These funk rock songs can broaden your listening palette if you normally shy away from this kind of music. You'll become an ...
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Top 40 Funk Songs

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure in his stage-tested and frenzy-inducing R&B songs. Before the decade’s end, ...
“Superstition” by Wonder is one of the greatest funk songs ever. Released in 1972, it has an unforgettable groove, catchy rhythm, and energetic vibe. The funky clavinet riff is instantly recognizable.
In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce," and the tune changed the game for funk music. The hit, ranked the best funk song of all time by Billboard, ended up not only becoming an iconic and ...
Funk songs really dominated the radio in the 1970s, and for good reason. Few genres that were popular at the time matched the danceable energy and uplifting lyricism that funk was known for. If you’re ...
If you're a music fan, one record that immediately pops into your head as a true classic that can put you in a good mood at any time, has to be the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire's "Shining Star." The ...
In 1980, Zapp released "More Bounce to the Ounce," and the tune changed the game for funk music. The song became a commercial breakthrough, reaching No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart (now ...