Parliament Funkadelic - Standing On the Verge of Gettin' It On - 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.

[@davidgeorge1294]

I'm white, I was 8 and Parliament was the first album I ever bought. My parents thought I lost my mind. I just had to get my funk! I'm 59 now and I'm still getting my funk!

[@ronaldwilliams9331]

LOL that's cool yeah I was like 7 or 8 years old when Parliament was out and funkadelic and believe me I was getting those albums at that age back in the 70s very nostalgic but my mother was kind of iffy about some of those funkadelic albums and she wouldn't let me have some of those funkadelic albums because of the covers and they used to cuss on those records funkadelic was very radical in the 70s boy those were the good days

[@leahmiller7513]

Yes, I remember so well when they came out or really became famous bc I was still in college. But there was nobody like them ever and as each passing year went by, they became even more radical and branched out into several groups. George Clinton was a genius!!! We loved their groove and we listened to everything they came out with bc we were guaranteed to be up on the funk. I was still listening to them in my early career days and going to all of their concerts no matter where they appeared. They were fire and we were fired with them as their funkateers. I think I saw the Mothership land at least twice if not three times. So you know I liked Bootsy and the Funkadelics too!!!

[@callmemonkh9020]

KEEP ROLLIN' ON!!!!!!

[@jonjones7137]

R.I.P. FUZZY.....man

[@presinald]

For me I was 8 and got RHCP albums, it was my gateway drug to REAL FUNKIN later in life 😎

[@fvckoff4ever561]

I used to play in a hardcore punk band. Before every local show, we would watch this whole show at my guitarist’s house. He had it on an ancient VHS he borrowed his father. After a few joints, beers, and a fifth of Jim Beam, we would go out and destroy. Our music sounded nothing like Parliament, but their whole sound and vibe influenced us more than most of the punk we listened to lol

[@IIESPD00DII]

Lmfao this is low key a punk song so much damn energy. I damn near came here to say this today, the guitars!!!!

[@IIESPD00DII]

Such an attitude that I can’t describe to this song lmfao

[@IIESPD00DII]

Makes you want to get up and do some shit

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

@@IIESPD00DII dude, it’s called P-F-U-N-K..... remember PFunk...you been hit with the pop gun!

[@IIESPD00DII]

@@sabiral-mansur3038 Bop

[@october2000]

How could you not like this? I'm a metal guy and this is bad ass.

[@rollotomassi4768]

I'm a great music guy, and I love this.

[@LonnellRich]

Pfunk predates metal

[@TheUmmahFightCamp]

@@LonnellRich He likely knows that. He was showing his appreciation.

[@fredAlexander62]

Fuzzy taking everybody to church then right at 3:39 Glenn starts feeling the spirit.

[@richardworth350]

"ooh Yeah" obviously you like me know it so well you can instantly spot Glenn's voice!

[@durablegoods1946]

RIP Glenn Goin!!!

[@FRC0711]

This might be the best thing on KZbin.

[@sula496]

It is.

[@nicollettajamay3563]

It sure is

[@cherylcarney6350]

FC1979. Yes sir

[@kamiljaromin1279]

after 39 sec of seeing this guy dancing i fully agree

[@kaiserrion1]

People!! Whatchu doin'?

[@randyeno]

Clarence "fuzzy" Haskins, another member of the funk mob has transitioned. Joining Walter "Junie" Morrison, Debbie Wright, "Sting" Ray Davis, Calvin Simon, Eddie Hazel, Bernie Worrell Jr, Ramon "Tiki" Fulwood, Cordell "Boogie" Mosson, Garry "Diaper man" Shider, Glenn Goins, Michael Brecker, Mallia Franklin. Everyone a master of their craft. "Funk is its own reward." 🎶

[@madefrom9]

That microphone stand needs to file a police report. Lol!

[@Asiatic637]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anitayoung6093]

Lolll

[@glencro]

😂😂😂🤣

[@judycrowler9367]

Boy DO I JLC

[@nicolerichardson7753]

😂😂😂😂😭

[@phillipwilliams6961]

A critic for the NY times once said if you thought Ringling Bros and Bartum Bailey circus was the greastest show on Earth ,you haven't seen parliment funkadelic live yet

[@jamesvickers9476]

Phillip Williams 🤘

[@markprater1]

Lol I caught the Mothership Connection tour in Philly. George: "You might be lookin at the people next to you and wondering if it's cool to light up. It's cool. Go 'head!" Musta been 20-30 musicians and singers just wandering on and off stage...

[@troydukesr8918]

I wanted to runaway wit the Funkadelic circus when I was a teenager 👽👽👽

[@misterwebb8564]

Really? I wouldn’t doubt it!

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

Say it again!

[@thestrategicintrovert007]

Thank you for the funk. RIP, Mr. Haskins.

[@leahmiller7513]

This song made you want to get up and dance. It was earth-shattering!!!💣💣💣🔥🔥🔥

[@troyjones2358]

Fuzzy Haskins on lead vocals, Ladies and gentlemen.

[@jsamc]

thank you !!

[@adderon7476]

Did he sing on the studio track?

[@troyjones2358]

@@adderon7476 yes, and he was co-writer.

[@FranktheDachshund]

They have stepped right over the verge and are now fully getting it on.

[@sebwakim4741]

9 months later that microphone stand gave birth

[@adderon7476]

Twins!

[@Itiswritten121]

Them horns, drums, that guitar riff, and Fuzzy doing that singing with shake dancing ........!!

[@brawlnation5194]

I need those glasses, pump this in my office and wear those glasees at my desk, guarenteed to get sent home!!! Funkin on my way to the car

[@w.lester255]

Never seen a man move his hips like that...Damn...he’s so free.

[@GStrongRAW]

The lead on this is Fuzzy Haskins. One of the original members of Parliament.

[@blendaboard4962]

Yes, Yes, Yes . FUZZY work's it out !! Love him .💕💕🌟🔥😊

[@roderickcooper5394]

I love fuzzy that's where I got my dance style from😂

[@BSIII]

Idk how many times ive watched this entire concert tripping acid, but Fuzzy Haskins' excellent moves cracked me up everytime! Lol can't get more funky than Haskins in the bugeye mask, performing this song, groovin n moovin. Lol

[@curtiskrumm796]

That's just awesome... They reach the perfection, musicaly, their clothes, the show. There's nothing wrong with Parliament Funkadelic.

[@blackfalconsungodzz3786]

One Nation under a Groove"

[@VendibleUser]

The leadup until 0:10 and that long horn blow literally gives me chills every time

[@blackwizards1692]

Holy shit u right

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

Maceo lost his mind on this one!

[@troykey2641]

The horns and Eddie's 🎸.

[@cree8tive]

I have to agree. I usually pay a lot attention to the guitar in this song and the modulation, later on.

[@vogue2222]

Saw them perform in San Diego in 1976. That funk gets in you and never dies. No one makes music like this anymore.

[@robinmiller173]

Sometimes you just need some P-Funk to stay sane!

[@cehayes74]

Robin Miller Agreed !!!

[@KR-vk2wx]

@Robin Miller .... *And you know that!!*

[@blendaboard4962]

Amen !!!! 💕🔥🔥

[@blendaboard4962]

Hey Fuzzy , i play it like it was yesterday and will play it & them forever . My Funkster 's . 🔥🔥🔥🔥💖💖💖💖😊😊. Make my day a Parliament - Funkadelc Day and im all smiles . I want my Funk uncut !!

[@timmcgrath9472]

need funk now....

[@michaelford5398]

RIP TO MR CLARENCE "FUZZY HASKINS. thank you for your music and the love of P-FUNK you will be missed my brother..

[@suzetter.blackmon]

FUZZY HASKINS! MEMORABLE PEFORMANCE,MAY YOUR SOUL R.I.H. THANK GOD FOR THE "FUNK!" IN YOU SIR!

[@muzikman183]

Damn another one gone. RIP Fuzzy! Thank you for your contributions to the history of funk music! Fly On, sir!

[@harolddavis3253]

I love my black people the music they play is from the heart it is all soul

[@fvckoff4ever561]

Harold Davis I’m white, and I love you’re people, to. The west would have no good music without black people. Bless you.

[@cbanks1980]

You betta believe it

[@sanchopp]

Music no matter colors... I'm white I love music if it is GOOD music... And I'm french... LOVE/UNITY

[@harrygreen2451]

Fuzzy was cuttin' UP !!!

[@misterwebb8564]

Wasn’t he?! Love it!

[@kdnavy6716]

RIP. Really enjoyed watching him having such a funky good time leading on Standing on the verge of getting it on.

[@robinlove2452]

Ukw. XxcUKyehhehrrd1effarrtrxcvtfffcc

[@Juanfroco1298]

That riff is sooo damn groovy!!

[@phillipwilliams6961]

I saw them at the Roseland in NYC, late 70s they started to walk out on stage around 9-930pm and walked off close to 4:30 am I still haven't gotten over that yet

[@jamesvickers9476]

Phillip Williams .... there's nothing like a p funk party....cause a pfunk party don't stop 🤘

[@vanessa_the_mindset_maven]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!

[@scottbentham7466]

All night Funk...that must've been awesome..btw Roseland not sure if you know is no more torn down a few years ago for a high rise NY Leggo building

[@Breaksnbeats]

This is fucking incredible. There is no real structure, a chorus or bridge for example, but the funk and the groove is so damn awesome

[@LowlandGames]

+Breaksnbeats Who cares about structure!

[@normanradio]

Breaksnbeats v

[@matsnilsson565]

You my funky brother got it! Funk got no structure or other musical guidance. P-Funk is pure rhythm and nothing else. Everything rides on the rhythm regarding GEORGE CLINTON (Father of P-FUNK)!

[@FCntertainr]

What do you mean FUNK GOT NO STRUCTURE???? I can see none of you what funk is? Funk came out black church not protestant or catholic. Modern you have to live near or in PROJECTS, Elks clubs, Masonic lodges, Legions, VFW, Speakeasies cause blacks couldn't get liquor licenses, Cabarets bring your own or some alcohol is furnished , food also. There is funk in jaz zand funk and black sanctified gospel you have to learn master it before 19 yrs old. No matter what color

[@FCntertainr]

Cm7 groove, this is the end of the tune! The tune has a bridge in F7 . Many funk tunes have a minor chord vamp ( modal) and a bridge that chords MOVE that is harmonic. Their slow tunes usually are simple harmonic tunes.

[@MrChimneypot]

Fuzzy has just had a stroke and is very ill in hospital. We wish him the very best.

[@sula496]

I live for the pelvic thrust.

[@THOMTHOMJEROME]

+mona polk hahahahaha!!!

[@leocannon4383]

mona polk the first microphone stand to every get pregnant.

[@remo2009]

mona polk it takes years of training to reach this level of pelvic thrust.

[@uniqueorganicshaircare9880]

mark johnson 😂😂😂🙌🏾

[@ernestbutler4141]

hey nerd tell ms mona my best dance move.what the Jerk?no the Mash Potatoes?no.the Penguin?no nerd tell her.the James Brown r.i.p.?no the Camel Walk?no nerd you kno.the Aaron Neville?no.the Cissy?no the Moonwalk?no.the four-corners?no.the duck-walk?you aint never seen me do no fucking duck-walk.The Pelvis-Thrust you stupid fucking nerd.Ohe that.😁😎🤘🖤💙✌eJ Luv

[@santiagosanucci8532]

-This video changes you -In what way -I used to be white

[@teewrx420]

I thought I was the only one.

[@victorscarani2559]

Every time u listen to this joint, ur afro gets a few inches bigger!!!

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

lol, welcome santiago....see what you been missin.....and it get's better!

[@rachiemountain333]

-This video changes you -in what way -I’m now pregnant

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

lmao

[@misterwebb8564]

What!!!!! What?!!!! You hear that fuckin groove ? Damn the drums is keeping that bounce. They in that deep pocket! Damn!

[@theblueangel1973]

I love Clarence fuzzy Haskins. Thank God we still have him at 81.

[@TheNewstartt]

I CANT STOP WATCHING ...I WANT TO PARTY THIS HARD ONE TIME BEFORE I DIE!! GET ALL OF THAT FUNK FUZZY..GOD BLESS!@!

[@aarondigby9859]

When this song played in the discoteque , the floor become jammed pack instantly.

[@TheNewstartt]

RIP FUZZY

[@lindap.5120]

You are right. You have to do the party that goes on into the next day or night. Seriously. It transcends time and logic. See it at least once.

[@Selocan66]

This shit gave me a contact high !!

[@BobbyEaston]

that right there is P Funk at full strength, with the most epic lineup, horny horns, the Parliaments, Glen Goins, etc.

[@dozer30]

DrFuzzy put up ya dukes! This is heavyweight funk! Yooo Hooo!🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@sleazytooez2313]

Everything perfect except Eddie being a regular! Love Mike but Eddie is by far one of the greatest to ever touch an axe 🪓🎸

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

@@sleazytooez2313 but Mike is shreddin that rift...loud and clear....whoever is on bass is holdin it down too...Mike ridin all over that!....Pfunk

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

Maceo Parker dun lost his mind... lol

[@amsterdamG2G]

i came across fuzzy and another member on the streets of hilversum (holland) and he asked me were the mc donalds was, but i could not speak anymore. all i could say was p-funk,p-funk! i never forget that moment

[@shanobei]

i been listening to the same 5 minutes for 5 days str8 ... i cant get it out of my head

[@pbearbush]

Lol me too

[@ericharper8797]

Before anything else existed there was the funk.

[@dudeseriously57]

Sooooo many incredible layers to the PARLIAMENT- FUNKADELIC mob. P-funk4life 🤘🏾🤘🏾♥️

[@actajon]

I can't even imagine how awesome their afterparty must have been.

[@ocularisabyssus9628]

Fuzzy Haskins killing it!

[@Thickaliscious40]

I grew up on Parliament/Funkadelic it's apart of me!

[@michaeljaye6485]

Denise Hopkins Me too! I agree 100%, sister. Much love for the bands. :O)

[@Thickaliscious40]

Michael Jaye dats wassup boo! 😉😀😄

[@michaeljaye6485]

Yep Yep. Doesn't get any better!👍

[@cbanks1980]

You so fortunate lol

[@TheMrMediocre]

Try listening to this without bopping your head. Can't be done.

[@cbanks1980]

Ikr

[@misterwebb8564]

Preach!

[@IIESPD00DII]

Accurate

[@aatproductions5195]

Forget head bopping this induces full body convulsions 👽

[@Kmurd2003]

Nah brotha this makes my body want to move!

[@everettbrown8822]

RIP Fuzzy🙏🏿❤️🕊

[@jeffdawson2786]

This Houston show was electrifying. You got the big Parliament hits, crazy lights and FX, but also the Funkadelic weirdness.

[@tmrnopentrar]

FUNK GOLD ERA!

[@blackfalconsungodzz3786]

Fuzzy is jammin his ass off..full funk mode Thats how you party 🥳 🤪 God Dam

[@judycrowler9367]

Go ahead BROTHERS... JLC FUNKADELIC....

[@davidschwartz6657]

one of the alltime best FUNK shows, thank god it was videotaped...

[@minorsnow5306]

George giving it up to p-funk horns is pure bliss!!!

[@soulfunkfolknhiphop]

Who the fuck didn't like this???

[@zeljjko70766]

someone whose ear drums are fucked for sure

[@serpentinefire77]

Amen Bonnie Dario.

[@harrybryan9633]

Sir Nose D'Void of Funk.......

[@daddytroy]

#rip Clarence Eugene "Fuzzy" Haskins (June 8, 1941 - March 17, 2023) 🙏🏽🤘🏽👊🏽🛸

[@OsofoGriot]

ON THE ONE.

[@a1974h]

A musical maelstrom of utter greatness

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

we saw the band at the Circle Star Theatre and they played FOUR hours without taking a break, not even between songs.

[@terrancesmith9911]

This was the 1st album I ever bought parliament live I was 12 years old now 56, 2020

[@a1974h]

The history of music peaked at this moment

[@TheBfunky17]

I've been on this Page,... For 2 Days,.. I Can't Hate,.. Cause the FUNK is So Great!!!!!

[@wcgolston32]

This member was underrated but he was glue for their success Fuzz

[@mjames1506]

Have listened to this so many times and I swear that as the band warms up it finds it's "groove" in two distinct, like, gear changes or something. Something about their vibe just clicks on the guitar hook at 1:19 and then higher intensity all comes together at the 'c'mon now' at 2:44 when the drummer starts really thumping the bass. This song is really all about the band getting on the same beat ... the audience is just along for the ride.

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

Tha's PFunk, no warm up, no nothing, plug n play, come on, let's go....If you ever been to a Pfunk concert, that's what they do, just come on, strap up, bam...Pfunk begins....."come on yall, there's a soul out tonight, fo my soul comes out tonight, there's a soul out tonight, yall come own..."...damn, that's Pfunk.....

[@RoRo-dl3hd]

Uncut funk. The bomb!

[@Cashmere.Kufi_88]

Been sorting through a few Parliament videos for few months..never realized how great a live performance sounded..most artist and groups sound better through studio this funk blows all that out the water

[@chrisa4695]

Fuzzy was the wildest and funkiest of them all.

[@aarondigby5054]

When this song was played at the club, the dance floor became immediately packed. My first days discoing and asking the cute girls to dance, the big afro-style hair, stack heels,popcorn shirts, "ya'll come on"

[@TheGordeaux]

Rest in P , Fuzzy .... we love you

[@sanchopp]

One of my favorite song. Love Funkadelic and Parliament.

[@tylee5291]

My number one and first Funkadelic song I ever heard.

[@Auntkekebaby]

Damn! Fuzzy got nasty...stank. That's it right there. You know Lenny Kravitz loves him. He moves JUST like him.

[@jameswooden649]

I was at cubby bear in Chicago on the Northside I was at the front of the stage blow me away.

[@joannprice7579]

This is absolutely 💯 bad ass funk

[@proboy215]

The first 20 seconds is hard as hell! Damn!!!!

[@robertbright2057]

R.I.P. Mr. Clarence “FUZZY” Haskins.🎼🎤🎼

[@porker964c2]

Where has this been all my life? Imperious.

[@davidlynn3631]

No Show now or then could come close to PFUNK EARTH TOUR.

[@plecturaproductions5816]

Man they are so funnkkkyyy! I have to go back to the beginning and Lear how this band changed the game!

[@TheBrutal757Channel]

everyone talks about how great music was in the 80's, nah, the 70's is where it's at

[@sabiral-mansur3038]

hell yessssssss!!

[@conversationrulesthenation713]

man this is classic kosher shit....thanks for sharing this moment in time!!!

[@UnderDaGroove]

Rest in Peace Fuzzy😢

[@docmccoy95]

What fun he was having.

[@neosmith8933]

That microphone stand was theirs after that!

[@kevinthekozakian]

That move fuzzy does at 1:53 is all I gotta say 😮!

[@kevinthekozakian]

The original hype man

[@alvinward9797]

Bring me back does day 🤘🙏✌️

[@danielharris2378]

Fuzzy is definitely a student of James Brown and Little Richard.

[@laidataylor6362]

The funkiest group ever and they be jamming

[@gregoryglenn9302]

that was my 1st funkadelic album i was introduced 2 at the age of 13 by my mom & dad...1974 STANDING ON THE VERGE OF GETTIN' ON

[@ValerieBrowncheers]

remember these days and will never forget them!

[@laidback20]

Wife loved this group back in the day. They could put on a show. This clip made me think of her watching them.

[@rengdang]

I had to pee about 20minute's ago but I just can't stop watching this funky music on repeat so good!!!!!!!!

[@BettyblackBlack]

H Griffin. YOUR SO funny but I know what you mean jelly bean. play it again. mean mean BEAT

[@sanchopp]

Magnifique !!!

[@happygolucky7241]

TIMELESS ❤️‍🔥👾👽🤘🏿🤘🏾🤘🏽🤘🏼🤘🏻 🛸

[@oralrobers9727]

My teen age yrs here I use to be there getting it on with my friends at every show

[@georgeferrell9519]

P Funk was pumpin' it and Fuzzy was feeling it and threw down fo real

[@valeriecheersbrown4829]

Yes!

[@jonathansmith3344]

Rest in Peace, Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins...

[@st1941]

I'm Standing on the Verge!!!!!!!!!!!😀

[@tamikokelly2350]

GotDamn this is funky as hell,SHAAT!!

[@lenpey]

This is much better than the 74 studio original of this number.

[@neddmen]

There will never be another funk group like this so many of them are dead but they live on in music heaven chauncry nedd and the neddman band