So far as I know, the most-sampled recording in history is “The Funky Drummer Parts One And Two” by James Brown and the JBs. It’s a great funk tune, but it’s not as catchy as James Brown’s big hits like “Sex Machine” or “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag.” In fact, “The Funky Drummer” doesn’t [...]
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