James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul,” was a prolific singer, songwriter and bandleader, as well as one of the most iconic figures in funk and soul music from 1956 to 2006. The included video is the full length feature James Brown Biography. Enjoy the music and the information. James Brown – Godfather of Soul (Biography)
Here’s an awesome interview with the biggest stars James Brown. James Brown: The Raw & Uncut Interview – 1987
On April 4, 1988, James Brown appeared on CNN and gave what might be his strangest interview ever. 1988: Is this James Brown’s strangest interview ever?
This Education from the Godfather of Soul will never get old. Check where his head was at then & how he helped all people to understand themselves. James Brown on The Mike Douglas Show (1969)
“Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine” is a funk song recorded by James Brown with Bobby Byrd on backing vocals. Released as a two-part single in 1970, it was a no. 2 R&B hit and reached no. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2004, “Sex Machine” was ranked number 326 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. “Get Up I… Read More »
“Please, Please, Please” was written by James Brown and Johnny Terry and released as a single on Federal Records in 1956, it charted #6 R&B. It was the group’s debut recording and first chart hit, and became their signature song. The TAMI Show is a 1964 concert that included performances by numerous popular rock and roll and R&B musicians from the United States and England. TAMI stood for both “Teenage… Read More »
James Brown performance, filmed in at Hollywood Palace. James Brown Live at Hollywood Palace (1968)
This towering performance by James Brown, filmed in 1968 while he was at the absolute peak of his powers. James Brown Live Paris 1968
“It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” is a song by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome. Brown recorded it on February 16, 1966 in a New York studio and released it as a single later that year. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title is a word play on the 1963 comedy film It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad,… Read More »
Here’s a video of James Brown Bass Player Jimmie Lee Moore playing a bass solo live in Atlanta with James Brown in concert. [part2]James brown – Directo en Atlanta – It’s A Man’s World. part2 (jimmy lee moore bass solo) “Directazo de James Brown en el Chastain Park de Atlanta allá por 1984. Sólo del bajista Jimmy Lee Moore.” Jimmie gets a chance to stretch out in front of a large… Read More »
