Maceo and the Macks - Soul Power '74 - HQ

Album: Us (1974) - uploaded in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr - sample at 3:31 mark - this must be one of the first tracks to sample Dr. King.

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Features: Fred Wesley (trombone); Maceo Parker (alto sax, vocals); William "Bootsy" Collins (bass); Phelps "Catfish" Collins, Bobby Roach (guitars); Clayton "Chicken" Gunnels, Darryl "Hasaan" Jamison (trumpets); Bobby Byrd (organ); John "Jabo" Starks (drums); Johnny Griggs (congas); Bob Both (percussion, vocals)

This track was actually recorded in 1971, but was not released in the USA until 1974.

Label: People Records