I only got a seventh-grade education, but I have a doctorate in funk, and I like to put that to good use
My most popular Funk and Dance Cover Songs
Listen to the top 15 Funk, EDM, and Dance cover tracks as rated by visitors here on Benny Sutton Music.
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Good Times - Chic cover
Nile Rodgers has played on over 2 Billion dollars worth of music! Yet, has he played one screaming guitar solo? Nope! So I play this Chic dance classic to showcase my rhythm guitar skills!
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Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder new cover
Stevie wrote this track lyrically about reincarnation after a near fatal accident left him in a coma. Fortunately he survived and released the track on his seminal 1973 album 'Innervisions'
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Let's Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire cover
Smooth Jazz guitar rework of the post disco track from the 'Raise' album. Written by Maurice White and Wayne Vaughn For the full Earth, Wind and Fire discography click here
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Rockit, Herbie Hancock cover
The classic Herbie Hancock track that invented Hip Hop!
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Put it Where You Want It - The Crusaders cover
Classic Crusaders groove. Great (and uncomplicated) to play over. Also features my vocal debut!
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Tell Me Something Good - Stevie Wonder new cover
Chaka Khan and Rufus originally played this song by Stevie Wonder. Here is a modern update performed by a major new vocal talent, Ty. Not many people know it's a Stevie Tune, spread the word!
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Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire cover
A new version of the greatest ever floor-filler - updated with loop mash beat. Woop woop! :-) For the full Earth, Wind and Fire discography click here
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Sing a Song - Earth, Wind & Fire cover
Classic EWF track from the 1975 Gratitude album written by Maurice White and Al McKay For the full Earth, Wind and Fire discography click here
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Celebration - Kool and the gang
Kool and the Gang were another band from the disco era that have stood the test of time. They transcended the disco genre and their material still sounds fresh today. They had great musicianship and great songs, a killer combination over a dance beat. Their horns were second only to Earth Wind and Fire's horn section.
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Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band cover
A smooth jazz guitar version of the classic track by the Average White Band
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Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire cover
Classic EWF track. The first EWF track I ever heard and it blew my mind! For the full Earth, Wind and Fire discography click here
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In The Stone EWF cover
One of the first EWF tracka I ever heard and it blew my mind! For the full Earth, Wind and Fire discography click here