Funky Broadway

Wilson Pickett

About Funky Broadway

"Funky Broadway" is a song written by Arlester "Dyke" Christian. It was originally recorded by his band, Dyke & the Blazers, in 1967, and was made into a hit by Wilson Pickett that same year. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number eight on its Hot 100 chart. The song is notable as being the first charted single with the word "Funky" in the title as well as being prototypical funk music itself.


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1971
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Every town I go, there's a street
Name of the street, funky, funky Broadway
Down on Broadway, there's a nightclub
Now, now, name of the nightclub, now baby, funky, funky Broadway
Down on Broadway, there's a crowd, now
Name of the crowd, baby, Broadway crowd
Down on Broadway, yeah, there's a dance, yeah
Name of the dance, funky, funky, Broadway, hey, huh

Wiggle your legs now, baby, shake your head up
Do the shing-a-ling now, baby, shake-shake-shake, now
You don't know, baby, you don't know now, woman, ow
Do the funky Broadway

Lord have mercy
Oh, you got me feeling all right

Dirty filthy Broadway, don't I like Broadway?
Now, Broadway, look here
Down on Broadway, there's a woman
Name of the woman, Broadway woman, hey
Down on Broadway, yeah, there's a man
Name of the man, now, now, now, now, now, now

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Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American R&B/Soul singer and songwriter. more »

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Written by: ARLESTER CHRISTIAN

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Funky Broadway" is a soul and R&B song originally written and performed by Arlester "Dyke" Christian as seen in his album, "So Sharp!" that was released in 1966.
Cover Version
Wilson Pickett, an American soul and R&B singer, renowned in the 1960s, released his own version of "Funky Broadway" in 1967.
Chart-Topper
Wilson Pickett's cover of "Funky Broadway" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.
Leading Music Group
The cover version by Wilson Pickett was produced by Atlantic Records, one of the most prominent recording companies in the world with a strong influence in the music industry.
Not a Specific Place
Despite carrying the name "Broadway," the song does not refer to the famous Broadway in New York City, rather it refers to any street in any city where people hang out, especially in the African American communities.
Significant Achievements
"Funky Broadway" is significant in music history as it is the first charted single with the word "Funky" in the title.
Different Interpretations
Wilson Pickett's version of "Funky Broadway" is more raw and energetic than the original song, adding a heavier rhythm guitar track and his trademark soulful wailing vocals.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 1999, "Funky Broadway" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance in the music industry.
Influence on Other Artists
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including James Brown, who included a version on his 1971 album "Hot Pants".
Album Appearance
Wilson Pickett's version of "Funky Broadway" appeared on his album "The Sound of Wilson Pickett" which was released in 1967.

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