The Liner Notes
Issue №10 · June 19, 2026 · from the archive
Special Issue · The P-Funk & Boogie Issue
The Liner Notes
Certified
Nostalgia
Artist Spotlight
The Gap Band
boogie · 1980–1982
For Whoever Finds This Tape
- The Countdown · Top 10 Tracks That Ruled the Tape Deck
- Mixtape Map · Inside P-Funk & Boogie
- Needle Drop · “Early in the Morning” by The Gap Band
- In Memoriam · Bobby Sherman
Issue №10
June 19, 2026 · $3.33
From the DJ Booth
Dear Listener,
Side A, side B, all feelings. Let's make a tape.
Consider this your P-Funk & Boogie field guide — The Gap Band up front, a Top 10 you'll argue with, and a tape map to get lost in.
Pull up a beanbag, drop the needle, and add your version in the margins — every song's got a Memory Wall.
See you on the flip side, — The G33Z3R DJ
This week’s issue: P-Funk & Boogie
Editor's LetterArtist Spotlight
The Gap Band
boogie · 1980–1982
The Gap Band is an American boogie and funk group known for their infectious rhythms and soulful grooves. Originating from the United States, they’ve been active since 1967, carving a niche in the R&B scene with standout hits like “Outstanding,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me,” “Burn Rubber on Me,” and “Early in the Morning.” Featuring the distinctive vocals of Charlie Wilson, their music blends elements of funk, electro, and rhythm and blues, making it perfect for dance floors and late-night jams alike. The band’s energetic sound and clever lyrics continue to resonate with fans, reminding us why their tunes remain staples in the hearts of funk aficionados everywhere.
Artist Spotlight
The Gap Band · cont.
“Formed 1967”
The facts
The Gap Band in the crate
Needle Drop
Early in the Morning
The Gap Band · 1982 · R&B/Soul
On a boombox at the bus stop.
driving nowhere in particular with the windows down.
It plays and a whole year comes flooding back.
▸ Play it on
Tap ☆ to set your player — from then on it's one-tap play everywhere.
Needle Drop
Early in the Morning
The Gap Band · 1982 · R&B/Soul
If you like this…
The Countdown
Top 10 Tracks That Ruled the Tape Deck
- 1
Flash LightParliament · 1977
The cosmic journey through sound, capturing the essence of late-night adventures with friends.
- 2
Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)Parliament · 1976
An anthem that transforms any gathering into a euphoric blast of rhythm and joy.
- 3
- 4
- 5
The Countdown
Top 10 Tracks That Ruled the Tape Deck · 6–10
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Scene Report
P-Funk & Boogie
The Sound
A little of everything, taped off the radio with a finger on pause.
The Look
Whatever was clean — it was about the music, not the fit.
The Artists
Parliament · Funkadelic · Zapp · Cameo · The Gap Band · Rick James
Scene Report
P-Funk & Boogie · The Records
Essential Tracks
Related rooms: The Mixtape · Arcade Legends · Movie Soundtracks
Scene ReportCassette Clash
Rick James vs. The Gap Band
| ◀ | 🔥 Chart Hits | |
| ◀ | 📈 Highest Peak | |
| ◀ | 📅 Staying Power | |
| 💿 Catalog Depth | ▶ | |
| ◀ | 👑 #1 Singles |
Final Verdict
Rick James takes the round.
Both legends. Only one trophy.
The Mixtape Map
Inside P-Funk & Boogie · 📼 1/2
A guided tour of the tape — cluster by cluster.
📼 The Mothership
Clinton's P-Funk at full tilt.
The Mixtape Map
Inside P-Funk & Boogie · 📼 2/2
A guided tour of the tape — cluster by cluster.
📼 Boogie
Talkbox, synth-bass, and the post-disco groove.
Time Capsule
Meanwhile, in 1980…
What was going on in the world while the music played.
Call Me
Blondie
At the movies
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Airplane!
- The Shining
On TV
- Dallas
- M*A*S*H
- The Dukes of Hazzard
In the headlines
- Pac-Man arrives in arcades
- CNN launches
- Post-it Notes go on sale
Chart Flashback
1977 by the Numbers
The year-end Hot 100
Rewind to the 1977 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 — where “Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart sat at #1, and Leo Sayer racked up 3 charting hits.
From the Memory Wall
Dear Mixtape…
What these songs remind our listeners of — in their own words.
“Going to Crazy Mama's with my best friend and roommate Damon Zex was an adventure! Legendary was the after hours parties at the Batcave, Bruce and Charlie Nutt's house. Bruce was a little older than Charlie,band he loves 50s rockabilly. Charlie loved Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen. Oh the turntable fights they would get into! And who controlled the turntable, controlled the night.”
“This is one of the best Genesis Songs believe it or not!”
From the Memory Wall
Dear Mixtape… · cont.
What these songs remind our listeners of — in their own words.
“almost a month since i buried you mum, i always promised you would go out to this. i hope u boogied ur way back home, where ur 17 and nothing bad has happened yet.”
“absolute banger”
The Back Page
Seasons in the Sun
Terry Jacks · 1974
Ffun
Con Funk Shun · 1977
Misheard for 30 Years
“Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tangerine”
…is actually “...feel the beat from the tambourine” — ABBA — Dancing Queen.
Classifieds
- WANTED: The other half of my BEST/FRIENDS necklace. It's been long enough.
- WANTED: Missing mixtape labeled 'SUMMER '89.' Sentimental value. No questions asked.
- FOR SALE: Phone with a cord long enough to reach the hallway. Privacy not included.
Next week: Classic Rock Highway
That’s the issue.
A fresh edition of The Liner Notes drops every week, composed from the crate — the artists, the years, the charts, and the stories behind them.
The Liner Notes · Issue №10
FinSpecial Issue · The P-Funk & Boogie Issue
The Liner Notes
Certified
Nostalgia
Artist Spotlight
The Gap Band
boogie · 1980–1982
For Whoever Finds This Tape
- The Countdown · Top 10 Tracks That Ruled the Tape Deck
- Mixtape Map · Inside P-Funk & Boogie
- Needle Drop · “Early in the Morning” by The Gap Band
- In Memoriam · Bobby Sherman
Issue №10
June 19, 2026 · $3.33
From the DJ Booth
Dear Listener,
Side A, side B, all feelings. Let's make a tape.
Consider this your P-Funk & Boogie field guide — The Gap Band up front, a Top 10 you'll argue with, and a tape map to get lost in.
Pull up a beanbag, drop the needle, and add your version in the margins — every song's got a Memory Wall.
See you on the flip side, — The G33Z3R DJ
This week’s issue: P-Funk & Boogie
Editor's LetterArtist Spotlight
The Gap Band
boogie · 1980–1982
The Gap Band is an American boogie and funk group known for their infectious rhythms and soulful grooves. Originating from the United States, they’ve been active since 1967, carving a niche in the R&B scene with standout hits like “Outstanding,” “You Dropped a Bomb on Me,” “Burn Rubber on Me,” and “Early in the Morning.” Featuring the distinctive vocals of Charlie Wilson, their music blends elements of funk, electro, and rhythm and blues, making it perfect for dance floors and late-night jams alike. The band’s energetic sound and clever lyrics continue to resonate with fans, reminding us why their tunes remain staples in the hearts of funk aficionados everywhere.
“Formed 1967”
The facts
The Gap Band in the crate
Needle Drop
Early in the Morning
The Gap Band · 1982 · R&B/Soul
On a boombox at the bus stop.
driving nowhere in particular with the windows down.
It plays and a whole year comes flooding back.
▸ Play it on
Tap ☆ to set your player — from then on it's one-tap play everywhere.
If you like this…
The Countdown
Top 10 Tracks That Ruled the Tape Deck
- 1Flash Light
Parliament · 1977
The cosmic journey through sound, capturing the essence of late-night adventures with friends.
- 2Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)
Parliament · 1976
An anthem that transforms any gathering into a euphoric blast of rhythm and joy.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
Scene Report
P-Funk & Boogie
The Sound
A little of everything, taped off the radio with a finger on pause.
The Look
Whatever was clean — it was about the music, not the fit.
The Artists
Parliament · Funkadelic · Zapp · Cameo · The Gap Band · Rick James
Essential Tracks
Related rooms: The Mixtape · Arcade Legends · Movie Soundtracks
Scene ReportCassette Clash
Rick James vs. The Gap Band
| ◀ | 🔥 Chart Hits | |
| ◀ | 📈 Highest Peak | |
| ◀ | 📅 Staying Power | |
| 💿 Catalog Depth | ▶ | |
| ◀ | 👑 #1 Singles |
Final Verdict
Rick James takes the round.
Both legends. Only one trophy.
The Mixtape Map
Inside P-Funk & Boogie
A guided tour of the tape — cluster by cluster.
📼 The Mothership
Clinton's P-Funk at full tilt.
📼 Boogie
Talkbox, synth-bass, and the post-disco groove.
Time Capsule
Meanwhile, in 1980…
What was going on in the world while the music played.
Call Me
Blondie
At the movies
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Airplane!
- The Shining
On TV
- Dallas
- M*A*S*H
- The Dukes of Hazzard
In the headlines
- Pac-Man arrives in arcades
- CNN launches
- Post-it Notes go on sale
Chart Flashback
1977 by the Numbers
The year-end Hot 100
Rewind to the 1977 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 — where “Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)” by Rod Stewart sat at #1, and Leo Sayer racked up 3 charting hits.
The 1977 Top 10
From the Memory Wall
Dear Mixtape…
What these songs remind our listeners of — in their own words.
“Going to Crazy Mama's with my best friend and roommate Damon Zex was an adventure! Legendary was the after hours parties at the Batcave, Bruce and Charlie Nutt's house. Bruce was a little older than Charlie,band he loves 50s rockabilly. Charlie loved Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen. Oh the turntable fights they would get into! And who controlled the turntable, controlled the night.”
“This is one of the best Genesis Songs believe it or not!”
“almost a month since i buried you mum, i always promised you would go out to this. i hope u boogied ur way back home, where ur 17 and nothing bad has happened yet.”
“absolute banger”
The Back Page
Seasons in the Sun
Terry Jacks · 1974
Ffun
Con Funk Shun · 1977
Misheard for 30 Years
“Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tangerine”
…is actually “...feel the beat from the tambourine” — ABBA — Dancing Queen.
Classifieds
- WANTED: The other half of my BEST/FRIENDS necklace. It's been long enough.
- WANTED: Missing mixtape labeled 'SUMMER '89.' Sentimental value. No questions asked.
- FOR SALE: Phone with a cord long enough to reach the hallway. Privacy not included.
Next week: Classic Rock Highway
That’s the issue.
A fresh edition of The Liner Notes drops every week, composed from the crate — the artists, the years, the charts, and the stories behind them.
The Liner Notes · Issue №10
Fin