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Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby “Hikky-Burr”– After hearing this track, which was recorded in 1969 for the original Bill Cosby Show, you may be forced to confront the possibility that when he’s spitting out the unhinged gibber jabber, Bill Cosby might be one of the funkiest men who has ever lived. As with his performances on the Bill Cosby Talks To Kids About Drugs record, his wildly enthusiastic scat singing is at once hilarious, inspiring, and infectious. (Click here to buy it from Amazon.)

The Meters “Cosby Alley” – This is just a little something that I made a few weeks ago for my own use, but I thought that it might be a nice companion piece for “Hikky-Burr.” Quite simply, it’s The Meters’ classic “Cabbage Alley” with vocals from Cosby’s “Dope Pusher” cut up and mixed over the top. It’s not exactly a major technical accomplishment, but it’s pretty fun nonetheless. (Click here to buy the original Meters recording from Amazon.)

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