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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. We the People |
| 2. Blow Your Whistle |
| 3. Bustin' Loose |
| 4. Back It on Up (Sho' Ya Right) |
| 5. We Need Some Money |
| 6. Day-O |
| 7. Misty |
| 8. Fiesta [*] |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) |
| 2. Midnight Sun |
| 3. Moody's Mood for Love |
| 4. Woody Woodpecker |
| 5. Stormy Monday |
| 6. Run Joe |
| 7. Playing Your Game, Baby |
| 8. Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus [*] |
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
People in the Maryland/DC area, and those around the world lucky enough to get into the area's "best kept secret" have long known who and what Chuck Brown is... and his influence on not only an entire genre of music, but countless other artists who've followed in his footsteps - - knowingly and unknowingly. And now, finally a retrospective that covers his entire career, from his ultra funky "Kool and The Gang"ish disco/hard core funk roots in the mid-70s (when as far as the rest of the world is concerned he had his "one hit wonder" Bustin' Loose even though the best was yet to come) - - all the way up to current times, where as "The Godfather of Go Go" he comfortably holds court, guitar in hand - - and even rappin' and out rappin' fans and follows barely a third of his age - - often backed by the P-Funk horns, and a who's who of Jazz, funk, go go players... the truth is Chuck Brown is a style, genre and persona all unto himself - - "good people" yet "wickedly funky"...
Though DC's go go music (which Chuck Brown created) never caught on like it should have, the truth is that if you listen to this CD and don't come out convinced that Chuck Brown epitomized the words "legend", "style" and "funkyness" -- you ain't nothing...
As an added bonus, to fans of Chuck's more "musical elements", this CD is proabably his most consistantly engineered and best packaged representation to date... you really get to hear his various bands over the years work out, and have to be amazed how he's always at the helm gushing with his distinct trademarks - - the non-stop beats, those slick and funky guitar lines, the ever popping bass and congas and his funky emcee-ing and stage bands that are always funner than fun and tighter than tight.... Read more ›
Though DC's go go music (which Chuck Brown created) never caught on like it should have, the truth is that if you listen to this CD and don't come out convinced that Chuck Brown epitomized the words "legend", "style" and "funkyness" -- you ain't nothing...
As an added bonus, to fans of Chuck's more "musical elements", this CD is proabably his most consistantly engineered and best packaged representation to date... you really get to hear his various bands over the years work out, and have to be amazed how he's always at the helm gushing with his distinct trademarks - - the non-stop beats, those slick and funky guitar lines, the ever popping bass and congas and his funky emcee-ing and stage bands that are always funner than fun and tighter than tight.... Read more ›
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By The Wifey
Format:Audio CD
..the Godfather of Go-Go!!! My husband bought this for me for my birthday (been a big fan of Chuck since high school). This is a wonderful walk down memory lane with some of the original classics and some new ones added for extra flava. No one does it like Chuck.
This CD stays in constant rotation in my car...it's often needed on those long rides home and especially in the summertime with the sunroof open blasting Go-Go Swing, Day-o, We Need Some Money and my new favorite - Misty!!!
Thanks for the memories Chuck!!!
This CD stays in constant rotation in my car...it's often needed on those long rides home and especially in the summertime with the sunroof open blasting Go-Go Swing, Day-o, We Need Some Money and my new favorite - Misty!!!
Thanks for the memories Chuck!!!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By K. R. Ham
Format:Audio CD
Funky! Rocking! Crankin! Yeah shawty! This is one CD to have during rush hour traffic . . . all my DC Metro people understand . . . South Capitol Street Bridge, Woodrow Wilson Bride, Route 50 New York Avenue . . . Rockin! Especially the gospel joint . . . Can't nobody do me like Jesus!!! Buy 5 copies man! Don't burn this one. Support home!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Going to a Go-Go" with Smokey, no way. This is the go-go king, Chuck Brown
March 12, 2009
By capaBILLity
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The king of Go-Go music places his stamp on R&B, funk, reggae, cover tunes and even gospel, from the 70's till now, on this 16-track, 2-disc set of nothing short of a good time. For all ages. Just a feel good party time capsule.
Skeptical, usually THE BEST OF... CD with the artist recording on multiple labels, you just might not get the original hits as heard back in the day, well "Bustin' Loose" and "We Need Some Money" will not disappoint you at all. Turn it up. Never would have thought to hear Barry White's "Playing Your Game, Baby" in a go-go stylee. Sounding so smooth, you would think Barry did the vocals himself. Even cartoons get a go-go at it with "Woody Woodpecker", R. Kelly's "Fiesta" to goin' to church with ya on "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus", Chuck Brown is spreading his positive vibe on anybody and everybody, but he doesn't get you to listen, once you feel his vibe you have no choice but to listen.
The Godfather of go-go has many sons and daughter followers contributed to go-go. Trouble Funk, E.U., Mass Extension, The Junkyard Band, Salt-N-Pepa and many more. A new style of funk/R&B originated by a multi-talented pioneer. Totally ahead of his time.
Skeptical, usually THE BEST OF... CD with the artist recording on multiple labels, you just might not get the original hits as heard back in the day, well "Bustin' Loose" and "We Need Some Money" will not disappoint you at all. Turn it up. Never would have thought to hear Barry White's "Playing Your Game, Baby" in a go-go stylee. Sounding so smooth, you would think Barry did the vocals himself. Even cartoons get a go-go at it with "Woody Woodpecker", R. Kelly's "Fiesta" to goin' to church with ya on "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus", Chuck Brown is spreading his positive vibe on anybody and everybody, but he doesn't get you to listen, once you feel his vibe you have no choice but to listen.
The Godfather of go-go has many sons and daughter followers contributed to go-go. Trouble Funk, E.U., Mass Extension, The Junkyard Band, Salt-N-Pepa and many more. A new style of funk/R&B originated by a multi-talented pioneer. Totally ahead of his time.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
i hate the fact that i don't live in washington dc anymore and can't go see chuck brown play tonight at the warner theatre. one of my best memories of seeing chuck brown play live is on the Mall for the Folklife Festival. it's really time for people to give props to the GODFATHER of GO GO. yeah we had nelly last year and amerie this year but there has to be more go go on the radio nationwide. two cd's for 15.00 bucks you can't beat that. amazon send my copy right now. i feel like bustin loose back to dc. thanks chuck for all you've done
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Chuck Brown is the Go Go Godfather. Everybody knows that. But, this set went back to the beginning. 'We The People' and 'Blow Your Whistle' these were big on the Philly dance scene back in the day. Nobody knew it was a DC thang. Go Chuck! And just to prove he ain't done yet, he just came out with 'Block Party' Should be another monster hit.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By T. Shiro
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This compilation of Chuck Brown's greatest hits is awesome. Having grown up in Washington, DC and listening to Chuck growing up, it was very refreshing to hear the old songs and old songs never released before. Remember when you put Chuck Brown on you just can't stop moving, that driving Go-Go beat is unique and devestating. I highly recommend this CD and another of his called "Any Other Way to Go." Just awesome!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
we will always love chuck
Must have if you are chuck fan that's why I purchased it get yours today from amazon or best buy
Published 6 days ago by awm
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best of Chuck Brown
This album is awesome with its usual "bongo" beat that you can always tell its Chuck Brown's music. Well worth it!
Published 1 month ago by Delores D. Mccray
5.0 out of 5 stars
RIP to the Godfather of GoGo
Chuck Brown was the truth and a Pioneer of the DC GO GO sound and he was more than that, this Cat could combine alot of styles and he would free style on you and also his cover... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A customer
1.0 out of 5 stars
GoGo needs to go!
First off, what the hell is gogo? and who the blue hell is chuck brown? America wants to know. I heard this gogo on the radio and thought vinilla ice made a comeback. Read more
Published on July 24, 2007 by Thomas L. Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bustin Loose
I don't want to buy this cd unless I know for a fact that it includes the full length version of Bustin Loose, and not the radio version that practically cuts it in half? Read more
Published on April 25, 2007 by Jason Salamone
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Best of Chuck Brown
We recieved this cd faster than we expected. Great job.
Published on November 3, 2006 by Renee Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Best of Chuck Brown Review
I am a Chuck Brown Fan and have been one for years. I was not happy with the older songs that were included on thi sparticular album. Read more
Published on August 21, 2006 by Craig E. Barber
