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DC's claim to musical fame: go-go music

Go-go is a subgenre of funk that originated in the DC area during the mid- to late-1970s. A handful of bands contributed to the early evolution of the genre, but singer-guitarist Chuck Brown is credited with having developed most of the hallmarks of the style. He is the godfather of go-go music!

This style of music and the bands that fall into this category/style of music have had little success outside of the DC metro area (NoVA, DC, MD).

You all might know E.U.'s song, "Da Butt" --- this brought go-go music to a national scene.

 

 

Some might know Rare Essence's "Overnight Scenario". Here is a sample of Overnight Scenario.

Here is the water dance by dj flexxx. Click on the water dance link and you will hear some awesome go-go. Throw your hands in the air 'n do da water dance!

And so that everyone knows - Chuck Brown had a significant influence on all of these different bands (and in turn, these songs). Chuck Brown's official website has every bit of information about this amazing artist as well as samples of kick ass go-go music! Go check it out!!!

Posted on 08/29/2008
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Jonh Ingham says:

The really left field connection is Chuck's association with Eva Cassidy. Someone in the Carly Simon, Carole King school of singing, though not so much songwriting, she couldn't get signed by a label because the A&R idiots couldn't figure out in what pigeonhole to stuff her. Chuck of course recognised a phenomenal musician and helped her quite a bit. Sadly, she died right before she became a big hit in the UK.

But yeah - it's Ferriday! Let the drums begin!

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Cody B says:

I'm always ready to party up w/Chuck.  Happy Birthday GFOGG.

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HELL YEA!!! im totally going!!!

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brittanybf says:

i didnt know i knew this but i am pretty sure i was doing the butt back in the day. hahaha!

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Cody B says:
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SerenityLife says:

ooh more go go posts!!

I am from Washington, DC but I sure appreciate when others outside of the DC are appreciate him too..

Thanks @Cody B for your Go Go posts!

My little contribution!! 8)

http://mog.com/2Serenity/blog/84847

 

 

 

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im from dc too --- holla!

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brittanybf says:

i've visited dc once...can i join the party? lol. holla-holla!

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aint no love like dc love! anyone can join!

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brittanybf says:

:-D hoooorraaaay long weekend party!

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SerenityLife says:

@freakapotomus - ahhhhhh DC love here! (big hugz)

 

 

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indiepixie says:

go go defined my high school days in dc. love it.

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