Black Rhapsody (Colored LP)

PRESSED ON GREEN VINYL Limited to 100 units worldwide! A Reissued Classic: Perfect for crate diggers, vinyl collectors, and fans of timeless funk and soul. Willie George Hale, known as Little Beaver, carved his legacy as a session guitarist for legends like Betty Wright, Al Kooper, and Blowfly, all while developing a unique, rhythmic blues guitar style. Stepping into the spotlight in the mid-70s, he released Black Rhapsody, his second album on Florida’s iconic TK Records, showcasing his unparalleled guitar talent. This 1974 instrumental gem highlights Little Beaver’s original deep funk grooves alongside soulful reinterpretations of Al Green, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, and George Gershwin. Featuring the standout track “A Tribute to Wes,” which was later sampled by J Dilla for Slum Village’s Conant Gardens, Black Rhapsody bridges the gap between vintage funk and modern hip-hop, influencing artists like Jay-Z and People Under The Stairs. Remastered Audio: High-quality sound that brings new life to this vintage funk gem. Legendary Influence: "A tribute for Wes" sampled by hip-hop heavyweight J Dilla for Slum Village's classic track, "Conant Gardens" Iconic Tracklist: Includes soulful funk originals and covers of hits by Al Green, The Temptations, and The Jackson 5. Track List- Side: A 1. Just My Imagination - 6:25 2. Never Can Say Goodbye - 5:40 3. Let's Stay Together - 3:05 Side: B 1. A Tribute To Wes - 4:08 2. Blues For Mama - 3:34 3. Hit Me With Funky Music - 3:54 4. Loosen Up - 3:25 5. Summertime 3:11