From the Jam Fans Forum 10 episode, here are the 5 Top Funk-Rock Songs of All Time picks (in alphabetical order by artist) from host Scott “DR GX” Goldfine; funk crusader, educator and host of the Uncut Funk radio show, Phil Colley; Forum first-timer radio personality, music historian, TV One Unsung contributor, author and actor, Marcus Chapman; and Forum newcomer veteran Uncle Jam’s Army alumni and co-host of the Funkin’ Around podcast, along with P T F I, Anthony Bryant, a.k.a. Dav Id K-OS.
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Alice in My Fantasies (1974) – Funkadelic
Alligator Woman (1982) – Cameo
Bambi (1979) – Prince
Burning Up (1978) – Mutiny
The Changing Times (1981) – Earth, Wind and Fire
Climbin’ Up the Ladder (1977) – Isley Brothers
Earthquake (1977) – Graham Central Station
Give You All the Love (Inside of Me) (1976) – Mother’s Finest
I Wanna Know If It’s Good To You (1970) – Funkadelic
I Want You (1978) – Cameo
I’m Yours (1978) – Prince
What the Hell (1974) – Ohio Players
Never Ever (2008) – Drugs
Night of the Thumpasurus Peoples Live (1977) – Parliament
Power of Soul (1970) – Jimi Hendrix
Re-Ignition (1986) – Bad Brains
Sing a Simple Song (1969) – Sly and the Family Stone
Skillet (1990) – The Time
Vitamin C (1972) – Can
Volcano Rupture (1978) – Slave