Brothers Johnson/Netherlands 1977

Quincy Jones, who noticed the contributions of Bobby Womack and Billy Preston in his band, selected them for his album Mellow Madness, and also used the Brothers Johnson on his tour in Japan, recording his first album Look Out For #1 with Quincy Jones. It was produced and released and became a huge hit, reaching number 9 on Billboard. Then, the live sound source from the time when they released their second album Right On Time and was expected to make a further leap forward has appeared. Although it is an audience recording, it has a vivid high-quality sound that makes you feel as if they were playing there, with a sense of realism that you can’t believe was from that time. We’ll be playing a selection of songs from their two albums, as well as an unreleased song called the thrilling Give Up The Funk. They will become even more famous in the future, but if you listen to their performance, you will understand that they have a unique funkness and professional technique. October 15, 1977 The Brothers Johnson at Paradiso Grote Zaal, Amsterdam, Netherlands 1.Thunder Thumbs and Lightnin’ Licks 2.Land of Ladies 3.Dancin’ and Prancin’ 4.Give Up the Funk 5.Brother Man 6.Runnin’ for Your Lovin’ 7.”Q” 8.Strawberry Letter 23 9.I’ll Be Good To You 10.Right on Time 11.Get the Funk Out Ma Face 12.Free Yourself, Be Yourself