Label: BGP

Released 2002

(2-LP set) BGP gathers up more of the best streetwise funk and soul rarities from deep in the crates. This set contains 17 rarities and in-demand items that would set you back several wallets full of cash on their original issue. Includes "Peace, Love and Not War" by the Fatback Band (their debut 45 from 1969, a tune that has never before been reissued and sells on original for over $1000), Billy Hawks' "Oh Baby, I Do Believe I'm Losing You" as sampled recently by US3, three tracks from Paul Winley's label including the first rap recording "Vicious Rap" and the Mighty Tom Cats' great version of "Dance Girl". Also features Carlos Malcolm, Winfield Parker, Pat Bowie, Lorez Alexandria, Spanky Wilson, Johnny King, Bobby Rush, Jade and others.

Track listing:

1. Carlos Malcolm–    Bustin' Outta The Ghetto
   
2. The Generation–    I'm A Good Woman
   
3. Billy Hawks–    (Oh Baby) I Do Believe I'm Losing You
   
4. The Mighty Tom Cats–    Dance Girl
   
5. Fatback–    You Gotta Believe
   
6. The Mighty Tom Cats–    Soul Makossa
   
7. Tanya Winley–    Vicious Rap
   
8. Bobby Rush–    Mary Jane
   
9. King Hannibal–    The Truth Shall Make You Free
   
10. Johnny King And The Fatback Band–    Peace, Love Not War
    
11. Winfield Parker–    Starvin'
    
12. Spanky Wilson–    He Called Me Baby
    
13. East LA Car Pool–    Seeds Of Life
    
14. Jade–    Viva! (Viva Tirado)
    
15. Gary Bartz–    I've Known Rivers
    
16. Lorez Alexandria–    I'm Wishin'
    
17. Pat Bowie & Charles McPherson–    Feeling Good