Spanky Wilson - You

Year Released: 2013 (Reissue)
Genre: Funk / Soul

Description:

The “You” / “Sunshine of Your Love” 7″ by Spanky Wilson, reissued by BGP Records (catalogue BGPS 015), brings two fiery slices of late-’60s funk and soul from her debut album
Doin' It, back into the spotlight. Originally recorded during Wilson’s prolific early period, these tracks capture the essence of her style — bold, brassy, and unapologetically powerful.

Side A, “You,” is a stripped-down funk stormer built around a fat drum break, gritty guitar chops, and Wilson’s commanding vocal. It’s a perfect example of the raw “sister funk” sound that crate diggers and DJs covet — direct, driving, and deeply danceable. The rhythm section locks into a relentless groove, while Spanky’s voice moves effortlessly between soulful grit and sharp attitude, delivering pure dance-floor energy. Quality copies of the OG pressing on this fetch upwards of $200

Side B, “Sunshine of Your Love,” reimagines the Cream rock classic through a funk-soul prism. Wilson transforms the song’s iconic guitar riff into a brassy, horn-led groove, trading psychedelia for swagger. The result is a stunning fusion of funk, jazz, and soul — a showcase of both her vocal power and her ability to reinterpret rock material with conviction and flair. Although a seriously popular crowd pleaser, this was never released on 45 until now...