Pure Funk

January 7, 2022: PURE FUNK releases first new single since 2013, available now for streaming and downloads!

Pure Funk - Free and Happy - Single Between 1975 and 1977, San Francisco based band, PURE FUNK recorded nine songs, three of which have been released prior to the debut of "Free and Happy", which is one of the two ballads the band wrote. The three prior releases are: "Nothing Left is Real", originally released on Planet Earth Re...

For those who don't already know, you can now stream and download two of our hit tunes, "Nothing Left Is Real" and "Getaway", on ITunes, Spotify, Deezer, Juno, Apple Music, Amazon, Emusic USA, Google Play, and eMusic Europe. Stay tuned for new releases soon...

In the meantime, back in the mid 1970s just prior to our first release on Planet Earth records, we did a promotional photo shoot in Los Angeles. I don't remember who the photographer was, but if you're still around please get in touch.

In any event, while going through some old files I found some of the proof sheets from those photo sessions and will release the images over time starting with this one that if I remember correctly, was shot near the top of a shopping mall.

Pictured from left to right are: Bill Speed (Alto sax & vocals), Thomas Griffin (Lead Vocals), John Kainlauri (Trumpet, BG Vocals), Steve Scales (Drums), Griff Williams (Guitar, BG Vocals), Ray Evans (Baritone Sax), Anthony Johnson (Keyboards, BG Vocals), Robert Jacobs (Tenor Sax, Flute, BG Vocals), and Robert Hart (Bass Guitar, BG Vocals).

To our fans and supporters: Thank you all for your love and support over the past 45 years. We sincerely appreciate you!

RJ

Great News! PURE FUNK tunes have been chosen for a new film that opened to rave reviews last week! The film is called, "The Night Is Young". And the PURE FUNK songs featured in the film are:
1) Why Can't I?
2) Searchin'
3) Paradise
4) Free and Happy

Originally from San Francisco, PURE FUNK is one of the best known "unknown" bands from the 1970's funk movement. Their most popular global hit, "Nothing Left Is Real" originally released in 1976 is now selling at on line auctions for up to $1,000/copy!
But their new releases, "Nothing Left Is Real - Remastered" & "Get Away" are available at everyday prices by MP3 download and streaming at the following services:

iTunes
Spotify
Amazon
Deezer
eMusic Europe
Juno
Google Play
Rhapsody
Cricket (Muve Music)
Muzu.TV
Qriocity
Medianet/Mesh
Zune (XBox Music)
Rdio
Medianet/iMesh

For vinyl copies in Europe and Asia contact:
https://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/alx2010/pure-funk-get-away-nothing-left-is-real.html

And stay tuned for an important announcement about vinyl copies in the USA, Canada and Mexico soon!

Thanks to everyone for your support throughout the last 40 years! We appreciate you. And as always, "May Your Funk Always Be PURE FUNK!"

Pure Funk - Get Away / Nothing Left Is Real