Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African-American funk and … Read Full Bio ↴Maceo Parker (born February 14, 1943) is a noted African-American funk and soul jazz saxophone player, best known for his contributions to James Brown's distinct sound. He was born in Kinston, North Carolina in a musically-rich environment. His mother and father sang in a church and both his brothers are accomplished musicians (drums and trombones).
He and his brother, Melvin Parker, joined James Brown in 1964; in his book Brown says that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer but agreed to take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal. Maceo, Melvin and a few of Brown's band members left to found Maceo & All the Kings Men which toured for two years. In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown's band. In 1975 Maceo and some of Brown's band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton's Parliament.
Maceo once again joined James Brown from 1984 to 1988. In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career. He has released seven solo records and plays 250 tour dates per year. It's also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.
In the late 1990s, Maceo began contributing semi-regularly to recordings by Prince and accompanying his band (The New Power Generation) on tour.
His current tour band includes bassist Rodney Skeet Curtis and several other talented musicians. They have been billed as "The greatest little funk orchestra on earth".
His latest album "Roots & Grooves" with the WDR Big Band is a tribute to Ray Charles whom Parker cites as one of his most important influences.
His gear consists of a Selmer Mark VI (alto) Saxophone together with a Selmer Brilhart 'Ebolin' #5 mouthpiece to create the funky sound he's famous for.
He and his brother, Melvin Parker, joined James Brown in 1964; in his book Brown says that he originally wanted Melvin as his drummer but agreed to take Maceo under his wing as part of the deal. Maceo, Melvin and a few of Brown's band members left to found Maceo & All the Kings Men which toured for two years. In 1973 Maceo returned to James Brown's band. In 1975 Maceo and some of Brown's band members, including Fred Wesley, left to join George Clinton's Parliament.
Maceo once again joined James Brown from 1984 to 1988. In the 1990s he finally embraced a successful solo career. He has released seven solo records and plays 250 tour dates per year. It's also worth noting that his average play time on stage is more than two and a half hours.
In the late 1990s, Maceo began contributing semi-regularly to recordings by Prince and accompanying his band (The New Power Generation) on tour.
His current tour band includes bassist Rodney Skeet Curtis and several other talented musicians. They have been billed as "The greatest little funk orchestra on earth".
His latest album "Roots & Grooves" with the WDR Big Band is a tribute to Ray Charles whom Parker cites as one of his most important influences.
His gear consists of a Selmer Mark VI (alto) Saxophone together with a Selmer Brilhart 'Ebolin' #5 mouthpiece to create the funky sound he's famous for.
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Maceo Parker Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Maceo Parker:
02. Sing A Simple Song Sing a simple song Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah,…
ABC A buh-buh buh buh-buh A buh-buh buh buh-buh You went…
Addictive Love All I wanna do is just explain Why that we…
Born To Wander There's nothin' you can do girl, There's nothin' you can say…
Coin Toss Coin Toss, flip it up Heads or tail Which side am I? I'll…
Come By And See One Hide and seek True love is weak Heath to greet It′s time…
Do Right Woman Do Right Man Take me to heart and I'll always love you And nobody…
Elephant Wow! killing the day not knowing what to do i'm gonna…
Elephant's Foot Wow! killing the day not knowing what to do I'm gonna…
Georgia on My Mind Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through Just an old sweet so…
Got to Get U I got to get you I got to get you I got…
Got To Get You I got to get you I got to get you I got…
I Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all the…
I Got You Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I…
I Got You (I Feel Good) Wo! I feel good, I knew that I wouldn't of I…
I Want To Sing I don't want nobody To give me nothing Open up the door I…
Inner City Blues Dah, dah, dah, dah Dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah Dah,…
Knock On Wood I don't want to lose the good thing that I've…
Lady Luck Oh Lady Luck turned your back on me Now I'm full…
Lady Luck Reprise Oh Lady Luck turned your back on me Now I'm full…
Let I've been really tryin', baby Tryin' to hold back this feeli…
Over the Rainbow Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high There's a land that…
Pass the Peas Hey Bobby, why do you like soul food? Because it makes…
Saxman Rain is pouring down Bills are pourin' in Talk is gettin' ch…
Show and Tell These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till…
Sing a Simple Song Sing a simple song Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah,…
Tell Me Something Good You ain't got no kind of feeling inside I got something…
To be or Not to be What now? I am Shortie I be 4'11" (I am, I be, I…
Uptown Up Начнем уже! Музыка, это моя жизнь Господа забейте на всё Пр…
What a Wonderful World Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't …
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@evanmastoras5778
Similar feelings
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@katlegomlangeni6618
I've loved the song from my childhood... I've been looking for it, today is the day✍️🏽✊🏾✊🏾
@exs3574
That feeling when you discover a piece of art like this and suddenly you realize how many things you haven't seen yet, haven't heard of or didn't even know about... Amazing!
@chriszimmer6227
Sometimes Live is a Mystery and sometimes its Magic ...like this Song....Zimmer Chris
@tebogomashaba7313
Discovered this master piece last night and now can't stop playing it.
@tshepothenigma
The moment you discover there other people out there who think like you.
With all the songs I know I always feel sad there's a great song out there I have never heard or will never get to hear it.
@pharoner
Facts
@jsummers1820
So well expressed and conveyed...this sent chills through me with its goodness and exquisiteness.
@lanier1000
You really have to truly listen to this song all the way through to really realize the genius of it. What a work of art, beautiful.
@whawkins8636
Yes Lord
@percysilwane5595
Most definitely