Con Funk Shun
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Biography
Con Funk Shun, an American rhythm and blues band, was formed in 1969 in Vallejo, California. The group initially consisted of Louis A. McCall Sr., Michael Cooper, Cedric Martin, Danny "Sweet Man" Thomas, Karl Fuller, Paul "Maceo" Harrell, and Felton Pilate. They began as Project Soul and released a single in 1972 before transitioning to Con Funk Shun in the mid-1970s. The band relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, where they signed with Fretone Records and released two singles. Their debut album Organized Con Funk Shun was recorded in 1973 but remained unreleased until 1978. In 1976, Con Funk Shun signed with Mercury Records and released eleven albums over the next decade. Notable hits include "Ffun" (Number 1 on the U.S. Billboard black singles chart in 1978) and "Electric Lady" (1985). The band's albums Secrets (1977), Loveshine (1978), Candy (1979), and Spirit of Love (1980) were all certified gold in the United States. Tensions within the group led to their disbandment in 1986, following the release of Burning Love. Louis A. McCall Sr. was tragically killed in a home invasion robbery in 1997. The band's music continues to be celebrated, with remastered albums and digital releases as recently as 2013. Three original membersâMichael Cooper, Felton Pilate, and Karl Fullerâcurrently tour as Con Funk Shun.
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- Chase Me
- Love's Train
- Ffun
- Electric Lady
- Tell Me What You're Gonna Do
- Christmas Kind of Day
- Rock It All Night
- Circle Of Love
- It Must Have Been Amazing
- Don't Go (I Want You Back)
- Trying To Make It Feel Like Christmas
- Christmas For Two
- Turn The Music Up
- King Beneath the Star
- Funky Things On Your Mind
- Joy To The World / Sing Joy
- Foley Park
- Nothing To Lose By Trying
- Forever Just Ain't Long Enough
- Another World
- Music Is The Way
- Never Be The Same
- Mega-Mix
- Owe It To Myself
