Following up on their debut Stretchin’ Out In Bootsy’s Rubber Band [MOVLP1375], Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! is the second album by American Funk act Bootsy’s Rubber Band, originally released in 1977. The album was produced by Parliament Funkadelic’s funk meister George Clinton and bass player & front man William “Bootsy” Collins. With the help of Clinton, the band has released four LPs in the ‘70s. This particular album reached number One on Billboard magazine’s Top R&B/Soul albums chart.
The band features Bootsy’s brother Phelps “Catfish” Collins, Jr on guitar, Frankie Kash on drums, Frederick “Flintstone” Allen on drums and James Brown regulars Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley on horns. Guest appearances include saxophonist Randy and trumpeter Michael Brecker, and keyboardist Bernie Worrell, amongst others.
Everything on the album is excellent, that is true of up-tempo smokers like “The Pinocchio Theory” and the title song as well as slow, moody, eerie offerings such as “What’s a Telephone Bill?” and “Munchies For Your Love.” The lyrics are consistently humorous and clever, the grooves are consistently infectious. Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! bears that distinctive P-funk sound, and is essential listening for lovers of hard 1970s Funk.