WAR - The Music Band

This Month of March Marks The 46th Anniversary of WAR”s 16th Studio Album “The Music Band” Originally Released in 1979.

The Music Band is an album by the American band WAR, released in 1979 on MCA Records.

The album peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at #41 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Good, Good, Feelin'" and "I'm the One Who Understands".

"Good, Good, Feelin'" reached #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #101 charting just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

"I'm the One Who Understands" was later re-recorded for the album, ☮ (Peace Sign) (1994).

"I'm the One Who Understands" wasn't released commercially, but as a promotional copy only.

The album marked the group's first personnel changes since lead vocalist Eric Burdon's departure in 1971.

B.B. Dickerson (bass) left during the sessions, but appears on some tracks, while others feature his replacement, Luther Rabb. Composer credits can be used to determine which bassist played on which tracks.

Another new member was Alice Tweed Smith (credited as just Tweed Smith on this album), the group's first female vocalist, and also the first member not to be included in composition credits, which had always included the entire group previously.

Track-listing

1. The Music Band

2. Corns & Callouses (Hey Dr. Shoals)

3. I'm The One Who Understands

4. Good, Good Feelin' (Original Un-Cut Disco Mix)

5. Millionaire

6. All Around The World

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.