Watch the video for Live Wire from The Meters's Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Broderick Crawford recounts his first failed attempt to work for NBC. Awesome. The Meters :: Live At Showboat Lounge (Fat City), 1977 (zipped folder) Just Kissed My Baby / Band Banter / Big Chief / Stage Banter / Jungle Man / They All Ask’d For You / Hey Pocky Way / People Say / Ain’t No Use –>Po’ Boy Jam –>Ain’t No Use / Feel Da Groove / Band Banter. By. From 1976 to 77 they played in The Wild Tchoupitoulas with George and Amos Landry and The Neville Brothers. Horns*, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis: The Legendary Meters* Featuring J.B. The Meter Men had performed 16 shows together as of spring 2015, with their third annual appearance as a late night act during New Orleans' Jazz and Heritage Festival. Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones was in attendance at the event and was greatly taken with the Meters and their sound. The Meters discography and songs: Music profile for The Meters, formed 1967. Location. “Loving You Is On My Mind” is a lively, piano-driven soul semi-instrumental featuring only occasional vocals. Free shipping for many products! Original Reprise/Warner Bros. (45-rpm) releases, US chart is Billboard unless otherwise noted. The host for the episode is Broderick Crawford, and the musical guests are Levon Helm, Dr. John and The Meters. Listen free to The Meters – The Meters Live. In 2013, The Meters received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Big Easy Music Awards. The Meters Bio The Meters are an American funk band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. [6] In 2018 the band was presented the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Meters are an American funk band formed in 1965 by Zigaboo Modeliste (drums), George Porter Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar), and Art Neville (keyboards) in New Orleans. After the Nevilles' departure, David Batiste Sr. took over on keyboards while Willie West joined as the band's lead singer. [15][16] In 2014, during The Meter Men's second appearance as a late night act during Jazzfest, the band performed at The Republic on April 26, 2014, after McConnell had headlined the NOLA Jazzfest at the New Orleans Fairgrounds with Phish earlier that day. [2](p166)[9] The Rolling Stones invited the band to open for them on their Tour of the Americas '75 and Tour of Europe '76. 2015-11-12T00:33:25Z. Genre Funk Comment by Mr. Copacetic. [8], In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. While Funkadelic, Cameo, James Brown and Sly Stone are synonymous with funk, these artists look to the Meters for the basic-down to earthy and raw sound. By. The skits for this episode are as follows: Rhonda Weiss and the Rhondettes sing a goodbye song to saccharine. The Meters is the debut album by the American funk group The Meters.It was released in May 1969, the first of eight albums by the band. Well, if you're lookin' for trouble I'm the man to see If you're lookin' for satisfaction I'm satisfaction guaranteed I'm as cool as a body Art Neville announced his retirement from music on December 18, 2018. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. Meters Live on the Queen Mary Meters (Artist) Format: Audio Cassette. An album by The Meters on Napster. Live Wire Lyrics: Well if you're looking for trouble / I'm the man to see / If you're looking for satisfaction / I'm satisfaction guaranteed / I'm as cool as a body on ice / Or hotter than a rolling * Cash Box singles chart. Awesome. ** Record World singles chart. Sir Nose D Void O. FFunk says: January 26, 2012 at 9:11 am The Meters performed and recorded their own music from the late 1960s until 1977. Home / Music / R&B/Soul / Funk Track. Daily charts, graphs, news and updates [11], The Funky Meters continued to play into the 2000s with Stoltz being replaced by Art Neville's son, Ian Neville, from 2007 to 2011 while he went to pursue a solo career. Live statistics and coronavirus news tracking the number of confirmed cases, recovered patients, tests, and death toll due to the COVID-19 coronavirus from Wuhan, China. Play on … This first recording is culled from a 1977 New Orleans live radio broadcast, complete with an animated deejay popping in and out during … Again, it shows a slight move away from more typical Meters fare. [2][3] Their sound is defined by a combination of tight melodic grooves and syncopated New Orleans "second line" rhythms under highly charged guitar and keyboard riffing. 1992]), Rhino R2-70376 Live at the Moonwalker (1993), Lakeside Music LAKE-2022 – as 'The Legendary Meters' Second Helping (Live at the Moonwalker) (1994), Lakeside Music LAKE-2026 – as 'The Legendary Meters' Listen to The Meters live at Jazz Workshop (Boston, MA) on Sep 7, 1976 John/The Meters (1977) ... (performer: "(I've Got to Get) My Name Up in Lights") Find The Meters bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - This classic New Orleans outfit injected a potent… APPS & DEVICES FEATURES BROWSE LOGIN TRY NOW. The Meters formed in 1965 with a line-up of keyboardist and vocalist Art Neville, guitarist Leo Nocentelli, bassist George Porter Jr. and drummer Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste. Sir Nose D Void O. FFunk says: January 26, 2012 at 9:11 am The Meters Live (Live) The Meters. The Meters :: Live At The Bottom Line, 1977 (zipped folder) The band played an influential role as backing musicians for other artists, including Lee Dorsey and Dr John. Preview, buy and download high-quality music downloads of In Concert by The Meters from 7digital Ireland - We have over 30 million high quality tracks in our store. The Meters discography and songs: Music profile for The Meters, formed 1967. Editors’ Notes Comprising a solid 16 tracks of the band’s basic essentials, this may be all the Meters you’ll need — especially in a house party (or similarly social) situation where musical attention spans tend to run on the short side. The Original Meters also played a set at the 2011 Voodoo Experience in New Orleans. Last Minute (1970) US # 50, 1021 Hand Clapping Song // Joog (1970) US # 89, 1024 A Message From The Meters // Zony Mash (1970) [45rpm release only, not on LP] US #, 1026 Stretch Your Rubber Band // Groovy Lady (1971) [45rpm release only, not on LP], 1029 Doodle-Oop (The World Is A Little Bit Under The Weather) // I Need More Time (1971) [45rpm release only, not on LP] US #, 1031 Good Old Funky Music // Sassy Lady (1971) [45rpm release only, not on LP], REP 1106 Cabbage Alley // The Flower Song (1972), REP 1135 Chug Chug Chug-A-Log (Push N' Shove), Part 1 // Chug Chug Chug-A-Lug (Push N' Shove), Part 2 (1972) [45rpm release only, not on LP], RPS 1307 Hey Pocky A-Way // Africa (1974), RPS 1314 People Say // Loving You Is On My Mind (1974), RPS 1338 They All Ask'd For You // Running Fast (Long Version) (1975) US #, RPS 1357 Disco Is The Thing Today // Mister Moon (1976), RPS 1372 Trick Bag // Find Yourself (1976), WBS 8434 Be My Lady // No More Okey Doke (1977) US # 78, In 1970, The Meters were named Best Rhythm and Blues Instrumental Group by both. The Legendary Meters* Featuring J.B. TRY NOW. Stoltz returned to the band permanently in 2011. It captures the band's live sound at their peak in the mid 1970s. Horns*, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis: The Legendary Meters* Featuring J.B. In January 2018, The Meters were honored with a, This page was last edited on 29 November 2020, at 01:46. The Meters Live (Live) by The Meters - Year of production 2020 Well, if you're lookin' for trouble I'm the man to see If you're lookin' for satisfaction I'm satisfaction guaranteed I'm as cool as a body on ice Or hotter than a rollin' dice Send you to heaven, take you to hell I ain't foolin', can't you tell? Horns*, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis - Second Helping (Live At The Moonwalker) (Album) 4 バージョン : Lakeside: PSCW-5065: Japan: 1994 The guitars are out there, and I love that… I’ve loved the Meters for years and now I know she is a slut with a funky caboose who knows more than me. The Meters sound so much better live at their height of funk. 03 – Africa (Live) 04 – It Ain’t No Use (Live) 05 – Make It With You (Live) 06 – Cissy Strut Cardova It’s Your Thing Love The One You’re With (Live) 07 – Art Neville Addresses The Audience (Live) 08 – Rocking Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu Something You Got I Know You Don’t Love Me No More Everybody Loves A Lover (Live) Their original songs "Cissy Strut" and "Look-Ka Py Py" are considered funk classics. Daily charts, graphs, news and updates The lineup of Neville, Porter, Nocentelli and Modeliste typically bill themselves as The Original Meters to avoid confusion with The Funky Meters. The Meters' songs have been used in the films Two Can Play That Game, Jackie Brown, Drumline, Hancock, Calendar Girls, Hitch, Red, The Best of Enemies, The Kitchen, and Beerfest. Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL 60605. APPS & DEVICES FEATURES BROWSE LOGIN TRY NOW. Hey, Pocky Way (Live) The Meters. Art and Cyril Neville left the band in early 1977, but The Meters still appeared on Saturday Night Live on March 19, 1977, during the show's second season. New Orleans Funky Meters are one of the most powerful live acts around, and there s no better place to see them than at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, in front of a mix of in-the-know locals and rabidly enthusiastic out-of-towners. The Meters :: Live At The Bottom Line / Live At Showboat Lounge (Fat City) 1977. It has a killer bass line underpinning it. Genres: Funk, New Orleans R&B, Deep Funk. An album by The Meters on Napster. The Meters Bio The Meters are an American funk band based in New Orleans, Louisiana. [25] Neville died on July 22, 2019. Credits adapted from AllMusic,[5] with cover songwriter credits. The Meters - Live (1978-11-21) Tracklisting t01 Fire on the Bayou t02 Look-Ka Py-Py t03 Hey Now Baby t04 Hang 'Em High, Honky Tonk Woman t05 The World Is a Little Bit Under the Weather t06 I Wanna Make It With You t07 Chug Chug Chug-a-Lug t08 Big Chief t09 Jungle Man t10 It Ain't No Use In 1975 Paul McCartney invited the Meters to play at the release party for his Venus and Mars album aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. The Meters - Live Wire Lyrics. Coronavirus counter with new cases, deaths, and number of tests per 1 Million population. Historical data and info. APPS & DEVICES FEATURES BROWSE LOGIN TRY NOW. Lyrics for Live Wire by The Meters. Genre Funk Comment by Mr. Copacetic. The Meters Live | The Meters to stream in hi-fi, or to download in True CD Quality on Qobuz.com all of my life . 1997 Chasing Amy (performer: "Live Wire" (1969)) 1977 Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Broderick Crawford/Levon Helm/Dr. Daily charts, graphs, news and updates [1], While they rarely enjoyed significant mainstream success, they are considered originators of funk along with artists like James Brown, and their work is influential on many other bands, both their contemporaries and modern musicians. The Meters are an American funk band formed in 1965 by Zigaboo Modeliste (drums), George Porter Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar), and Art Neville (keyboards) in New Orleans. From the album "In Concert (Live)" by The Meters on Napster. The guitars are out there, and I love that… I’ve loved the Meters for years and now I know she is a slut with a funky caboose who knows more than me. [17][18] The Meter Men had also played the previous night at The Republic. The band's early works were developed through improvisation. [19] The states The Meter Men had appeared in as of spring 2015 were Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Colorado, and Vermont, with one other performance in Washington, D.C.[20][21][22], As of 2017, The Funky Meters tour consistently performing songs by The Meters, while The Meters perform sporadically. The Funky Meters headlined with Chicago's own Zaramela and Woo Park opening. Track. 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Historical data and info. Band members had spent most of the 1960s performing together in nightclubs of New Orleans. Live Wire Lyrics: Well if you're looking for trouble / I'm the man to see / If you're looking for satisfaction / I'm satisfaction guaranteed / I'm as cool as a body on ice / Or hotter than a rolling See all 3 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Price New from Used from Audio CD, Live, August 4, 1992 "Please retry" $20.82 . Horns, The Meters on AllMusic - 2002 - This is the second half of a fascinating concert… Play on Napster. Directed by Dave Wilson, Gary Weis. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Funky Miracle: Live at Moonwalker, Vol. Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements and concert information, so if your favorite artists are not currently on tour, join Songkick to track The Meters and get concert alerts when they play near you, like 93565 other The Meters … When not performing with The Original Meters, guitarist Leo Nocentelli leads his own group, The Meters Experience, which also performs the music of The Meters. The Funky Meters Live! He was 81. The first full-length concert DVD from this legendary live act! [4][5] The band has been nominated four times for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, most recently in 2017. Horns*, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis - Second Helping (Live At The Moonwalker) (Album) 4 バージョン : Lakeside: PSCW-5065: Japan: 1994 They were later joined by percussionist-vocalist Cyril Neville. [23], As of 2018, the most recent performance of the original Meters (with all four of the founding members) took place at the Arroyo Seco Festival in Pasadena, California on June 25, 2017. [4] That same year, the Meters recorded one of their most successful albums, Fire on the Bayou. They were billed as such when playing in a tiny venue called Benny's Bar at Valence and Camp streets. "[29] Music critique Robert Christgau called the band "totally original" and placed the compilation album Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology on his list of top six New Orleans classics. The Legendary Meters* Featuring J.B. It was recorded at the Venus and Mars album release party hosted by Linda and Paul McCartney on board the Queen Mary ship. Unfortunately there are no concert dates for The Meters scheduled in 2021. [10] It wasn't until Quint Davis, producer and director of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, got them to "put aside their differences and hammer out the details" and perform at the Festival in 2005.[13]. After a label shift in 1972, the Meters had difficulty returning to the charts, but they worked with Dr. John, Paul McCartney, King Biscuit Boy, Labelle, Robert Palmer and others.[4]. The host for the episode is Broderick Crawford, and the musical guests are Levon Helm, Dr. John and The Meters. With Broderick Crawford, The Meters, Dr. John, Levon Helm. Sotto voce: From the same dusty Case Logic binder that recently brought you Bob Marley & The Wailers @ The Record Plant, here are two shows of curve-flattening funk from 1977. The skits for this episode are as follows: Rhonda Weiss and the Rhondettes sing a goodbye song to saccharine. Daily charts, graphs, news and updates An album by The Meters on Napster. Joe McEwen's Most Recent Stories. Editors’ Notes Comprising a solid 16 tracks of the band’s basic essentials, this may be all the Meters you’ll need — especially in a house party (or similarly social) situation where musical attention spans tend to run on the short side. [3] It is the only live recording of the band from that period.[4]. 2015-11-12T00:33:25Z. Editors’ Notes With their 1969 eponymous instrumental debut album the Meters not only defined New Orleans funk, they also managed to make the tightest rhythm section ever known to man somehow sound looser than any other band. Released: Mar 2020 Mar 2020 Hey, Pocky Way (Live) The Meters. Broderick Crawford recounts his first failed attempt to work for NBC. Red Hot Chili Peppers covered the Meters' song "Africa", renamed "Hollywood (Africa)", on their 1985 album Freaky Styley. Uptown Rulers: The Meters Live on the Queen Mary: Rhino 1994 : Fundamentally Funky: Charly Records 2003 : Fiyo at the Fillmore, Vol. Albums include The Meters, Rejuvenation, and Look-Ka Py Py. Historical data and info. all of my life . Live statistics and coronavirus news tracking the number of confirmed cases, recovered patients, tests, and death toll due to the COVID-19 coronavirus from Wuhan, China. Editors’ Notes With their 1969 eponymous instrumental debut album the Meters not only defined New Orleans funk, they also managed to make the tightest rhythm section ever known to man somehow sound looser than any other band. [28], According to Brian Knight of The Vermont Review, "In a sense, the Meters defined the basic characteristics of the groove. On this cold Chicago February night, the house was smoking hot for this triple bill. Nocentelli left the group in 1994 and was replaced with guitarist Brian Stoltz, formerly of The Neville Brothers. Play on Napster. 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