Bootsy's Rubber Band - Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! (1977/1996) CD-Rip

Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! (1977/1996) by Bootsy's Rubber Band is one of the defining funk albums of the late 1970s, showcasing the playful creativity and infectious grooves associated with bassist and bandleader Bootsy Collins. Originally released during the golden era of P-Funk, the album blends deep basslines, cosmic funk themes, and humorous storytelling into a vibrant and highly danceable musical experience.

The record features signature elements of the P-Funk sound, including thick bass grooves, rhythmic guitar riffs, energetic horn sections, and layered vocal chants. Bootsy’s charismatic personality shines throughout the album, combining quirky characters, futuristic funk concepts, and catchy hooks. Tracks often mix playful spoken interludes with tight instrumental arrangements, giving the music a theatrical and entertaining quality.

The 1996 CD reissue helped introduce the album to a new generation of listeners, preserving its classic funk energy while highlighting its influence on later genres such as hip-hop, electro-funk, and modern R&B. Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! remains a landmark release that captures the joyful spirit and musical innovation of the 1970s funk movement.

Tracklist

1. Ahh...the Name is Bootsy, Baby" (W. Collins/G. Clinton/Maceo Parker) – (6:52)
2. The Pinocchio Theory" (W. Collins/G. Clinton) – (6:08)
3. Rubber Duckie" (W. Collins/G. Clinton/Garry Shider) – (3:18)
4. Preview Side Too" (W. Collins/G. Clinton/G. Cooper) – (0:56)
5. What's a Telephone Bill?" (W. Collins/G. Clinton/G. Cooper) – (5:58)
6. Munchies for Your Love" (W. Collins/G. Clinton/G. Cooper/G. Shider) – (9:39)
7. Can't Stay Away" (W. Collins/G. Clinton) – (5:28)
8. Reprise: We Want Bootsy" (W. Collins/G. Clinton/M. Parker) – (0:20)