Strung Out

Gordon Staples & The String Thing (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 18, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Reel Music
• ASIN: B002BO2R6S
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,594 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Gordon Staples was concert master at The Detroit Symphony which provided the strings on virtually every hit Motown record in the '60s. Berry Gordy gave Staples the album as a 'thank you' for his efforts and brought in legendary arranger and producer Paul Riser to compose most of the music and oversee the project. The result is a blend of classic Motown funk and blaxploitation with hints of symphonic soul. The legendary Fred Williamson used much of the music on this album in his cult movie Mean Johnny Barrows. This is the first time that the groundbreaking Motown album from 1970 has been on CD and includes a 16 page color booklet with an extensive essay featuring interviews with Paul Riser, Dennis Coffey and others involved in the project.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant album, November 19, 2009

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Warren M. Lankford (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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I've personally been collecting a lot of rare and unreleased Motown in this, its 50th anniversary year. This CD by Gordon Staples and the String Thing has been the most unexpected. Being a session musician myself, it's always great to have a chance to be featured. The musicians played like they enjoyed the experience. All of the music is excellent, and the genius of arranger Paul Riser shines through loud and clear. I wish it had been considered for a serious movie soundtrack. I think it could have been almost as successful as "Shaft" if a hit single had been established. Kudos to Gordon Staples, the string players and the usual greatness from the Funk Brothers!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff from the Motown Vault, February 4, 2010

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Eric M. Over "music Fanatic" - See all my reviews
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alot of really good cuts on this one. basically its strings with the funk brothers(motowns session band). how can you go wrong with that??? Check out the STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN deluxe edition cd for more funk brothers stuff. i bought the cd for the second disc only. worth it!!!!!!