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The Chambers Brothers

Funky

1971 · via A Tribe Called Quest

The Chambers Brothers’ 1971 recording of “Funky” is the earliest release on file. George Chambers, Joseph Chambers, Lester Chambers and Willie Chambers are credited as its writers. A Tribe Called Quest’s “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” (1990) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

The Chambers Brothers – Funky
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Four men named Chambers share the writing credit on "Funky," and their band had it on record back in 1971, long before Tribe sampled it for the wallet song. Play theirs first and listen for the piece you already know.

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Credited writers: George Chambers, Joseph Chambers, Lester Chambers and Willie Chambers.

Earliest release on file: this one, 1971.

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A Tribe Called Quest’s “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” (1990) samples it, per MusicBrainz.

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A Tribe Called Quest's "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" samples an earlier record called "Funky." Which group had "Funky" on record before Tribe?The Chambers Brothers
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