Parliament Funkadelic - Funkin' For Fun - Mothership Connection - Houston 1976

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It was Halloween night and Parliament Funkadelic was about to tear the roof off the
Houston Summit, ready to bless the crowd with their cosmic brew of interplanetary
funk. George Clinton, Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins and the rest of the P-Funk
collective were riding the success of their first Top 5 R&B hit, "Give Up The Funk (Tear
The Roof Off The Sucker)," a track that had earned them the kind of radio play that
would bring the masses out to see them live in a stadium-sized arena. The group was
only five dates into the tour when they arrived in Houston, but they were definitely
ready to take it to the stage for an out-of-this-world show like no other.
Taped on October 31, 1976, these seldom-seen performances at the Houston Summit
represent Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic in their ʼ70s prime, in the era of their
Mothership Connection and The Clones Of Dr. Funkenstein LPs-a rare opportunity
for everyone to get their proper dose of The P-Funk.

[@marilynjackson5983]

Glen Goines had the voice of a Black Angel!!! He was just the best soul/ jazz/ rock/ and funk singer ever!!!

[@bigpoppa3866]

Marilyn Jackson He puts chills in your bones! Like Aretha!

[@nellerman1]

Glen Goines is my favorite, voice of parliament. So much soul!!!! Black angel, yes sir….. gone too soon… 🙏🏽🤍

[@JamesWrightjr]

Angela are white?

[@jimmyhair3241]

​@@bigpoppa3866 😅 😅😮

[@marilynjackson5983]

@@JamesWrightjr apparently, they are Black.

[@caracasboogie]

Glen Goins best singer in history (Man what a voice)

[@huss03]

You said it!

[@shayemontfitch7704]

Yes 👍

[@BedeYahEmmanuel]

I wouldn't say he was the best, that would be like saying that Phillipe Whynn never existed! But he was a DAMN good singer!!!

[@bigjay1964]

@@BedeYahEmmanuel Glenn was the p funk his voice was made for the funk

[@cindystarkey3966]

INDEED🎼❤️🤟🏽

[@stepankovacovert]

i am convinced this is the best live show in history

[@jakeizlove]

It's a show I'd go see if time travel were available.

[@JPLBOUND]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bigpoppa3866]

Wish I was there

[@santeebandit3246]

How many times I’ve thought...of only I had been born 20 years earlier...this show is banging from beginning to end.. Cosmic Slop as that opener just setting that tone...Mmmm crank the shit out of it in the desert at night. Let Eddie scream.

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

@@santeebandit3246 That’s not Eddie Hazel on guitar 🎸 it’s Michael Hampton.

[@eddietate1923]

Short and simple this was the baddest group ever

[@ZiggyC.]

yeah , i think so to and i like a LOT of different genres and styles of music ! From hendrix to house From hip hop to thunderdome/Hardcore From Funk to Goa trance But funkadelic.. Biggest baddest motherfunkers to walk this planet (Hendrix/David Gilmour an dJohn Frusciante are my gods tho) but that doesn't take away that i truelly think this was the baddest group ever

[@demitrinorris5871]

I'm doing a piece of art of funkadelic as we speak and I'm going to paint his ass twice in that art I'm going to find a spot I have never heard nobody sing like that effortlessly yes totally agree

[@santeebandit3246]

❤️

[@ericbutler8712]

P-FUNK wasn't short or simple because it's still here alive in 2022 and beyond. 🤘🏿

[@bluetheory2]

@@ericbutler8712 but the song is short and straight to the point

[@LISAakacrim]

I played this in the car while riding w/ my grandmother and great aunt and they loved it. I told them about Glen Goins and his passing so young. My great aunt interpreted the song as Glen having a premonition about his passing and conversing with his mom and letting her know that he'll be alright. My grandma thought he was consoling his mom, saying he's just hanging with friends and he's fine. Proof that good music always touches the soul,mind and spirit in many ways Fly on Brother! R.I.P. Mr. Goins

[@MrBagiet]

wow, i was just thinkin' bout same thang before reading your comment

[@bigpoppa3866]

Lisa Renee Glenn was like no other!! God he was good!!

[@derriousrobinson4764]

Lisa Renee yes Sir tht touch my soul wht you just said p funk lives on fotever

[@johnhargrove5059]

this has always been in my top ten all-time funk songs since the first time I heard it ...GLENN WAS AMAZING

[@paulvanblace9406]

WOW they took it there. They are probably right

[@DColskoolCMoore61]

I feel you!! Glenn's voice was so raw! Damn shame he left us so soon. And so young. I believe he was only 24 or 25 maybe(?). He had so much more funk to give us. Aint no telling what else he could have given us with his talent.

[@caracasboogie]

One of the best live concerts in history

[@jimihd1]

the best

[@shayemontfitch7704]

The only concert in history

[@kittykat4362]

♥️👍💯 💙 JAMES ANTONIO 💕🙏⚘💜

[@kittykat4362]

@@jimihd1 ♥️👍💯 💙🌞 💕

[@kittykat4362]

💙 👍 💯 🌞 💕@@shayemontfitch7704 💚🙏🧡

[@phillytnoize]

This performance makes me emotional for some reason. This song is beautiful.

[@georgemoore5414]

TeeAbrafo Glenn Goins was special his voice was a gift God gave him. He sang and played in church as a youngster. This song is like a church funk song.

[@CJS486]

"..when you see my mother tell her I'm alright.."!!! AMEN.

[@nyleevans4552]

I could listen to Glen sing this ALL day & night.

[@user-cn3ty5dc1v]

Happy birthday my beautiful hero , Glenn. Forever funkin for fun.

[@marilynjackson5983]

Glen Goines entire family was musical especially his sister Debra. The younger brother Kevin was just getting started when his brother died an timely death!!! At any rate, George Clinton was a superb musician but when Glen left he took that soulful sound with him! I feel in love with him without ever meeting him in person. I still love you Glen!!!!

[@TheRealTommyRock]

wow

[@thehiddenmember]

Sang, Glenn! It chokes me up that I was born past your time, I just wish I could say thanks for the funk in person.

[@bodybywayne]

let me just f*nkin say...... this is just the most amazing live shit there is, old school till the death foooooooooool.........

[@gilbertboldenjr.3797]

Glenn you were a talent voice,guitarist,drummer. RIH my brother!!!

[@TheRealTommyRock]

and bassist, he used to do bass on the live "Undisco Kidd"

[@paulieism]

This is a perfect song to end a concert with

[@swingdown2113]

1, of the best songs ever, sung by the greatest vocalist ever, RIF, Rest In Funk 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@chillybstroke]

Big fan of Glen. He should've lead every song. Smooth brother and besides he is the only one who seems to be able to sing high.

[@BedeYahEmmanuel]

Affirmative: ANd George knew it, when it was time for Glenn to bring the mothership down he ALWAYS made sure he was in the zone!!!

[@KNJ3]

They didn't ask permission to take you on a spiritual journey. My goodness, simply hypnotizing to the ears.

[@jmitch76]

My first time hearing this was at my uncle's wake. When another one of my uncles would come home and visit, he would play this just before he left. Upon my first time hearing it I cried like a child but I also heard him saying he was alright. Now I smile when I hear it.

[@xavier3961]

I wanna cry this is just that Groovy!!!!!

[@marilynjackson5983]

I love you Glen. I know we are not supposed to question certain things but as a human being we must ask just why take away people who just beginning in life??? He was truly a musical scientist!!

[@Clarenzr]

Im am so thankful I was there in person to see this concert,.didnt realize I was witnessing history being made then,.that night I wasnt realizing to many things period,..LOL.I was just awe struck and captivated watching my P-Funk hero's on stage ,tearing the roof off the sucka..!.I will never forget that night..

[@DColskoolCMoore61]

Besides G. Clinton, my all-time favorite P-Funk members were and always will be Glenn Goins, Garry Shider and Ray (Sting Ray) Davis. I will always love P-Funk but as the premier funk band of ALL TIME, they will not be the same with those 3 gone. I am so glad I grew up listening to their music and seen them in concert at least 20-25 times!! I 1st got funktized at the age of 12 back in '74 with the release of Chocolate City. Being from D.C. and MD I was hooked!! Been funkin' ever since!

[@marilynjackson5983]

you nailed it, for sure.

[@christopherowens6391]

Plainfield is and always will be Funkadelic!

[@s4ujxm]

I agree! From DC but Plainfield was on the map!

[@bythehandofbob]

It's always Glenn. Nice that everyone had a good time, but Glenn was the show.

[@TheRealTommyRock]

agreed!

[@marilynjackson5983]

Glen's voice still lives in all that loved him spirits!! Love you, Glen, you would always have a place in my heart!

[@thengnetworkcc]

Love ya Glenn. Your gift got me thru some difficult times.

[@margaretgant4517]

Different Feelings About George since I saw that documentary, but The PFUNK IS FOREVER IN MY SOUL!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@s4ujxm]

That's a very slanted documentary. It is true but not the whole truth.

[@RhodesMkX]

When it comes to style, I'd say Glenn Goins is my absolute favorite vocalist of all time. Even watching him perform, he seemed so in control... So cool. Fuck leukemia. Big time.

[@slipyourhips]

I have my own funk band. For all of you that lay it down...this is how it's done. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go practice...a whole hell of a lot.

[@tjrey5517]

Every time I watch them practice I would. Plainfield represented P-Funk all thru the 70’s. I had such a crush on Glen back n the day, I would Melt & Giggle whenever we spoke during our brief conversations........ Lots of crazy fun back then. I Miss those days❗️

[@Kell1295]

I was at the take funk to heaven in '77 at Madison Square Garden. I still haven't recovered from that. Thanks Mom, best decision you ever made.

[@TommyEMoore]

I was fortunately living in Houston at the time and was a Funkateer back in the day si there was no way I was missing this one. We were blasted out our minds when the Mothership landed. Twas a glorious night and we partied til dawn

[@tadhgokeeffe2127]

Unbelievably brilliant - what a groove.

[@CJS486]

THE MIGHTY GLEN GOINS...'NUFF SAID!!

[@TheRealTommyRock]

Glenn Goins was my favorite male singer and remains that even after all this time! when he and Big Foot started Mutiny I was totally on board, at age 20 I was totally hyped to do the sleeve drawing for the first album! I was crushed when he passed, but blessed to be influenced by his genius, fly on Glenn!

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

TheRealTommyRock They started Quazar, Jerome Brailey started Muntiny after Glenn Goins passed.

[@TheRealTommyRock]

@@robertbright-jc3sd nah bruh, I was there, Mutiny was started by Glenn and Jerome, and some of the original Mutiny tracks ended up on the Quazar album. Big Foot recruited a whole new band and recorded all new tracks after Glenn passed and that music was the album that got released and is the one I did the sleeve drawing for in 1979.

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

TheRealTommyRock Thanks for the correction.

[@TheRealTommyRock]

@@robertbright-jc3sd glad to share knowledge with a fellow funkateer! Glenn's brother Kevin was lead vocalist of Quazar and a great singer in his own right. I still have some recordings from the original Mutiny tracks that were never released. and if you dig Glenn, check out his group The Bags, early stuff before P-Funk

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

TheRealTommyRock Thank you for the reply, I remember your artwork on the sleeve of the first album 👍🤘, your experience with the Goins Brother’s is PRICELESS.I also remember hearing Glenn with the group THE BAGS you was able to tell that he was going to be a force to be RECKONED WITH, again “FELLOW FUNKATEER thank you for the reply and FACTS.🤘🎶🎸🎶🤘

[@MistaShock]

When I leave this world the only consolation besides conversing with my ancestors is being able to hear this magnificent man sing again

[@THEMRBASSPLYR]

you youngstas missd some great music R.i.P GLEN GOINS

[@harmonicmenace]

Take us home Glen!

[@andreabonvi7401]

only stupid people can make a sign down on this funky music at its best and over it trascends everything keep on funky

[@homoerectus744]

Parliament /Funkadelic had so many talented diverse working parts on The Mothership.

[@marilynjackson5983]

My main man Glen Goines- the best singer on this planet. The Black Funkateers really lost a funking great man!! RIH Glen!! He was truly singing for his mother. Just funking around for fun!!

[@brianbullock7888]

So young so blessed he left so soon.

[@bigpoppa3866]

So damn funky thank you Glenn!!!!!

[@michaelwesson6092]

Glen is and will always be missed.

[@bigpoppa3866]

This man was above amazing!!!! I with you Glenn!!!

[@margaretgant4517]

MY BROTHER AND I WERE RAISED ON THE PFUNK🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽.

[@gf3tw]

Glen Goins definitely stole this show!

[@rosariodeleon541]

These guys are absolutely great.

[@dogontribe8333]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Sent chills down my spine! Spirit was in Houston that night!

[@RFD510]

This is unbelievably good

[@jeezjacob]

This kinda cool barely exists anymore. Big respect to the folks who do it and get down. \,,/

[@bigpoppa3866]

God help me! Glenn!!! What a voice!

[@meljrnone8608]

Hard to believe this was almost 42 years ago....

[@meljrnone8608]

Make that 46 years ago now...time sho' nuff flies...😎

[@m.l7091]

Beautiful man crossed over on my birthday.😞⚘💖

[@jakeizlove]

Thank you for posting this from the bottom of my funky soul!

[@bulletft]

i saw them in the 70s i was blabgasted i love it

[@AlienFriendly]

couldn't agree more!!

[@akrinst]

Not only mad funky but deep -- one of the most soulful, bittersweet but ultimately joyous creations in the history of groove music. Thanks so much for posting this great live version.

[@johnporter8248]

Back in the day they wasn't coming down to south Florida and I had to travel to Atlanta to see them and it was worth every penny

[@naugiedoggie]

Great way to sign off the evening, or morning as it may be ... a little "funkin' around" before lights out.

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ They was my heroes when I was nine, years old. I'm fifty five now, I'll never out grow them.

[@michaelcrummer6851]

this was da greatiest band been on this earth i mean i love other bands but da shit these guys will never be imitated or duplicated thank god i witness funkadelecs over 10 times an no show was never da same u got your money worth they wanted 2 play all night it wasnt about money with george any they just funkin around an we were invited im sorry u never u missed a great moment in life michael crummer greenville s.c.

[@dudeseriously57]

Timeless incredible music. Pfunk4life.

[@brianjenkins9772]

That harmony, they killed it

[@jonessb1914pbs]

If you saw Parliament Funkadelic during the Mothership Connection tour - this was the close out song - Glen Goins what a beautiful voice🤘🏿

[@dale85300]

what a send off!!!!

[@lutollo]

SINCE I NEVER GOT TO SEE GLEN AND HE'S FROM MY HOME TOWN,,THIS WILL DO.

[@gtripmusic2906]

Man the '70s had the most badass music

[@This-Aint-No-Disco]

The infamous whistle then 3:05 !!!! If you don't get the chills around this part then funk pass revoked 🤦‍♂️🤣👨‍💻

[@nellerman1]

I love you Glen Goins, my favorite voice in parliament. You died so very young, 24 yrs. old, from an illness. You may have only been with parliament from 75’-78’, & 4 albums. But you made a huge dent in parliament history. You will always be my ultimate favorite. God bless you, and thank you for your soul, your funk, and your spirit that you put into the music. 🎼🙏🏽❤️🔥

[@s4ujxm]

Awesome comments! Couldn't have said it better. He truly was the best!

[@Goldyntuch]

1 of the best pleasures in my life..Giving thanks for the invention of film and recording,without it,we'd be void of this greatness

[@reginaldwaiters9971]

Fly on Glen, fly on !!!

[@mikewilson4364]

RIP to my man Mr Glenn Goins🙏🙏

[@jamesthomas83381]

glen always gave a gr8 show

[@miltonweaver5461]

I put some of this on for my grandkids they asked me what I listen to I told them real music

[@jimmikeys4527]

I was at this same show in Charlotte NC. 1976.

[@bigpoppa3866]

When you see my mother I'm alright!!!! Lawd help me!

[@Robert-n3x2z]

A prayer to the funk gods that's for real

[@avp0713]

I went to see them this week in NYC at the Beer Garden (South Street Seaport)..... lets just say, I should have seen them 30 years ago.

[@JamesWrightjr]

The baddest band....EVER!

[@originalfunkyfry]

Glen Goins is one of the most beautiful human beings who ever visited the planet Earth.

[@kustakka]

long live the mothership!!!! I saw P-funk allstars somewhere 1997 in stockholm, was blasted on cosmic weed and I remember when Flashlight began.... the crowd freaked out. I wish these masters return, especially with Bootsy on the bass..on the ONE !

[@secretgarden5032]

Glen Glen Glen .,..?RIP mstr Goins...you still Alive in m'y heart

[@chollywolf]

Take funk to heaven in 77.

[@user-hq1yy1cy2p]

この、映像は、始めてですね!!最高!!

[@IfunkY1]

its alwaysHalloween night with these brothas

[@davidleiva940]

This should be taught at school :_)

[@PlayingInVestapol]

I found out about seven years ago that mine an Uncle to one of Glens Cousins. But he said he never got to to know him, But his parents talked about Glen ,his brother and Sister all the time as to what great singers the were.

[@kevinsmith-wi2hn]

Awesome what can you say

[@phebeharris]

It's hard to watch anything with Funkadelic with Glen in the lead. Even watching their tour and live performances weakens me. Glen was beautiful.

[@iam01]

Light Years In Time Ahead Of Our Time! - PFunk

[@darrelllovett4722]

Ay.... Come here Glen. I want just Glen to sing this song. Airbody else be cool.

[@mesa50w]

fire

[@joshgobeil1877]

Love it love it love it

[@touche2che951]

🎶"If You see My Mother tell her I'm alright just funkin around for fun" 🎶Thanks Glenn👑 still funkin around for fun.

[@gregorywebster5950]

Damn P Funk ¡!!!!

[@DarrenWaters75]

When you see my mother tell her I'm alright, I'm just funkin around... for fun.

[@i.q.3280]

Salute

[@Leo55BabyBoomer]

Saw ya'll in Chicago in 1975 at the old Chicago Stadium...but no matter where you see them, the P-Funk connection is "The Bomb".

[@bakercarl8518]

Leo55BabyBoomer right a year or two be4 when "We" crash the crash auditorium t

[@bakercarl8518]

Leo55BabyBoomer Or a year or 2 When "we crash the aditoum doors,and made it genal admission.😎 Yeah!!!