It's a Funky Thing to Do

It's a Funky Thing to Do is the eleventh album by the saxophonist Hank Crawford, released on the Cotillion label in 1971.

Reception
AllMusic stated: "Crawford plays well, as usual but, other than 'Parker's Mood', none of the seven selections are particularly memorable nor do they stand out from the crowd".

Track listing
All compositions by Hank Crawford except as indicated
 * 1) "It's a Funky Thing to Do" (Pee Wee Ellis) - 3:34
 * 2) "If Ever I Should Leave You" (Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe) - 4:34
 * 3) "Hills of Love" (Carlos Malcolm, James Shaw) - 5:19
 * 4) "Sophisticated Soul" - 4:39
 * 5) "You're the One" (Adolph Smith) - 4:21
 * 6) "Parker's Mood" (Charlie Parker) - 6:25
 * 7) "Kingsize Man" - 5:57

Personnel

 * Hank Crawford - alto saxophone
 * Richard Tee - piano (tracks 2-8)
 * Pee Wee Ellis - electric piano (track 1)
 * Eric Gale, Cornell Dupree - guitar
 * Chuck Rainey - electric bass
 * Ron Carter - bass
 * Bernard Purdie - drums