[1982] Videeo - Thang [4W9 02923]

[1982] Videeo - Thang (Gimme Some of That Thang) [4W9 02923]

A1: Thang (Gimme Some of That Thang) - 5:24
B1: Move It - 5:13

This is the US 12" (HCRC 4W9 02923), ripped to 16/48 FLAC in November 2012.

Whereas funk bands always had some kind of "gang", boogie (disco funk) groups always had some oddly spelled word in their name, usually with extra vowels...hence "Videeo".

The A-side is a boogie jam somewhat in the vein of Rick James's "Super Freak", but placing more emphasis on the influence of the exaggerated P-Funk sound of mid-'70s Parliament. It works pretty well. The B-side, "Move It" has a similar but slightly more laid back, end-credits sound, which I like. Wish I could remix it a little, though, turn those vocals down a touch.