Percy Sledge and Undercover Funk Band
Stephen Talkhouse
Amagansett, NY

June 16, 1995


The Ken G. Collection [Vol. 221]

Source: Sony Stereo Tie Clip mic > Sony WM-D3 Cassette Master

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Alrighty folks. Who wants something a little different, than your typical stuff you see here.

Well, that's what I'm all about. Bringing to the table another obscurity by an artist you just don't see ever !!

Percy was backed by a Long Island based band, "Undercover Funk Band". Which I couldn't fnd any current information on.

Granted, this singer wasn't quite on the same level as other R&B / Soul singers such as Al Green or Marvin Gaye.

That being said, Percy's first song ever recorded was most notably the single "When a Man Loves a Woman" in 1966.

Followed by his next big hits, "Take Time to Know Her" and "Ain't No Sunshine".

In the 80's, Percy saw a resurgence due to Michael Bolton's version of "When a Man Loves a Woman".

In 1994, Percy recorded a new album, "Blue Night". It featured Bobby Womack, Steve Cropper, and Mick Taylor.

As far as I can tell, this is the only 1995 live recording to ever surface.

There is one other known recording from 1996 that has circulated.

You'll get to hear Percy do his rendition of Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade Of Pale".

During this show, Percy also performs the hit "Take Time To Know Her", twice. Not sure why.

Track 12 fades in after the tape flip. A tiny bit missing, otherwise complete.

Check out the sample and grab up this piece of Gospel, Soul History.


Side A
01 Undercover Funk Band
02 My Special Prayer
03 Cover Me
04 Let Me Wrap You....
05 My Girl
06 Just Out Of Reach
07 The Dark End Of The Street
08 In The Midnight Hour
09 Take Time To Know Her
10 Stand By Me
11 Bring It On Home To Me

Side B
12 Sittin on the Dock of the Bay
13 Out Of Left Field
14 Knock On Wood
15 A Whiter Shade Of Pale
16 When a Man Loves a Woman
17 Take Time To Know Her

Total Time = 86:53 min

Enjoy

George