Suspenseful near-disco funk number with almost no resolution. A great tranistional track, I’ve always thought.
Not to be confused with Lonnie Liston Smith (of “with the Cosmic Echoes” fame), this track comes from jazz organist Dr. Lonnie Smith. So many Lonnie Smiths, so little time.
This was released in 1976, but didn’t appear on an album until 1980’s When the Night Is Right, one of Lonnie’s many awesomely named albums. Many of these items are still in print and for sale, and all of them are funky, as far as I know. Please purchase some. From both Lonnies.
Lonnie Smith’s website says it all, so I won’t waste any more of your time. DO NOT SKIP INTRO.
Lonnie Smith, “Lean Meat,” from the Groove Merchant 45 (1976)
