Bobby Byrd – James Brown’s longtime “hype man” and singing partner – died Wednesday in his Georgia home.In Mr. Byrd’s honor, I’m streaming his 1971 single “Hot Pants – I’m Coming, Coming, I’m Coming.”
Made during the apogee of James Brown’s funky empire, this record is 2½ minutes of fire and smoke. And Bobby holds up his end with a down-home, gutty vocal. His voice will not be forgotten.
Now I can see why this track is one of the most heavily sampled in hip-hop. Thanx for the upload :^)
ReplyDeleteWhatchoo gonna play now?
ReplyDeleteBobby...I don't know, but whatsonever I play, it's got to be funky.