The Bar-Kays - Do You See What I See?

Today Marks The 52bd Anniversary of The Bar-Kay’s 4th Studio Album “Do You See What I See?” Originally Released January 9. 1972.

Do You See What I See? is an album by the Memphis, Tennessee-based funk band The Bar-Kays. Released in 1972 on Volt Records.

The album reached #45 on the Billboard Hot R&B LPs chart.

The Bar-Kays, who were re-establishing their funk credentials and rebuilding after recovering from the 1967 plane crash. the Bar-Kays had evolved into one of the fiercest black rock bands in the country, This often slept-on hard funkin' masterpiece.

Do You See What I See? Is a message/ Protest album with a few ballads and some vigorous funk tunes, This album included the title track and several funky cuts and instrumental tunes , although it wasn't as well-produced as some later '70s and '80s efforts.

"God Is Watching" is a brooding, haunting tale dipped in a mellow-sounding groove, while "Be Yourself" is another highly infectious Sly Stone-like stomper, exuding pride and power.

Other album standouts are "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happend to Me", "You're Still My Brother" and a cover version of Stevie Wonder's "I Was Made to Love Her".

Trackslist

1. Do You See What I See?

2. God Is Watching

3. Be Yourself

4. You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me

5. You're Still My Brother

6. I Was Made To Love Her

7. Your Good Thing Is About To Come To An End

8. It Ain't Easy

9. Love Pollution

10. People, Unite To Save Humanity

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology