"Ain't it Funky Now" is a funk

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by James Brown. Released as a two-part

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in 1969, the song charted #3 R&B and #24 Pop.White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In ''Star Time'' (pp. 54–59)

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New York: PolyGram Records. The recording also appeared on the 1970 album '' Ain't It Funky''. A live performance of "Ain't It Funky Now" is included on ''

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'' (1992; recorded 1971).

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