The M-Zee Band put the Fun in Funk with this hilarious track! Their "Dr. Rhythm" is one of the most consistent Funk albums of 1981 and with the best cover image as well! This record is solid gold, I could have picked almost any track, but I have chosen the top three for my channel.
The M-Zee band were:
Michael Zager: Keyboards & synthesizer
Jolyon Skinner: Bass, lead & background vocals
Michael Campbell: Guitars
Alfred Adams, Jr. : Drums
Alvin Fields: Background vocals
Guests:
Jimmy Maelen: percussion
Wayne Cooper: Background vocals
Eltesa Weathersby: Nurse Git Down
Jebadiah, Wiff, Rick Rock, Wrong Way Weathersby, Sir Fig Newton, A Capella Angelina, Ambassador Orlando Charisma & Rock'n'Roll Bob : Hand claps.
Pete Canarozzi: Synhezier Programmer
There's an excellent bio/interview with Michael Zager here:
http://www.disco-disco.com/artists/zager.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Zager
I have not been able to find a decent bio on Jolyon Skinner, the guy who plays bass and sings lead on this record. He is truly an unsung hero, having written, produced and played on numerous recordings, including Fantasy, Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Billy Ocean, Ruby Turner, Millie Jackson, Keith Washington, Backstreet Boys, N'Sync, well, the list of hit records that he has had a hand in is very long:
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jolyon-skinner-p125816/credits
and
http://www.discogs.com/artist/Jolyon+Skinner#t=Credits_All&q=&p=1
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Lyrics from the LP cover:
Chorus:
Is there a doctor in the house
Callin' Doctor Rhythm
Is there a doctor in the house
Callin' Doctor Rhythm
You know I'm qualified I'm also certified
To practice funk on you
If a problem should arise I also specialize
In curing broken hearts too
(Repeat Chorus)
Did someone call y'all I'm Doctor Rhythm
I'm on the ball y'all I'm Doctor Rhythm
I've got a master plan
I'll take your case in hand
And put you back on the one
I always satisfy
You will be gratified
When my treatment is done
(Repeat Chorus)
Let me lay my funk on you
It will really see you through
You got to jam jam jam jam jam to Doctor Rhythm
You got to jam jam jam jam jam to Doctor Rhythm
I can cast a spell sure to make you well
Just you wait and see
Put you back on the one
You'll be havin' some fun
Why don't you follow me
(He can cure your ills)
Don't you know that I can
(Just take his funk pill)
Just take one a day
(He can operate)
got my bag right here
(On his roller skates)
Did someone call y'all I'll I'm Doctor Rhythm
I'm makin' house calls
I'm Doctor Rhythm
Let my rhythm cast a spell
I'm sure it's gonna make you well
(Jam jam jam) jam jam jam (jam)
(Recitation)
(Jam) Listen to the band and get on up and jam
Everybody listen to the man and get on up and jam
(Just listen to the man and get on up and jam)
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@funkyswede62 I didn't know Mike Campbell was in Change! Thanks for sharing that info. I am a sucker for info! Thanks! ;)
missfunkyflyy 1 year ago
definitely one of the true gems of the 80s. Michael Zager was such a talent not to mention the musicians also featutred on this album (Mike Campbell from Change to name a few). Great post Miss F ;)
funkyswede62 1 year ago