This is a nice follow up to The Loco-Motion in that it stays in the same tempo and pop style as The Loco-Motion. Switching lead vocals again with me on lead gives it a little more texture in the show. Walk Like A Man: This song is another instant anthem, highlighting the band's rhythmic rock, with some progressive rock touches. They even do a “Loco-Motion” line dance through the crowd. I love watching the audience get up on their feet and start dancing as soon as we sing the opening lines. Grand Funk doing The Loco-Motion was such a silly idea we thought we would try it. We felt we needed another "hit" type song for the album and started throwing around ideas. We were in our studio in Mich igan with Todd Rundgren producing and working on the album Shinin' On. GFR doing The Loco-Motion came about as a funny episode. Can you talk about the joy in performing this one ? It’s the definition of a feel-good tune, a pop song that you guys really Grand Funk-ized, making it heavy. The Loco-Motion: This song's an important one for the band, hitting No. The song has a great R&B feel and switching up with me on lead vocal adds to the flavor for the show. Shinin' On was fashioned after Freddy King's great blues song Goin' Down. After having Freddy open for us on our Phoenix Tour, we were so impressed with his music and style that the influence was clear. Why does the song continue to resonate for you? Shinin' On: This is another song that underlines how Grand Funk Railroad wrote and performed positive anthems that galvanized people. The drums, bass and organ track is a blast to play and the vocal lines are awesome: “Come on everybody, we're gonna have a good time.” The song works well as an opener or as we do it now as our second song of the show. What inspired you to include it here?Īfter doing the song live as a three-piece band, in 1971 we tried recording this song in the studio a few times until we captured the final version on our album E Pluribus Funk. The opening line “We're havin' a party, everybody’s invited” is a perfect opening statement.įootstompin' Music: This song has a ferocious rhythmic groove and it's another one that pumps up the listener/concert-goer. The song is truly descriptive of GFR's Rock/R &B blend. Having a top 40 hit with Rock & Roll Soul was our first step to freedom. Rock & Roll Soul was our first single after leaving our crooked manager Terry Knight who had stolen all our money and was taking us to court over the name Grand Funk Railroad. Why does this song light you up when you perform it? Rock & Roll Soul: The phrase rock and roll soul is an apt description of the band’s music and mission. The Grand Funk Railroad set list highlights, according to Don Brewer Read the below Q&A with original founding member Don Brewer (vocals and drums, writer and singer of the multi-million selling hit, We’re An American Band) discussing highlights of the Grand Funk Railroad set list. Originating from Flint, Mich. in 1969, this top-selling American rock group of the 70’s is Comin’ To Your Town To Help You Party It Down. Watch the tour trailer here.Īfter playing to millions of fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to 2019, Grand Funk will continue to reach both new and long-time fans on the Some Kind Of Wonderful Tour, named in honor of their 1975 Billboard pop smash. Ignace on Friday, Nov. 18 as part of their ongoing Some Kind Of Wonderful Tour,” named in honor of their 1975 Billboard pop smash. The legendary rock and roll powerhouse Grand Funk Railroad will stop in St.
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