- 2020.05
- Old Skool Sessions 90.5 FM Annual James Brown Birthday Tribu ...
Website: https://oldskoolsessions.com Sets: https://rarefunk.com/oss/oss-starkey-set-james-brown-birthday-spectacular-2020-5-2-20/ https://rarefunk.com/oss/oss-dj-chucks-17th-annual-james-brown-birthday-spectacular-5-3-20/
- 2020.01
- The JB SuperFan App
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This app is for fans and record collectors of James Brown vinyl. It's a tool for vinyl collectors to browse the JB catalog and find vinyl for sale on the web. The app's discography lists most of the recordings and productions of JB but only lists one release for each recording, with mostly the US releases. The list does not include re-issue or foreign releases vinyl. The discography has just one listing for each recording to represent the work of James Brown.
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- Single of the Week - 2018.05
- 1976 Polydor LP: Get Up Offa That Thing
This album is available here: Get Up Offa That Thing. JB does some disco funk, refresh of old grooves and some blues and soul cuts thrown in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uux9pTlYkrk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7XzNSeeTqc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXyu9v8KJy0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crIrhIUHSNk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZHwSGcx7m4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvXA5_kjbkg
- 2018.04
- 1975 Polydor LP: Sex Machine Today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaF45V_luW0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGBmreJ50qk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNUfV4IkXo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GdZgUnZO1M
- 2017.07
- 1986 Scotti Bros. Records LP: Gravity
This LP is available in multiple formats: Gravity. One of JB's last LP recordings on the Scotti Bros. label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b8fXH6FnqE
- 2017.06
- 1984 Solid Smoke LP: The Federal Years, Part 2
This LP is out of print. Part 2 of a collection of James Brown's Federal recordings.
- 2017.05
- Old Skool Sessions James Brown Birthday Tribute
Old Skool Sessions Birthday Tribute to James Brown. Selector Starkey and DJ Chucks spin on WJFF 90.5 FM Hydro Powered Radio in Jeffersonville NY. Selector sTarKeY's set: https://rarefunk.com/oss/oss-james-brown-birthday-special-5-6-17/ DJ Chucks set: https://rarefunk.com/oss/oss-dj-chucks-annual-birthday-tribute-to-the-late-great-godfather-of-soul-james-brown-5-7-17/
- 1971 Polydor LP: Revolution of the Mind
This LP is available in multiple formats: James Brown: Revolution Of The Mind. Funk is up front and center with this 1971 Polydor release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxj6He287Y
- 2017.04
- 1979 Drive LP: The J.B.'s – Groove Machine
This LP is out of print. Funky disco groove from the TK label subsidiary, Drive. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8VyKDu377I
- 1979 Polydor LP: Take a Look at Those Cakes
This LP is available in multiple formats: James Brown - Take A Look At Those Cakes. Disco, Funk and R&B in this 1979 album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL8E8ZcBOSo&list=PLH_BG-6ga-liyoIbOJSciNikyuLZN0EWk
- 2017.03
- 1981 Knockout LP - Live in New York (Studio 54 NYC 1980)
This LP is out of print. JB and his band play the hits at this live concert at Studio 54 in NYC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZnN7EwMCeU&list=PLs01_thsVWFZtfmGJ5WyN6uAq6Sd2oGu4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAfDSxReaIo
- 1975 Polydor LP: Everybody's Doin' the Hustle and Dead on th ...
This album is available in MP3 format: James Brown - Everybody's Doin' The Hustle & Dead On The Double Bump. Disco funk from JB and his band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZePxnIZybI&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQkb9TvlIS4&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFIDDzGgwqc&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w8FCKYBQxo&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZuOwe-op4g&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCEyFE7torA&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX3LJvy6qoM&list=PL8a8cutYP7fqHu0PFpGm9ATNxZWFUHoT2&index=7
- 2017.02
- 1968 King LP: James Brown Live at the Apollo Volume II
This album is available in multiple formats: James Brown Live At The Apollo Volume II. A stone cold classic best selling album from JB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPA6x78xSKM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Av9ujSjciA
- 2017.01
- 1971 King LP: Sho Is Funky Down Here
This LP is available in MP3 and vinyl formats: James Brown - Sho Is Funky Down Here. Hippy jam funk with this 1971 King release. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF-pJIbzCkA
- 1980 Polydor LP: People
This LP is available on vinyl reissue: James Brown - People LP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opfjJyeTVZc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4j0lWD850 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvb09OI9Hnw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsFUcKW7cWQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mXhb2aqnz8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srU47VLYWus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cocfGYaNts
- 1979 Salsoul LP: Martha High - He's My Ding Dong Man
Disco funk LP from longtime JB backup singer Martha High. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO8v60Ttx18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNnfwDAHj2A
- 2016.11
- 1971 King Promo 45: Vicki Anderson - Yesterday
This single is out of print. Same on both sides. Vicki Anderson covers a Beatles Classic live. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv7uCD57huI
- 2016.10
- 1964 King LP - Please Please Please (Reissue)
This album is available in all formats: Please, Please, Please. A 1964 reissue of a James Brown and the Famous Flames' first 1959 LP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ5kUdYD9qU&list=PLoSoYZTkLMZf-508xHq1JkHKKQxzhWuvs
- 2016.09
- 1975 People 45: The Hustlers - Hustling/Soft Hustle
This single is out of print. Super funk instrumentals on the hot 45. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evam5CDj9ak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03m888_4NhI
- 1957 Federal 45: Love or a Game/Messing With the Blues
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Early JB single featuring Soulful Blues on both sides. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaGz1PEiPX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwp-laY_ayE
- 2016.08
- 1970 King 45: Vicki Anderson - No More Heartaches, No More P ...
This single is available in CD format: Wide Awake In a Dream. Soul R&B with slow soul on the flip. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf7XpdhQkoY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW3tkeEmX8U
- 1975 Polydor 45: Ronnie Miller - I Owe You Love
This single is out of print. Slow deep soul groove from Ronnie Miller. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjATYDLK7cc
- 2016.07
- 1967 Smash LP: James Brown Plays the Real Thing
This album is out of print. JB plays organ with his band in this instrumental R&B and soul standards LP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3slFCWNwco&list=PLuIV-8i4CyFYnXbWcOKN1X_-DC3kSPQ1J&index=4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVSF0uoem1A&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUfXmMesjpA&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuZtsApjOik&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmVXpBM53KQ&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRQZoGzaAIQ&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w&index=6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_NHtiFxVxI&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sZkwn_wLg&list=PL8mSaR4jUnCInBd_mzPjZgNeYe16VGu7w&index=8
- 1988 Scotti Bros. LP: I'm Real
This LP is available in various formats: I'm Real (Expanded) [Explicit] Full Force produces this hip-hop, 80s dance album paying tribute to JB in the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZsp5lgapE&list=PLoSoYZTkLMZdUpIPkh_iSyIGAX5x-a2Te
- 2016.06
- 1975 People 45: Lyn Collins - You Can't Love Me, If You Don' ...
The template for deep funk with this classic 45 with burners on both sides James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oJqiAmZFA8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB5KgOXHcxc
- 1966 New Breed 45: Vicki Anderson - I Can't Let You Go (Par ...
This single is out of print. Some super soul from Vicki Anderson. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6mRMENfZD4
- 2016.05
- 1968 King Promo 45: Bobby Byrd - You've Got to Change Your M ...
You've Got to Change Your Mind is available in CD and MP3 formats: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. A promo single with the same on both sides. Bobby Byrd is solo credit on the promo and it bears his head instead of the usual JB headshot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtRL_SjieAY
- 1972 Polydor Soul Classics 45: I Got You (I Feel Good)/I Can ...
A reissue of 2 JB stone cold classics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJqKkZ1VVMk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy0urWBt5e8
- 2016.04
- 1970 Starday LP: Ronnie Thompson - Here I Am
This LP is out of print. A country album from politician Ronnie Thompson produced by JB. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkxDvXPqu8E
- 2016.03
- 1979 Polydor 45: Star Generation/Women Are Something Else
This single is available in MP3 and CD formats: The Original Disco Man. Disco Funk with soulful funk on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXnPV8gIqHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn4zpCFsrF4
- 1972 Polydor Soul Classics 45: Sex Machine/The Popcorn
This single is available in CD, MP3 and vinyl formats: The Popcorn (Single Version), Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine. A reissue of 2 JB classics on the Polydor Soul Classics label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSDf7jNhXW4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh2rB7uIuZ0
- 2016.02
- 1970 Starday 45: Mayor Ronnie Thompson - Sittin' on the Dock ...
This single is out of print. A JB country and western production of Mayor Ronnie Thompson. Here is some more info on this LP release Thanks to Anand for his info on this and other JB productions. ,
- 2016.01
- 1956 Federal 45: Just Won't Do Right/Let's Make It
This single is available in MP3 and CD formats: The Singles: 1956-1960 The Federal Years. Doo wop soul with Just Won't do Right and an R&B rocker on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5YEzrZcBck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL929hoelvw
- 1973 Polydor LP: Black Caesar (Soundtrack)
This LP is available in MP3, CD and vinyl formats: Black Caesar. Soundtrack LP from James Brown. JB on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkKxiREGDx4&list=PLMjVtBjbT9z9zZN0biVif1XU0zaiKL--L
- 2015.12
- 1973 Polydor LP: Slaughter's Big Rip-off
This LP is available in CD and MP3 formats: Slaughter's Big Rip-Off: Original Soundtrack. Funk in full force with this 1973 Blaxploitation soundtrack from 1973. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrvzakVhb0s
- 1984 Solid Smoke LP: James Brown and the Famous Flames - The ...
This LP is out of print but the singles are available in re-issue. A re-issue LP of Federal singles by James Brown and the Famous Flames.
- 1972 Polydor 45: Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto/Swe ...
This single is available in MP3 and CD formats. Side A is available here. Side B is available here. Christmas soul from JB in this Polydor reissue of 2 King releases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz48PR__uSo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2GD8nQDxeE
- 2015.11
- 1972 Polydor Soul Classics 45: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (R ...
JB hits reissued on the Polydor Soul Classics label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE5D2hJhacU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX4AmJDless
- 2015.10
- 2015.09
- 1966 Smash 45: Bobby Byrd - Oh What a Night/Lost in the Mood ...
This single is out of print. Super soul on both sides of this Smash 45. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4b6myh7kDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJpVUae5Gkw
- 2015.08
- 1963 King EP: The Fabulous James Brown Live at the Apollo
This EP is available in the LP reissue in all formats: Live At The Apollo 1962 [Remastered & Expanded]. An EP of live songs and medleys from 1963. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFG4J1wi5fY&list=RDrFG4J1wi5fY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxEfmhmDXg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJhZoiOfCi4&index=6&list=RDrFG4J1wi5fY
- 1964 Smash 45: Ramsey Sisters - It's All Over But The Tears/ ...
This single is out of print. Girl group soul on the Smash Label. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQRGSZFbP4I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p95MGbLqyo
- 2015.07
- Bobby Byrd 1963 Smash 45 I'm Just a Nobody, Part 1 and II
These singles are available in this CD collection: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul Deep deep soul from the unsung hero of Funk, Bobby Byrd! Bobby Byrd! James Brown production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqus8ZAisGY[/youtube]
- 1966 New Breed 45: Dizzy Jones - Why Me/Just As Sure (As You ...
This single is out of print. Some soulful sweetness from Dizzy Jones on the New Breed Label. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NyC_VyJ-qM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkPIkb9vO48
- 2015.06
- James Brown produced Smash 45s set on WJFF's Old Skool Sessi ...
Here's a set from the Old Skool Sessions radio show on WJFF 90.5 FM radio in the Catskills. OLD SKOOL SESSIONS ARCHIVES
- 1964 Fontana 45: Al Brisco Clark - Soul Food, Pt. 1/Soul Foo ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: Soul Pride: The Instrumentals 1960-1969. Soulful blues with a splash of funk. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPvX8d_RQYk
- 1972 Polydor Soul Classics 45: Super Bad (Reissue)/Ain't It ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Classic JB in this Polydor reissue 45. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ9CLOEOB5U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRGj8Nq87b4
- 2015.05
- 1972 Polydor Soul Classics 45: Hot Pants/Out of Sight
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. A reissue of 2 James Brown classic recordings on the King label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgfIKiVrSRA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaOmCHMzXa8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zieXmNwHGYA
- 1974 People 45: The Insiders - In the Midnight Hour/Lonely T ...
This single is out of print. Funky soul covers from the The Insiders. James Brown on production.
- 2015.04
- 1965 Dynamite 45: The Jewels - This Is My Story/Papa Left Ma ...
This is My Story is available in CD and MP3 formats: James Brown's Funky Divas. Slow stroll with This is My Story. Papa's got a Brand New Bag groove on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjWiT2QxUJA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=172UWnWn9sM
- 2015.03
- 1966 King 45: The Jewells - Lookie Lookie Lookie/Smokie Joe' ...
This single is out of print. Girl group soul from The Jewells. James Brown on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg5sTAp55WA
- 1979 Polydor 45: Let the Boogie Do the Rest/The Original Dis ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). Blues on the A side. Disco funk on the flip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sIXfYqPSrk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHQJDbeT1lM
- 2015.02
- 1969 Bethlehem 45: The Dee Felice Trio - There Was a Time/Ne ...
This single is available in this album in CD and Vinyl formats: The Dee Felice Trio: In Heat Deep funk with orchestral soul on the flip. James Brown on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8nGNsFeIs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81cAh823Gao
- 1979 Polydor 45: It's Too Funky in Here/Are We Really Dancin ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). Late 70s disco funk from JB. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmSPlyRhJz0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjHUPB4Tz8w
- 2015.01
- 1974 People 45: Lee Austin - I'm in Love/Moonlight
This single is out of print. Funky soul from Lee Austin. James Brown on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up-OAcKD3PE
- 1967 King 45: Leon Austin - Two Sided Love/I'm Mad
This single is out of print. Funky soul from Leon Austin aka Lee Austin, James Brown's bodyguard/hairdresser/Revue singer. JB on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6FLFs68eUI
- 1981 Polydor Promo 45: Give That Bass Player Some, Part 1/Gi ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: Singles 11: 1979-1981. Some early 80s superfunk from JB and his band. Same on both sides for this promo single. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4tylNkYj4
- 2014.12
- James Brown & The J.B.'s - My Thang. Soul Train 1974
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr07lHnc4oI
- 1981 TK Records 12": Funky Men/Mashed Potatoes
This 12" single is available in MP3 format: Funky Man. Also in CD format: Funky Men JB and the band bring the old skool funk in this 1981 TK Records release. An uptempo cover of a JB classic on the flip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uENvzbsrSQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l0_eNIam3o
- 1966 Crescent 45: The Swanee Quintet - That's the Spirit/Try ...
This single is out of print. An alternate release of a Federal 45 from Reverend Willingham and the Swanees. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siVl4tp1Aiw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2yPuRqOVzA[/youtube]
- 2014.11
- 1973 People 45: Lee Austin - The Truth/Moonlight
This single is out of print. Funky soul from Lee Austin with slow soul on the flip. James Brown on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJuxRiT4Yr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up-OAcKD3PE
- 1975 People 45: The JB's - Thank You for Lettin' Me Be Mysel ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). Spacey funk groove from the JB's. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PCxPeqA_i0[/youtube]
- 2014.10
- 1977 Polydor 45: Take Me Higher and Groove Me/Summertime, wi ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). Disco funk on a A side. JB sings a cover of a classic on the flip along with Martha High. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjDBDKcX1NI[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN4CgzcUYWk[/youtube]
- 1967 Delta 45: It Won't Be Me/Mona Lisa
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. A funky R&B smoker with It Won't Be Me. A cover of a standard on the flip. This is a Canadian release of an unreleased 1967 King 45. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alt2UmAWE8k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Puy1oBQBJac
- 2014.09
- 1975 People 45: Maceo - Future Shock (Dance Your Pants Off) ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: Future Shock (Dance Your Pants Off). Super funk from Maceo and the JB's. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDSTsq-2N1Q[/youtube]
- 1964 Fontana 45: Vicki Anderson - My Man/I Won't Be Back
This single is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. Some sweet soul from Vicki Anderson on the Fontana label. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhpN_0T-M8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mx-Ry05dHY
- 2014.08
- 1964 King 45: Think/Try Me
This single is available in this release Singles 3: 1964-1965. This version of "Think" is from the "Live At The Apollo" album. "Try Me" is an overdubbed strings version of an earlier release. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0JQT4XnEys[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw2BRydTCio[/youtube]
- 1966 Federal 45: Rev. Willingham And His Swanees - That's Th ...
This single is out of print Gospel R&B by Rev. Willingham And His Swanees from 1966. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siVl4tp1Aiw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2yPuRqOVzA[/youtube]
- 2014.07
- Future Shock - Episode 4 Full Episode
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFV5oMGcOE0[/youtube]
- 1977 Polydor 45: The J.B.'s - Music for the People/Crossover
This single is out of print. Uncut super funk from the J.B.'s. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBpuhNwNNKQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go0TyMUplpw[/youtube]
- 1976 People 45: Lyn Collins - Mr. Big Stuff/Rock Me Again an ...
This single is available in CD, MP3 and vinyl formats: Lyn Collins - Check Me Out. Stone cold classic funk from Lyn Collins. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTIoMfqwMQ4[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB5KgOXHcxc[/youtube]
- Future Shock Episode 13 - Full show
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMu0K4mptlc[/youtube]
- 2014.06
- 1973 Polydor 45: Think (live)/Something
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973. Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Super funk with a live version of Think on one side and a Beatles cover on the flip. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWgDlWOX1Q8[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u0OwmlNfF4[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Let's Make Christmas Mean Something This Year, ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Christmas soul from JB. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJOxJlFXHQg&feature=kp[/youtube]
- 2014.05
- 1969 King 45: Carolyn Blakey - Tomorrow's Child/Man Came Dow ...
This single is out of print. Groovy hippy soul pop from Carolyn Blakey. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdWivuRjPb8
- 1970 King 45: The Sisters of Righteous - Is My Lovin' Too Sl ...
This single is out of print. Slow soul from the Sisters of Righteous. Soul groover on the flip James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkbO9O52GOw[/youtube]
- 2014.04
- 1980 Polydor 45: Let the Funk Flow/Sometimes That's All Ther ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: The Singles Vol. 11: 1979-1981 -Let The Funk Flow Disco groove from 1980. R&B on the flip. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLTGw9Woi-U[/youtube]
- 1968 Smash LP: James Brown Sings Out of Sight
This LP is available on vinyl reissue: Sings Out Of Sight LP (Vinyl Album) US Smash A reissue of the 1964 release on the Smash label. JB sings some standards with band and orchestra. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f7bi1JpEjM[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOCPcn1VNw[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OymJcTZyyjQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMlyC9D8Ka0[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0-wTQUFGwU[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAs8J591eMw[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFcFcvWRakc[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW31WOCpIi4[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMkxG5cE0Nc[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kSTp4AmMxo[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9LBXjuPDa0[/youtube]
- 1983 Augusta Sound 45: Bring It On... Bring It On/The Night ...
This single is out of print. JB brings some old school funk flavor to one of his last vinyl releases from 1983. A blues jam on the flip. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1FcN72gzWo[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnc4X_RWfBY[/youtube]
- 2014.03
- 1979 Drive 45: The J.B.'s - Rock Groove Machine (Part I)/Roc ...
This single is out of print. Funky disco groove from The J.B.'s on the Drive label . James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H90NJZoonVU[/youtube]
- 1971 King 45: Son's of Funk - From the Back Side - Pt. 1/Fro ...
This single is out of print. Funk jazz groove with this single from Son's of Funk aka The J.B.'s. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYAM_pceYKI
- A live JB concert from the Newport Jazz Festival 1969
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpX0y9i2Q8A[/youtube]
- JB's play Lee Morgan's Sidewinder in Paris 1967
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLJJ_5qOMuY&app=desktop[/youtube]
- 1971 King 45: Carlton "King" Coleman - Rock Gospel Mash/The ...
This single is out of print. Like the title says, a rock gospel mash. A re-release of the Boo Boo Song on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1LTS7s8ATY[/youtube]
- 1959 Federal 45: I've Got to Change/It Hurts to Tell You
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Doo-wop soul from 1959. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTh4RKb1pqI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h788nJ232F0[/youtube]
- 1962 King 45: Yvonne Fair - Tell Me Why/Say So Long
This single is out of print. A soulful rocker with doo-wop soul on the flip from Yvonne Fair. James Brown on production.
- 2014.02
- 1979 Polydor 45: Someone to Talk To (Part I)/Someone to Talk ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). R&B groove from JB in the late 70s. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1amorkjhbHw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP2Hyrixi1M[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis - Little Green Apples/C ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. Two instrumental groovers from Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foXlUpYGk3Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8ykSzbwx9Y
- 1981 Royal King 45: God Has Smiled On Me, with Reverend Al S ...
This single is out of print. Pure uncut gospel from JB and Reverend Al Sharpton. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQsIL0jS-yU[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Beau Dollar - I'm Ready I'm Ready (I Got Me So ...
This single is out of print. King drummer and singer Beau Dollar lays down some soulful grooves with the Dapps. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFp6OSeuRvg[/youtube]
- 2014.01
- 1962 King 45: Yvonne Fair - It Hurts to Be in Love/You Can M ...
A funky twist jam with power soul on the flip from Yvonne Fair. James Brown on Production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXeGX8skxmg&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrCGxSAKAjI[/youtube]
- 1978 Polydor 45: Eyesight/I Never, Never, Never Will Forget
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB was still killing it with the funk in '78. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MWgKveRsDs[/youtube]
- 1964 King 45: Tell Me What You're Gonna Do/I Don't Care
This single is available in this release Singles 3: 1964-1965. A funky rocker with a slow soul killer on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX-Pljcg_G0[/youtube]
- 2013.12
- 1972 Buddah 45: Johnny Scotten - I'm Not Tired Yet/I'm Not T ...
This single is out of print. A rare promo from Johnny Scotten on the Buddah label. Scotton played guitar and did background vocals on JB's album, Hell. James Brown on production.
- 1968 King 45: Santa Clause Go Straight to the Ghetto/You Kno ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. One of many funky Christmas jams recorded by JB. An instrumental groover on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryKRcVqsph8[/youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_rNlGzv9mE
- 1978 Polydor 45: Martha and the Lazers - Spank Georgia Disco ...
This single is out of print. Deep disco funk from Martha High and the JB's, under the name Martha and the Lazers. James Brown on production.
- 1980 Polydor 45: Get Up Offa That Thing (Live)/It's Too Funk ...
This single is available here: James Brown - The Singles Vol. 11: 1979-1981. A couple of live versions of previous JB releases on one the last single releases on the Polydor label. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgukXPbGS1I[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Roberta and the Sisters of Righteous - Hold On ...
This single is out of print. Gospel soul from Roberta and the Sisters of Righteous. James Brown on production.
- 2013.11
- 1974 Polydor 45: The First Family - Control (People Go Where ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: Funky Good Time: Anthology. Gospel saturated funk from the JB's performing under the name The First Family. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KSF999_T2M[/youtube]
- 1965 Loma 45: Walter Foster - Waitin'/Your Search Is Over
Your Search Is Over is available for MP3 single purchase: Your Search Is Over (LP Version). JB soul groove with this 1965 single from Walter Foster. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92UXsAiP2eg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av_2D07yU8g[/youtube]
- 1961 King 45: Suds/Sticky
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Two hot early instrumental rockers from JB and his band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWMDFxBGqc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdUvdi7lvo
- 1957 Federal 45: You're Mine, You're Mine/I Walked Alone
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Soul, blues and stroll from 1957 on the Federal label. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDBhf0zioSY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J7jT6z2TYY[/youtube]
- 2013.10
- 1974 People 45: The Devils - The X-Sorcist/Hip Hug-Her
This single is out of print. The J.B.'s bring a double funk treat as The Devils. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9_9GWWVFLg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh9YT1h_nXg[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Bill Doggett - Honky Tonk/Honky Tonk Popcorn
This single is available in this CD reissue: Honky Tonk Popcorn. The ONE pops hard on this classic 45 of early funk. Bill Doggett was a long time King records artist who also played on the JB roadshow. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKWBRK4mG8I[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v1QDQXKWN8[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: The J.B.'s - The Grunt (Part 1)/The Grunt (Par ...
All Aboard the Soul Funky Train is available in CD and MP3 formats: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Heavily sampled Super Funk from the J.B.'s. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KStpcCQXX4[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: Martha High - Try Me/Georgy Girl
This single is out of print. James Brown backup singer Martha High sings a JB classic with a pop hit cover on the flip. JB
- 2013.09
- 1968 ABC 45: Bobby Byrd & Vicki Anderson - Here Is My Everyt ...
This single is out of print. Super soul cuts from Bobby Byrd & Vicki Anderson on the ABC label. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZy93SlxkxY[/youtube]
- 1971 Brownstone 45: Vicki Anderson - I'll Work It Out/In the ...
This single is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. Deep soul from Vicki Anderson on this Brownstone 45. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb92BvaluKM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj8NsFw1IqY[/youtube]
- 1964 King 45: King Keels - Wondering, Wondering, Wondering/I ...
This single is out of print. Soulful blues and R&B from King "Sylvester" Keels who was one of the Famous Flames. James Brown on production.
- 1971 Polydor 45: Make It Funky (Part 1)/Make It Funky (Part ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. A stone cold funk classic from JB and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n-MlwglReQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EioBMpB4k58[/youtube]
- 2013.08
- 1963 Try Me 45: Johnny & Bill - This Is My Story/No, No, No
This single is out of print. Doo-wop soul with James Brown on production. Johnny and Bill were Johnny Terry and Bill Hollings, both members of The Famous Flames.
- 1968 King 45: Marva Whitney - Things Got to Get Better (Get ...
This single is available in the CD: It's My Thing. And re-issue vinyl you can get here. Killer funk from the late great Marva Whitney! James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwP_mrcMbl8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgeDvWubYc[/youtube]
- 1958 Federal 45: Begging, Begging/That's When I Lost My Hear ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Doo-wop soul and blues from JB and the Famous Flames. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxJWJnPLHzU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-hN4m6LXOw[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: The Solars - Here's My Heart/Nobody Know But M ...
This single is out of print. Super soul from The Solars. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohNr9d5CF68[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Come Over Here/Tell Me What You're Gonna Do
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. A soulful stroll with Come Over Here. A super rocker on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OEdXkF0zL8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqkGYhyDkok[/youtube]
- 2013.07
- 1962 Federal 45: Johnnie and Bill - On My Way to School (Ver ...
This single is out of print. Soul blues with soul rock on the flip. James Brown on production with this 1962 Federal release. [youtube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIJQOAwXTu8[/youtube]
- 1964 King 45: Please Please Please/In The We Wee Hours (Of t ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. Two classic JB cuts with a live crowd in this 1964 45. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baXNgQ_xuF8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGcK3Q9sekQ[/youtube]
- 1965 Smash 45: Vicki Anderson - I Love You/Nobody Cares
This single is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. Uptempo soul with a ballad on the flip from Vicki Anderson. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXeeQ84zmWs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8jjuOsQjig
- 1969 King 45: Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis - In the Middle (Part 1 ...
This single is currently out of print. JB and "Pee Wee" Ellis lay down a deep funk groove in this 1969 single. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRi2TXD0EeQ[/youtube]
- 1978 Polydor 45: For Goodness Sakes, Look at Those Cakes, Pa ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB and his band rock some funky disco groove. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CRYkMmpEeE[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: This Old Heart/How Long Darling?
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. A blues rocker on the A side with some live soul on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo-_OcteJuk[/youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk-GEYDDTQ4
- 1973 People 45: Fred Wesley and the JB's - Same Beat, Part 1 ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. The funk pops hard and deep with this killer 45. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyJf0PbGY2c[/youtube]
- 2013.06
- 1975 Identify 45: A.A.B.B. - Pick Up the Pieces One by One/C ...
Pick Up the Pieces One By One is available in MP3 and CD formats:James Brown's Funky People, Part 3. The J.B.'s are in their prime with these deep funk grooves. James Brown on Production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePdGD3H_dCY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-LBURrpv0[/youtube]
- 1961 King 45: I Don't Mind/Love Don't Love Nobody
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Some super soul with I Don't Mind. A jump rocker on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cuu-YF3_DY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1Dei-bVUs[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor 45: Lyn Collins - Oh Uncle Sammy/Ain't No Sunsh ...
Ain't No Sunshine is available in CD and vinyl formats: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. A funky rocker with a soulful cover on the flip by Lyn Collins. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGopOjYRRSs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KZsB0aNwTs[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: Hank Ballard - Finger Poppin' Time/With Your ...
This single is available in CD or Vinyl formats: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down. A couple of soulful funky groovers from JB's fellow King label artist, Hank Ballard. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnoLQCqZSf8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJISnM4YTUw[/youtube]
- 1969 King LP: Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud
This album is available in CD, MP3 and vinyl formats: Say It Loud: I'm Black And I'm Proud. Classic deep funk starts the album, but JB rocks many styles in this 1969 release. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBbL8u7_39E[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0A_N-wmiMo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loD_n_-ceI0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VenqwNCh4Y[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xD6-JWLN1o[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBTegbTSK2I[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfgvgs4k1Bs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU-hXtlwgug[/youtube]
- 1971 People 45: The Flames - Stand Up and Be Counted/My Lone ...
This single is out of print. Some groovy conscious funk from JB backup singers The Flames. Soul flows on the flip James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38_zAEuGQBQ[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Prisoner of Love/I've Got to Change
Prisoner of Love is available in CD and MP3 formats: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. A stone cold classic with Prisoner of Love. A soulful stroll on the flip. White promo label here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoHYEc0R2qM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT5E8DxS7yY
- 1976 People 45: The J.B.'s - All Aboard the Soul Funky Train ...
All Aboard the Soul Funky Train is available in CD and MP3 formats: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. The J.B.'s continued to define funk groove with this 1976 People 45. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgvNWcq-xJI[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5k7eR1itdk[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: The JB's - Givin' Up Food For Funk - Part 1/ ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 formats: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Classic deep groove super funk from the JB's. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW7Qz59PX8w[/youtube]
- 1981 TK 45: Stay With Me/Smokin' & Drinkin'
This single is available in this collection: James Brown Vol. 11-Singles 1979-81. JB throws down some disco funk on the A and rocks it old skool funk on the flip, as the age of vinyl comes to an end. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHWA72xo3J0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Y9AYyD0iA[/youtube]
- 2013.05
- 1969 King 45: The Sisters of Righteous - My Man Is Gone/That ...
This single is out of print. Soulful pop and ballad cuts with full orchestra from the girl group the Sisters of Righteous. James Brown on production.
- 1970 Federal 45: "Steve Soul" Soul President/Popcorn with a ...
Popcorn with a Feeling is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Soul President is a break-in in the style of Dickie Goodman. Uncut deep groove funk on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyKAfK91b3c[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soKfJ18-ILA[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Clay Tyson - Man on the Moon/You Don't Know Wh ...
This single is available in the CD collection: Royal Grooves: Funk And Groovy Soul From The King Records Vaults. Comedian Clay Tyson riffs over JB and the band playing the Cold Sweat groove. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_GcXwKLmes[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: Lyn Collins - Think (About It)/Ain't No Suns ...
This single is available in CD format: Mama Feelgood: The Best of. Lyn Collins rocks the deep funk in 1972 with Think. Soul cover on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTdOcumz0wY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlRVf-Bt8Ck[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6-SovarKY8[/youtube]
- 1976 Polydor 45: Dooley's Junkyard Dogs (Long Version)/Doole ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB brings the funk in the era of it's child, disco. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YViDwVBpTn4[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: Lee Austin - Gimme Your Hand/Moonlight
This single is out of print. Some funky soul from Lee Austin with a strolling ballad on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm0M9HgmKdw[/youtube]
- 1965 Smash 45: The Five Royals - Never Turn you Back/Faith
This single is out of print. Jamss Brown produced 45 from The Five Royals. Soulful blues and doo-wop on this Smash single. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8dRgDEqHdM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cmdAxUnazA
- 1978 Polydor 45: Love Me Tender/Have a Happy Day
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB pays tribute to Elvis with a great cover of Love Me Tender, A soul ballad on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBk0WErpHU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3lQDtQSYaM
- 2013.04
- 1975 People 45: Lyn Collins - How Long Can I Keep It Up?/Bab ...
This single is available in CD format: Mama Feelgood: The Best of. Soulful 70s flow from the great Lyn Collins. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_rfajVcV7U[/youtube]
- 1964 Mercury 45: The Epics - The Bells Are Ringing/There'll ...
This single is out of print. Pure uncut doo-wop from the Epics. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfj0w7W2tWg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJBos7yCWcA[/youtube]
- 1972 Brownstone 45: Bobby Byrd - If You Got a Love You Bette ...
This single is available in MP3 format: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). Soulful funk from Bobby Byrd. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVy-OQEybyw[/youtube] Earlier version of You've Got to Change Your Mind with JB and Byrd [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEIy3lQML-k[/youtube]
- 1984 Tommy Boy 12" single: Unity, With Afrika Bambaataa, Par ...
This single is currently out of print. JB and Afrika Bambaataa bring Brown's tradition of conscious funk to hip hop. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMKxcbaG7nY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P9wX2H3jbs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NglApOllByA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ6z19xvrfg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_zHibcZVy4[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Vicki Anderson - Let It Be Me with James Brown ...
Baby Don't You Know can be found in this CD collections: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Vicki Anderson sings a funky pop groover duet with JB with Let It Be Me. Funky blues on the B side. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QTX7RAzT40[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: Lyn Collins - Me and My Baby Got Out Own Thi ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. Gospel funk from the Female Preacher with Me and My Baby. A soulful groover on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shq07MiCa6Q[/youtube]
- 1969 Bethlehem promo 45: The Dee Felice Trio - In Heat/Wichi ...
This single is available in this album in CD and Vinyl formats: The Dee Felice Trio: In Heat. Jazz funk from the Dee Felice Trio with a soulful pop cover on the flip. Promo only 45. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE7g0ggn8E4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16iSrvw8gIc[/youtube]
- 1974 Polydor 45: My Thang/Public Enemy No. 1, Part 1
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). A super funk thumper with My Thang and a soulful message on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46ueqMcyfwo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Fq_h8s76Q[/youtube]
- 2013.03
- 1974 People 45: Fred and the New JB's - Breakin' Bread/Funky ...
Breakin' Bread is available in this in CD and MP3 formats: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. The People label never failed to bring funk of the deepest order and this single is no exception. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g8mc9T5gPw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPNpT5p9CLY[/youtube]
- 1966 Smash 45: Bobby Byrd - Let Me Know/Ain't No Use
Let Me Know is available in MP3 format: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). A couple of super soul cuts from the co-inventor of funk, Bobby Byrd. James Brown on production. White promo label here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9WawNH0Z-k[/youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKfBu1cvoyg
- 1972 People 45: Lee Austin - Real Woman/Gimme your Hand
One of the several James Brown produced 45s from Lee Austin. Austin was his bodyguard, hairdresser and on the road with the JB roadshow. Funky soul on both sides of this one. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Tm61mhjXg
- 1965 Fontana 45: Vickie Anderson - Never, Never, Never Let Y ...
This single is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. A soulful bouncer from Vickie Anderson. James Brown on production. White promo label here.
- Live at the Apollo 1968 - Try Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owl9LZn_RGI
- 1963 King LP: Live At the Apollo
This LP is available in CD, MP3 and vinyl formats: James Brown - Live at the Apollo [Vinyl]. An album that put JB on the map. As usual in the early albums JB and the band bring a variety of styles to the table. Lot of good info on the album in this Wiki post, [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxEfmhmDXg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9R-k7IesuM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cabWLyM2Mgc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbHSBsi4n64[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2fMfBedQEQ[/youtube]
- LIVE 1966 - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juTeHsKPWhY
- Live in Monterey California 1979
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Hr9spYBRY[/youtube]
- 1965 Mercury 45: James Crawford - I Don't Care, I Don't Care ...
Help Poor Me is available in CD format: The Godfather's R&B: James Brown's Productions 1962-1967. A rockin' jump groove from James Crawford with I Don't Care. Soul twist on the flip. James Brown on production. Great James Crawford page here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h_9PkP2fQk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RqX-t8yPo
- 1968 Colgate promo on King 45: I Love You/Maybe I'll Underst ...
Rare promo on the King label from Cold Power Axiom/Colgate. Funky blues with blues soul on the flip.
- 1969 Bethlehem 45: The Dee Felice Trio - Oh Happy Day/There ...
This single is available in this album in CD and Vinyl formats: The Dee Felice Trio: In Heat. Super funk from The Dee Felice Trio with There is a Time and a groovy cover on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhXjYP6I5Y8[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Get Up, Get Into It. and Get Involved, Part 1/ ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. Classic conscious funk groover from JB and the band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEMyha47FzY[/youtube]
- 1971 Polydor 45: Lyn Collins - Just Won't Do Right/The Wheel ...
This single's cuts are available in this CD import: Lyn Collins: Think. Sweet soul with a funky groover on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjsHx6VoooI[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMV3THWgFDo[/youtube]
- 2013.02
- 1973 People 45: Fred Wesley and the JB's - Watermelon Man/Al ...
Watermelon Man is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. A deep funk groover from Fred Wesley and the JB's. A slow jam cover on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfJYKxq2czA[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Shhhhhhhh (For a Little While)/Here I Go
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. A couple of jam instrumentals with JB on the keyboards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slJ7jiP1PL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifbIBOypzgM
- 1968 King 45: Marva Whitney - I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tire ...
I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired is available in CD and MP3 formats: I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired (Things Better Change Before It's Too Late). Funky conscious soul on one side and slow soul groover on the flip from the late great Marva Whitney. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qBW_-M6zVs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FDXaC_frZE[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: The Dapps, Featuring Alfred Ellis - Bringing U ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. The Dapps and Alfred Ellis pop the funk deep and hard with two dope cuts. James Brown on production. Yellow promo label here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1v0ieDRHM0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe7Dei-yDTI[/youtube]
- 1959 Federal 45: I Want You So Bad/There Must Be a Reason
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Slow soul with a rocker on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViOIGvbj3LE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPNzduHqrkY[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: King Coleman - The Boo Boo Song (Part 1)/The B ...
This song is available in MP3 format: The Boo Boo Song. A funky King 45 with James Brown production. Boo-boo-ba-boo!! Here's some info about "King" Carlton Coleman on Wikipedia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4OCTxY0gHA
- 1969 King 45: Steve Soul - James Brown - A Talk with the New ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. Steve Soul (Birmingham, AL disc jockey Steve "Soul" Myers) does a call and song response that was made popular on radio by Dickie_Goodman. A funky blues groover on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUIO0UXSaqM[/youtube] Shades of Brown, Part 1 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xD6-JWLN1o[/youtube]
- 1974 People 45: Fred Wesley & the J.B.'s - Rockin' Funky Wat ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Deep pocket funk from Fred Wesley and the J.B.'s. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AWgLguXshk[/youtube]
- 2013.01
- Live on Italian TV 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIvrfWGGSwU
- 1968 King 45: Hank Ballard - Come On Wit' It/I'm Back to Sta ...
Come on Wit' It is available in the CD or Vinyl album: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down. Super deep funk on both sides from Hank Ballard. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frYjhm_TwEU[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: Elsie Mae - All of Me/Whole Lot of Lovin'
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. A cover of a classic and a rocker on the flip from Elsie Mae, who was part of the James Brown Revue for years. James Brown on production. Promo 45 here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w64KlXcwsB4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvqXdR8juHE[/youtube]
- 1966 Smash 45: James Brown's Boo-Ga-Loo/Lost in a Mood of Ch ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. A a couple groovy instrumentals from JB and the band on the Smash record label. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_M6kwbtwXQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb2ypgcfcJ0 Bobby Byrd vocal version of Lost in a Mood of Changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUzflgk5ZLY
- 1979 Drive 45: The J.B.'s - Just Wanna Make You Dance/Rock G ...
This single is available in MP3 format: The J.B.'S - Groove Machine. Some funky disco grooves from the J.B.'s on TK's Drive label. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5qhWfv3-JI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8av9clU-aDA[/youtube]
- 1970 King LP: Kay Robinson - We Need Time
Pure uncut gospel in this James Brown produced album from Kay Robinson.
- 1974 People 45: Sweet Charles - Dedicated to the One I Love/ ...
This single is available in this vinyl re-issue LP: For Sweet People From Sweet Charles [Vinyl LP] [Stereo]. Some super sweet soul from Sweet Charles and the J.B.'s. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g3hZQvPdJg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaRBMrBqdl8[/youtube]
- 1966 DeLuxe 45: Vicki Anderson - Wide Awake in a Dream/Nobod ...
This single is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. Vicki Anderson brings deep heavy soul to these two James Brown produced cuts on the DeLuxe label. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm_N_j_-yGI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ-E2dr8DhE[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Money Won't Change You, Part 1/Money Won't Cha ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Funk was bubbling in 1966 with the stomper single from JB and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgF90AJf5m0[/youtube]
- 2012.12
- Marva Whitney sings Over the Rainbow 1969
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpjRtlXEmZI[/youtube]
- 1965 Blue Rock 45: Dizzy Jones - Unexplainable/Come On and L ...
Unexplainable is available in CD and MP3 format here: The Godfather's R&B: James Brown's Productions 1962-1967. A couple of slow and soulful cuts from Dizzy Jones in this James Brown produced 45. White promo label here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU4eeNxW1aA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjykNyRn7Lk
- 1967 King 45: Marva Whitney - If You Love Me/Your Love Was G ...
Super soul from the late great Marva Whitney. James Brown on production. Yellow promo label is same on both sides. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FDXaC_frZE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJYAGa7L4hs[/youtube]
- R.I.P. Marva Whitney
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlejVnrbsAg[/youtube]
- 1966 King LP: Christmas Songs
Songs on this LP are available in MP3 and CD format: The Complete James Brown Christmas. Mostly soulful, but sometimes funky Christmas album by JB and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJOxJlFXHQg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2GD8nQDxeE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-f1eWF63wQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbyLT6Vycc4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35MNkV1pXUA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xg6FcaYHf4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVvtAz7hlMU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofVsGN4U4z0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdXws4iWDkM[/youtube]
- 1974 Polydor 45: The Last Word - Keep on Bumping Before You ...
This single is available in MP3 and CD formats: Keep On Bumpin' Before You Give Out Of Gas. Some super power funk from the JB's. Deep breaks on both cuts. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsRlF0-458A[/youtube] [youtube]http://vimeo.com/52648349[/youtube]
- 1961 King 45: Lost Someone/Cross Firing
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Slow soulful R&B with a groovy instrumental rocker on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbEd9cuRBI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SdrRT6hhXQ[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Myra Barnes (Vicki Anderson) - The Message fr ...
This single is available in CD and MP3 format: The Message From The Soul Sisters. Super heavy FUNK from Myra Barnes AKA Vicki Anderson. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyOFZ8rQZf0[/youtube]
- 1970 Bethlehem 45: A Man Has to Go Back to the Crossroads/Th ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Some super soul with a funky instrumental on the flip. A 1974 version of Crossroads: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Ik9-awH08[/youtube] A live version of Crossroads: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxjXxoDdjIY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la1X5zcNP6o[/youtube]
- 1974 Polydor 45: Funky President (People It's Bad)/Cold Bloo ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). Deep classic conscious funk with Funky President. Horn heavy dopeness on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ODghRTeyQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblH10lLkD8[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Hank Ballard - With Your Sweet Lovin' Self/Are ...
This single is available in the CD or Vinyl album: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down. Hank Ballard brings the funky soul in this King 45. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWAOvDwDLE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVVbDGgb1t0
- 2012.11
- 1969 Mike Douglas Show: Kansas City
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvceyRZ3B4g
- 1967 King LP: Cold Sweat
This album is available in CD: Cold Sweat. And MP3: Cold Sweat. Classic deep funk starts the album and covers of pop hits follow. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ThqMw01V8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQU_DenSG8c[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSc5X5vONnU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJy_IKva4f8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo2tdWg2-kw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0-wTQUFGwU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPhouzXQMwA[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: Anna King - Come On Home/Sittin' in the Dark
This album is available in CD or vinyl format: Back to Soul. A couple of super soul cuts from Anna King. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U50W2HGuMHA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UImheHOaYFM
- 1965: Night Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Yyg6Ylq_U
- 1973 Polydor 45: Think /Something
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973. Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Super power funk with Think and a soulful Beatles cover on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdi2q5Q9y50[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u0OwmlNfF4[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor LP: There It Is
This album is available in CD, MP3 and vinyl formats: There It Is. By 1972 funk was a a major musical statement and this record is as pure as it gets. Chock full of chart hits and deep groove. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsL4ExBwlI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyLuZo9uY2M[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx8UyP1fXGU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlUOTnQoZL8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZkjo3mNmsA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Fq_h8s76Q[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RJAP1Mibz4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zz_wrBSvz8[/youtube]
- 1966 Imperial 45: Irma Thomas - It's a Man's - Woman's World ...
Irma Thomas answers back to JB's Man's World. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ4vURlaTbs
- 1964 Smash 45: The Five Royals - Baby, Don't Do It/Like It L ...
James Brown produces a soul refresh of earlier recorded hits with fellow King label band mates The Five Royals. Wiki on The Five Royales here. Excellent discography here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOyFWEii_PM[/youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQm6-_BrNhY Earlier version of Baby, Dont Do It: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18QMGjKDqd4[/youtube] Earlier Apollo version I Like It Like That [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eDD_9EmRhc[/youtube]
- 1963 King 45: Prisoner of Love/Choo-Choo
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. JB's first hit into the top 20 charts with the soul classic, Prisoner of Love. Some good info on this here. A soul jerk rocker on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoHYEc0R2qM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdbgWnMi6hw[/youtube] Video bonus [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb5XpM2Tzvg[/youtube]
- 1974 People 45: Lyn Collins - Give It Up or Turnit a Loose/W ...
Give It Up or Turnit a Loose is available in this CD collection: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. It don't get more funky and soulful that this. Lyn Does her take on JB's classic tune with a pop classic on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UekD68Hf54[/youtube]
- 1969 King LP: It's a Mother
This album is available in MP3 Format: It's A Mother. It's also available in vinyl re-issue: It's A Mother. By 1969 FUNK was in full effect with JB and the Band. It's force on modern music would be felt the world over. This one is definitely a Mother! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh2rB7uIuZ0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_U_6ObcVd8&feature=relmfu[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P6sDVVFQUc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsETLjmfHkw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soKfJ18-ILA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om__THdiLRI&feature=fvwrel[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZpNwNSP6_A[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHzqt34Vhks[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RqvhB8ZU_s[/youtube]
- 2012.10
- 1966 King 45: Mike Williams - Something You Didn't Done/You ...
A couple of rockers with Mike Williams. Anyone out there have more info on him? James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqru9fPeX8U[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-WEFAmCN3I[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Vicki Anderson - You've Got the Power, With Ja ...
What the World Needs Now is available in this CD: Vicki Anderson - Mother Popcorn: Anthology. Vicki sings a refresh with JB of an earlier single, You've Got the Power. A brilliant cover of a pop classic on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czsV8vHX1Vs[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: Bobby Byrd - I Love You So/Write Me a Letter
I Love You so is available in CD and Cassette: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. Some super soul from funk's co-inventor Bobby Byrd. James Brown on Production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiPDs_Bm-HM
- 1969 King 45: Soul Pride, (Part 1)/Soul Pride, (Part 2)
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. Pure funk from the masters. A rock solid musical statement by 1969. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HKw0u54J-M[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Im6zDpkysc[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Vicki Anderson - You Send Me/Within My Heart
This single is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. Vicki Anderson and the band pour soul syrup all over the classic song, You Send Me. Same flavor on the flip. James Brown on production.
- 1961 King LP: The Amazing James Brown
This LP is available as MP3: The Amazing James Brown. JB and the band bring rock, soul, boogie woogie and many other styles to the table in this indeed amazing album. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kDxfUKct-Y[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRF6UfbzCOs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coToaWK9V9k[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2OXpKUXOdU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1Dei-bVUs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCVoMHm0azU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbEd9cuRBI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW4LMl9huSY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWduuIROeI[/youtube]
- 1971 People 45: The JB's - My Brother, Part 1/My Brother, Pa ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Some grade A funk from the JB's. James Brown on production and probably the keyboards too. White promo label here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pohRsN2Nws[/youtube]
- 1965 Loma 45: Baby Lloyd - There's Something on Your Mind, P ...
This single is available in this CD or MP3 collection of Loma Records recordings: Best of Loma Records-Rise and Fall of a 1960's Soul Label. Amazing soul single from Baby Lloyd from the Famous Flames on the Loma Records label. James Brown on production. White promo label here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsnMYgDF1yI[/youtube]
- 2012.09
- 1972 Brownstone 45: Bobby Byrd - Never Get Enough/Sayin' It ...
This single is available in this must have CD or MP3 collection: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). Nobody brings uncut funk quite like the co-inventor of funk, Bobby Byrd. A double funk treat with this one. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Sqfju7Zx8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_oemvqiDpE[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Bobby Byrd - I Found Out/I'll Keep On Pressing ...
Bobby Byrd does a refresh of a song he recorded in 1963 on the Federal label with I Found Out. Big band deep soul on the flip. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbz9liVRJ9g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygmWOLbipsw
- 1964 King 45: Fine Old Foxy Self/Medley: Found Someone, Why ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. JB and the band play pure rock with a live medley of songs on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hL0bwtFTZU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNMpXbyf1M8
- 1966 Smash 45: Yvonne Fair - Baby Baby Baby/Just as Sure (As ...
A couple of deep soul cuts from Yvonne Fair. James Brown on production. White promo label here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qawQrpl5uk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsyLgAdyJs4
- 1965 Smash 45: Devil's Hideaway/Who's Afraid of Virginia Woo ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. A couple of big band groovers from JB and his band. James Brown on organ. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avi3GbuiTjM[/youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h41YEUWp7bg
- 1961 Dade 45: Nat Kendrick and the Swans - Wobble Wobble, Pa ...
Nat Kendrick and the Swans was a pseudonym for James Brown and his band. Wobble Wobble is tasty rocker. White promo copy here. Harry Stone, the owner Dade Records, explains what happened. Here you can buy that CD: The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: Nat Kendrick & The Swans This Wikipedia entry explains even more. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVRnUqJ_a6s[/youtube]
- 1970 King LP: Soul on Top
This album is available in CD and MP3 format: James Brown: Soul on Top. Soul and big band jazz/pop are on top, but funk is right there with them in this amazing JB album. Some great info on Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq7tjSMMS2U[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0a5UYQO-Q[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKOCakDyjIc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP_Y2PEawlM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87uFvrnmLp4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZS-ctZLUeE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8npT_3JTiQY[/youtube]
- 1962 King 45: Yvonne Fair - I Found You/If I Knew
This single is available in this great CD collection of JB produced female singers: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. A rock n rollin' funky soul vibe. A rework of this song would later become I Got You (I Feel Good) by JB. Super soul on the flip! James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o2MGRsatwQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNXUe46GiYo[/youtube]
- Early 70s maxi EP from Germany
Thanks to Etienne for sending in the info and these images! Title: James Brown Goes Maxi Tracks: A-side - There Was A Time/I Feel All Right Tracks: B-side - Kansas City/Cold Sweat Origin: Germany Polydor white label promo Not For Sale 2141 002 Year: unknown (my guess is 1970-1974)
- 1973 People 45: Fred Wesley and the JB's - Sportin' Life/Dir ...
This single is available in multiple formats here: Black Caesar (Soundtrack). A couple of funky instrumentals from the Black Caesar soundtrack. James Brown on production. White promo copy here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulOMk9hKt8 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbWTYhTDLlk[/youtube]
- 2012.08
- 1968 King LP: I Got the Feelin'
This album is available in MP3 format: I Got The Feelin'. JB and the band explore many musical styles with this album, but funk starts to muscle its way up to the front as you can hear in the first cut of the album that carries the lp's name. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h2M6udr6R0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00eWk9pTGjY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czsV8vHX1Vs&playnext=1&list=PL62E3F78DD36D36F8&feature=results_main[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqNGZAJfjTQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slJ7jiP1PL8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5OMv0d5HqU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6Jn5doGbU[/youtube]
- 1965 Smash 45: Try Me/Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. JB and the band throw down funk and soul instrumentals in this Smash 45. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8aS163ciaY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t87OofvoBgc
- 1963 King LP: Prisoner of Love
This album is available in a variety of formats here: Prisoner of Love. As usual, JB brings a wide variety of styles to the table. You can even hear the slight bubble of funk starting to brew if you listen closely. Some info on Wikipedia about Prisoner of Love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoHYEc0R2qM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbEd9cuRBI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxIPD8XiwIg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJgNdxUY00U
- 1964 Mercury 45: James Crawford - Farther On Up the Road/Whe ...
Soul pop and soul blues from James Crawford. James Brown on production. Great info on Crawford here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEfG5k_zRZ0
- 1972 Brownstone 45: Bobby Byrd - Never Get Enough/My Concert ...
This single is available in this must have CD or MP3 collection: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). Pure funk from a song written by JB, Bobby and Fred Wesley with a soul ballad on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Sqfju7Zx8[/youtube]
- 1962 King LP: Shout and Shimmy
Some of the cuts on this album are in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. As usual in the early JB albums, James Brown and his band bring all kinds of styles to table. Twist, rock, blues, r&b, do-wop are more. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cuu-YF3_DY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhiCUhxSwbI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ2WxwWaAbE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr5stMuR-fo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ItIYj-TSU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1Dei-bVUs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCVoMHm0azU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWduuIROeI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTQSiStN0lM[/youtube]
- 1963 Try Me 45: The Poets - Devil's Den, Part 1/Devil's Den, ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Godfather's R&B: James Brown's Productions 1962-1967 James Brown and his band lay down a blues rock groover on JB's Try Me label. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZA-8jFsGyE
- 1966 King LP: Mighty Instrumentals
As usual, JB drops all kinds of styles on this instrumental album but funk starts to come front and center with several cuts. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdyYvQOW9lg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJgNdxUY00U[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SdrRT6hhXQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcAlJAAdLMU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G507r5ov2QI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdbgWnMi6hw[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Elsie Mae - Do You Really Want to Rescue Me?, ...
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas A soulful and funky R&B jam from Elsie Mae. James Brown on production. Great info about Elsie Mae here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhT9QPCAiTs[/youtube]
- 1987 Scotti Brothers 45: House of Rock/How Do You Stop?
One of the last vinyl singles put out by JB. 80s pop sound with an uptempo House of Rock and a ballad on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8e0Fc9Hslg[/youtube]
- 2012.07
- 1971 People 45: Hank Ballard - Annie Had a Baby/Teardrops on ...
You can get the CD and vinyl re-issue of this single in this album: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down. Hank Ballard does a funky refresh of two of his earlier hits on the King label. James Brown on production. A white promo copy also below. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32VLxy5tLMM[/youtube] Older King Version [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avMtcrmIweo[/youtube] Older King Version [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXiqdUE8Swk[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: The Famous Flames - Who Am I?/Nobody Knows But ...
A couple of super soul cuts from JB's backing group, The Famous Flames. Here is page with more info on this 45 plus a sample.
- 1977 Polydor 45: People Who Criticize/If You Don't Give a Do ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB funks it up in the era of disco. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59yBw7QiBUI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSKmewHV7h0[/youtube] Live version [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0q0LcU4JY[/youtube] Bonus video [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogXoxeYzNdI[/youtube]
- 1960 Atco 45: Baby Lloyd - I Need Love/Wait and See
An uptempo rocker with soulful blues on the flip. Baby Lloyd was one of the Famous Flames along with Bobby Bennett and Bobby Byrd. James Brown on production. Some info on Baby Lloyd here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHw4nt7mR2s
- 1967 Federal 45: The Jewels - This Is My Story/My Song
Soulful doo wop from The Jewels with This is My Story. My Song is a rock dance ditty on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjWiT2QxUJA[/youtube]
- 1961 King 45: Bewildered/If You Want Me
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Deep slow soul from the Godfather on both sides of this 45. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ApjysSzT8[/youtube]
- 1962 King LP: James Brown and his Famous Flames Tour the U.S ...
This album is available in MP3 format: James Brown And His Famous Flames Tour The U.S.A.. JB and the band rock all the styles that would become the recipe for funk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkX0sjct19A&list=OLAK5uy_nqivG3FP5J3hx9w2z3Q0Bxaexg8YKar9w
- 1967 King 45: Vicki Anderson - If You Don't Give Me What I W ...
If You Don't Give Me What I Want is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Funky People, Part 3. Tears of Joy is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. A funky rocker with deep soul and strings on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQuj37kVcaI[/youtube]
- 1982 David Letterman Show: There Was a Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4m_dv5Z7hg
- 1970 Playboy After Dark: JB and Vicki Anderson
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ5dC9NVACc[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Marva Whitney - Your Love Was Good for Me/What ...
What Kind of Man is available on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. A soulful ballad with an uptempo funker on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJYAGa7L4hs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgeDvWubYc[/youtube]
- 1965 Blue Rock 45: James Crawford - Got No Excuse/Hooray for ...
200% soul from the great James Crawford. James Brown on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOKIGELWi78 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unDLsNPMX10
- 2012.06
- 1970 King 45: Bobby Byrd - If You Don't Work You Can't Eat/Y ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. Classic conscious funk from Bobby Byrd with a JB soul duet on the flip. James Brown on production. Another version here by James Crawford. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtgF0VtAi4k[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Marva Whitney - Tit for Tat/In the Middle (Par ...
In the Middle is available on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Funky soul Christmas tune from Marva Whitney with Tit for Tat. Instrumental funk gold on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOXY6G6ODhE[/youtube]
- 1976 Polydor 45: I Refuse to Lose/Home Again
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). Uncut funk with soulful blues on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBlAIcjac6E[/youtube]
- 1964 Mercury 45: James Crawford - Much Too Much/Strung out
Soulful rock n blues from James Crawford. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_6ocT80uSU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gag0G9EsJfY
- 1961 King 45: Hold It/The Scratch
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. A JB instrumental 45. Rock twist and Boogaloo here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxjacmBaDHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QWj9z4iaUE
- 1971 King 45: Kay Robinson - Amazing Grace,with the Charles ...
Pure uncut gospel from the James Brown produced singer Kay Robinson.
- 1975 Polydor 45: Hot (I Need to Be Loved, Loved, Loved)/Supe ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). A funky remix of a David Bowie groove with uncut funk on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKb-N2XYNQ0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eMGlruph4g[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: If You Don't Think/Make Up Your Mind
You can buy this single in this CD collection: Back to Soul. You can get the same album in vinyl re-release here: Back to Soul. Some kick ass R&B and soul from the great Anna King. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAYihdzEZvk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4gLeVTdgW0[/youtube]
- 1965 Mercury 45: James Crawford - If You Don't Work You Can' ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: The Godfather's R&B: James Brown's Productions 1962-1967 A soulful killer with no filler 45 from James Crawford. JB on the production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jsMuFQedTo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btr9KbcrDaM[/youtube]
- 1961 Lite Records 45: Nat (Mashed Potatoes) Kendrick - Pig E ...
Here you can buy the single in this CD: The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: Nat Kendrick & The Swans This is a rock and roll with a splash of soul single. Nat Kendrick and the Swans was a pseudonym for James Brown and his band. Henry Stone, the owner of Lite Records, explains what happened. This Wikipedia entry explains even more. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JT9RnFcUCA[/youtube]
- 2012.05
- 1979 Polydor 12": Star Generation/Star Generation
This single is available in this CD: Singles 11: 1979-1981. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 11: 1979-1981. One of JB's last singles on the Polydor label. A disco jam with a short and long version. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXnPV8gIqHQ[/youtube]
- 1979 Salsoul 12": Martha High - He's My Ding Dong Man/Wallfl ...
A couple of disco grooves with Martha High. He's My Ding Dong Man is the Ring My Bell groove that came out the same year. James Brown on production. White promo 12" here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyQ-oin-TSU[/youtube]
- 1965 King 45: This Old Heart/It Was You
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. Soulful twist with This Old Heart and a slow groover making the ladies scream on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2yZOolG8yE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfHBVm6HMG0[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Hank Ballard - You're in Real Good Hands/Unwin ...
You can get the CD and vinyl re-issue of this single in this album: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down. Hank Ballard always brought heavy soul to the table and these 2 tunes are no exception. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pmsbkmCdro[/youtube]
- 1961 King 45: I Love You, Yes I Do/Just You and Me, Darling
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Early King 45 with soulful stroll and triplet rocker on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJgFvtZ9t0M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUYJ58eCLV0
- 1967 King 45: June Sims - Tell the Whole World/I Cried
Some groovy rock blues with Tell the Whole World. James Brown produced many versions of the slow, soul smoker groove, I Cried (It's a Mans, Mans, Mans, World for one!). I Cried was also done by Tammy Montgomery and JB himself. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d8A3C1IiSU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzTWUmvaNVs[/youtube]
- 1967 Smash LP: The James Brown Show
A great peak into what kind of show you got when you went to see James Brown live in the late 60s. A who's who of James Brown produced artists.
- 1970 King 45: Bobby Byrd - Hang Ups We Don't Need (The Hungr ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. Some conscious funk with super soul on the flip from Bobby Byrd. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngOhCxqJ9tE[/youtube]
- 1973 Polydor 45: I Got Ants in My Pants, Part 1/I Got Ants i ...
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973. Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Classic deep funk with this slick chart hit. JB calls up the holy ghost by the end of the B side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eC9asFxOws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARYXgeTSsLM
- 1973 Polydor 45: Down and Out in New York City/Mama's Dead
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973. Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Some funk and soul from the great Black Caesar soundtrack. Nice Wiki on the album here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iDbGHh1dZA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrtrgl3Tt8A[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: The JB's - Hot Pants Road/Pass the Peas
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Hard pure funk by it's inventors on this killer 45. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zW0Rj6-e1Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko6eFVHP2P0
- 2012.04
- 1978 Polydor 45: The Spank/Love Me Tender
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB still brings the funk heavy and hard with this 1978 single. An Elvis tribute kills on the flip! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CKFI9n_sO4[/youtube] Nice Remix! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkSNrS2AUuA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBk0WErpHU[/youtube]
- 1977 Polydor 45: Give Me Some Skin/People Wake Up and Live
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB and the band still give deep groove in 1977 with both cuts on this single. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfp4_EGzIyY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH1iP8kx5nQ[/youtube]
- 1965 Smash 45: Bobby Byrd - We're in Love/No One Like My Ba ...
This single is available in the following CD collection:Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul A finger poppin' jam from the late great Bobby Byrd with We're in Love. Soul so deep on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMVOUizXR6A&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrLhXDxstT8[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing, Part 1/Talkin ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. First version of this JB classic with rock guitar and a looser feel than the 1972 version. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJH7X5LYm2g[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvu0l8dLEHw&feature=fvsr[/youtube]
- 1974 People 45: Maceo - Drowning in the Sea of Love/Show and ...
This single is available in this CD import: Maceo - Us. It's also available in this vinyl re-issue: Maceo - US. The People label, as always, doesn't disappoint. Groovy Funk with a slick cover of Show and Tell on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tXH_QUyiEU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U14x42_up4k[/youtube]
- 1962 King 45: Mashed Potatoes U.S.A./You Don't Have to Go
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. You can hear the funk starting to bubble under the groove with Mashed Potatoes U.S.A. Gospel soul rocker on the flip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbRTBMVwrfI [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNWduuIROeI[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Vicki Anderson - Answer to Mother Popcorn (I G ...
Answer to Mother Popcorn can be found in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. I'll Work it Out is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. Super pure funk with Answer to Mother Popcorn. I'll Work it Out is deep soul in a tune done a few times by James Brown produced artists. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erMUML7mZr4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb92BvaluKM[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor 45: James Brown & Lyn Collins - What My Baby Ne ...
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973 . Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Groovy pop soul and a funky cover jam on the b side. Both JB and Lyn Collins duet. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrqDMUvmDc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lziAgIdM8[/youtube]
- 1963 King 45: Every Beat of My Heart (Instrumental)/Like a B ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Every Beat of My Heart is an instrumental soul blues jam, probably with JB on the organ. Like a Baby is soul blues with some super backup vocals and deep groovy horns. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdyYvQOW9lg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXoXh0q-m7Q[/youtube]
- 1974 People 45: Maceo & the Macks - I Can Play For (Just You ...
Two killer instrumental jams. First side a cover with I Can Play For (Just You and Me). A re-work of Funky Good Time with Doing it to Death on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Rl-as2saw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBuYyVmqWe8[/youtube]
- Detroit Black Journal TV interview
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-_8oRFB-9c[/youtube]
- 1971 Brownstone 45: Vicki Anderson - I'm Too Tough for Mr. B ...
I'm Too Tough for Mr. Big Stuff can be found in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. The funk is indeed tough with I'm Too Tough. Groovy instrumental on the flip. Orange promo here? James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xs1fUWi3TQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CZwr4HtMU
- 2012.03
- 1974 People 45: Lyn Collins - Rock Me Again & Again & Again ...
This single is available in this CD: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. Classic 100% funk with Rock Me Again and Again and Again. With the flip it was the second time JB had one of his singers do Wide Awake in a Dream. A groovy kinda take on the jam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB5KgOXHcxc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iuNCl9ymE
- 1976 Polydor 45: (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons/Goodni ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). Sentimental Reasons is disco soul with orchestra. Updated doo-wop soul on the flip [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKNxuwNbaQo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnYr7a-1Zk4[/youtube]
- 1963 Federal 45: Bobby Byrd - I Found Out/They Are Sayin'
I Found Out is available in the following CD collection: King New Breed Some pure soul from the unsung hero of funk Bobby Byrd. Jame Brown on the production. More on the great Bobby Byrd at Wikipedia. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVucY9Q34Pg[/youtube] Here is an updated version Bobby and JB did in 1967: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNe9Kt0sGNU[/youtube]
- 1971 King 45: Bobby Byrd - I Know You Got Soul/It's I Who Lo ...
It's I Who Love You is available in this CD collecction: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. A true funk classic from funk's co-inventor, Bobby Byrd, with I Know You Got Soul. Super soul on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LACshMapSKo[/youtube]
- 1966 Omen 45: James Crawford - Honest I Do, Part 1/Honest I ...
Some hard soul from James Crawford. James Brown on production. A page about Crawford is here. A page about Omen record here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_8UUZy8KiI[/youtube]
- 1960 King 45: The Bells/And I Do Just What I Want
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2 JB breaks down and breaks it down with the soulful blues, The Bells. A jumping Little Richard style rocker with And I Do Just What Want. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2OXpKUXOdU[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor 45: Hank Ballard - From the Love Side/Finger Po ...
From the Love Side can be purchased on CD here: James Brown's Funky People Part 2. Also MP3 here: James Brown's Funky People (Part 2). One of the funkiest jams ever put on wax with From the Love Side. A funky update of Hank Ballard's hit song on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHPQBg1XyoE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnoLQCqZSf8[/youtube] Bonus: Hank Live! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKKcArCApx0[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: Lyn Collins - How Long Can I Keep It Up?, Pa ...
Lyn Collins and the band in a super soulful JB and Fred Wesley written single. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_rfajVcV7U[/youtube]
- 1975 People 45:Fred & the New J.B.'s: (It's Not the Express) ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Stone cold funk classic. Still sounds as fresh and clean as the day it was released. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UR96VAaC_E[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: Out of Sight/Maybe the Last Time
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. The recipe was set for the birth of funk with JB and his band's previous recordings and here we start to see the funk start to focus with Out of Sight. Soulful stroll on the flip. THE BIRTH OF FUNK!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSrhLIUwjVQ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW31WOCpIi4[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Marva Whitney - I'll Work it Out/All My Love B ...
I'll Work It Out is available on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Big band pop soul from the great Marva Whitney. Yellow promo label here with James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hi73Xv7u-0[/youtube]
- 1974 Polydor 45: Papa Don't Take No Mess, Part 1/Papa Don't ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). Stone cold classic funk. James Brown and his band are at the top of their game and tear the roof of with this one. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYb84KjUDOY[/youtube]
- 2012.02
- 1967 King 45: Hank Ballard - Which Way Should I Turn?/Funky ...
You can get the CD and vinyl re-issue of this single in this album: You Can't Keep a Good Man Down. Funky soul indeed! JB produces the King artist and adds the funk to the soulful mix with Funky Soul Train. Slow classic soul groove on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXMVRhzKLSg[/youtube]
- 1961 King 45: Baby, You're Right/I'll Never, Never Let You G ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Sweet wide swinging soul with Baby, You're Right with soul twist flavor on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz2mL8HyJrY[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: Fred Wesley and the J.B's - Doing It to Deat ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. JB and the band show everybody how deep and wide that funk can be. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scpJVPbWFZc[/youtube]
- 1967 Smash 45: Jimmy Mack/What Do You Like
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. A couple of instrumentals from JB and the band. Jimmy Mack is a cover of the Mowtown classic and What Do You Like is pure big band swing. White promo copy here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehI92zkIQYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUfXmMesjpA
- 1968 King 45: America is My Home, Part 1/America is My Home, ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. JB raps about his love for America with the JB's funking it up behind. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=252TrvSPoJg[/youtube]
- 1959 Federal 45: Got to Cry/It Was You
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Triplet high hat groove and Doo-wop soul on both sides. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjAZHxTfxQ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfHBVm6HMG0[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Charles Spurling - Popcorn Charlie/Buddy Boy
Soulful funk with Popcorn Charlie. Super pure soul on the flip. James Brown on production. Check out this great article all about Charles Spurling. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDhzpAxAGVg[/youtube]
- 1972 People 45: Fred Wesley & the JB's - Back Stabbers/JB Sh ...
J B Shout is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. As usual the People label doesn't disappoint. A tough cover of of the O'Jays Back Stabbers with some jazzy funk on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDpulShBz9U[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Marva Whitney - He's the One/This Girl's in Lo ...
This single is available on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Some super funk groove with He's the One. A nice soulful cover of on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c3-xhDEk9U[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJPDHp8JLWg[/youtube] Bonus: Marva live! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PKpQwQ4ZGQ&feature=related[/youtube]
- Soul Train 1974: Hell
Oh my gosh! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eycvdWBpQK4[/youtube]
- 2012.01
- 1968 King 45: Bobby Byrd - You've Got to Change Your Mind, w ...
You've Got to Change Your Mind is available in this CD collecction: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. The co-inventor of funk, Bobby Byrd, rocks the soul and r&b. On one side with JB and the other side solo. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9EIVJVhJig[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B-beekfySY[/youtube]
- 1971 Polydor 45: My Part - Make It Funky - Part 3/My Part - ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. Classic funk groove that hits you right in the gut! Instrumental cuts on both sides. JB and the band are at their prime. "Whatever I play, it's got to be funky!" [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRkhmJbr2XM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huYKoKnrmy8[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: The Things I Used to Do/Out of the Blue
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. Straight up big band blues with The Things I Used to Do. Groovy pop-soul on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyPA5B0uHic[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPMB9EohKk0[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Hank Ballard - You're So Sexy/Thrill on the Hi ...
Super funk with Hank Ballard, backed up by the Dapps. James Brown on production of course! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYNPrOlVWM[/youtube]
- 1966 Federal 45: Kay Robinson - Lord I'm Yours/This Old Worl ...
Gospel on this James Brown produced 45. JB made a record and several 45s with Kay Robinson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVKN8b-1tqA
- 1962 King 45: I've Got Money/Three Hearts in a Tangle
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Can you smell the funk with I've Got Money? Check the drums with this funky rocker! Remember this is only 1962. Soulful pop gem on the flip. Funk is bubbling on that one too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7svRcrmykcY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCjsTFTjhJo
- 1970 King 45: Bobby Byrd - It's I Who Loves You (Not Him Any ...
I'm Not to Blame is available in this CD collecction: Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul. Soul is set on stun with I'm Not to Blame with tasty flavor on the flip. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XyS-a_Vmt8[/youtube]
- 1965 Smash 45: Bobby Byrd - The Way I Feel/Time Will Make a ...
Soul is up front and center with this single from the great Bobby Byrd. James Brown on production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juINg-nQooY [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2pDG_lSg8Q[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: Lyn Collins - Mama Feelgood/Fly Me to the Mo ...
The single, Mama Feelgood is available in this CD: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. Fly Me to the Moon is available in this CD: Think (About It). Classic hard funk with Mama Feelgood. Fly Me to the Moon puts a funky twist on a standard tune. James Brown on Production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7335tJGkXQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lNr1aaPXmo[/youtube] Soul Train dance bonus! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02634f3ik2w[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: The Dapps - I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow/A Woman, ...
A sweet soulful pop cover of an O'Jays jam and blues on the flip from JB sidemen The Dapps. James Brown on Production. Here is some wiki info on Beau Dollar and the Dapps. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV4uvIIADSs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyyuhAa78As[/youtube]
- 1975 Polydor 45: Hustle!!! (Dead on It)/Dead On It, Part 2
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). Super nasty. Super funky. Hustle and the do the double bump! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfhRf7PUhlk[/youtube]
- 2011.12
- 1964 Smash 45: Anna King - That's When I Cry/Tennessee Waltz
You can buy this single in this CD collection: Back to Soul. You can get the same album in vinyl re-release here: Back to Soul Super 200% soul from Anna King with That's When I Cry. A rocking gospel cover of Tennessee Waltz. James Brown on Production. Some great info on Anna King in this blog. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q7esv5aETk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d0RKQa5nTs[/youtube]
- 1973 Soul Train: Get On The Good Foot, Soul Power,Make It Fu ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haOXv964Cp4
- 1974 Soul Train: Papa Don't Take No Mess & My Thang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XyHVTSbVxo
- 1964 King 45: Have Mercy, Baby/Just Won't Do Right
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. A dope hard rocking tune in the Little Richard vein with Have Mercy. A soulful triplet jam the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr5stMuR-fo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTQSiStN0lM[/youtube]
- 1963 King 45: These Foolish Things/(Can You) Feel It, Part 1
This Single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. JB croons a classic in a soulful manner with These Foolish Things. A loose blues jam with JB on the organ on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8xzF2y5Jo[/youtube]
- Interview with James Brown on the Mike Douglas Show 1969
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku191tEmLq4
- 1975 People 45: Fred & the New J.B.'s - Makin Love/Rice N' R ...
Right now you can get this single on the CD re-issue: Breakin' Bread. The vinyl of the same album you can get here. J.B.'s take the Ohio Players' Skintight groove and swing it hard. People label killed it every time. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyQWJw8TZOM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh50kPjzMEk[/youtube]
- 1959 Dade 45: Nat Kendrick and the Swans - Mashed Potatoes, ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: Nat Kendrick & The Swans . Also in this MP3 collection: The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: Nat Kendrick & The Swans . Some hot R&B by James Brown and his Band performing under a different name. Great info on this single at Wikipedia. More info from Harry Stone. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhAh_cIAyhU[/youtube] Here's another version that JB did in 1966: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqQ9hI3KT4Q[/youtube]
- 1965 King 45: Yvonne Fair - Tell Me Why/You Can Make It If Y ...
The song, You Can Make It If You Try can be found in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Tell Me Why is soul rock twist. Gospel soul with Your Can Make It If You Try. Production by James Brown. More info on Yvonne Fair at Wikipedia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrCGxSAKAjI
- 1972 Polydor 45: I Got a Bag of My Own/Public Enemy #1, Part ...
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973 . Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Super in the pocket funk and a deep message from James Brown. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqlzs8QTVvc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApBFiNNCrHA[/youtube]
- 2011.11
- 1971 Brownstone 45: Bobby Byrd - Keep on Doin' What You're D ...
This single is available in this must have CD collection: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). It's also available in this MP3 collection: I Know You Got Soul (Best Of) - Bobby Byrd. Hard and pure funk groove and deep soul from FUNK's co-inventor, Bobby Byrd. Bobby Byrd!! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdypBcLY680[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9WawNH0Z-k[/youtube]
- 1967 Smash 45: Let's Go Get Stoned/Our Day Will Come
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. A couple of funky big band instrumentals with James Brown on the organ and production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Ziasu9Fdg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eIZ9ClHKPA
- 1970 King 45: Myra Barnes (Vicki Anderson) - Super Good Pt 1 ...
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Funky People 2. Or this MP3 collection: James Brown's Funky People Part 2. Super funk from super fresh Myra Barnes aka Vicki Anderson. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmpcpaCaupM[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhSwevWznE[/youtube]
- 1963 Try Me 45: Tammy Montgomery - I Cried/If You Don't Thin ...
These singles are available in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas I Cried is deep deep deep soul from Tammy Montgomery who would later become Tammi Terrell. The groove to I Cried would later become JB's hit, It's a Man's Man's World. If You Don't Think an up-tempo rocker. James Brown on the production. More on Tammy at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFPByLCacL0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GP3IcpdOGI[/youtube]
- 1960 Federal 45: This Old Heart/Wonder When You're Coming Ho ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Groovy rock twist and a super soul gem from James Brown and the Famous Flames. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2yZOolG8yE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGHvQx0S04[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Maybe Good, Maybe Bad (Part 1)/Maybe Good, Ma ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. Instrumental soulful blues with James Brown on the piano. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqNGZAJfjTQ[/youtube]
- 1974 Soul Train: The Payback
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCWHDzUyNZk
- 1975 People 45: Lyn Collins - If You Don't Know Me By Now/Ba ...
You can get these singles in this great CD collection: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. Beautiful tough but tender soul from the great Lyn Collins (The Female Preacher). James Brown on the production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCw9450B7MI[/youtube]
- 1965 Smash 45: Bobby Byrd - Let Me Know/You're Gonna Need My ...
Let Me Know is available in this must have CD collection: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). It's also available in this MP3 collection: I Know You Got Soul (Best Of) - Bobby Byrd. Pure uncut soul from the co-inventor of funk, Bobby Byrd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9WawNH0Z-k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_6S-KhQ718
- 2011.10
- 1957 Federal 45: Can't Be the Same/ Gonna Try
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Early release from James Brown and the Famous Flames. These Federal singles had every type of groove going on. These are the elements that would be the recipe for FUNK music in the future. Can't Be the Same is a rock & roll groover. Gonna Try has a gospel blues feel. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE-n3gUKpek[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpEeFe6w1JQ[/youtube]
- 1975 Identify 45: Lee Austin - Missin' You/Gimme Your Hand
One of several James Brown produced 45s of Lee Austin, who was his bodyguard, hairdresser and was on the road with the JB roadshow for years. Soul, blues, gospel and funk driven grooves. A must listen for fans of JB. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm0M9HgmKdw[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: The J.B.'s - These are the J.B.'s Pt. 1/These ...
Funk groove from it's inventors. The J.B.'s! James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwdGQYP61Cg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB8RhWhst7U&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Funky Soul #1/The Soul of J.B.
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. The titles of these tracks says it all. Funk and Soul from J.B. and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpqzOLd7vLc[/youtube]
- 1965 Loma 45: Bobby Bennett and The Dynamics - Soul Jerk (Pa ...
Jame Brown production on this soulful blues rocker. JB's musicians on the Loma label. White promo label here. Nice site about Loma Records is here with a sample of the recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR9VjZWR8q0
- 1968 King 45: Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud, Part 1/S ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. A stone cold classic funk track. Will rock a crowd still and always will. A yardstick for how hard a funk groove can be popped. Must check out info on this single at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r_-NcCrXwM[/youtube] Bonus live version [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRSAVDlpDI[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: James Crawford - I'll Work it Out/Fat Eddie
Beautiful sweet soul with vocals and a funky instrumental on the other side from JB sideman and recording artist James Crawford. James Brown on production. A yellow King promo copy here. Some nice Crawford info is here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXN2NcPBYLY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XDAVH5c5m8[/youtube]
- Bobby Byrd and Vicki Anderson publicity photos
The co-inventor of funk Bobby Byrd and his beautiful wife Vicki Anderson in a couple of publicity photographs. Bobby Byrd on Wikipedia. Vicki Anderson on Wikipedia.
- 1963 King 45: Hank Ballard - It's Love, Baby (24 Hours a Day ...
Super hot jump groove with a splash of bubbling funk and instrumental hits of death, plus some sweet soul from Hank Ballard and JB. James Brown on production. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c9MQoabARg[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: The Little Groove Maker, Me/I'm Shook
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. A couple of nice groovers from JB and the Band. The Little Groove Maker, Me is a live refresh of the There Was a Time groove. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om__THdiLRI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqasmGGpED4[/youtube]
- Anna King 1963 Smash 45 - If Somebody Told You/Come and Get ...
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas Incredible soul single with If Somebody Told You. You can smell the funk starting to bubble under the groove and this was only 1963! Come and Get These Memories is a rockin' jumper groove. James Brown on the production. A white promo copy here. Some good info on Anna King is here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IaJZ5v724Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3smq8QJ0eg
- 1968 King 45: Hank Ballard - How You Gonna Get Respect/Teard ...
How You Gonna Get Respect is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Funky People, Part 3. How You Gonna Get Respect is some deep down dirty funk from JB and Hank Ballard. Teardrops On Your Letter is a refresh of one of Ballard's 1959 version. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeg_lFpOsYU[/youtube] 1959 version of Teardrops On Your Letter [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVSHmdTeSsA[/youtube]
- 2011.09
- 1969 King 45: Hank Ballard - Butter Your Popcorn/Funky Soul ...
Deep funk and soul from the amazing Hank Ballard. Long time King artist who in his later years at King records was produced by James Brown. More info about Hank Ballard at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxsAJymLA-Y[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXMVRhzKLSg[/youtube]
- 1956 Federal 45: No, No, No, No/Hold My Baby's Hand
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Early JB here. No, No, No, No is a jump blues in the Louis Jordan vein. Hold My Baby's Hand is straight up blues. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C09rXXzQHbY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtev_hsRkDM[/youtube]
- 1977 Polydor 45: Kiss In 77/Woman
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). A couple of nice n slow n mellow grooves from JB and his Band. Woman is a must check out re-invention of JB's hit It's a Man's World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPVCZP0eW0k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbZuPu3txq8
- 1967 King 45: Vicki Anderson - Baby, Don't You Know/The Feel ...
The song, Baby, Don't You Know can be found in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas. Or the MP3 version: James Brown's Original Funky Divas Two beautiful deep soul cuts from the great Vicki Anderson. JB on the production and co-writer of Baby, Don't You Know. More info on Vicki can be found on on Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QTX7RAzT40[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wuO5NiCJsU[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: Maceo and the Macks - Parrty, Part I/Parrty, ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Classic deep down hard nasty gritty power FUNK from Maceo and the Macks aka the J.B.'s. James Brown on production of course! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFfo6F_nkUg&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1975 Polydor 45: Sex Machine, Part 1/Sex Machine, Part 2
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). This 1975 reinvention of the original King smash hit isn't really as funky as the original, but the live clip below of James and the J.B.'s performing it more than make up for that! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaF45V_luW0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMBck1nFALs[/youtube]
- 1975 Polydor 45: Dead On It, Part 1/Dead On It, Part 2
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). JB tells it like it is in the beginning of this single. No one gives him and his band the credit deserved for inventing funk. James Brown is and always will be one of the giants of music along with Mozart, Beethoven and the rest. Plus this jam just smokes to holy hell! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YTH_nvjbto
- 1969 King 45: Lowdown Popcorn/Top of the Stack
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Yes yes yes! Deep cut to bone instrumental funk by JB and the band. Both sides kill on this must have vinyl 45. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhJZXVAjKDo[/youtube]
- 2011.08
- 1971 King 45: Spinning Wheel, Pt. 1/Spinning Wheel, Pt. 2
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. James Brown on the organ in this instrumental cover of the pop hit. The jam goes from slick funky feel to free jazz flow and back again.
- 1975 Polydor 45: Superbad, Superslick, Part I/Superbad, Supe ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB and his band do a refresh of Superbad and it is indeed superslick not to mention super funky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwzDFqgn2E
- 1972 Polydor 45: Honky Tonk, Part 1/Honky Tonk, Part 2
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973 . Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Deep bouncing funk from James and the J.B.'s [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmlmZzAhGMo[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: It's a New Day, Part 1/Georgia On My Mind
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Funk cuts hard and deep with It's a New Day. Ain't it funky now? JB and band do a thriller version of Georgia On My Mind on the flip. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSoXoiuXvgA&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuucUM5MizM[/youtube]
- 1959 Federal 45: Good Good Lovin'/Don't Let It Happen to Me
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. A couple of amazing rock, swing, soul, jump, boogie singles from JB and the Famous Flames. The morphing of styles is what is giving birth to the FUNK! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBOLNdX5qgs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eITKIvgetE[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: I Made a Mistake Because It's Only You, Part 1 ...
You can get It's My Thing on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Oh my gosh! Nasty freakin' funk from Marva Whitney with JB and the band. This jam uplifts me every time I hear it, and sounds as fresh as the day it was made. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akvi9Fj3Zt4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBcws-28uxk&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: Lyn Collins - Take Me Just as I Am/People Ma ...
You can get these singles in this great CD collection: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. An mp3 you can get here: Take Me Just As I Am. Any People label 45 you get rips it up and this is no exception. Take Me Just as I Am is classic seamless funk produced by JB. This tune never gets old for me and sounds as fresh as the day it was made. Make the World a Better Place is slow soul with strings. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LLT_Bff9Qw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU4iYSqseic[/youtube]
- 2011.07
- 1976 Brownstone 45: JB's Wedge - Bessie/Bessie (Pt. 2)
This single is available in this CD collection: Funky Men. Some groovy disco-fied funk from the J.B.'s on the TK subsidiarity label, Brownstone. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3U35aBVQzA[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Ain't it Funky Now (Part 1)/Ain't it Funky Now ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Oh my gosh! Like the title says, pure uncut 100% funky groove from JB and the band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRGj8Nq87b4[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Funky Drummer (Part 1)/Funky Drummer (Part 2)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. There is a reason that this is one of the most sampled singles in the world. The funk is as pure as you can get with Clyde Stubblefield's drum break. The musical statement of funk was so strong at this point that it was ready to take over the world. Here is lots of great info on the single. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVn7gy2p-wc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G9UV3kNoIQ&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- 1960 Dade 45: Nat Kendrick and the Swans - Dish Rag, Part 1/ ...
Nat Kendrick and the Swans was a pseudonym for James Brown and his band. JB isn't the lead vocal but he's playing organ and you can hear him in the back. Harry Stone, the owner Dade Records, explains what happened. Here you can buy that CD: The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: Nat Kendrick & The Swans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxVTr0eNOp8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n-nSH05ko4
- 1980 Polydor 45: Regrets/Stone Cold Drag
A single from one of JB's last albums on the Polydor label. The death of vinyl was right around the corner from this release. A nice disco funky vibe with Stone Cold Drag. Slow soul groove on Regrets.
- 1966 King 45: The Christmas Song (Version 1)/The Christmas S ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Super Christmas deep soul from JB and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35MNkV1pXUA[/youtube]
- 1974 People 45: Fred Wesley & the J.B.'s - Damn Right I Am S ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Pure uncut 100% funk to the nth degree from the J.B.'s. The People label always kills it and this 45 is the cream of the crop. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMYDAvXyvGQ[/youtube]
- 1964 King LP: The Unbeatable James Brown 16 Hits
This album was a 1964 reissue of JB's 1959 LP, Try Me on the Federal label. Try Me is available as MP3 here: Try Me. Its also available as a CD import here: Try Me. James Brown and the Famous Flames second album. Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Rock and many other genres can be heard on this album. It's this recipe that starts to gel and become what we now know as FUNK! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGoyy8AcJlA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJKYm_fuCws[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWH5ZdCPuMw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUzpBxYBjsI&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUwloa3tCTE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOYx6I4MzJo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZo7x_NaNMA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdceQowVrDw[/youtube]
- 1985 Scotti Brothers 45: Living in America
JB had a big comeback with this single reaching #4 on the Billboard charts. The B side is another artist. Below is the paper sleeve for the 45 as well as the single. Lots of great info in this Wiki post. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHqUipinDyw[/youtube]
- 1977 Brownstone 45: The J.B.'s International - Nature (Pt. 1 ...
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown - Funky Men. Oh so sweet funk from JB and the band in this 1977 release. The Godfather worked with TK records and Henry Stone on this release. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZVNv3hdOMo&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0WiOzuo9BE&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: It's Christmas Time, Part 1/It's Christmas Tim ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Super soulful Christmas delivered by the Godfather.
- 1968 King 45: I Guess I'll Have to Cry, Cry, Cry/Just Plain ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969.
Sweet soul with strings and straight ahead funk. 2 for the price of one!
- 1970 King 45: Santa Clause Is Definitely Here to Stay/Santa ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. Nice slow soulful Christmas jam from JB and the band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TztpxxIB9ZI[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Hey, America/Hey, America (Instrumental)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. A nice Christmas jam from JB and the band. Vocal on one side and instrumental on the other, with the words "sing along" on the label and the lyrics on the paper sleeve. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2_mWeDb6NQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cazu-99H7g[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Sweet Little Baby Boy, Part 1/Sweet Little Bab ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. One of my favorite slow soul JB Christmas songs. Oh so deep n sweet. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2GD8nQDxeE[/youtube]
- 2011.06
- 1966 King 45: Lost Someone/I'll Go Crazy
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. A couple of live versions of JB's earlier hits. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFG4J1wi5fY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znbF1Eo58xM&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- 1971 People 45 Promo: Hot Pants, Pt. 1/Hot Pants, Pt. 2 & 3
This single is available in this CD album: Hot Pants. It's also available from several vendors here. A promo release of this single. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foRukX6mW2Y[/youtube] Oh my gosh! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0smMHUlijs[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Tit for Tat (Ain't No Taking Back)/Believers S ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. A couple of funky Christmas jams. Tit for Tat is a soulful thang. Believers Shall Enjoy an instrumental with JB on the organ. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25VpAjjHss0[/youtube]
- 1964 King 45: So Long/Dancin' Little Thing
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. Sweet soul with So Long. Dancin' Little Thing is a killin' house rocker. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmkRWq9-saU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCVoMHm0azU[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Don't Be a Drop-Out/Tell Me That You Love Me
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Don't Be a Drop-Out is not only socially conscious but a damn good funk tune too! Tell Me That You Love Me is a rockin tune with JB and the band go full throttle. Check out JB's scream at the end of this jam. Holy Shiz! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oczqp8tytQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtNAxyd3zgQ[/youtube]
- 1983 Churchill/Augusta Sound LP: Bring It On
This album is out of print. JB released this album in 1983 on the Churchill/Augusta Sound label. Vinyl was dying out and giving way to CDs. The end of an era for JB vinyl. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D07ZuP271iA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm25Cg3WWVc&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QL-hgcEsoY[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Hank Ballard - Blackenized/Come On Wit' It
Out of print? Someone needs to re-release this! Hank Ballard was a fellow artist with James Brown on the King label. JB produced an album and quite a few singles with Ballard and they all were smokers, just like this! Check out all about Hank Ballard on Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlExL75y1oU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzQVhd_uIAg[/youtube]
- 1963 King 45: Signed, Sealed and Delivered/Waiting in Vain
This Single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Do the cool jerk! Uptempo rocker with Signed, Sealed and Delivered. Waiting in Vain is nice slow soul. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12nR6lgvDx0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDqoBFJrkoQ[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: I Got the Feelin'/If I Ruled the World
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. The deepest funk on one side and the deepest soul on the other. Heaven in a piece of vinyl! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX4AmJDless&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5OMv0d5HqU[/youtube] Bonus live track! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21yFiTOTDt0[/youtube] Now you are being spoiled. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2VBJzgiZCM[/youtube]
- 1966 Smash 45: New Breed (Part I) (The Boo-Ga-Loo)/New Breed ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. JB and his band let loose in this instrumental, a funky swing blues jam. New Breed Indeed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKS6FTQCb5A
- 1969 King Promo 45: Lowdown Popcorn
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. This is my favorite "Popcorn" jam by JB and the band. Pure, uncut and deep funk. This single is a promo with the same jam on both sides. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhJZXVAjKDo[/youtube]
- 1965 King 45: I Got You (I Feel Good)/I Can't Help It (I Jus ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. I Got You is JB's highest topping song on the pop charts. Again bringing funk to the mainstream after Papa's Got a Brand New Bag. JB's music is starting to make a solid musical statement. A new sound that didn't exist before JB and his band showed up on the scene. The flip side, I Can't Help It, is a slow soul stroll. Good Wiki info about I Got You here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuDeBcpLITQ&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL9xyRPfzxk[/youtube] Bonus updated version of I Got You! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_WsrLQbxuY[/youtube] Bonus live version! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Z56dxeGMA[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Get Up, I Feel Like Being Like a Sex Machine, ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. What can one say about this monster of classic funk? JB and Bobby Byrd lay it down as hard and thick as it gets with groove as the band burns down the house. Tons of great info on this song at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrFzB3CvU9M[/youtube] Bonus live must see version! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fl3Gia-aHc[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Brother Rapp (Part 1) & (Part 2)/Bewildered
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. JB and band lay down a thick, uptempo, wicked, down dirty funk groove with Brother Rapp. Bewildered is a remake of a song JB did in 1961. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSXs2v-yvSg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDKyx0_Xeuk
- 1966 King 45: Ain't That a Groove, Part 1/Ain't That a Groov ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Funk is starting to brew on this amazing jam. Not only does it have the rock, r&b, blues and more in it's musical statement, but the music is starting to say a whole new thing. It's that little oomph on the ONE that gives it a brand new sound! All hail the kings of funk, James Brown and his band! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J41VEonRpw0[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor 45: Talking Loud and Saying Nothing - Part I/Ta ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. Another groove of death from JB and the band. The song is a funkier remake of an earlier King 45. The funk don't get much deeper and harder than jams like this. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hkC8jOqH4E[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Vicki Anderson with James Brown - Think/Vicki ...
The song, Think, is available in this must have CD collection: Vicki Anderson - Anthology. Also in this MP3 collection: Vicki Anderson: Anthology. Nobody Cares is available in this CD import: Wide Awake In a Dream. JB's song Think has Vicki Anderson singing along with Mr. Brown in a sweet remake of the original. Nobody Cares is pure 100% soul. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc3yG6VF9f0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ-E2dr8DhE[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Let Yourself Go/Good Rockin' Tonight
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Pure killer, thriller, no filler funkiness with Let Yourself Go. JB and band also hit the classic jump blues tune Good Rockin' Tonight hard. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sCzd5r92QE[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo2tdWg2-kw[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Part Two (Let a Man Come In and Do the Popcorn ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Oh so sweet deep down dirty funk with Let a Man Come In and Do the Popcorn. Oh so nice groovy instrumental funk with Gittin' a Little Hipper. A funk lovers delight! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD4w8eua78A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2abPadEOAU
- 1964 Smash LP: Showtime
This album is available on vinyl reissue here: James Brown - Showtime LP. A mix of blues, soul, r&b, rock twist and other groovy flavors. JB sings and plays organ on the instrumentals. No funk showing up on this LP, but JB and the band throws the soul left, right and center. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohWEUqAUwnI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duFwahhFoK0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8df6nkLqtk[/youtube]
- 1970 King 45: Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)/Super Bad (Part 3)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. This jam is tight beyond belief. Never since has a band made a groove more seamless than JB and the band in singles like this. Super Bad indeed! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ9CLOEOB5U[/youtube]
- 1964 King 45: Again/How Long Darling
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. Again is slow soul stroll. How Long Darling is recorded live with the ladies loving JB!
- 1974 Polydor 45: The Payback - Part I/The Payback - Part II
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). Music don't get more funky than this! This jam is a yardstick for how deep and hard funk can be. This song still funks me the fuck up every time I hear it. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP96vje1dOA[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Cold Sweat - Part 1/Cold Sweat - Part 2
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. Classic JB in this groovy funk jam. Funk is starting to hit mainstream now and influence musicians all over the world. This jam still sounds fresh! Great info about the song in this Wiki post. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ThqMw01V8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQU_DenSG8c&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- 1965 King 45: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Part I/Papa's Got ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. JB's first hit in the top 10 pop charts. Funk hits the mainstream as a solid musical statement. Some people claim that this is the first funk song, but I hear funk sprinkled all over in JB and his band's music before this. To me his song Think is funky cause the chorus on the ONE, and that was 1960. What do you think? In what jam does funk appear first? Lots of great info in this Wiki about the song. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ogGAiyjMNY[/youtube]
- 1970 King LP: Ain't It Funky
This album is available on vinyl reissue here: James Brown - Ain't it Funky LP. Funk by 1970 was so hard n nasty and well defined. JB and the band lay it deep down in the pocket with this one. A splash of soul n jazz in between the funk killers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvAMogvNxeo
- 1966 King 45: It's a Man's Man's Man's World/Is It Yes or Is ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. It's a Man's World still stands strong. One of JB's most recognizable hits. Soul don't get much deeper than this folks! Is It Yes or Is It No is slow old skool soul right up there with the flip side on the deepness scale. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwuO2dfqrF4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab_pf-X7UJg[/youtube]
- 1970 King promo 45: Brother Rapp (Part 1)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. By 1970 FUNK was fully defined and brash and bold. What can one say about this classic deep smoker? Get down in the pocket! My copy is a promo with the same cut on both sides, unlike the regular release that has Brother Rapp (Part 2) on the other side. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UaE-XZshzk[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Marva Whitney - It's My Thing/Ball of Fire
You can get It's My Thing on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. It's My Thing is classic must listen funk. Ball of Fire is a nice sweet soul jam. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPhX9QhL9kY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj1VXhOyBkA[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor 45: King Heroin/Theme from King Heroin
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973 . Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973. Deep rap from JB. Deep groove from the J.B.'s. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLrrnXiRCk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io0iwD8D7SE[/youtube]
- 2011.05
- 1968 King 45: Goodbye, My Love/Shades of Brown
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. Goodbye My Love is must listen slow funky soul. Shades of Brown is a groovy instrumental R&B jump jam. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js1PS_VE00Y[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9MnOsdUUw0[/youtube]
- 1963 King 45: I've Got to Change/The Bells
The Bells is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. I've Got to Change is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. If you've never checked out The Bells, it's a must listen, slow eerie vamp. I've Got to Change has the same groove and vibe of Please, Please, Please. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2OXpKUXOdU[/youtube]
- 1962 King 45: Shout and Shimmy/Come Over Here
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol 2. Come Over Here is some rocking soul from JB and the band. Shout and Shimmy is gospel grooved soul much like the Isley Brothers song, Shout. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq0O1jjVaow[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhiCUhxSwbI[/youtube]
- 1969 King LP: Gettin' Down to It
This album is available in this CD collection: Gettin' Down to It. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Gettin Down to It. JB did this album with the Dee Felice Trio. He made a couple of albums with them as well as producing an album for them. They do standard covers and as well as a couple of JB selections. The sound is different than when he plays with his regular band but JB pulls the deep funk out of this jazz trio. Many a sample has been pulled from this LP. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9H5nJziFJI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9H5nJziFJI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXGYFUlEb3g[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcWI0_KL2oc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMUuOeuD45Y[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash 45: Caldonia/Evil
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 3: 1964-1965. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 3: 1964-1965. A couple of finger snapping R&B jump tunes from JB and his band. Caldonia was originally a tune done by Louis Jordan who infuluenced just about everybody from this era. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYQH7cB42To https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jUUDkOVOv8
- 1970 King Promo 45: Bobby Byrd I Need Help (I Can't Do It Al ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Best of Bobby Byrd - Got Soul. It's also available in this must have LP vinyl reissue: I Need Help (LP RECORD). Bobby Byrd singles always kill it, and this is no exception. Right on the money hardcore funk from the one of it's creators. White label promo copy here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyh-BQiNHnk[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Kansas City/Stone Fox
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. JB and his band make a classic bounce. Stone Fox is an instrumental version of a James Crawford single. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJy_IKva4f8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6Jn5doGbU[/youtube]
- 1969 Starday King 45: Let a Man Come in and Do the Popcorn, ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. It's also available in this MP3 collection: .The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Let a Man Come in and Do the Popcorn is more deep funky swing from the KING, the father of modern music, James Brown!. Sometime is a slow soul groover. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tHpZqK_Jik&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1967 King Promo 45: Bobby Byrd - Funky Soul, Part 1/Funky So ...
This single is available in this CD collection: The Best of Bobby Byrd - Got Soul. The title says it all. Funky soul from the legendary Bobby Byrd. This groove cops a Stax sound but puts the JBs funky twist on top. James Brown on production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYouQuXlyA0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgCBZ_naW_4[/youtube]
- Polydor vinyl reissue of 1970 King LP: Marva Whitney - Live ...
This album is available on vinyl reissue here: Live and Lowdown at the Apollo (LP Record). An amazing must have recording by the great Marva Whitney. I have the vinyl reissue here as the original is an almost impossible record to find that gets big bucks on eBay. A lot of groups pulled samples from this album. The samples define Rap and Hip-hop. Uncut Funk is the main ingredient. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzTIaZPIbEI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydCMXtTMM0U[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-j9R7ksKMU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbNdz3Z0m0w&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL4qs4CDqhQ[/youtube]
- 1971 Brownstone 45: Bobby Byrd - Hot Pants - I'm Coming, I'm ...
This single is available in this must have CD collection: Hot Pants! (The Amazing Bobby Byrd). It's also available in this MP3 collection: I Know You Got Soul (Best Of) - Bobby Byrd. Bobby Byrd is the unsung co-inventor of funk. He was there every step of the way. He directed and arranged the band sometimes. He played the organ on all the classic JB and JB artist hits. Check the live videos. He's front and center with JB. All hail the crown prince of funk, Bobby Byrd. B..b..b..Bobby Byrd!! Hot Pants - I'm Coming, I'm Coming is one of the all time funkiest jams ever created. Hang it Up a soul groover. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iARuzhUGmrI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-liu3jVIhkI
- Various Future Shock TV show clips
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgaEoOj-DeY&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- 1975 Polydor 45: Reality/I Want Your Love So Bad
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 9: 1973-1975. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 9 (1973-1975). Reality is a chunk of super heavy funk; "This used to be called the Shakespeare now it's called the streets of starvation". I Need Your Love So Bad is a slow soul filled R&B grinder. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJEYQutZtXU[/youtube]
- 1968 King LP: Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Ni ...
This album needs to be reissued! Deep Soul, R&B, Blues and Rock bop on this great tribute album. Little Willie John was a fellow artist on the King label. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78JceWt5EHA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku85ouuNBeA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZT0Lm6fxEs[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkKkXe0WGjk[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y3lC7Iam2A[/youtube]
- 1976 People 45: The J.B.'s with James Brown - Everybody Wann ...
This single is available in this brilliant CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. Another sure-shot on the People label. Can you do the Camel Walk? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtTaSoO6K5U[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Part 1 ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. And this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Deep low down dirty funk from 1969. Everybody was copping the sound of funk but JB and the band were refining the sound and making it as sharp as a razor. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20xR2_jJgJo[/youtube]
- 1975 Polydor LP: Reality
This album is available on vinyl reissue here: Reality(LP vinyl). JB brings not only the funk but a good dose of consiousness in this brilliant mid 70s record. The orchestration adds a dreaminess to the lush James Brown production. Funky President is worth the admission price alone, but the whole album kicks! People people..we get to get over before we go under!! Save our money just like the mob! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ODghRTeyQ&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-yvpswc5w0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNXeeT_84YU&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIGF6rw2rL4&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz4Bwnl44PQ[/youtube]
- 1973 People 45: James Brown & the J.B.'s - If You Don't Get ...
You can get this single in this must have CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Funky Good Time: The Anthology. The funk don't get more uncut than this. In '73 the funk was starting to show up all over the place, but JB and his band showed them how to swing it harder and deeper. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9K2pLv6M6s[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPes4_eLXpQ[/youtube]
- 1974 People LP: Charles Sherell - For Sweet People From Swee ...
This LP is available on vinyl reissue: For Sweet People From Sweet Charles [Vinyl LP] [Stereo]. Sweet funk, sweet soul and sweet R&B from the great Sweet Charles aka Charles Sherell. A regular in the JB stable of artists as a musician as well as a singer. This is the guy who played bass on Say It Loud and Give it Up and Turnit a Loose!! He's still playing around. Check out his site. James Brown on production of course! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odqic4diUp0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDFrehI9KGU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13w11wk1WN4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECY1os_zpLQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaRBMrBqdl8[/youtube]
- 1967 King 45: Get It Together (Part 1)/Get It Together (Part ...
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. It's also available in this MP3 collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. More pure uncut flow from the fathers of FUNK; JB and his band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zWGenrgvbc
- 1973 People 45: Lyn Collins - We Want to Parrty, Parrty, Par ...
The single, We Want to Parrty..., is available in this killer CD collection: Mama Feelgood: The Best of. An MP3 of it is available here: We Want To Parrty, Parrty, Parrty, Part 1 & 2. Lyn Collins always turned the heat up even higher on top of the J.B.'s funky beats. All of her recording on the People label were always on point, and then some. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb98CxJppYU&feature=fvsr[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY25iMioG6E[/youtube]
- 1980 TK Records 45: Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses?)/Rapp Payb ...
This single is available as MP3 here: Rapp Payback (Where Iz Moses). JB made several great recordings on the TK label. This is one of them. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkrqoBPSnco[/youtube]
- Rapp Payback live in 1980
Pull over Beethoven!! JB still killing it in 1980, as is the band. Jimmy Nolen on blistering guitar. Nolen, who played with JB until he passed away in '83, was one of the founding fathers of funk. His influence on modern music remains unsung. Dig that funky hat on JB! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPrJzfKUD48[/youtube]
- 1964 Smash LP Grits & Soul
Most of the tracks on this LP are available in this must have CD collection of JB instrumentals: Soul Pride: Instrumentals. It's also available on vinyl reissue here: James Brown - Grits & Soul LP. An R&B, blues and soul filled instrumental LP from JB and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3-n5jp9y5Y[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpK_1aPQLt8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZuIKYvGLvw[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: Let's Unite the Whole World at Christmas/In th ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. Let's Unite the Whole World is a soul filled xmas jam. In the Middle is an instrumental. Deep hard funk at it's best. Realize that this is 1968. It doesn't take long for the whole world to catch up to what JB and his band were throwing down. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km-XoOlPVAI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPMtIsOjaeo[/youtube]
- Polydor 1978 45: Nature (Part I)/Nature (Part II)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. It''s also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). A great funky jam from the late 70s. JB still was killing it after over 25 years in the music biz. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWkWDsZjbM[/youtube]
- 1958 Federal 45: Try Me/Tell Me What I Did Wrong
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. It's also available in this MP3 collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Try Me was JB's second chart topping single. Tell Me What I Did Wrong is an R&B twist jam. Here is some info on Try Me at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGoyy8AcJlA[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUl9DtqqDVQ[/youtube]
- 1976 Polydor 45: Body Heat (Part 1)/Body Heat (Part 2)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 10: 1975-1979. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol.10 (1975-1979). JB showing people he was still the BOSS and how funk should be done in this hard beat jam from '76. Gotta go to chuch y'all!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGlZYRTjfkI
- Can't Stand It live at the Apollo 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRkJVUxS6A
- Midnight Special - Get Up Offa That Thing live 1977
Gimme those funky horns!! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZzjsjDpRHs[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: World (Part 1)/World (Part 2)
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970. Also in this MP3 collection: The Singles Volume Six: 1969-1970. Some bouncy soul-funkiness from the inventor of FUNK, James Brown! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifUf-oIM3Ag[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPyP7CcDik[/youtube]
- 1971 King 45: Soul Power Pt. 1/Soul Power Pt. 2 & Pt. 3
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972. Also available in this MP3 collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972. Classic JB and band. Make it funky! Make it FUNKY! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s35mS0vCcp4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeRQgh8H_h4[/youtube]
- Live in Mexico 1978
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPT9OqpHygA
- 1960 Federal 45: I'll Go Crazy/I Know It's True
You can get this single in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960. Or the MP3s in this collection: The Federal Years: 1956-1960. Some early sweet soul from the King of modern music. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZX5bOOKc-o[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz1Z9FpkqcI[/youtube]
- 1973 Polydor 45: Slaughters Theme/Sexy Sexy Sexy
You can get these singles in this CD collection: Singles 8: 1972-1973 . Or this MP3 collection: The Singles- Vol. 8 1972-1973 Some trippy hippy funk from the motion picture soundtrack Slaughter's Big Ripoff. Sexy Sexy Sexy an R&B funky redo of Money Won't Change You. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b90klWdTTV4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxoeVzUQZq4[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose/I'll Lose My Mind
This single is available in this CD collection: Singles 5: 1967-1969R&B Music CDs). Or as MP3s here: The Singles Volume 5: 1967-1969. The deep funk classic Give it Up or Turnit A Loose isn't as hard as the live version but then again what is? I'll Lose My Mind a slow soul instrumental. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i09Nt7THZdg[/youtube]
- 1974 People 45: Lyn Collins - Take Me As I Am/Don't Make Me ...
You can get these singles in this great CD collection: Mama Feelgood: The Best of Lyn Collins. The MP3s here: Take Me Just As I Am, and here: Don't Make Me Over. A couple of super funky slow soul groovers from the Female Preacher, Lyn Collins. Take Me As I Am gives me chills every time Everything on the People label was always on point. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_gJ5zp8F5k[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_cTV2P9oWo[/youtube]
- 1968 King LP: I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me
Right now this album is only available new on expensive re-release: I Can't Stand Myself Funk in full effect in 1968. JB still has the soul and R&B, but the funk groove is front and center defining all modern music that came after. I'm diggin' on James' funky suit on the front cover but wonder what the hell is going on with the women on the cover? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbIK366jVAM&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WXq08mgRts[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyRxhsKJ7s0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0uPK8IzJgQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJEYQutZtXU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9EIVJVhJig[/youtube]
- 2011.04
- 1962 King 45: Night Train/Why Does Everything Happen to Me?
This single is available in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963. Or this MP3 Collection: The Singles Vol 2. Originally done in `952, Night Train was a big hit for JB. Funk is definitely bubbling under the groove on this one. The swing and pop is hitting hard. Why Does Everything Happen to Me is an R&B blues slow grind kinda thang. A history of the song can be found at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb9rGXLjbT4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BACpIwzFwEI[/youtube]
- 1969 Bethlehem 45: Florence Farmer - Living Legend, Parts 1 ...
This is one of 2 testimonials (that I know of!), the other being one by Hank Ballard that I will post at a later date. Someone online said that Sammy Lowe arranged the backing track and that makes sense since James Brown made recordings with him and his orchestra. I've included a short sample that I found online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09l2Gj8TVTs&t=37s
- Sex Machine live in Italy 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeNY-_Jo6oQ
- Short clip of JB singing Woman in 1975
From James Brown's short lived TV show, Future Shock. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KqH-zNxP7Y[/youtube]
- James Brown live at the Hollywood Palace 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvxkJCqmhg
- 1967 Bethlehem 45 - I Loves You Porgy/Yours and Mine
Both of these cuts are available in this CD collection: James Brown the Singles 4: 1966-1967 and this MP3 collection: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967 Slow deep soul with I Loves You Porgy and a funky instrumental gem on the B side with Yours and Mine. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BzGCFjwPiE[/youtube]
- 1971 King LP - Super Bad
Someone needs to reissue this album! As you can see, my copy of this album is funky on the outside as well as on the in. In 1971 funk was in full effect and musicians all over the world were emulating it's style. It spread like wildfire all over the planet infecting everyone with the rhythms and swing of FUNK!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ9CLOEOB5U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giYb7f7ffX8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOD5xAuoUV0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIhwAjVw_fo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK6rUXhTfGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTBZxxfGNgY
- Marva Whitney and James Brown - You've Got to Have a Job
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm6iOKixhnc[/youtube]
- 1966 King 45: Ain't That a Groove, Parts 1 and 2
This single is available in this cd collection: Singles 4: 1966-1967. And also in MP3 format: James Brown The Singles Volume 4: 1966-1967. A funky swinger from 1966. Ain't that a groove! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZuuCu46iAI&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- 1971 Polydor 45: I'm a Greedy Man, Parts 1 and 2
You can get this single in this CD collection: Singles 7: 1970-1972 . Or MP3 in this collection: The Singles Vol. 7: 1970-1972 A smoker if ever there was one. Deep down dirty funk from the King. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zwmugkgFmI[/youtube] .
- The Best of James Brown: Words - Chords - Music
Here's a book that I just picked up. Scans of front and back cover are below. I'll post more from the interior soon.
- 1964 Fontana 45: Bill Pinkney - I Do the Jerk/Don't Call Me
Bill Pinkney went on to sing in the Drifters. A couple of R&B rockers. Let you backbone slip! More info on Bill Pinkney at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIgLttdQ3H8&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDsvbSVecTU[/youtube]
- 1966 Imperial 45: Irma Thomas - It's a Man's Woman's World, ...
More deep soul from the great Irma Thomas. James Brown on the production. Info on Irma Thomas at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLz2qmByzi0[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45: The De Vons - Someone to Treat Me (The Way You ...
Some pop soul by the all-girl group The De Vons. JB on production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmGhMB4TAAw
- 1966 Philips LP - James Brown Plays the New Breed (The Boo-G ...
Someone needs to re-release this album! My copy of this album is on the Philips label who distributed this album in the UK. Released originally on the Smash label . Horn heavy instrumentals chock full of funk groove slathered all over the r&b, soul and jazz grooves. JB on the organ as usual with these Smash instrumental albums. Wicked! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKS6FTQCb5A&feature=related[/youtube]
- Polydor 1974 LP - The Payback
You can get the following LP in CD, Vinyl, or MP3. As you can see, my copy is all banged the funk up. Another FUNK BIBLE album by JB and his band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAATcEJOWXo[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDgVn3T5sk&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wufXwTedFe0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBZQzbZVNoQ[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8jPg6r9bj4[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z937buqD46s[/youtube]
- 2011.03
- 1967 King 45 - There Was a Time/I Can't Stand Myself (When Y ...
This single is available in the following CD collection: James Brown - Singles 5: 1967-1969 Funk starts to take focus and define itself as a style with this 1967 single. The influence of funk was starting to spread out and seep into modern music. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znUqJ6DAes8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrNC72CxJqY&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- Vicki Anderson 1966 DeLuxe 45 - Wide Awake in a Dream
Deep soul from Vicki with JB on the production. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm_N_j_-yGI[/youtube]
- The Jewels, 1965 Federal 45 - My Story
Some funky James Brown produced Doo Wop by the all female vocal group, The Jewels. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc0MU9looVM[/youtube]
- 1972 Polydor 45 - There It Is, Parts 1 and 2
This single is available in the following CD collection: James Brown - Singles 8: 1972-1973 Deep funk from JB and the band. The yardstick for all funk groove to come after. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1v9WjS5zMc
- Marva Whitney 45 - Get Out of My Life/Things Got to Get Bett ...
You can get It's My Thing on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Get Out of My Life is a soulful pop thang. Things Got to Get Better is a funky poppin' thang. This is on the King label from 1969. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO95r8kwjOw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRKpNntF1l4[/youtube]
- Marva Whitney on Playboy After Dark 1972
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlejVnrbsAg[/youtube]
- People 45 - The J.B.'s - Gimme Some More/Rabbit Got the Gun
Gimme Some More is available in this CD collection: Funky Good Time: Anthology As with almost all People label 45s this 1971 release is the shizzy. The funk bible for groove and swing. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wgklom8t8Y[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g01JoOyKT48[/youtube]
- 1973 Polydor 45 - Stone to the Bone/Stone to the Bone (Some ...
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown - Singles 9: 1973-1975 Laid back funk that cuts right to the bone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjFjGORMYnM
- 1968 King LP James Brown Presents His Show of Tomorrow
What an amazing show this must of been! A mix of funk, R&B and soul. Chock full of flavor! All the artists from the James Brown road show in 1968, Vicki Anderson, Marva Whitney, Hank Ballard, Bobby Byrd and Hank Crawford.
- Eyesight Live Monterey 1979
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl39wAes47E
- 1978 12" Polydor promo Eyesight/The Spank
Both of these cuts are available in the following CD collection: James Brown - Singles 10: 1975-1979 JB does the disco thing but still keeps uncut funk flavor in the groove. On the label it says "James Brown - New Disco Sound" but we all know without JB there would be no disco! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkSNrS2AUuA&feature=fvwrel[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd9jAkxp4u8&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45 - Licking Stick, Parts 1 and 2
These singles are available in the following CD collection: James Brown - The Singles 5: 1967-1969 Funk is a solid statement by 1968. James Brown and the band lay it down hard with this classic hit. Here's some info about the song at Wikipedia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWVd-UHov0Q
- 1972 Polydor 45 Get On the Good Foot, Part 1 and 2
This single is available in the following CD collection: James Brown - Singles 8: 1972-1973 What can you say about this one? A classic through and through. Funk is defining everything that comes after it by this point. The breakdown on this kills me every time. "The long haired hippies and the afro blacks ... they all get together across the tracks...and they party! ...they party! " The videos below are the album version and laid back alternate take of the same jam. Enjoy! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqvyW_LXC04&feature=fvwrel[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7t4n59Me3w[/youtube]
- 1964 Bobby Byrd & Anna King 45 on Smash - Baby Baby Baby/Bab ...
This single is available in the following CD collection:Best Of: Bobby Byrd Got Soul A pop up-tempo groovy soul twist duet with Bobby and Anna King. James Brown on the production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC6rYkL8Ytc
- 1966 King LP I Got You (I Feel Good)
You can get the reissue vinyl of this LP here: James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good) LP James Brown hit the pop charts big time with the I Got You (I Feel Good) single. Funk is starting to take shape here. It's bubbling up and defining itself in the groove. The album is a mix of R&B rock, soul, blues and of course the FUNK! Have to love the back cover of this one. I have to start digging to check out the other King albums being promoted. I Got You (I Feel Good): [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2zo6tvza8k[/youtube] Night Train: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BVgeEHfuG0[/youtube] Good, Good Loving: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBOLNdX5qgs[/youtube]
- 1963 Yvonne Fair 45 Say Yeah Yeah Yeah
This single is available in this CD collection: James Brown's Original Funky Divas A groovy soul shaker produced by James Brown. Yeah baby! More on Yvonne Fair at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEoDK_D9Et4[/youtube]
- James Brown video remix Jazzy TNT
A suave remix of JB clips! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hcDsP5Anso[/youtube]
- James Brown 1964 Smash LP Grits & Soul
You can get the vinyl reissue of this album here: James Brown - Grits & Soul LP A Smash album of blues, soul and jazz jams. The album has a loose feel to it. A couple of groovy hippie twist type of beats on it too. I included the Smash LP paper cover too. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpK_1aPQLt8[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3-n5jp9y5Y[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45 Marva Whitney - You Got to Have a Job/I'm Tired ...
You can get these songs in this awesome CD collection of Marva's work: Marva Whitney - It's My Thing. The vinyl you can get here: Marva Whitney - It's My Thing LP Marva Whitney had that powerful screech like JB. I'm Tired is an R&B soul shaker and You Got to Have a Job is a funky popper. Both jams are on the conscious tip. Bobby Byrd released You Got to Have a Job also in 1970. You can find more about Marva here in Wikipedia. I'm Tired, I'm Tired, I'm Tired: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qBW_-M6zVs[/youtube] You Got to Have a Job: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqpj7iGIIiU[/youtube]
- 1963 King 45 Hank Ballard - It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)
This single is available in this CD collection: Sexy Ways: The Best of Hank Ballard & the Midnighters Hank Ballard and James Brown together always killed it, and this R&B rocker is no exception. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elC3izUOI2c[/youtube]
- 1971 James Brown 45 Escape-ism, Parts 1, 2 and 3
You can get these cuts on this CD: Hot Pants. You can get the Vinyl record here: hot pants LP A swinging funky groover on the People label. This single has the silver label on it as opposed to the purple or red usually on People records. Both of these cuts are on the Hot Pants album on the People label. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaVLZ4GXqUg[/youtube]
- James Crawford 1967 45 Stone Fox/Hold It
JB produced several James Crawford singles. Crawford was an artist in the James Brown road show for years. JB also put out a 45 instrumental version of Stone Fox with his name on it. Stone Fox is an R&B rocker and Hold It an instrumental with the same vibe. Here's a great page with more info about Crawford. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc4mfKTCBTA[/youtube]
- The James Brown Band plays Sidewinder in Paris 1967
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLJJ_5qOMuY
- JB live on TV 1966
Not sure of what TV show this is. Some guesses Hullaballo? James doesn't bother with the lip sync and just gets up and does his thing. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsNLa09MQTk[/youtube]
- 1966 LP James Brown Plays Today & Yesterday
Someone needs to re-release all of the out of print James Brown! JB on the organ playing instrumental covers of some of his hits and a few classic cover tunes. Love the laid back Parts 1 and 2 of Papa's Got a Brand New Back. This, like several instrumental albums around that time, is on the Smash label. This was also released as a double album with Out of Sight that I'm trying to track down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8yEEN1tVmc&list=OLAK5uy_nk-EQgjhAlAYDaE9g4T_xRwmVZyMjrwkU
- 1973 J.B.'s LP Doing it to Death
You can get the CD of this album here: The J.B.'s Doing It to Death. Or the vinyl you can get here: Doing It To Death LP By 1973 funk was sharp like a razor. This LP demonstrates that. This is the yard stick for all other funk after. Nothing pops the ONE harder than the J.B.'s! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wIwdYUNz1w
1. Introduction to the J.B.'s 2. Doing It to Death, Pt. 1-2 Listen 3. You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I'll Be Straight 4. More Peas Listen 5. La Di da la Di Day Listen 6. You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I'll Be Straight 7. Sucker Listen 8. You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I'll Be Straight - 1969 LP The Popcorn
This album is available in Vinyl only right now: The Popcorn [LP Vinyl] Wicked wicked wicked. Did I say wicked? A killer instrumental album on the King label. Chock full of breakbeats for all you B-boys out there. The album is funky but keeps a soul jazz jam vibe to the whole thing. Highly recommended for any JB fan. The Chicken: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2wYzU3XKqY[/youtube] Soul Pride, Parts 1 and 2: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdeiYALFVHY[/youtube] Why am I Treated So Bad?: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X9T7yiGVfM[/youtube] In the Middle: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-YovL-bGm8[/youtube]
- 1968 James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul LP
An album of instrumental soul, blues and jazz jams. One funk jam, Buddy-E, at the end of the album. Love the front and back covers of this album. Dig that funky equipment! Someone needs to re-release this and all the other out of print King vinyl. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe7Dei-yDTI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2abPadEOAU[/youtube]
- Can't Stand It & Georgia On My Mind 1969
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBAnUiCDujI
- James Brown Full Mike Douglas Show 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p16QgRDGGek
- Soul Train Line Dance to Fred Wesley & The JB's
Funk was in full effect in 1973. The kids rock and swing to the JBs' tune Doing it to Death. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOAHKmfwpZ0[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45 The Chicken/The Popcorn
These 2 cuts are available in this CD collection: James Brown - The Singles 6: 1969-1970 2 instrumental thumpers! Wicked stuff here. Breakbeat of death The Chicken. Check it! The Popcorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeE18XTFCnA The Chicken: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2wYzU3XKqY
- Lee Austin on JB's TV show Future Shock
Lee Austin sings Missing You on James Brown's TV show in the 1970s. Lee was part of the James Brown road show for years. JB produced a dozen or so singles for him also.
- If I Ruled the World live 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhGm1NMy-ng
- Good Foot live!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DAfBZbz3tI[/youtube]
- Ain't it Funky at the Olympia 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCIysEgaga4
- JB in the remix - Double Dee & Steinski - History of Hip Hop
Classic remixes released in 1986 on the RPM records label. Lots of JB flavor in the mix. Wicked! These actually got airplay back in the 1980s but were never really released that widely due to copyright infringements. A few bootlegs got released over the year. Good info at discogs.com. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35voNj5Azr0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2ead9_Z8UI&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1969 King 45 Mother Popcorn, Parts 1 and 2
These 2 cuts are available in this CD collection: James Brown - The Singles 6: 1969-1970 A stone cold classic! James Brown at the end of his King records reign. Mother Popcorn, Part 1: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh2rB7uIuZ0[/youtube] Mother Popcorn, Part 2: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_U_6ObcVd8&feature=related[/youtube]
- Marva Whitney live at the Boston Garden 1968
More music from that infamous concert in Boston. Marva sings the Etta James classic, Go Tell Mama. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRub5MNc8EU&feature=related[/youtube]
- Marva Whitney on Playboy After Dark
This looks early 70s to me. JB is there hanging in the beginning. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C82UIu3IpDI[/youtube]
- Vinyl 45 - Part Two (Let a Man Come In and Do the Popcorn)
You can get this single in this CD collection: James Brown - The Singles 6: 1969-1970 I have the promo copy of the King single here. Same cut on both sides. 1969 release. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_BPaNY8r1U&feature=related[/youtube]
- James Brown and the JB's do Brother Rapp in Paris 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJSFFb5XILk
- Funkmaster JS does a remix of JB's Sunny
I'm lovin' this remix! Fa-Fa Fresh! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZMGeTxom5U&feature=related[/youtube]
- An Underdog edit various JB jams
Nice edit of a bunch of James Brown tunes. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQ8ddWC0Pg&feature=related[/youtube]
- Kenny Dope does a JB remix
A nice tasty remix of a few James Brown tunes. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLzdW3iu9qk[/youtube]
- Little Richard talks James Brown
The King of Rock lays it down and tells it like it is about JB!
- Coldcut remix - The Payback Mix
This has to be my favorite remix of JB music. Coldcut vs James Brown. This was released in 1988 on the Urban Label. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JZ-4y3kM2c[/youtube]
- 1971 King 45 I Cried/World Pt. 2
You can get the single "I Cried" in this CD collection: James Brown - The Singles 7: 1970-1972. World Pt. 2 you can get in this CD collection: Singles 6: 1969-1970 A couple of slow soul groovers from JB. I Cried was #15 on the R&B charts and #50 on the pop chars. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyGULmIbGsI[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdPyP7CcDik[/youtube]
- Money Won't Change You live 1966
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GomjY2car6g
- James Brown Live at the Boston Garden 1968
You can get this DVD here: James Brown: Live at the Boston Garden - April 5, 1968. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Pg7MOTEEw[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy-f0px7HQ0&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ylAEH9TNg0&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5CCQLOCEZw&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LD2NzVOih0&feature=related[/youtube]
- Polydor 45 Get Up Offa That Thing/Release the Pressure
You can find this single in this CD collection: James Brown - The Singles 10: 1975-1979 A thumper from 1976. Disco with some JB swing. It Was #4 on the R&B charts and #45 on the pop charts. From the album Get Up Offa That Thing. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_oLKupaubo&playnext=1&list=PL74CBA1CBCFB4E849[/youtube]
- JB sings on his TV show Future Shock 1976
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFyrenkAKZY
- A short Future Shock Clip with a t-shirt ad
Man..what I wouldn't give for one of those Future Shock t-shirts! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZkLG0MGN-k&feature=related[/youtube]
- A MUST see collection of Future Shock TV clips
Future Shock was a short-lived JB TV show in the 1970s. Any JB fan has to check out this collection of clips from that show!
- Another great collection of vintage JB
A bunch of great James Brown clips from the 60s and 70s. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKT-D6H-a7s&feature=related[/youtube]
- King Records 45 sleeve
A nice King records sleeve with all its sub labels; Federal, Starday, Look, DeLuxe, Bethlehem Check out this page with the King Records history and a KILLER discography!
- 1967 King 45 Bring it Up/Nobody Knows
Both of these cuts are available in this CD collection: James Brown the Singles 4: 1966-1967 A couple of fresh jams on the King label. Bring It Up was number 7 on the R&B charts and number 29 on the pop Charts. James Brown and the Famous Flames were indeed the hardest working band in show biz. Bring It Up: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYqBIvbMde8[/youtube] Nobody Knows: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mwjIbyHlYQ[/youtube]
- JB live at the Olympia Theater in Paris 1966
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzkMMuQ_PbI
- Sex Machine live 1971
The J.B.'s just after Bootsy, Catfish and Kash Waddy left. Bobby Byrd, JB and band lay it down and show the world what it means to FUNK! This clip is from The Mike Douglas Show, May 1971. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajzpd-ONOdo&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1960s Concert poster for Hank Ballard, The Dapps Orchestra
The poster reads "James Brown Presents The Proud Crowd". Oh my goodness! Now this must of been something. This concert was at Erie Arena in Erie PA. Two great acts from the King label.
- Poster for 1968 James Brown concert
Classic style poster for a show with JB and the Orchestra. The concert was at the Joe Freeman Coliseum on Saturday January 20th, 1968.
- Give it Up and Turn it Loose live in Bologna Italy 1971
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTJEu7Tngaw&feature=related[/youtube]
- Wicked collection of Soul Train clips!
Big thanks to whoever compiled this. A must, must, must for all fans of JB and band. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsVyPAVBzRQ[/youtube]
- 1968 King 45: The Dapps Featuring Alfred Ellis - There Was a ...
There Was a Time is available in this CD collection: James Brown - Singles 5: 1967-1969 Credit on this JB produced King 45 is actually The Dapps Featuring Alfred Ellis. You can learn about James Brown sideman, Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis on Wikipedia. You can also learn about Beau Dollar and the Dapps here. Both super tasty funky cuts on this 1968 single. There Was a Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PMH_bDS6kE Rabbit Got the Gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQwbDXab3Lk
- JB and the J.B.'s performing Sunny at the Olympia Paris 1971
Bootsy, Catfish and the whole JB gang here. Lots of great footage around from this concert. Click on the "Paris" tag below this post to see em all. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CmdAjt8nT0[/youtube]
- JB sings World on The Music Scene 1969
Poster on YouTube says that this is from the first episode of a show called The Music Scene. The show was hosted by David Steinberg who eventually got his own talk show a few years later. Groovy was in full effect here obviously. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de5mvI2ZjX8[/youtube]
- Mother Popcorn on The Mike Douglas Show 1969
James Brown was a frequent guest on The Mike Douglas Show over the years. Classic JB here. Check the Maceo solo! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcFAos20_q4[/youtube]
- JB live on The Midnight Special 1974
A sweet performance of Payback by JB in '74. He started rockin' that mustache around this time. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jArkriOPODM&feature=related[/youtube]
- James Brown 1960s live collection
Another great must see collection of 1960s live JB and bands. Soul Power!!! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjmf_N4r5Zw&feature=related[/youtube]
- James Brown l970s live collection
An insanely good collection of James Brown and band live in many venues. Co-hosting on the Mike Douglas Show also. A must see for any JB fan! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juVHGL_H1uQ&feature=related[/youtube]
- Marva Whitney, King 45 - It's My Thing/Ball of Fire
You can get It's My Thing on this Marva Whitney CD: It's My Thing. And the vinyl you can get here. Produced in 1969, this King single is a classic. The live version kicks a little harder but this 45 still kills! I included the King/Federal/Behlehem/Queen paper cover it came with. It's My Thing: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPhX9QhL9kY[/youtube] Ball of Fire: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7el8yA3to[/youtube]
- JB live on The Ed Sullivan Show 1966
JB and the band are tight n clean like a razor in this 1966 thriller! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQg5nT2coys&feature=fvwrel[/youtube]
- JB on Shindig TV show 1965
Right now you can only get this on VHS: Shindig: Soul [VHS]. Old Skool Baby! Shindig was among the first to start the whole lip-sync thing. Regardless, James Brown blows things up with his dance moves. More about Shindig on Wikipedia. Papa's Got a Brand New Bag: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqDB2spyG0[/youtube]
- Lyn Collins on Soul Train 1972
Lyn does a live performance of Never Gonna Give You Up before Soul Train started to do lip-syncing. JB leads the band in the background. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdDiE1bvgDo[/youtube]
- Lyn Collins live on Soul Train 1974
Lyn lip syncs Rock Me Again & Again and Again swinging the crowd on Soul Train. More on Lyn Collins in Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xin2lRz4Q7g[/youtube]
- Marva Whitney live on TV in 1969
Marva belts out Things Got to Get Better. You can see JB in the background conducting. Marva was in the JB road show for years. A little about her on Wikipedia. I think this is from a David Steinberg hosted music show called The Music Scene. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJpiwvlQzs&feature=player_embedded#at=12[/youtube]
- JB on Soul Train 1974
Damn! This is the shizzy lizzy! A must view for those who love James Brown and the FUNK! I know JB is lip syncing but who cares? Where did JB get that funky hat? Papa Don't Take No Mess and My Thang: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKeY88YLBUU&feature=related[/youtube]
- More JB on the Mike Douglas Show 1969
James Brown and band does I Can't Stand It, Got the Feeling and Give it Up n Turn it Loose. Lots of these Mike Douglas clips around from 1969. He must of c0-hosted for a week I'll bet. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EOsoNLz8uc&feature=related[/youtube]
- Mother Popcorn live on TV 1969
Kinda strange how they had all the musicians sitting down...but this rocks none the less! I think this is from a David Steinberg hosted music show called The Music Scene. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eoSXpNZD9o[/youtube]
- Vicky Anderson Live at Olympia Theatre 1971
Bobby Byrd introduces Vicki at the Olympia Theatre in 1971. She does a medley of covers an JB jams. She was with the JB road show for many years. A little on Vicki here on Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8q9ozf1Gi4[/youtube]
- 1965 movie Ski Party
You can buy the DVD here: Muscle Beach Party/Ski Party. Dig JB rockin' his Funky Sweater singing I Feel Good in the video below! Segregation was in full effect in this movie it seems. Famous Flames do their thing too. Info on this movie at Wikipedia and IMDB. JB sings I Feel Good: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_xBT_xavzM[/youtube] A trailer for the movie: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZo954DwLhA[/youtube]
- 1971 People 45: Hot Pants, Pt. 1/Hot Pants, Pt. 2 & 3
This single is available in this CD album: Hot Pants. It's also available from several vendors here. Wicked wicked and wicked. Funk pops up and smacks ya in the face with this one. Viva the People Label! Viva James Brown! All the musicians and tons of good info on this single at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE_ChiOWbko[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YltHxcR1o-E[/youtube]
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- Live at the Apollo 1968
JB does a medley of It's a man's world medle, Lost someone and Bewildered at the Apollo Theater. Slow soul groovers. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VMq5gFZAyA&feature=related[/youtube]
- James Brown and Bobby Byrd doing Sex Machine and Soul Power
This shit is so damn funky makes me want to cry! Not sure of date but probably around 1971 with Bootsy and Catfish Collins and Kash Waddy. The vision of Funk was crystal clear at this moment in musical history. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vem9z-93Lq8[/youtube]
- 1973 movie Black Caesar
You can buy the the DVD of this movie here: Black Caesar Decent Blaxploitation flick with a killer soundtrack by James Brown and the J.B.'s. In the DVD commentary Larry Cohen said he wanted Sammy Davis Jr. to star in the picture. Now that would of been something! A little more info at Wikipedia. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-D-cazjHU8[/youtube]
- Hot Pants ad thanking JB
Kind of risque for the time probably. Davis Fried Krieger Inc. Advertising and Design put an ad out thanking JB.
- James Brown on The Mike Douglas Show 1969
JB does a medley of songs: I Can't Stand It, Got the Feeling and Give it Up Turn it Loose. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EOsoNLz8uc[/youtube]
- Live: Get Involved & Soul Power
From 1971. The groove of death on this one. Makes ya gasp! Bobby Byrd right up front with James Brown here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4-JEt1Iayo[/youtube]
- Live: Get Up Offa That Thing
Not sure of the date on but think this is Midnight Special TV show. Looks like late 70s early 80s to me. Any ideas out there? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ROzGihgCj8[/youtube]
- Promo ad for Night Train single
"Chuggin' up the charts" And chug up the charts it did. Night Train was number 5 on the R&B charts number 33 on the Pop Charts.
- People 45 The J.B.'s - Everybody Gonna Get Funky One More Ti ...
You can buy this single in this CD collection: The J.B.'s - Funky Good Time: The Anthology More DEEP groove from The J.B.'s. People label in full effect. I've read that this was the last release from the People label in 1976. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D6HGh4yGv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbgKC2sKCKg
- James Brown and the J.B.'s live in Paris 1971
More footage from this Paris concert. Guitarist Catfish Collins helps define the meaning of FUNK! Bootsy Collins and drummer Kash Waddy in the mix there too. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDGpeW4sUUs[/youtube]
- Marva Whitney live on the Mike Douglas Show 1969
Oh my friggin god! Marva and the James Brown Band/Orchestra always blew up the spot with this jam. I'm diggin' the groovy walls in the back too! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PKpQwQ4ZGQ[/youtube]
- The T.A.M.I. Show
You can get a copy of this movie here: The T.A.M.I. Show Collector's Edition James Brown and the band ripped it up ! Check JBs entrance in the first clip. He's rockin' the Little Richard do. More info on the movie at Wikipedia. Out of Sight: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDFp8LSvij8&feature=related[/youtube] Please Please Please and Night Train: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54y_XDKNxPg[/youtube] Prisoner of Love: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb5XpM2Tzvg&feature=related[/youtube]
- 1960 Federal 45: Think/You've Got the Power
These singles are both available for purchase in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960 Think was JB's third hit in 1960 on the R&B charts at number 7. A classic! Can you feel the funk bubbling up in the groove? On the ONE baby! You've got the Power is a duet with Bea Ford. Wikipedia got a nice entry about Think. Think: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vQ1MucCqKI[/youtube] You've Got the Power: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDbKyK3H_7E[/youtube]
- Remix: Payback (The Final Mixdown)
This single is available in this CD collection: Fatboy Slim - Norman Cook Collection A Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) mixup of various JB jams. This was on the Urban label and released in 1988. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp901GCaImw[/youtube]
- People 45 Maceo and the Macks - Soul Power 74
This single is available in this CD collection: Jb's Funky People 2 One of my favorite JBs singles. Gets me every damn time I hear it. My head goes up like Scooby Doo when there's a scooby snack around. Maceo, JBs, James Brown and the People label. Need I say more? This track is actually the original done years before minus the vocals with an overdub by Maceo and the JBs. Check out all the info at Wikipedia. Here is the A side: Soul Power 74: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V1Pg8JfZs8&playnext=1&list=PL12F4A689485D850E[/youtube]
- King 45: Oh Baby Don't You Weep Part 1 and 2
You can buy this single in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 2: 1960-1963 A slow soul groover. Famous Flames featured heavy with the background vocals. My copy of this is mint. Almost hate to play it. I got it in the original paper cover. Below are photos of the A and B side and the paper record sleeve with promos. More info at Wikipedia. Oh Baby Don't You Weep Part 2: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pemYmZrQOTU[/youtube] Oh Baby Don't You Weep Part 1 and 2: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kj3IyO-dlA[/youtube]
- JB does Superbad live on the Mike Douglas Show 1971
JB was a frequent guest on the Mike Douglas Show. Check the killer solo by St Clair Pickney. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEXiqbvcv1E&feature=related[/youtube]
- JB, Bobby Byrd, Bootsy and Catfish Collins in Paris 1971
The Godfather and Fathers of Funk all on one stage. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7GoMsj6iec&feature=related[/youtube]
- Nat Kendrick and the Swans
Nat Kendrick and the Swans was a pseudonym for James Brown and his band. Harry Stone, the owner Dade Records, explains what happened. Here you can buy that CD: The Legendary Henry Stone Presents: Nat Kendrick & The Swans This Wikipedia entry explains even more. Wobble Wobble: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVRnUqJ_a6s&feature=related[/youtube] Dish Rag: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_4V3urEfb0[/youtube] Hot Chile: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi39k-9aUlE&feature=related[/youtube]
Slowdown:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHFnAk5HWqo&feature=related[/youtube]
Pig Eyes, Part 1:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JT9RnFcUCA&feature=related[/youtube]
Pig Eyes, Part 2:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpoLz8gN0gI[/youtube]
- King Records T-Shirt
I love my King Records T-Shirt. Every JB Fan needs to get one! JB's record label for years. The label included many styles including hillbilly, country and more. You can read all about King Records here. They are selling them over here on Ebay.
- James Brown's Autobiography
JB's Autobiography: James Brown, The Godfather of Soul. Written by James Brown and Bruce Tucker. First published in 1986 by Thunder Mouth Press. Any SuperFan of JB HAS to buy and read this book: James Brown: The Godfather of Soul The discography alone is worth the price of admission!
- Federal 45 Please Please Please/Why Do You Do Me?
These singles are both available for purchase in this CD collection: The Singles Volume 1: The Federal Years 1956-1960 One of the first James Brown and the Fabulous Flames recordings. The A side was the first to hit the r&b charts at number 6. This video has the 78 version! Much more info on Please Please Please at Wikipedia. Here is the A side: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GoDqYac_ks[/youtube] Here is the B side: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUwloa3tCTE[/youtube]