Ranking of popular fusion songs

Alibabasupēsu sākasu22rank/position

Space Circus ‎– Funky Caravan 1978

This is a track by Space Circus, a fusion band active in the 1970s.

It’s one of their signature songs, included on FUNKY CARAVAN released in 1978.

Its innovative sound shocked many music fans at the time of its release.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mas Que NadaAl Jarreau23rank/position

Al Jarreau – Mas Que Nada (Official Live Video)

Al Jarreau was an American singer-songwriter who was active across a wide range of genres, including jazz, R&B, and pop.

He released his debut album, We Got By, in 1975.

We’re in This Love Together, included on his 1981 album Breakin’ Away, became one of his signature songs.

Highly acclaimed in the music industry, he won seven Grammy Awards and continued to exert cross-genre influence over a career spanning more than 50 years.

Known for his distinctive vocal style and scat-singing technique, he was even dubbed a “scat acrobat.” He’s an artist highly recommended for fans of jazz and R&B.

Mornin’Al Jarreau24rank/position

Mornin’

This is a song by Al Jarreau, who also took a lead vocal on the legendary “We Are the World.” The guitar’s rhythmic approach is brought to the forefront and serves as a striking accent.

Al Jarreau’s supple, soaring vocals are beautiful, and as the arrangement steadily builds, his outstanding singing stretches out effortlessly, making this a thoroughly pleasing number.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Looking GlassAllan Holdsworth25rank/position

Allan Holdsworth – Looking Glass – Frankfurt ’97 – HQ audio

Allan Holdsworth, the innovative British guitarist praised by Frank Zappa as “the most interesting guitarist on the planet.” His signature legato technique flows with a saxophone-like smoothness that never fails to take listeners’ breath away.

You can fully experience his one-of-a-kind style on albums like Metal Fatigue.

He was always pursuing new sonic possibilities, too—such as performing synthesizer tones with the instrument known as the SynthAxe.

His complex, beautiful harmonies may sound daunting at first, but why not surrender yourself to the overwhelming flood of sound and enjoy a transcendent musical experience?

Jazz CarnivalAzymuth26rank/position

Azymuth – Jazz Carnival

Among the vast number of tracks they’re producing right now, this one is a straight-ahead dance number.

I’m not sure they had any particular expertise in that area, but this synth brass sounds incredibly cool through a club PA.

Red BaronBilly Cobham27rank/position

Billy Cobham – Red Baron

Billy Cobham, the Panama-born jazz drummer also known by the nickname “The King of Chops.” After sessions with Miles Davis and his work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra, which he co-founded, he drew major attention as a pioneer of jazz fusion.

His 1973 solo album Spectrum became a breakout hit that transcended the boundaries of jazz.

The virtuosic playing unleashed from his fortress-like, massive drum kit is absolutely breathtaking.

His powerful, innovative style has had a profound influence on later artists such as Prince, and he continues to earn praise for evolving even past the age of 80.

Symphony For The DevilBlood, Sweat & Tears28rank/position

Blood, Sweat & Tears “Symphony For The Devil / Sympathy For The Devil”

Originally released by The Rolling Stones in 1968.

This version by the New York jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears was released in 1970.

It was sampled on Necro’s 2003 track “Wreck the Rectum.”