10 Perfect Grand Funk Railroad Songs For Your Saturday Nights
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Weekends often offer a break from reality, taking off your shoes and breaking open a cold one for gratification. But what’s a staycation without something to set the mood, say, music? Let us help you relax (or rock out) with a curated Grand Funk Railroad playlist for your consumption. The power trio formula, popularized by the legendary Cream, was adapted by GFR for that balanced creative function and personality. The critically-underrated band churned out hits that need more appreciation, especially the amount of musicianship injected into them. Lay back and revisit GFR tracks with this list we made.
Bad Time – All The Girls In The World Beware!!! (1975)
GFR’s visionary gave birth to this proto-punk creation that featured packed vocal harmonies, and a full wall of sound that brings forth flavor to the palate of the classic rock fan.
Walk Like A Man – We’re An American Band (1973)
Though laden with material controversy, the track had the pacing of a 60’s rock record, with the grit and progression of a more modern hard rock arrangement.
Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother – Closer To Home (1970)
One of GFR’s heaviest tracks in their catalog, the song features a riff-centered arrangement that blasts the listener, but only enough to keep them grounded. Staying true to the name, tidbits of a groovy influence can be heard as well.
Aimless Lady – Closer To Home (1970)
That driving rhythm progression is infectious enough, but the brilliant bassline breaks through with a reliable yet whimsical pattern, making for a highly complementing culmination of melodies.
The Loco-Motion – Shinin’ On (1974)
GFR gave new life to the Little Eva hit of 1962, with a heavier, rock ensemble suited to their image. Harmonies filled the arrangement, with a grittier, yet catchy progression led on by drum beats.
Feelin’ Alright – Survival (1971)
The Dave Mason original got the GFR treatment, with the prominent groove of the bassline driving the jam-packed arrangement, with a muffled quality that’s an authentic blast from the past.
Footstompin’ Music – E Pluribus Funk (1971)
A culmination of the blues, r&b, and rock n’ roll, “Footstompin’ Music” is a wild chase of a track. Filled with groove, and an aggressive blues progression, GFR certainly delivered with this one.
Inside Looking Out – Grand Funk (1969)
A cover of an original by the Animals, GFR took it up a notch and added references of the herb in it, making for a heavy, rocking jam that showcased the level of musicianship the trio possessed.
I’m Your Captain – Closer To Home (1970)
This ultimate classic rock hit extended into a lengthy jam that showcased variety and flair by GFR. With participation of the Cleveland orchestra, the track was off to the races in no time.
We’re An American Band – We’re An American Band (1973)
In an attempt to make a statement after an argument with Humble Pie, the 1973 title track appealed to the masses with its catchy tempo and arrangement, for a pop-punk-rock infusion that’s enjoyable till the last second.