Bootsy Collins - The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Bootsy Collins ’ 2nd Studio Album “The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away “ Originally Released on April 28, 1982.

The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away is an album by William Bootsy Collins, released by Warner Bros. Records.

“The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away” was the last album that Bootsy Collins would record for Warner Bros. Records, It’s also the first album produced solely by Bootsy Collins, with the exception of the track "Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)" which was produced (as well as written) by Bootsy Collins and George Clinton.

The album features performances from numerous individuals in the P-Funk/Rubber Band collective including Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Phelps Collins, and Godmoma.

The album released two singles “Shine-O-Myte” and "Take-A-Lickin' and Keep on Kickin" .

The single version of "Take-A-Lickin' and Keep on Kickin'" is a vocal version that is not included on the album and has never been reissued on CD.

The single version of "Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)" is an instrumental version which was also not included on the album or reissued on CD.

Track-listing

1. Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)

2. Landshark (Just When You Thought It Was Safe)

3. Countracula (This One's for You)

4. #1 Funkateer

5. Excon of Love

6. So Nice You Name Him Twice

7. What's W-R-O-N-G Radio?

8. Music to Smile By

9. Play on Playboy

10. Take-A-Lickin' and Keep on Kickin’

11. The Funky Funktioneer

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.