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Bootsy? Player of the Year

Bootsy Collins · 1978

45 min · 7 tracks · blues · funk · soul

A playful blend of funk grooves and psychedelic rhythms that invites listeners to dance with joy.

Bootsy? Player of the Year is an album by Bootsy Collins, released in 1978. A playful blend of funk grooves and psychedelic rhythms that invites listeners to dance with joy. 'Bootsy? Player of the Year' is notable for its innovative fusion of funk and soul, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart. The album's playful nature and catchy hooks had a lasting impact on the development of funk music, influencing subsequent artists within the genre and earning critical acclaim for its creative approach. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bootsy? Player of the Year sound like?

A playful blend of funk grooves and psychedelic rhythms that invites listeners to dance with joy. Rooted in blues and funk.

What makes Bootsy? Player of the Year by Bootsy Collins notable?

'Bootsy? Player of the Year' is notable for its innovative fusion of funk and soul, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart. The album's playful nature and catchy hooks had a lasting impact on the development of funk music, influencing subsequent artists within the genre and earning critical acclaim for its creative approach. Released in January 1978, 'Bootsy? Player of the Year' marked Bootsy Collins' third solo album after his departure from Parliament-Funkadelic. This album further established his unique sound, characterized by vibrant bass lines and whimsical lyrics, solidifying his role as a prominent figure in the funk genre during the late 1970s.

How many songs are on Bootsy? Player of the Year?

Bootsy? Player of the Year has 7 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·45:33

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

  • 1 Bootsy? (What's the Name of This Town) Standout 7:03
  • 2 May the Force Be With You Standout 6:06
  • 3 Very Yes 8:30
  • 4 Bootzilla Standout 5:41
  • 5 Hollywood Squares 6:20
  • 6 Roto-Rooter 6:41
  • 7 As In (I Love You) 5:09

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

blues, funk, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

45 min 33 sec