We search the murky back waters of youtube to find full concerts and post them to the site weekly, come back every seven days to help us celebrate Full Show Friday's. These shows are of varying quality and may not be here for long so enjoy them while you can...As always, please support the artist every which way, but especially by seeing them live (if they are still playing)...This week...Parliament-Funkadelic!
Travel back to 1978 and re-live the P-funk!!!
Full info below. Enjoy!
Experience the cosmic arrival of the Parliament-Funkadelic - Full Concert, recorded live at the Capitol Theatre on November 6, 1978. This Official archival footage showcases the "P-Funk" empire at its most potent, led by the "Prime Minister of Funk" himself, George Clinton, during an era when the band was redefining the boundaries of rock, soul, and psychedelic funk.
The performance is a masterclass in musical choreography and improvisational genius, featuring an elite lineup of musicians including guitarists Michael Hampton and Garry Shider, and keyboard wizard Bernie Worrell. From the driving psychedelic rock of "Red Hot Mama" to the infectious, synth-heavy groove of "Flash Light," this set captures the chaotic, creative brilliance that turned P-Funk into a global cultural phenomenon.
The Lineup: 🎤 George Clinton – Bandleader, Vocals 🎸 Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton – Lead Guitar 🎸 Garry "Starchild" Shider – Guitar, Vocals 🎸 Cordell "Boogie" Mosson – Bass, Vocals 🎹 Bernie Worrell – Keyboards 🥁 Tyrone Lampkin – Drums 🎤 The Brides of Funkenstein & Parlet – Backing Vocals
Setlist: 0:00:00 - James Wesley Jackson's opening monologue & band intros 0:06:58 - Uncle Jam 0:12:03 - Cholly (Funk Gettin' Ready To Roll) / I Got A Thing, You Got A Thing, Everybody's Got A Thing 0:33:27 - Cosmic Slop 0:41:06 - Give Up The Funk / Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples 1:00:24 - Red Hot Mama 1:10:04 - Into You 1:17:14 - Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On / Tyrone Lampkin drum solo / Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On (reprise) 1:34:19 - Maggot Brain 1:47:04 - One Nation Under A Groove 2:12:54 - Mothership Connection / Swing Down, Sweet Chariot 2:33:02 - Flash Light 3:01:24 - One Nation Under A Groove (Reprise)
⚡ 5 Facts About the Show:
The Peak Year: This 1978 concert occurred just as the band’s landmark album One Nation Under a Groove was dominating the charts, solidifying their transition from underground cult favorites to arena-sized superstars.
Visual Spectacle: The Capitol Theatre’s professional multi-camera setup perfectly captures the band's legendary stage production, featuring elaborate costumes, alien personas, and a sense of theatrical madness that was unrivaled in the late 70s.
Michael Hampton’s Solo Mastery: This specific performance is often cited for the jaw-dropping guitar work of Michael Hampton, particularly during "Red Hot Mama," where his blistering solos bridge the gap between Hendrix-style psychedelia and heavy metal. "Flash Light"
Finale: The set features an extended, nearly 30-minute exploration of "Flash Light," highlighting Bernie Worrell’s pioneering use of the Minimoog synthesizer to create the basslines that defined the P-Funk sound.
Archival Gold: This recording is part of the Capitol Theatre's unique video archive, which preserved high-quality professional footage of 70s acts with a clarity and sound fidelity that remains a gold standard for music historians today. #ParliamentFunkadelic #FullConcert #GeorgeClinton #PFunk #CapitolTheatre #FunkRock #Live1978 #BernieWorrell #OfficialVideo #OneNationUnderAGroove
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