From the Jam Fans Forum 8 episode, here are the 5 Top Prince Funk Songs of All Time picks (in alphabetical order) from host Scott “DR GX” Goldfine; Chris Horton, a.k.a. Mr. Christopher, who for almost 20 years has run the Funkatopia website that was visited by Prince himself, and today includes a popular podcast with co-host Michael Bland, a radio station and music reviews; Duane Tudahl, an award-winning author who’s written two of the most thoroughly researched books documenting Prince’s prodigious 1980s studio sessions, as well as contributed to new deluxe reissue packages; Steve Grevious, a.k.a. Stevie G, co-host of Rickey Vincent’s The History of Funk radio show as well as other KPFA content.
Each album image containing the selected song is linked to listen and purchase (shown in selected order).
Black Sweat (2006)
D.M.S.R. (1982)
Days of Wild (1998)
Erotic City (1984)
Girls and Boys (1986)
Head (1980)
Housequake (1987)
Irresistible Bitch (1983)
La, La, La, He, He, Hee (1987)
Lady Cab Driver (1982)
Le Grind (1994)
Let’s Work (1981)
Musicology (2004)
1+1+1 Is 3 (2001)
Scarlet Pussy (1987)
Sexy MF (1992)
She’s Always in My Hair (1985)
Sign O the Times (1987)
3121 (2006)
When Will We B Paid (2001)