WAR - Spill the Wine

War, aka "Eric Burdon and War",

were a funk band from Long Beach, CA, forming in 1969. They were known for combining lots of different genres, like rock (psychedelic stuff especially), funk, jazz, latin styles, etc. Their song "Low Rider" is a good example of that combination working perfectly, and is emblematic of their sound more generally. They are just a really groovy band, you can't help but want to move when you hear them.

Listen/Watch SPILL THE WINE here.

This song is my favorite

of theirs I think, although they have so many classics. I first was introduced to it during a drive from Las Vegas to Seattle with my cousin. I am sure I had heard it in my childhood too, but I remember really being aware of how amazing it was during that roadtrip. This is a live version, and the vocals vary a little from the album version, plus theres a little improv stuff happening with the band, however it's just as good in my opinion. The chorus to this song is amazing, with the snare on the 1,2,3, AND 4 beat, it really makes it drive a lot more. I just love it.