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A Funky Thide of Sings is a 1975 studio album by Billy Cobham.

Reception

AllMusic review by Robert Taylor gave the album 3 stars and stated: “After a string of successful solo efforts, Billy Cobham began to slip into mediocrity beginning with this recording, originally released in 1975. While elements of funk were always a part of his band’s sound, it was now the primary focus. “Panhandler” stands out as the session’s most memorable composition, while Milcho Leviev contributes nicely on “Moody Modes.” Cobham fans will want to seek this out for the extended drum solo “A Funky Kind of Thing,” which stands as one of the most original drum solos he ever recorded. Of particular interest here is the presence of John Scofield, who had replaced John Abercrombie. Not up to the standards of its predecessors, but a worthy purchase.”

Track listing
“Panhandler” (Billy Cobham) – 3:50
“Sorcery” (Keith Jarrett) – 2:26
“A Funky Thide of Sings” (Billy Cobham) – 3:23
“Thinking of You” (Alex Blake) – 4:12
“Some Skunk Funk” (Randy Brecker) – 5:07
“Light at the End of the Tunnel” (Billy Cobham) – 3:37
“A Funky Kind of Thing” (Billy Cobham) – 9:24
“Moody Modes” (Milcho Leviev) – 12:16

Personnel
Billy Cobham – synthesizer, percussion
John Scofield – guitar
Alex Blake – bass
Milcho Leviev – keyboards
Michael Brecker – saxophone (on all but 3)
Randy Brecker – trumpet (on all but 3)
Glenn Ferris – trombone (on all but 3)
Larry Schneider – saxophone (on 3)
Walt Fowler – trumpet (on 3)
Tom Malone – trombone, piccolo (on 3)
Rebop Kwaku Baah – congas (on 1,3)

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Released: 1975 (LP) May 18, 1999 (CD)
Studio: Columbia, San Francisco, California
Length: 44:59 (LP) (CD)
Label: Atlantic
Producer: Billy Cobham, Mark Meyerson, Donald Elfman & Naomi Yoshii