Live At The Beverly Theater
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Live at the Beverly Theater is a live album by the P-Funk All-Stars. It was recorded at the Beverly Theatre in California in April 1983 and was originally broadcast by the Westwood One
radio network. Musical performer Prince
has stated publicly that he was in attendance at this show and was inspired to record the track "Erotic City
" directly after the performance. Live at the Beverly Theater was released by Westbound Records
in 1990.
Two songs that were recorded and broadcast by Westwood One were not included on Live at the Beverly Theater, "Standing on the Verge of Getting It On" and "Loopzilla
". Bootsy Collins
performed the song "Body Slam
" at the concert, but it was neither broadcast nor was it included on the album.
The cover of Live at the Beverly Theater features artwork from longtime P-Funk album artist Pedro Bell
.
Westwood One
Westwood One was an American radio network and was based in New York City. At one time, it was managed by CBS Radio, the radio arm of CBS Corporation, and Viacom and was later purchased by the private equity firm The Gores Group...
radio network. Musical performer Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
has stated publicly that he was in attendance at this show and was inspired to record the track "Erotic City
Erotic City
"Erotic City " is a song by the musician Prince. It was released as the B-side to the 1984 single "Let's Go Crazy" and the 12" version of the 1986 single "Girls & Boys". The dance mix of "Erotic City" was released as a 3" and 5" CD single in Germany in 1989 and 1990 respectively...
" directly after the performance. Live at the Beverly Theater was released by Westbound Records
Westbound Records
Westbound Records is a Detroit-based record label founded by Armen Boladian in 1970. It had a distribution deal with Janus Records from 1970 to 1975, but then it switched distribution to 20th Century Records during 1975 and 1976, but again switched distribution to Atlantic Records from 1976 to...
in 1990.
Two songs that were recorded and broadcast by Westwood One were not included on Live at the Beverly Theater, "Standing on the Verge of Getting It On" and "Loopzilla
Loopzilla
"Loopzilla" is a George Clinton song from his 1982 album Computer Games, reaching #19 on U.S R&B charts. It uses lyrics from many older soul songs, including The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself", as well as previous P-Funk hits. It is known for its repeated and warped lines...
". Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins
William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter.Rising to prominence with James Brown in the late 1960s, and with Parliament-Funkadelic in the '70s, Collins's driving bass guitar and humorous vocals established him as one of the leading names in funk...
performed the song "Body Slam
Body Slam (song)
"Body Slam" is a song that was recorded by Bootsy's Rubber Band. It was released in 1982 by Warner Bros. Records. The song was never featured on any of Bootsy Collins' albums until the 1994 release of the compilation Back in the Day: The Best of Bootsy. The song is a reconstruction of the track...
" at the concert, but it was neither broadcast nor was it included on the album.
The cover of Live at the Beverly Theater features artwork from longtime P-Funk album artist Pedro Bell
Pedro Bell
Pedro Bell is an American artist and illustrator. He is best known for his elaborate cover designs and other artwork for numerous Funkadelic and George Clinton solo albums....
.
Tracks
- P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)
- Do That StuffDo That Stuff"Do That Stuff" is a song by the funk band Parliament. It was the first single released from their 1976 album The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein, and also featured newcomer Renny Jones on bass, who played on two other songs on the album. It peaked at number 22 on the U.S...
- Cosmic Slop
- Let's Take It to the Stage MedleyLet's Take It to the Stage (song)"Let's Take It to the Stage" is a song by Funkadelic, the title track to their 1975 album Let's Take It to the Stage. Itwas written by George Clinton, Bootsy Collins and Garry Shider, with lead vocals by Clinton...
- Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)"Give Up the Funk " is a funk song by Parliament. It was released as a single under the name "Tear the Roof off the Sucker ". It was the second single to be released from Parliament's 1976 album Mothership Connection "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" is a funk song by Parliament. It...
- (Not Just) Knee Deep(Not Just) Knee Deep" Knee Deep" is a funk song running 15 minutes, 21 seconds on side 1 of Funkadelic's 1979 album Uncle Jam Wants You.-Song information:...
- Maggot BrainMaggot Brain (song)"Maggot Brain" is a song by the band Funkadelic. It appears as the lead track on their 1971 album of the same name.The original recording of the song, over ten minutes long, features little more than a spoken introduction and a much-praised extended guitar solo by Eddie Hazel. Music critic Greg...
- One Nation under a GrooveOne Nation Under a Groove (song)"One Nation Under a Groove" is a 1978 song by Funkadelic, the title track from their album One Nation Under a Groove. The lyrics refer to dancing as a way to freedom. Compared to Funkadelic's earlier output, that was characterized by sound typical for rock music, this song has sound more typical...
(not featured on the vinyl version) - Atomic DogAtomic Dog"Atomic Dog" is a song by George Clinton from his 1982 album Computer Games. The track was released as a single in December 1982 and became the P-Funk collective's last to reach #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart...
- Flash Light
Personnel
- Bass: Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Lige Curry
- Guitars: Michael HamptonMichael HamptonMichael Hampton is a funk/rock guitarist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic....
, Garry ShiderGarry ShiderGarry Marshall Shider was an American musician and guitarist. He was musical director of the P-Funk All-Stars for much of their history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.-Early life:Shider was born in Plainfield, New...
, Eddie HazelEddie HazelEdward Earl "Eddie" Hazel was a guitarist in early funk music in the United States who played lead guitar with Parliament-Funkadelic...
, Cordell Mosson, DeWayne "Blackbyrd" McKnight - Drums: Dennis ChambersDennis ChambersDennis Chambers is an American drummer who has recorded and performed with John Scofield, George Duke, Brecker Brothers, Santana, Parliament/Funkadelic, John McLaughlin, Niacin, Mike Stern, Greg Howe, and many others. Despite a lack of formal training, Chambers has become well known among...
- Horns: Benny Cowan (trumpet), Greg Thomas (saxophone), and Greg BoyerGreg BoyerGreg Boyer is an American trombonist known for performing with many successful R&B and funk bands.Born in Washington, DC, Boyer grew up in Bryans Road, Maryland. An avid music lover at an early age, his first steps into the world of playing music were on alto saxophone at the age of 10...
(trombone) - Keyboards: Bernie WorrellBernie WorrellGeorge Bernard "Bernie" Worrell, Jr. is an American keyboardist and composer best known as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic and for his work with Talking Heads. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted in 1997 with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic...
, Jerome Rogers - Vocals: George ClintonGeorge Clinton (funk musician)George Clinton is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost...
, Garry ShiderGarry ShiderGarry Marshall Shider was an American musician and guitarist. He was musical director of the P-Funk All-Stars for much of their history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, with fifteen other members of Parliament-Funkadelic.-Early life:Shider was born in Plainfield, New...
, Lige Curry, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper, Robert "P-Nut" Johnson, Michael "Clip" PayneMichael "Clip" PayneMichael "Clip" Payne is an American musician. He has been a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective since 1977. First credited on Parliament's 1979 release "Gloryhallastoopid" with "Choir Chours", he has appeared on over 20 Parliament-Funkadelic collective recordings primarily as a vocalist...
, Ron Ford - M.C.: Maceo ParkerMaceo ParkerMaceo Parker is an American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s, as well as Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s. Parker was a prominent soloist on many of Brown's hit recordings, and a key part of his band, playing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones...