NEVER BUY TEXAS FROM A COWBOY

Description

Last year, Ace Records was delighted to reissue The Brides of Funkenstein's debut album from 1978, "Funk Or Walk." With their hit single 'Disco To Go,' this album put the Brides on the map and sold well. Before the start of sessions for a second album, Lynn Mabry left the group, leaving Dawn Silva at the altar. George Clinton added P-Funk background singers Jeanette McGruder and Sheila Horne to the mix, creating a three-part vocal attack. The sessions featured the best P-Funk musicians, including keyboard genius Bernie Worrell, bassist Bootsy Collins, and guitarist Garry Shider. The resulting album, released in 1979, was even better than their first. The title track lasted over 15 minutes on side one, showcasing the vocal and musical talent of all participants. Other tracks included 'Party Up In Here,' 'Smoke Signals,' 'Mother May I?' and the beautiful ballad 'Didn't Mean To Fall In Love.' Although it did not produce a hit single, "Never Buy Texas From A Cowboy" sold as well as "Funk Or Walk" and has been hailed over time as a P-Funk album classic. With liner notes by Ian Shirley from Ace, we are excited to release it on vinyl and CD.