Johnny “Guitar” Watson - Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Johnny "Guitar" Watson’s 8th Studio Album “Funk Beyond the Call of Duty” Originally Released on October 28, 1977.

“Funk Beyond the Call of Duty” is the eighth studio album by blues, funk and rock musician Johnny "Guitar" Watson released in 1977 on DJM Records.

The album reached #84 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

Two singles were released from the album “It's A Damn Shame" and "Love That Will Not Die".

“It's A Damn Shame" was released as the album’s first single it failed to chart.

"Love That Will Not Die" reached #52 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

Johnny Watson wrote and performed most of the instruments, with notable contributions from a horn section that included Walt Fowler. His production is noted for its clarity and separation of instruments.

The lyrics are often humorous and clever, featuring clever asides and topical references from the 1970s, such as "makin' milk out of powder" and DC-10 planes.

The album is considered a "masterpiece" by some and is a testament to Watson's skill and prolific career.

Track List:

Side 1

1. "Funk Beyond The Call Of Duty"

2. "It's About The Dollar Bill"

3. "Give Me My Love"

Side 2

1. "It's A Damn Shame"

2. "I'm Gonna Get You Baby"

3. "Barn Door"

4. "Love That Will Not Die"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©