A gritty, high‑octane dive into late‑’60s Southern funk, Funky Way brings together the complete Venture Recordings output of Calvin Arnold — a criminally overlooked powerhouse of raw soul, driving grooves and razor‑tight rhythm sections.

This 2024 Kent Soul mono compilation (KENTX 528) assembles every A‑ and B‑side from the era, including dancefloor favourites “Funky Way”, “Snatchin’ Back”, “Scoobie Doo”, and the wickedly humorous “Messin’ With the Old Folks Home.”
A goldmine for Northern Soul collectors, funk DJs and deep‑cut soul heads.

Track Listing

SIDE A
Funky Way
Tryin’ to Fly My Kite (In Rainy Weather)
Snatchin’ Back
Your Love Is Too Much
You Got to Live for Yourself
Messin’ with the Old Folks Home
Mama‑In‑Law

SIDE B
Lovely Way to Go
Fool Me Baby
Scoobie Doo
Mini Skirt
Mo Jo Hannah
Just a Matter of Time

Features

• Mono LP compilation
• Kent Soul edition
• Complete Venture Recordings 1967–1969
• Southern funk / raw soul
• Catalogue number KENTX 528
• UK 2024 release

Information

Artist: Calvin Arnold
Title: Funky Way (Venture Recordings 1967–1969)
Format: Vinyl LP, Compilation, Mono
Label: Kent Soul
Catalogue Number: KENTX 528
Country: UK
Released: 16 February 2024
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Funk / Southern Soul