Sunny / Uncle
2000
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The single "Sunny / Uncle" is a collaboration between James Brown & Dee Felice Trio, released in 2001 in Germany by Seven Up Records. The A-side, "Sunny", is a cover of Bobby Hebb's song and features Marva Whitney on vocals alongside James Brown. The B-side, "Uncle", is composed by Frank Vincent. The single comes in a 7-inch vinyl format.
Recording Info
The recording of "Sunny" is from 1969 and features James Brown and Marva Whitney on vocals, Lee Tucker on bass guitar, Dee Felice on drums, and Frank Vincent on piano. "Uncle" features the same personnel with the addition of Kenny Poole on guitar. James Brown produced both tracks.
Track Highlights
- Sunny (Bobby Hebb) — A Jazz Groove cover featuring a duet by James Brown and Marva Whitney
- Uncle — B-side
Personnel
- James Brown (Producer, Vocals)
- Dee Felice (Drums)
- Frank Vincent (Piano, Composer (Uncle))
- Lee Tucker (Bass)
- Marva Whitney (Vocals)
- Kenny Poole (Guitar (Uncle))
Significance
The single is noted for its unique pairing of James Brown with the Dee Felice Trio, blending Brown's funk and soul with a jazz sound. It has received an average rating of 4.81/5 from 26 ratings on Discogs.
The Seven Up Records, which released "Sunny / Uncle", was a German label from the early 2000s specializing in jazz-oriented 7-inch records.
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