VINYL RELICS EPYSODE 33: "I Am What I Am" by Ruth Copeland

EPYSODE 33: "I Am What I Am". Guest: Ruth Copeland

In this exciting epysode of the Vinyl Relics podcast, we dive into the groundbreaking 1972 album "I Am What I Am"by Ruth Copeland. Known for her unique blend of soul, funk, and rock, Copeland's album features iconic members of P-Funk, including musicians who helped shape the sound of the era. This epysode includes exclusive commentary from Ruth Copeland herself, where she discusses her collaborations with George Clinton and how they influenced her work. Don’t miss Ruth’s insights into her journey, the making of this album, and the incredible musicianship that brought it to life. Tune in for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of funk's unsung innovators.

I hope you dig "I Am What I Am" as much as I do.

-Farmer John

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===LINKS===

I referenced an article about Ruth Copeland written by Charles Donovan. Here is a link to that article: https://www.charlesdonovan.com/2019/12/04/ruth-copeland-interview/

My band is Newport Electric. Check out our music here:

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===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Q6RcxC38oF8LcWxQiOoog?si=1b104af7a9c840be

RON DAVIES “It Ain’t Easy”

*FREDDIE “FINGERS” LEE “I’m Gonna Buy Me A Dog”

*KELLY MICHAELS “I Need Him”

RARE EARTH “Born To Wander”

RARE EARTH “I Just Want To Celebrate”

EDWIN STARR “War”

MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS “Heat Wave”

MARVIN GAYE “Can I Get A Witness?”

THE SUPREMES “Where Did Our Love Go?”

THE FOUR TOPS “Baby I Need Your Loving”

THE SUPREMES “Stop! In The Name Of Love”

MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS “Nowhere To Run”

THE ISLEY BROTHERS “This Old Heart Of Mine”

THE SUPREMES “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”

THE FOUR TOPS “Bernadette”

PARLIAMENT “Up For The Down Stroke”

PARLIAMENT “Little Ole Country Boy”

PARLIAMENT “The Silent Boatman”

RUTH COPELAND “I Got A Thing For You Daddy”

RUTH COPELAND “Your Love Been So Good To Me”

RUTH COPELAND “Un Bel Di”

RUTH COPELAND “The Medal” 

RUTH COPELAND “Cryin’ Has Made Me Stronger”

RUTH COPELAND “Hare Krishna”

RUTH COPELAND “Suburban Family Lament”

THE ROLLING STONES “Play With Fire”

RUTH COPELAND “Play With Fire”

RUTH COPELAND “Don’t You Wish You Had (What You Had When You Had It)”

RUTH COPELAND “Gimme Shelter”

RUTH COPELAND (with guest appearance by Darryl Hall) “Heaven” 

RUTH COPELAND “Take Me To Baltimore”

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune into the next Epysode to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Nobody Sings The Blues Anymore"

(this is my band...shameless self promotion!!)

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