George Clinton led funk band Parliament released their third album Chocolate City in 1975. The record features the singles “Chocolate City” and “Ride On” . Parliament, along with their alter-ego, Funkadelic defined what funk music was in the 70s.
Chocolate City features the classic P-Funk lineup with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, and Eddie Hazel. The Brecker Brothers, Michael and Randy, joined the band as did vocalist Glenn Goins. Prakash John plays bass on several tracks. This album also marks the beginning of the pivotal songwriting team of George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Bernie Worrell, a partnership that would last until the 1978.
Heavyweight vinyl produced by Mercury Records in 2019. Remastered by Allen Zentz.
TRACKLISTING:
A1. Chocolate City
A2. Ride On
A3. Together
A4. Side Effects
A5. What Comes Funky
B1. Let Me Be
B2. If It Don't Fit (Don't Force It)
B3. I Misjudged You
B4. Big Footin'