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	Mothership Connection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mothership Connection is a funk album by Parliament, released in 1976.
		This concept album (see P Funk mythology) is usually rated as one of Parliament's best.
		Dre samples the songs "Mothership Connection" and "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)" on his album The Chronic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mothership_Connection (238 words)

	Parliament-Funkadelic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		"Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give Up The Funk)" became the first Top Ten single for the group, peaking at number five on the US RandB charts, and the album became both the first gold and the first platinum P-Funk LP.
		Glen Goins left to form renegage P Funk band Quazar; Jerome Brailey left to form the equally renegade Mutiny; and the original Parliaments formed a renegade Funkadelic of their own.
		With the Funk Mob in chaos already, the end of the P seemed nigh.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/P-Funk (2666 words)

	Parliament - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
		While Funkadelic pursued band-format psychedelic rock, Parliament engaged in a funk free-for-all, blending influences from the godfathers (James Brown and Sly Stone) with freaky costumes and themes inspired by '60s acid culture and science fiction.
		Signing with the Casablanca label, Parliament's "Up for the Down Stroke" (number ten R&B, number 63 pop) appeared in mid-1974 and reflected a more mainstream approach than Funkadelic, with funky horn arrangements reminiscent of James Brown and a live feel that recalls contemporary work by Kool & the Gang.
		Dre, and Warren G.) and funk rock (Primus and Red Hot Chili Peppers) re-established the status of Clinton & co., one of the most important forces in the recent history of fl music.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,477141,00.html (1260 words)

	Parliament: Mothership Connection (Remastered) - All CDs $5.99 and Free Shipping at yourmusic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Tear The Roof Off The Sucker (Give Up The Funk), Mothership Connection (Star Child), P. Funk..., more.
		When "P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)" steps into second gear, though, bringing in Bootsy's bass, Wesley's horn, Worrell's piano, and a chorus of vocalists, it's fairly evident just how large a step forward "Mothership Connection" is from the conventional R&B roots of "Chocolate City" and "Up for the Down Stroke".
		The funk doesn't stop there, though, with the remaining five songs keeping the tempo laden with dense interweaving rhythms, peaking on "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)." In the end, there's no questioning this album's impact, one that is still being felt via rap-induced aftershocks.
	www.yourmusic.com /?tc=00YM51945&success=/browse/album/50821.html (428 words)

	Tear the Roof Off (1974-1980) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		They are made after the fact for a medium, the CD, which has radically altered the way music is packaged and sold.
		The CD has moved into the house the LP built and torn the roof off the sucker.
		Desire only exists in mediation; the quality of fame is inextricably bound up in its channel of distribution.
	desires.com /1.5/Music/Docs/parliament1.html (492 words)

	Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) by Parliament: Reviews (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)
		With these two funk veterans supplying the horns, Clinton had everything he could ask for in his already stellar group.
		The opening song, "P-Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)," harkened back to the opening title track from Parliament's previous album, Chocolate City, laying down a languid...
	www.mp3.com /tracks/328385/reviews.html (184 words)

	Jazz \| All About Jazz
		Through such tracks as "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose," the sexual "Hot Pants," and "Funky Drummer" (possibly the most-sampled rhythm track of all time), you hear Brown remake his sound from classic Soul to modern Funk.
		Hancock was among the first to explore the Funk possibilities of the synthesizer, splattering electric arrangements with simulated horn charts and guitar solos and doubling up the basslines to deepen the Funk.
		Parliament: Tear the Roof Off: 1974 - '80 (1993)
	www.allaboutjazz.com /library/classic_funk.htm (1141 words)

	Amazon.com: Mothership Connection: Music: Parliament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Such was the universe conjured up by visionary nut job George Clinton and a band that included Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worell, and Gary Shider.
		Someone brought "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker" one day - I freaked out on it and from that day on I was a music freak.
		Give Up the Funk is Parliament's "definitive" FUNK anthem.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000001FCM?v=glance (1237 words)

	Observer Newspaper - Scene
		Funk or no funk, the "mother ship" will arrive tonight with George Clinton and P-Funk along with Better Than Ezra and The Green Room.
		Multiple musicians are involved in creating the layered grooves of the world's premiere funk ensemble.
		The event is organized by an independent concert committee and is not associated with Flipside, nor is it similar to last year's Flip Stock that was held on this same weekend.
	www.nd.edu /~observer/08302002/Scene/0.html (1296 words)

	JamBase \| STRANGER: BERNIE WORRELL ON EARTH
		The viewer is taken up a fl-and-white and Technicolor scattershot river as scenes of brief madness are interlaced with numerous shots of profound musical genius.
		It always comes up in the Q&A afterwards: "We love the movie, but we'd like to hear more of Bernie speaking." I understand that totally, but my decision was that the best way to learn about Bernie was that his personality really comes out through his music.
		You are revered as one of the prime architects of funk.
	www.jambase.com /headsup.asp?storyID=7076&disp=all (4009 words)

	MP3 Downloads - Music Downloads - Music Videos
		For those looking to find a crash course in "the funk" -- a quick introduction to the fusion of R&B, soul, jazz, blues, good old rock & roll, and all-out outrageousness that creates the ultimate good groove -- you can't do much better than the Funk Essentials compilations.
		With its contents drawn from the single-band Funk Essentials compilation albums, this clean, clear set provides incredible diversity while keeping the vibe connected.
		So, be you funk master looking for a jam-packed delight or a new schooler exploring the history, Funky Stuff becomes a valuable asset.
	www.mp3.com /albums/147624/summary.html (363 words)

	Free funk
		This wish will soon be granted to Penn State, as funk legend George Clinton rolls into town for a free concert this weekend.
		George Clinton and The Parliament Funkadelic will tear the roof off of Rec Hall at 8 p.m.
		Clinton, renowned for his rainbow-colored hair extensions and psychedelic wardrobe, is accompanied by an entourage of 20 or so musicians known as the P-Funk All Stars.
	www.collegian.psu.edu /archive/2002/04/04-05-02tdc/04-05-02darts-22.asp (426 words)

	FriendsOfCheese.com - incidents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Last Steam Engine Train was cool for the 2nd set, but Give Up The Funk was definitely the highlight of the show.
		I went up there with no tickets and did not expect to get in to any of the three nights because it was sold out.
		But i ended up getting in all three nights, what made it even better was that i had to sneak out of my house to see them because i was forbidden to go.
	www.friendsofcheese.com /Incidents.asp?Action=ViewIncident&IncidentId=2003122901 (1009 words)

	Funk: Fufkin.com: Recommendations
		Complicated, supercharged funk with performances that shake you to the bones.
		A soundtrack for fl power at the time: "Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey" was to the point, to say the least.
		"Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) personifies slap bass and monstrous grooves.
	www.fufkin.com /recommendations_funk.htm (113 words)

	Parliament: Gold - All CDs $5.99 and Free Shipping at yourmusic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Mothership Connection (Star Child), Up For The Down Stroke, Aqua Boogie..., Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof...), Flash Light, Party People, Chocolate City, more classics.
		The differences between this two-disc set and 1993's like-sized "Tear the Roof Off" will only be apparent to Parliament fanatics who don't really need either release.
		As with all the other editions in Chronicles' "Gold" series, the accompanying booklet contains several photos, plenty of information, and liner notes that are insightful and descriptive (this time from the great Greg Tate, reprinted from "Tear the Roof Off").
	www.yourmusic.com /browse/album/73955.html (242 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		I walked to this one for the first time this morning but I have to say I'm sold on Funk for walking.
		Just to warn you, the lyrics are full of sexual innuendo so if you are very easily offended, Funk might not be for you.
		Another funk tape, I haven't listened to this one yet, but just by looking at the tracklist I know it will be a good one.
	www.scs.unr.edu /~emoore/weight/records.html (349 words)

	New York Daily News - Music - 2 nights of funky business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In 1980, with the theater shuttered and two years into bankruptcy, Clinton's massively influential group, Parliament, hit town for a two-week run to reopen the Apollo.
		Over the course of his 50-year career, Clinton's raised more roofs than he's ruined.
		He helped pioneer the funk, disco and hip-hop movements and has become a base-and-beats godfather to everyone from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Dr. Dre to Prince.
	www.nydailynews.com /entertainment/music/story/350987p-299339c.html (348 words)

	The Clinton Administration - One Nation Under A Re-groove (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Mothership Connection is pretty jazzy, based on guitars and sax, with only the bobbing bass giving away its funk origin.
		Give Up The Funk maintains all the groove its title would belie, even taking it Up For The Downstroke.
		At the end of the day, though, there's a still a little more funk in this one than would be best to pull in prog lovers.
	www.cs.uu.nl /people/jur/reviews/onenationunderaregroove.html (343 words)

	Blogcritics.org: Tear the Roof Off the Sucker Tonight on PBS with PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: One Nation Under a Groove
		Tear the Roof Off the Sucker Tonight on PBS with PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: One Nation Under a Groove
		P-Funk — George Clinton's confabulous mutating fusion of science fiction, animation, whimsy, agitation, and the bodacious, bootilicious, redemptive might of FUNK — is profiled tonight at 10pm in the documentary film PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: One Nation Under a Groove, on the PBS series Independent Lens.
		After forming the Parliaments as a doo-wop group in Newark, NJ in the '50s, Clinton took a severe left turn in the late-'60s as he began to split his time between the heady, meaty, elastic brews of funk and horn-based soul (Parliament), and funk and rocking psychedelia (Funkadelic) that became jointly known as P-Funk.
	blogcritics.org /archives/2005/10/11/161439.php (1190 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		George Clinton and the P-funk All Stars, whose influence is heard in present day rap, R&B and pop music, will try and funk it up at the Huntington Civic Arena to-night.
		They are famous for their marathon performances, enormous stage sets and outrageous costumes, said Cheryl Myers, marketing di-rector for the civic arena.
		The group started in the 1970s, releasing several albums such as "Cosmic Slop," 1973; and "Mothership Connection," 1975, which featured "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give up the Funk)," one of the group's most popular songs.
	www.marshall.edu /parthenon/archives/19970924/NEWS6.HTML (237 words)

	Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		70s classics like "Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)," "Bop Gun," "Flash Light," "Chocolate City" and "Dr. Funkenstein" defined pop-funk outside the limitations of disco.
		Of course Funkadelic and Parliament became so interchangeable that, to this day, there are a lot of funk fans who aren't sure which band did which songs.
		Which means this is a decent chunk of half of the story, and because these are the original radio edits, it's a story you'll know and love.
	www.cosmik.com /aa-february00/reviews/review_parliament.html (241 words)

	Rolling Stone : Mothership Connection : Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		With the "Parliafunkadelicment thang," leader George Clinton has succeeded in creating two distinct identities for one band—the mystical voodoo of the Funkadelics and the stabbing, humorous funk of Parliament.
		With little regard for theme or lyric development, Clinton weaves a nonstop rap of nonsensical street jargon ("Somebody said, 'Is there funk after death'/I said is seven up") like a freaked out James Brown.
		But this album refuses to be taken seriously, except as Clinton's parody of modern funk.
	www.rollingstone.com /reviews/album/271073/review/5940518/mothership_connection (255 words)

	Millennium Party: Funk - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
		After offering comprehensive overviews of funk with the multi-volume series In Yo' Face and Phat Trax, Rhino wisely distilled those two sets into one indispensable single disc, Millennium Party: Funk.
		Boasting 20 songs, all of which are indisputable classics, Millennium Party is the best single-disc sampler of '70s and early '80s funk available.
		Essential for both casual listeners and funk fanatics.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,348865,00.html (168 words)

	Rasputin Music - Rasputin Recommends and Reviews! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		For the next two hours+, Oakland was witness to some of the heaviest funk known to man, as Parliament/Funkadelic threw down.
		Mothership Connection was Parliament's third album and spawned three hit singles ("P. Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up)," "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give Up the Funk)" and "Star Child") that pushed the record to platinum status and elevated George Clinton to Soul Brother #2, right behind James Brown.
		The P-Funk All Stars continue to perform in the Bay Area several times a year and their marathon shows are legendary.
	www.rasputinmusic.com /reviews.cfm?genre=rb&page_type=review&review_number=298 (310 words)

	Tower Records - P-Funk Earth Tour - Parliament
		With a set list that comes primarily from 1975's MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION and the follow-up CLONES OF DOCTOR FUNKENSTEIN, and a lineup drawn from both Parliament and Funkadelic--both psychedelic soul guitarist Eddie Hazel and Fred Wesley's gutbucket Horny Horns are on hand--Clinton and company simply burn throughout.
		From the loose, wobbly jazz of the opening "P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)" through to a blinding fusion of the apocalyptic "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give Up the Funk)" and the crowd-participation "Get Off Your Ass and Jam," this is absolutely as good as funk gets.
		This CD version omits one of the two studio tracks, "Fantasy Is Reality," which can be found on the compilation TEAR THE ROOF OFF.
	www.towerrecords.com /product.aspx?pfid=1045069 (323 words)

	Lyrics for Parliament's _Mothership Connection_
		My motto is: Make my funk the P.Funk I want my funk uncut (make mine the P) Make my funk the P.Funk I wants to get funked up.
		Make my funk the P.Funk (make mine) I want my funk uncut (the P) Make my funk the P.Funk (hah!) I wants to get funked up.
		Make my funk the P.Funk (ho!) I want my funk uncut (oh, make mine) Make my funk the P.Funk (yeah) I wants to get funked up.
	www.duke.edu /~tmc/motherpage/lyrics_parliament/lyr-mthrship.html (1637 words)

	Vintage Vinyl - Columns & Reviews
		Parliament, “The Best of Parliament: Give Up the Funk,” Casablanca Records.
		“There’s a whole lot of rhythm goin’ round,” they say in “give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker).” And, yep, there is. Everything is keyed to the groove, to building through repetition little symphonies of gyrating bodies.
		Parliament made so many great records in the 70s, and fourteen of their absolutely greatest cuts are thrown together right here.
	www.vintagevinyl.com /cs_i.asp?ArticleId=060402.htm (311 words)

	Parliament - Last.fm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		70s bass classic rock dance funk funky gotanygoodmusic jazz p-funk parliament pop psychedelic soul rhythm and blues rnb rock seen live soul soul and funk
		Listen to music, see charts for Parliament - Flash Light, Parliament - Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker), Parliament - Mothership Connection (Star Child), Parliament - Up For The Down Stroke, Parliament - Bop Gun (Endangered Species)
		Listen to music, see charts for Parliament - Flash Light, Parliament - Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker), Parliament - Mothership Connection (Star Child), Parliament - Up For The Down Stroke, Parliament - Chocolate City
	www.last.fm /music/Parliament (246 words)

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