
Every Billboard Hot 100 Single 1970: #439: “Funk #49”- The James Gang. August 29, 1970.
- Single: “Funk #49”- The James Gang
- Record Company- ABC
- Genre: Rock
- Written by Jim Fox, Dale Peters and Joe Walsh
- Time: 3:05
- B-side: “Thanks”
- Album: James Gang Rides Again
- Grade: A
- Peaked at #59 10 weeks in Billboard Hot 100.
I am surprised to see that “Funk #49” wasn’t a Top 40 hit. The James Gang was a rock band from Cleveland- and they said nothing good ever came out of Cleveland! Just kidding- I like Cleveland. They had 4 Hot 100 Singles none made the Top 40- this was their most well known song. Of course it’s use in commercials over the years has helped. One of those singles that should have been a big hit.
One of my favorite Joe Walsh tunes!
I Love Hard rock. Never get tired of this one.