Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On

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Standing on the Verge of Getting It On is the sixth studio album by Funkadelic, released on Westbound Records, released in July 1974. It is notable for featuring the return of guitarist Eddie Hazel. On this album, the lyrics generally take a backseat to the music and the jamming. It is one of the most popular Funkadelic albums among fans, and highlights the virtuosic guitar of the returning Eddie Hazel, who had departed following 1971's Maggot Brain. Hazel co-wrote all of the album's songs, although the songwriting credits were mostly in the name of Grace Cook, Hazel's mother (a gambit by Hazel to avoid contractual difficulties with the publishing rights). Ned Raggett writes in AllMusic that "Jimmy's Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him" is a "friendly" song about "a gay friend" and notes that this stands in contrast with later negative attitudes towards homosexuality among hip-hop artists who often sampled P-Funk songs. Spaced Viking; Keyboards & Vocals: Bernie Worrell Tenor Vocals, Congas and Suave Personality: Calvin Simon A Prototype Werewolf; Berserker Octave Vocals: Fuzzy Haskins World's Only Black Leprechaun; Bass & Vocals: Boogie Mosson Maggoteer Lead/Solo Guitar & Vocals: Eddie “Smedley Smorganoff” Hazel Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Doowop Vocals, Sinister Grin: Garry Shider Supreme Maggot Minister of Funkadelia; Vocals, Maniac Froth and Spit; Behaviour Illegal In Several States: George Clinton Percussion & Vocals; Equipped with stereo armpits: Tiki Fulwood Rhythm/Lead Guitar; polyester soul-powered token white devil: Ron Bykowski Registered and Licensed Genie; Vocals: “Shady” Grady Thomas Subterranean Bass Vocals, Supercool and Stinky Fingers: Ray (Stingray) Davis Drums: Gary Bronson Bass: Jimi Calhoun Piano: Leon Patillo Percussion: Ty Lampkin “Red Hot Momma” This song is a remake of a song by Parliament while the band was signed to Invictus Records. The title of this song has been spelt in three different ways on various Parliaments, Funkadelic, and Parliament releases that have featured a version of the song, with the final word being spelled as "Mama," "Mamma," or "Momma." The guitar solo and jam that conclude this song were continued in the studio, and ended up as a B-side titled "Vital Juices," featuring guitar work by Eddie Hazel and Ron Bykowski. That track is found on Westbound compilation CD Music For Your Mother: Funkadelic 45s as well as the recent CD reissue of the original album. Lead Vocals: George Clinton & Eddie Hazel Lead Guitars and Solos: Eddie Hazel & Ron Bykowski.

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