E Pluribus Funk
E Pluribus Funk is the fifth studio album by American rock band Grand Funk Railroad. The album was released in November 1971, by Capitol Records. Like previous Grand Funk Railroad albums, it was recorded at Cleveland Recording Company and is the final album produced by Terry Knight. The title is a play on the motto of the United States of America, E pluribus unum. The original release cover was completely round and covered with a silver-like film to resemble a large coin. The back side of the cover of this album included a die cast picture of Shea Stadium to celebrate Grand Funk beating The Beatles' Shea Stadium attendance record by selling out in just 72 hours.Track listing
All songs written by Mark Farner.Personnel
- Mark Farner – organ, guitar, harmonica, keyboards, vocals
- Mel Schacher – bass
- Don Brewer – percussion, drums, vocals
- Terry Knight – producer, cover art concept
- Kenneth Hamann – engineer
- Craig Braun – artwork, design
- Tom Baker – arranger and conductor on "Loneliness"
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
| 1971 | Billboard 200 | 5 |
| 1971 | Australia | 11 |
| 1971 | Canada | 10 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
| 1971 | "Footstompin'
Music" | Billboard Hot 100 | 29 |
| 1971 | "Footstompin'
Music" | Canada | 43 |
| 1971 | "Footstompin'
Music" | Australia | 83 |
| 1971 | "Upsetter" | Billboard Hot 100 | 73 |
| 1971 | "Upsetter" | Canada | 89 |
