Arthur Conley - People Sure Act Funny

Year Released: 1968
Genre: Soul / Southern Soul

Description:

Released in 1968 on Atco Records, “People Sure Act Funny” is one of Arthur Conley’s most soulful performances — a mid-tempo reflection on greed and human nature, underscored by steady drums and warm Memphis-style horns.

The track’s sharp rhythm section and vocal phrasing were later sampled by UGK on “Diamonds & Wood” (1996), weaving Conley’s Southern groove into their laid-back Texas production style. The sample adds depth and texture, linking Conley’s ’60s social storytelling to Southern hip-hop introspection nearly three decades later.