Syl Johnson

Syl Johnson is a solo artist associated with United States whose catalog here spans 1997–1997. The artist is connected with Funk, so genre, period and individual recordings offer useful ways into the work.

Listen for how Funk shape rhythm, voice and arrangement. A starting path includes “I’ll Take Those Skinny Legs”, “Try Me”. Then move to “Dresses Too Short / Is It Because I’m Black” to hear how recordings are organized in a release context.