Funky President (People It's Bad)

"Funky President"
Song
B-side	"Cold Blooded"

"Funky President (People It's Bad)" (commonly known as just "Funky President") is a funk song by James Brown. Released as a single in 1974, it charted #4 R&B. It also appeared on the album Reality. According to Brown the "funky president" of the song's title was meant to refer to U.S. President Gerald Ford, who had succeeded Richard Nixon in the White House shortly before it was recorded.

"Funky President" is one of James Brown's most frequently sampled recordings. Its rhythmic groove has been used on dozens of hip hop tracks.

Personnel

• James Brown - lead vocal

with studio band:

• David Sanborn - alto saxophone
• Joe Farrell - tenor saxophone, flute
• Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis - baritone saxophone
• Pat Rebillot - keyboards
• Joe Beck - guitar
• Sam Brown - guitar
• Gordon Edwards - bass
• Allan Schwarzberg - drums
• Johnny Griggs - percussion

Other players, including brass and woodwinds, unknown.

Appearances in other media

"Funky President" appears on the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas soundtrack on the Master Sounds 98.3 station.

References

• Leeds, Alan M., and Harry Weinger (1991). Star Time: Song by Song. In Star Time (pp. 46-53) [CD liner notes]. London: Polydor Records.
• White, Cliff (1991). Discography. In Star Time (pp. 54-59) [CD liner notes]. London: Polydor Records.

External links

• Song Review at Allmusic
• List of songs that sample "Funky President"