Stank - Just Wanna Hear Some Funk (1977)

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Vault Treasures: Machine Mob Unearths Two 1977 Funk Firestarters

The vault doors crack open and the past comes roaring back with a wah-wah pedal and a slap bass line. Machine Mob’s latest excavation delivers exactly that: two unreleased 1977 recordings of “Just Wanna Hear Some Funk” — one by the unsung funkateers Stank, the other by the legendary powerhouse Funky Junction. Though shelved in their prime, both cuts feel less like relics and more like timeless anthems finally catching their overdue spotlight.

The first drop comes courtesy of Stank, and it’s as raw and unapologetic as a basement jam at 2 a.m. Cleon “Boogie Slim” Simmons anchors the groove with a thick, elastic bass line that snaps and pops with every measure. Chester “Fingertips” Ray handles lead guitar and vocals, testifying with gritty soul while slicing through the mix with razor-sharp licks. Rochelle “Sugar Flame” Jones and Wanda “Midnight Sugar” Richardson lace the track with silky background vocals, flute accents, and tambourine shakes that give the record its unmistakable “stank” — that humid, back-alley funk aroma that sticks to your bones. It’s stripped-down, sweaty, and built for purists who crave that uncut groove.

Then comes Funky Junction, gliding in with their signature “gangster ride” funk — smooth, syrupy, and commanding. Produced by Fred “Funky Freddie” Johnson, the track rolls heavy on the low end, courtesy of Greg “Rhythm Rider” Johnson’s velvety bass work and lead vocals. Reggie “Solid Groove” Johnson’s lead guitar glistens over the top, while “Wildcat” Jimmy “Strings” Johnson peppers the rhythm with conga fire before unleashing a searing solo outro. Benny “Funky” Johnson keeps the drums tight and authoritative, The Parker Sisters elevate the chorus with lush harmonies, and Tha Phonky Noise’s horns blaze through like a celebratory siren. The result? A cool, controlled inferno of pure 70s funk majesty.

Legend has it that “Just Wanna Hear Some Funk” was the creative spark that ignited “Power of the Groove,” a standout from Funky Junction’s monumental "Funkology" album. Listening now, that lineage feels undeniable — you can hear the blueprint being drawn in real time.

Decades later, both versions resonate just as powerfully with modern-day funk lovers and aficionados. What was once hidden now feels prophetic. If these gems had dropped in ’77, they’d likely be etched into the charts — but perhaps their delayed arrival only adds to the mystique.

One thing is certain: the funk never dies. And if Machine Mob’s vault still holds more treasures like this, the future of the groove is in very good hands.

Stank - The Band:
Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar - Chester “Fingertips” Ray
Bass Guitar - Cleon "Boogie Slim" Simmons
Drums - Darius “Thumpasaurus” Tate
Horns - Otis “Ohh Lawd” Morgan
Background Vocals, Congas, Flutes - Rochelle “Sugar Flame” Jones
Background Vocals, Tambourines - Wanda “Midnight Sugar” Richardson

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