What do Tyler the Creator, Mantronix, Stetsasonic, DJ Shadow, Eric B and Rakim, Brand Nubian, Jay-Z and N.W.A. have in common? Not to mention The Prodigy, Squarepusher, Leftfield, Oasis, Aphex Twin, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa, David Bowie, Primal Scream, Lady Gaga and Dizzee Rascal? Answer: They have all sampled The Winstons’ ‘Amen, Brother’! The Winstons’ ‘Amen, Brother’ is THE most sampled drum break in the history of music (over 5000+ according to whosampled.com) and has shaped the history of electronic music ever since its creation in 1969. This is the official release of the Winston’s ‘Color Him Father’ album, out of print for fifty years on vinyl, a glorious break-heavy album of soul, funk and gospel featuring the single ‘Color Him Father’, ‘Amen, Brother’ and loads more! The fully remastered album is housed in exact-reproduction original sleeve and design and comes with 4 extra bonus tracks that the group released only as singles.
1. Color Him Father
2. I've Gotta Be Me
3. The Chokin' Kind
4. The Greatest Love
5. A Handful of Friends
6. Everyday People
7. Love of the Common People
8. Wheel of Fortune
9. The Days of Sand and Shovels
10. Birds of a Feather
11. Only the Strong Survive
12. Traces
13. Amen, Brother
14. Say Goodbye to Daddy
15. Mama's Song
16. Amen Brother (Extended Mix)