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482. Earl Van Dyke: “Soul Stomp”
Probably not what Van Dyke or the other Funk Brothers had in mind when Motown said they were greenlighting a house band instrumental single, and it's not really anything all that special - but it's...
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483. Earl Van Dyke: “Hot ‘n’ Tot”
It serves no real purpose other than to let three prominent Brothers do their thing for posterity, it doesn't really go anywhere, and it's great fun as opposed to just great - but there are moments...
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539. Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers: “All For You”
It's alright, but the organ is annoying, and it mainly serves as a reminder of Motown's foolishness in not issuing one of the vocal versions instead. (5)Continue reading »
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540. Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers: “Too Many Fish In The Sea”
If Marvelettes fans weren't likely to be moved by this ill-judged and poorly-executed cover, it's equally unlikely any hardened jazz cats were particularly impressed either. We can only hope Earl...
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640. Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers: “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie,...
A harmless curio, something to play once for its novelty value and then go back to the original. Completely pointless, and almost defiantly inessential. (5)Continue reading »
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641. Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers: “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”
Who is this for? Who is it meant to satisfy? It's neither pop nor jazz; it's not edgy enough to please either the musicians or their intended audience of hardened hep cats, it's not fluffy enough to...
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668. Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers: “The Flick (Part 2)”
Play it, and thrill to it, and reflect on the men who made it - but excellent though this is, if you seek the true monument to the greatness of the Funk Brothers, it's already all around you every time...
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669. Earl Van Dyke & the Soul Brothers: “The Flick (Part 1)”
Still funky enough, but it feels less daring, and consequently I found it less thrilling; as brilliant and talented as these guys obviously were, and this record's more evidence of it, the Funk...
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