Posted on 01/20/2016 10:11:45 PM PST by WhiskeyX
James Brown Greatest Hits 20 videos
(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Joseph Brown[1] (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and bandleader. The founding father of funk music and a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul".[2] In a career that spanned six decades, Brown influenced the development of several music genres.[3]
Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. Joining an R&B vocal group called the Avons that later evolved to become the Flames, Brown served as the group's lead singer.[4][5] First coming to national public attention in the late 1950s as a member of the singing group the Famous Flames with the hit ballads "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me", Brown built a reputation as a tireless live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes known as the James Brown Band or the James Brown Orchestra. Brown's success peaked in the 1960s with the live album Live at the Apollo and hit singles such as "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World". During the late 1960s, Brown moved from a continuum of blues and gospel-based forms and styles to a profoundly "Africanized" approach to music-making that influenced the development of funk music.[6] By the early 1970s, Brown had fully established the funk sound after the formation of the J.B.s with records such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" and "The Payback". Brown also became notable for songs of social commentary, including the 1968 hit "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud". Brown continued to perform and record until his death in 2006 from congestive heart failure.
Brown recorded 16 singles that peaked at number-one on the Billboard R&B charts.[7] Brown also holds the record for the most singles listed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart which did not reach number-one.[8][9] Brown has been honored by many institutions including inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.[10] In Joel Whitburn's analysis of the Billboard R&B charts from 1942 to 2010, James Brown is ranked as number one in The Top 500 Artists.[11] Brown is ranked seventh on the music magazine Rolling Stone's list of its 100 greatest artists of all time. Rolling Stone has also cited Brown as the most sampled artist of all time.[12]
[...]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown
Ping
In my book #s 20 and 10 should be 1 and 2 because they came in his soulful stage before the more commercial efforts.
Great stuff by the late James Brown thanks for posting.
This should be a conservative anthem...
I Don’t Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up the Door, I’ll Get It Myself)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNJK5sHHeo
Amen
Fabulous singer and the frontman for one of the greatest bands ever. As a musician, the band just killed me. The very definition of “tight!” Amazing combination!
The James Brown influence is clearly heard on Led Zepplin’s first album, Houses of the Holy. They have his way of phrasing with brass, pacing with deep base, and while using a dripping guitar riff down cold.
Can’t help but think of Eddie Murphy’s classic imitation of James Brown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLVmw81qDSA (Language)
Fifth
Oh was it their 5th album? I see.
I was still listening to Eric Carmen and The Raspberries in 1974 when suddenly, I started hearing ‘Whole Lotta Love’. At first I thought it may be Janis Joplin, but with a completely
COMPLETELY new backup arrangement. Then I thought “Wait a minute, isn’t she already dead?”
I had no choice, I had to go out and buy it that day.
“Get On Up”, excellent bio movie about him, great acting, great story. Last year, I think.
I remember seeing Preview’s and wanting to see it but never had a chance if it’s on Netflix, I’ll check it out.
‘Night Train’ was my favorite. I have a weakness for instrumentals.
From James Brown to Michael Brown, how the struggle has devolved into thuggery and lies.
The ‘Hardest Working Person in Show Business’.
I *always* wanted to see him live, but never did.
My favorite is “Please, Please, Please”.
What an entertainer.
When you see his acting you will indeed perhaps wonder about the whole “Black” thing w/the Oscars. I know it’s annoying to hear Jada and Will moan and complain, but there is something to it. I’m a Conservative but I can see how “the Academy” almost always leaves out Asians and Blacks. Now who really gives a crap what “the Academy” does w/it’s stupid statues, but just saying, I believe they seem to be only able to see White.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.