Dee Dee King, “Funky Man”
I have the 12” of this inaugural attempt at hip-hop from ex-Ramone Dee Dee (B-side features the “Dub” mix - guessing I’ve heard less than 10 seconds of it). Unlistenable at 33 1/3, the song achieves a tolerable, even brisk tempo when bumped to 45 and Dee Dee’s voice uncannily transforms into Cartman’s. If I ever learn how to burn records to MP3 and learn how make youtubes, that staple of my college radio shows will be one of the first things I upload.
Sometimes i call myself Dee Dee King. I like to hear the birds of paradise sing. I thank the good man above. That he gave me a sexy blonde to love. RIP Dee Dee.
