Get Your Funk On This Christmas with These 10 Songs

Looking to get your funk on this Christmas? Then check out our list of the 10 best funk songs to get you in the holiday spirit!

George Clinton- “Ain’t That Funkin’ Kind of Hard on You”

George Clinton’s “Ain’t That Funkin’ Kind of Hard on You” is a perfect funk song for Christmas time. The lyrics are about how hard it is to be without the one you love during the holiday season, but the groove is so catchy and danceable that you can’t help but move your feet.

Parliament- “Up for the Down Stroke”

This 1974 classic from the godfathers of funk is the perfect song to get you in the Christmas spirit. With its signature horn riff and groove, “Up for the Down Stroke” is guaranteed to get your feet moving.

Bootsy Collins- “I’d Rather Be with You”

Bootsy Collins’ “I’d Rather Be with You” is a fun, funky Christmas song that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The song features a catchy bass line and Collins’ signature vocals, making it a great choice for any Christmas party playlist.

Fred Wesley and The J.B.’s- “Doing It to Death”

This holiday season, get your funk on with these 10 songs! From James Brown to Parliament-Funkadelic, these tracks will get you in the groove and get you moving. So put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to party!

1. James Brown- “Santa Go Straight to the Ghetto”
2. Parliament- “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
3. Bootsy Collins- “Merry Christmas Baby”
4. The Ohio Players- “Happy Holidays”
5. Maceo Parker- “Santa’s Got a Bag of Soul”
6. George Clinton- “A Funky Noel”
7. Funkadelic- “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight)”
8. Pee Wee Ellis- “Soulful Christmas”
9. John Legend feat. The Roots- “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
10. Fred Wesley and The JB’s- “Doing It To Death”

Maceo Parker- “Homeboy”

If you’re looking to get your funk on this Christmas, look no further than Maceo Parker’s “Homeboy.” The Godfather of Funk delivers a groovy, feel-good tune that is sure to get your feet moving. Parker’s signature saxophone playing is in top form on this track, and the rest of the band provides tight, masterful support. This is one Christmas song that is sure to put a smile on your face.

James Brown- “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine”

This is one of the most iconic and well-known funk songs of all time, and for good reason. It’s catchy, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect Christmas party song. There’s no better way to get your funk on this Christmas than with this classic tune.

The Meters- “Cissy Strut”

The Meters are one of the all-time great funk bands, and “Cissy Strut” is their calling card. It’s a simple, effective groove that just makes you want to move, and the call-and-response vocals between the band members are just icing on the cake. This is definitely a song that will get your party started.

The Ohio Players- “Skin Tight”

“Skin Tight” is a 1974 hit single by The Ohio Players. It was the second single from the group’s sixth studio album of the same name. It peaked at number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts in early 1975. The song features lead vocals by guitarist Levi Stubbs and backup vocals by James “Diamond” Williams, Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, Clarence “Satch” Satchell, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, and Marshall “Rock” Jones.

Kool and The Gang- “Funky Stuff”

From the album “Wild and Peaceful” comes this party anthem that is sure to get everyone on their feet. The perfect mix of R&B, soul, and funk, “Funky Stuff” is a guaranteed good time.

War- “Low Rider”

From their 1974 album The World Is a Ghetto, “Low Rider” is a classic funk song with a groove that just won’t quit. The song peaked at number one on Billboard’s R&B chart and has been covered by countless artists over the years.