{"title":"Junie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican producer, arranger, writer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Born on January 28th 1954 in Dayton, Ohio - died on January 21st 2017 in London, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1970, Junie joined the funk band the Ohio Players as a keyboardist and vocalist. He later became a producer and writer for the band before leaving in 1974 to pursue a solo career. During this time, he released three albums where he played all the instruments himself under the name Junie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJunie's musical journey continued when he joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) in 1977 as their musical director. He brought his unique sound to P-Funk and played a crucial role during their peak popularity from 1978 to 1980. Additionally, Junie also contributed to and produced some material for P-Funk using the pseudonym J.S. Theracon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized for his immense contributions to music, Junie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-we-do","title":"When We Do","description":"\u003cp\u003eNever before reissued debut album by hit-making member of the Ohio Players Junie Morrison - the first of his much-sampled Westbound recordings. Junie is best known today as Funkadelic’s late 70s keyboard player who wrote their worldwide hit 'One Nation Under A Groove'. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen We Do\u003c\/i\u003e was released on his departure from the Ohio Players, who decided to leave Westbound after the success of 'Funky Worm’. \u003ci\u003eWhen We Do\u003c\/i\u003e features Junie’s unique mix of funk and soul, including the classic 'Tight Rope’ and the title track as sampled by Lyrics Born. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunie, who died in 2017, was celebrated by Solange Knowles and Andre 3000 of Outkast on the track ‘Junie’ on her “A Seat At The Table” album from 2016. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen We Do\u003c\/i\u003e is reissued on vinyl for the first time since its 1975 original release.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbound","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50417170776395,"sku":"2022820","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/HIQLP_110_JUNIE_When_We_Do_LP_b496c397_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726719885"},{"product_id":"tightrope-supergroupie-bw-shakey-ground","title":"Tightrope \/ Supergroupie b\/w Shakey Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegrooved Records is thrilled to release a limited 45 featuring the legendary Junie Morrison, backed by the dynamic \"Crowd Pleasers.\" Recorded live in 1976, this rare gem captures the raw energy and unparalleled talent of a true funk pioneer. Previously only released as a part of the limited extended edition version of the album \"The Funky Worm – Live at Dooley’s 1976\" on Regrooved Records, this 7\" record is now being offered as a standalone treasure for all funk aficionados. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of funk history!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ReGrooved","offers":[{"title":"Black 7\"","offer_id":50531171336523,"sku":"2208666","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/unnamed_-_2024-07-02T130018.530_6d9f2dbe_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728096852"},{"product_id":"freeze-2","title":"Freeze","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the wake of their hit, ‘Funky Worm’, the Ohio Players quit Westbound Records and keyboard and vocal wizard Junie quit the Ohio Players. He immediately set out on a solo career that was less commercial than his erstwhile colleagues, but musically intriguing. He recorded three solo albums for Westbound, with \u003ci\u003eFreeze\u003c\/i\u003e being the immediate follow up to his debut \u003ci\u003eWhen We Do\u003c\/i\u003e. Recorded at the world-famous Ardent Studio in Memphis, it saw Junie play every instrument, from a traditional rhythm section to a barrage of the latest synthesizer technology. The result was an avant- funk masterpiece that ranged from the sublime ’Not As Good As You Should’ to the wild ‘Granny’s Funky Rolls Royce’ which reprised the worm character and was later sampled by DJ Shadow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunie would later join Funkadelic, originating their biggest international hit, ‘One Nation Under A Groove’, and touring the world. He died in 2017, a year after Solange and Andre 3000 from Outkast lauded him on the track ‘Junie’ from Solange’s Grammy winning album \u003ci\u003eA Seat At The Table\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album is reissued in a facsimile of its original cover, and is reissued for the first time ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbound","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50831336898891,"sku":"2022819","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/HIQLP_104_JUNIE_Freeze_LP_70658633_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731558873"},{"product_id":"suzie-super-groupie","title":"Suzie Super Groupie","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalter ‘Junie’ Morrison released his third solo LP, \u003ci\u003eSuzie Super Groupie\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1976. A slick, smooth and soulful record, it’s a genre-melting tour de force with rich elements of proto-boogie, funk and jazz. In short, this is yet another essential album reissue from Be With.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sublime \u003ci\u003eSuzie Thundertussy,\u003c\/i\u003e is a favourite of Harvey and Theo, and was brilliantly sampled by Madlib for Kanye West’s \u003ci\u003eNo More Parties In LA\u003c\/i\u003e. The track opens with a sinuous synth and combines Junie’s storytelling abilities with an emphatic vocal style and funky arrangements. The powerful bass and sinister chords create an undeniable groove, and the explosive chorus is full of ambition and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf You Love Him\u003c\/i\u003e is a great, mid-tempo soul song. With a swinging jazz-infused middle-eight, it demonstrates Junie was much more than a mercurial funkateer. The laconic groove of\u003ci\u003e What Am I Gonna Do\u003c\/i\u003e recalls\u003ci\u003e Fresh\u003c\/i\u003e-era Sly Stone, whilst the frantic \u003ci\u003eSuper Groupie\u003c\/i\u003e showcases his sharp imagination and sense of fun. The lyrics range from humorous to dirty, all fuelled by an infectious groove and tight horn arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe P-Funk of B-side opener \u003ci\u003eSurrender \u003c\/i\u003ebounces and sparkles, with a strutting Junie backed by great harmony vocals and joyous horns. \u003ci\u003eSuzie\u003c\/i\u003e is a sleek, softer affair albeit with a disco pulse; a beautiful combination of bright, funky horns, fluid basslines and vigorous rhythms.\u003ci\u003e Stone Face Joe\u003c\/i\u003e is another character song, this time one that chugs along on a sweet boogie rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winner however, is the closing piece. An extended funk-rock jam, \u003ci\u003eSpirit\u003c\/i\u003e has a heart-rending spoken-word intro and, as a nod to Jimi Hendrix, creates a live concert sound, complete with screaming crowd and fuzzy vocals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunie made his name as the lead singer and keyboardist of the Ohio Players. As the mastermind behind \u003ci\u003ePain, Pleasure, Ecstasy\u003c\/i\u003e, and the oft-sampled \u003ci\u003eFunky Worm\u003c\/i\u003e, he was beloved by countless musicians, not least Prince. As co-writer of some of Funkadelic’s seminal works - \u003ci\u003eOne Nation Under A Groove, (Not Just) Knee Deep\u003c\/i\u003e – his standing as one of the structural fathers of funk is undisputed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Be With Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50994201788747,"sku":"1097789","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9b769bfa-e9d0-4bde-93e1-ba85bde3b494_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1734664647"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_3cf29f53_thumbnail_4096_1279b13a-63ee-4c34-ae7e-14308f041af7.jpg?v=1726719866","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/junie.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}