 1 of the Nastiest version's of Flashlight from back in the 70's featuring so many who have since passed on but FUNK lives On!
GREAT PRODUCTION, YOUNG MAN KEEP IT UP, THINK ABOUT YA PEOPLE, EVENTHOUGH WE SEEM LIKE A LOST CAUS, MAY THE MOST HIGH BE WITH U, PUT HIM 1ST AND NOTHING CAN TOUCH YOU. GREAT JOB.
A few days later, they played at Detroit's Fox Theatre. I was 14 and sitting 1st row. My brother and I, along with a friend, took the Grand River bus. It was the entire ensemble without the fancy costumes and no mothership. My guitar idol, Mike Hampton, played an Alembic. They basically jammed all their songs for 4 hours.
Do you recall how what your price of admission was? I seriously would like to know.
It's crazy cuz I never heard "Cholly" or "Uncle Jam" until I saw this last year. How the hell did i miss those 2? I've been a fan since i was around 6. I used to play my step dad records at night after he would go to bed. I would run the entire Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome album and Knee Deep. But Damn Cholly and Uncle jam became my favorites for the past year now. Love this show.
How old are now?
Then you need the Funkadelic Hardcore Jollies and, the Uncle Jam Wants you albums.
Listened to uncle jam recently...so tight
“Cholly” Funk Getting Ready to Roll is on One Nation Under a Groove.
old boy said..Never mix LSD with Chittlins because you will get high on the Hog !!!!. 4 sho.
Funny..
+erik dennard what does chittlins means? i'm from Argentina and my english isn't the best
+IaK MisiL
Hog intestines. Clean'em real real good , cook'em ,
Put'em over some rice and enjoy. BTW all this preparation is without the LSD.
erik dennard Don't 4 Get The Hot Sauce:)
+Jonathan Adkison
Yeah Yeah.
I've probably said it before but to whomever made this possible for us...... thank you from the bottom of my heart..... this is Amazing !!!
I just lose my mind watching their 70's concerts, I would give my left nut to have witnessed one. Everything is on the one, Funkadelic is my religion, let our hearts beat together!!! xxx
Same
One The One!
I caught them in early ‘78 when I was 13 and again in late ‘79 at age 15. I gave both shows a 7 on a 10 scale.
I was there feels like yesterday still remember the jokes and the smoke! All funked up.
2:39:00 best part of this show, in my opinion. that improvisation between them....genius
2:40:07 !!! lol
then bernie's improvisation 2:42:20 - masterpiece. way ahead of his time. and still is.
Mother ship connection best part.. beat so beat so tight 👍💪
So much talent on one stage! Everybody is on the one! Junie Morrison and Bernie Worell are killing it on the keys. The Baltimore Connection on the horns are on point every time. Great live show! I thought this was filmed in NJ?
I couldn't begin to imagine how long it took for the sound check.
45 minutes of sound check ? Gimme back 5 dollars.... Peace
I like your comment for obvious reasons.
Sam Johnson I bet tickets were only $15 to $20 for this.
Tim they just throw and go
@@Saintom13 usually late
This is a classic ! thank you for posting
fosho no doubt
The musicianship of parliament is never noted - Every last member brought so much talent to the table
There are so many details which made this night special. I love them.
This concert is special...
Nothing wrong with Throw back memories MUSIC
I always get goosebumps at 2.14.40 ! That trumpet !!
When Michael Hampton auditioned for George Clinton -- he played "Maggot Brain" note for note.....and was signed on the spot.....he was 17-years-old.
He let Junie out the cage and I didn't think that could be topped. Then he uncaged Bernie and here he comes droppin some shit on 2 keyboards lookin like he's summoning some shit. Bernie Worrell went Super Saiyan on the keyboard. Never seen anything like that. At first when I heard this I was confused but once I realized all the sounds he was controlling and realized which sounds were his I realized this was one of the craziest things Ive ever seen.
The Baddest MOFO Band On Planet Earth!!!! Raw Talent... Bring Tears To Your Eyes, Aint No More Of This Man... just Listen to these People Getting It. Damn! Damn! Damn!
The solo that starts at 2:33:51 is mind blowingly awesome, funky, subtle, revelatory, pure music heaven!!!! :)
this is one of my favorite live recordings
The best Parliament Funkadelic concert I have ever seen had Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein, and Bootsy too. It was a funk overload. I was 13 and it was the first time I had smoke weed that was mixed with something. I was so high the music took me to a place that made me a forever fan.