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Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!

Bootsy Collins · 1977

38 min · 8 tracks · blues · funk · soul

A vibrant fusion of funk, humor, and soul drenched in Bootsy's signature flamboyance.

Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! is an album by Bootsy Collins, released in 1977. A vibrant fusion of funk, humor, and soul drenched in Bootsy's signature flamboyance. This album is notable for its playful exploration of funk, achieving commercial success and further establishing Bootsy as a key figure in the P-Funk movement. Its chart performance and critical acclaim contributed to the ongoing popularity of funk music during the late 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! sound like?

A vibrant fusion of funk, humor, and soul drenched in Bootsy's signature flamboyance. Rooted in blues and funk.

What makes Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! by Bootsy Collins notable?

This album is notable for its playful exploration of funk, achieving commercial success and further establishing Bootsy as a key figure in the P-Funk movement. Its chart performance and critical acclaim contributed to the ongoing popularity of funk music during the late 1970s. Released in 1977, 'Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!' marked Bootsy Collins' second solo album after his tenure with Parliament-Funkadelic. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his identity as a solo artist while continuing to influence the funk genre significantly.

How many songs are on Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!?

Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·38:56

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby Standout 6:51
  • 2 The Pinocchio Theory 6:11
  • 3 Rubber Duckie Standout 3:21
  • 4 Preview Side Too 1:00
  • 5 What’s a Telephone Bill? 6:00
  • 6 Munchies for Your Love Standout 9:38
  • 7 Can’t Stay Away 5:28
  • 8 Reprise: We Want Bootsy 0:22

Release Date

January 1, 1977

Genre

blues, funk, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

38 min 56 sec