Album
Why Can't We Be Friends?
1975 · Funk / Soul
26 collectors on Gatefold own this
Why Can't We Be Friends? is a Soul & Funk album by War, originally released in 1975. On Gatefold: 76 pressings tracked, owned by 26 collectors.
About
Despite their confrontational name and pedigree as the onetime backing band for former Animals singer Eric Burdon, War pioneered Southern Californian funk and soul with their languid grooves, incomparable musicianship, and deceptively sunny vibes. Their most enduring and influential record blended heavy themes into light pop songs that reflected—and provided relief from—the social and political tumult of 1975, sketching the blueprint for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone, and fellow Long Beach natives Sublime. The infectious Latin funk jam “Low Rider” exemplifies the feel of Los Angeles in summer while the title track is ubiquitous and amiable enough to have inspired an obligatory Smash Mouth cover.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Don't Let No One Get You Down3:59
- A2Lotus Blossom3:59
- A3Heartbeat7:25
- Leroy's Latin Lament (Medley)
Side B
- B1Smile Happy7:22
- B2So4:48
- B3Low Rider3:11
- B4In Mazatlan2:45
- B5Why Can't We Be Friends?3:49
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- warm
- celebratory
- soulful
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- B.B. DickersonBAND , BASS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS BASS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS PERCUSSION, VOCALS, BASS
- Charles MillerBAND , CLARINET, ALTO SAXOPHONE, TENOR SAXOPHONE, BARITONE SAXOPHONE, PERCUSSION, VOCALS CLARINET, ALTO SAXOPHONE, BARITONE SAXOPHONE, TENOR SAXOPHONE, PERCUSSION, VOCALS CLARINET, ALTO SAXOPHONE, TENOR SAXOPHONE, BARITONE SAXOPHONE, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Harold BrownBAND , DRUMS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS DRUMS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS PERCUSSION, VOCALS, DRUMS
- Howard ScottBAND , GUITAR, PERCUSSION, VOCALS GUITAR, PERCUSSION GUITAR, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Lee OskarBAND , HARMONICA, PERCUSSION, VOCALS COVER , HARMONICA, PERCUSSION, VOCALS HARMONICA, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Lonnie JordanBAND , ORGAN, PIANO, TIMBALES, PERCUSSION, VOCALS ORGAN, PIANO, PERCUSSION, VOCALS, TIMBALES ORGAN, PIANO, TIMBALES, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Milton JamesBACKING VOCALS
- Moses WheelockBACKING VOCALS
- Papa Dee AllenBAND , CONGAS , BONGOS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS BONGOS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS, CONGAS CONGAS, BONGOS, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Sharon ScottBACKING VOCALS
- Francie NelsonFEATURING
- Jerry GoldsteinFEATURING
26 collectors on Gatefold own this · 76 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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