Parliament - First Thangs
Review by Katie Howe
Parliament's debut album First Thangs was released in 1972 and received critical acclaim for its unique blend of funk, soul, and psychedelic rock. The album features the iconic vocals of George Clinton and the infectious grooves of the Funkadelic band.
The opening track "Baby I Owe You Something Good" sets the tone for the rest of the album, with its funky bassline and catchy chorus. The album continues with hits like "The Silent Boatman," "I Call My Baby Pussycat," and "Little Ole Country Boy," all of which showcase Parliament's signature sound.
The album also features a cover of the classic song "I Just Want to Testify," which was a hit for the group. The track features a driving rhythm section and Clinton's soulful vocals, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| The Silent Boatmen | 5:50 | |
| Moonshine Heather | 04:03 | |
| Loose Booty | 10:21 | |
| Moonshine Heather (Takin' Care Of Business) | 4:03 | |
| Livin' The Life | 5:55 | |
| Unfinished Instrumental | 5:12 | |
| Put Love in Your Life | 05:04 | |
| The Silent Boatman | 5:44 | |
| My Automobile | 4:45 | |
| There Is Nothing Before Me But Thang | 3:56 | |
| Livin' the Life | 5:57 | |
| Oh Lord, Why Lord/Prayer | 5:0 | |
| Come In Out Of The Rain | 2:55 | |
| Fantasy Is Reality | 3:58 | |
| Breakdown | 3:53 | |
| Put Love In Your Life | 5:7 | |
| Come In Out of the Rain | 2:58 | |
| Moonshine Heather (Takin' Care of Business) | 4:5 | |
| I Call My Baby Pussycat | 4:24 | |
| Funky Woman | 2:56 | |
| Little Old Country Boy | 3:58 | |
| Come in out of the Rain | 02:55 | |
| Red Hot Mama | 4:28 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- HDHCD-3909-2
- HCD-3909-2
Labels
- HDH
- HDH, Invictus
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Album
- Reissue
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Holland Group Productions Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Holland Group Productions Inc. |
| Glass Mastered At | Digital Audio Disc Corp. |
| Distributed By | Fantasy, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass Guitar | Billy Nelson |
| Compiled By | Rodney J. Brown |
| Other | Rodney J. Brown |
| Coordinator | Victoria J. Canchola |
| Drums | Tiki Fulwood, Tyrone Lampkin |
| Executive-Producer | Eddie Holland |
| Guitar | Eddie Hazel |
| Keyboards | Bernie Worrell |
| Mastered By | Phil De Lancie |
| Producer | Richard J. Davis |
| Rhythm Guitar | Garry Shider, Tawl Ross |
| Vocals | Calvin Simon, Clarence Eugene Haskins, George Clinton, Grady Thomas, Raymond Davis |
| Performer | William "Billy Bass" Nelson |
| Musician | William "Billy Bass" Nelson |
| Lead Guitar | Eddie Hazel |
| Transferred By | Rodney J. Brown |
Notes
- Recorded between 1970 and 1972
- ℗ & © 1992 Holland Group Productions, Inc.
- Back tray insert:
- HDH Records • ℗ & © 1992 Holland Group Productions, Inc.
- Printed in U.S.A. Distributed in the U.S.A. by Fantasy, Inc.
- Disc:
- ℗ 1992 Holland Group Productions, Inc.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Printed): 7 80931-0309-2 4
- Barcode (Scanned): 780931030924
- Barcode (Text): 0 25218 - 3909 - 2
- SPARS Code: AAD
- Other: DIDX 015898
- Matrix / Runout: DIDX-015898 1
About Parliament
American funk group, led by . Founded in 1955 as The Parliaments, renamed Parliament in 1969. Sister act of . Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 (Performer).
Real Name
- George Clinton
- Bootsy Collins
- Gary Mudbone Cooper
- Garry Shider
- Bernie Worrell
Name Vars
- A Parliament Thang
- Mothership Konnection
- P
- Parlament
- Parliament Funk
- Parliament Funkadelic
- Parliaments
- Parligment
- Parliment
- Parllament
- The Parliament
- The Parliaments
- ÑüéáóÈ
Aliases
- Funkadelic
- Flo
- P-Funk All Stars
- The Parliaments
- The P-Funk Mob
- U.S.
Members
- Gary Mudbone Cooper
- Bootsy Collins
- George Clinton
- Fred Wesley
- Bernie Worrell
- Jerome Brailey
- David Spradley
- Michael Hampton
- Maceo Parker
- Mallia Franklin
- Garry Shider
- Dewayne McKnight
- Robert \"P-Nut\" Johnson
- Donnie Sterling
- Cordell Mosson
- Tyrone Lampkin
- Glen Goins
- Rodney Curtis
- Eddie Hazel
- Lynn Mabry
- Ray Davis
- Dawn Silva
- Larry Fratangelo
- Tiki Fulwood
- Ron Bykowski
- Jeff Cherokee Bunn
- Richard Griffith
- Rick Gardner
- Greg Thomas
- Larry Heckstall
- Shirley Hayden
- Jerome Ali
- Greg Boyer
- Bennie Cowan
- Prakash John
- Tawl Ross
- Calvin Simon
- Grady Thomas
- Jeanette Washington
- Debbie Wright
- Clyde Wilson
- Clarence Haskins
- Gabe Gonzalez
- Lonnie Motley
- Richard Boyce
- Walter Morrison
- Garrett Shider