Junior Walker & The All Stars - Hip City
- Artist Junior Walker & The All Stars
- Title Hip City
- Label Soul
- Catalogue No S-35048
- Format 7''
- Genre Funk Soul
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Generic
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Year Released: 1967
Genre: Soul / Funk / R&B
Description:
Released on Motown in 1967, “Hip City” is a driving, uptempo track that emphasizes Junior Walker’s rough-edged saxophone as the centerpiece of the groove. The rhythm section pushes a funk-inflected backbeat, with sharp horn punctuations and energetic guitar riffs adding to the urgency of the track.
Walker’s saxophone leads the charge, weaving between riffs and improvised flourishes that make the song feel spontaneous yet tightly arranged. It’s a quintessential example of Walker’s mid-’60s work, where Motown polish meets street-level funk energy.
Each record is meticulously cleaned and stored separately in a brand new polyligned inner sleeve, paired with its cover in a protective outer sleeve. All orders are shipped in designated heavy-duty vinyl shipping cartons, sealed with premium quality PVC tape and clearly marked as Fragile Vinyl Records to ensure safe passage to your door.