James Brown
The Producer’s Guidelines
- Only songs performed by James Brown
- No duplicate songs
- Include the song title in your introduction text so others can see it
- One song per person on Day 1, unlimited on Day 2
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line) – (I do not mind unembedding, so no apologies are necessary)
Note: Return on Day 2 to submit more songs without limits. (My typical signal is posting a song for all attendees.)
“Gonna Have A Funky Good Time”
Next Concert: Gloria Estefan (tentatively 7 Dec)
Past Concerts (Category): Beatles, Ex-Beatles, Moody Blues, Queen, Neil Diamond, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Elton John, Billy Joel, Crosby Stills Nash & Young (the group), Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Journey, Prince, Guess Who
A Frank Angle 
Cincy,
So many ways I could go with the Godfather of Soul, but I decided to go with a favorite of mine from the soundtrack for “Black Caesar”. It would be my walk up to the plate song if I played in the MLB, ;).
Imma go with “The Boss” in honor of the hardest working man in show business . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC2ZY2loo74 .
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What a great, groovy, smooth choice, Marco. Love it… and it would make a fab walk up to the plate tune!
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You dig?I dig! We all dig . . .
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Let’s get diggy wid it!
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No, that wasn’t a Day 2 selection on JB . . . buahahaha!
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LOL!
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But no doubt Will was inspired by JB as a young artist. So, there’s that . . .
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No doubt… he and a few others, I imagine 😉
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I’d imagine.
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I forgot how good this song is.
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I know right? I was listening to it last night and thought, man . . so good!
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Marc,
The Godfather of Soul definitely earned the title of the hardest working man in show business. You had me smiling with the thought of this being a walk-up song for you in the MLB. Perfect … simply perfect. Speaking of the hardest working man – check out Marina’s song.
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LOL . . . Dale liked the walk up idea too! And Imma check it out. Gracias. 😉
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Classic funk!
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Definitely a home run!
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I love this one, indeed. 🙂
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This is the only song here today that I didn’t know! Love it!
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Resa! Glad you dig, Ms Artiste. 😉
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LOL!
Wait ’til you see the sketch I did of Dale. I’m doing a post on Art Gowns “Mosaic Models”.
Okay, I gotta go take a pic of the sketch.. while the sun is out!
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Oooohhh! Yes! 🙂
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True too, we’re always having a “…A Funky Good Time” here, Frank! Great to be early for a change! “Out Of Sight”….. 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGdmY0N1qZA [James Brown and The Famous Flames] A great great weekend to everyone and Frank: YAMAS! 🙂
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Ya baby! Lookit them moves! The Godfather of Soul at his best! He was the funkiest.
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Yeah he was! I can imagine his audience falling into a funky trance!
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Big time.
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Yep!!!!!
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Marina,
Love this one … now that’s a great entrance. He had to have great influence on Michael Jackson!
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Especially the moves!!!!!! 😉
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Fab choice, Marina!
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Not too bad… It’s 3 am. I had time to get in, pour myself a glass of wine, and painfully lower myself onto my sofa… Amazing how much you lose the beat after three weeks…
You chose the perfect song to start off the concert Frank! Love it.
I know this is kind of a given but I can’t help myself. This is my mostest favouritest James Brown song… “This is a Man’s World” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rq9OvaJyRc
There was a 10-minute version but thought I should spare you…
And Frank, for you, as a dancer, I saw this just earlier today, ironically… same song, with three dancers https://youtu.be/8MwoTxo_bsY
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Dale,
Cheers … you survived the first of the string of parties! Loved the song and the dancers. Whew … out of my league. BTW – this is a great song for ballroom … actually Viennese Waltz. I don’t dance Viennese as it is too fast with too much spinning … Here’s one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiW5uT_GLvI
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That I did!
Glad you enjoyed the dance – it was something else to see, wasn’t it?
As for your video… I’m still fanning myself off! That was hot, hot, hot… waltz meet tango…
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Now that makes me smile!
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That is a classic!
And what was it with Brown and his ten minute songs? I guess that’s why he was dubbed hardest working. 😉
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I just love it!
How to stretch a 3+ minute song into 10… I mean, talk about milkin’ it! 🙂
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He probably went through the song in the studio and was like . . I only got three minutes worth of singing but I got ten minutes worth of dancing in me!
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And I ain’t sweat enough 😉
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Truth! Three minutes ain’t even breaking one, but ten minutes will do the trick just fine.
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‘Specially with his moves!
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He owned a stage, tell you what.
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Oh yeah!!!
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I knew you’d pick one of my faves! It’s one of his most songy songs!
I actually missed this. The threads are so long ( but not good-bye)
Thunder, you have great taste!
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Sorry, darlin’! I was afeared coming in so “late” (for me, anyway) 😉
I know, right? The threads go on for miles!
Thank you, Sorceress! As do you!
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The song that made James Brown a meaningful name for me is “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine.” When I first moved to Europe, it was the theme song for a music show, called Sex Machine, on French TV. It was my Saturday night treat. Before that, I knew his music but had not given it much attention. Without much further ado: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UzZUfFUnxY.
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Yahooey,
Loved the backstory of your selection. JB is an unquestionable classic. Wonderful song … briefly thought about as the opener, but I wanted something faster.
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Glad you went with “Gonna Have a Funky Good Time” because it wasn’t my back up 😉
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It was so good he could get away with practically no lyrics! Love this one and considered using it myself 😉
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The chorus heavy lyrics is what allowed him to improvise – patter and dance.
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No kidding!
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Great dance tune & a fab background story!
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Thank you 🙂
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Here’s “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag” done slow and funky, Live in 1965 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMoEXGbdyc0
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Tim,
Glad you went back in time for a video of the man doing his thing. What a showman!!!! Always enjoyed the song. Hope you return tomorrow with other songs from your JB collection.
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Do I need to get my hand stamped to come back tomorrow?
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I had to hold back The Producer as he was repeatedly stating “Read the rules.”
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One of my first choices! Fantastic!
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Fab choice, Tim!
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Morning greetings concert goers. Feeling super funky today so how’s about we “Get Up Off That Thing”? The lyrics aren’t particularly riveting, but, hey…who need rivets when you got the Godfather of Soul? Happy weekend. https://youtu.be/1_uNMy20qAI
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Did ya notice that MOST of his songs are practically lyricless? But who cares as you boogie to his groove!
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Exactly. He wasn’t known the Godfather of Words…but that beat and funk…now we’re talking!
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He he he! But oh yeah, that funky beat!
Git on up!
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Hard to sit still… my thing is getting edgy! 😀
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Bwahaha! I know what you mean 🕺🏼
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Monika,
Unquestionably classic JB. Gotta love that funk! 🙂
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I always liked this one by James Brown. Living in America. https://youtu.be/c5BL4RNFr58
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What a great choice, John! Hadn’t seen the video before…
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It is a good one. Thanks, Dale.
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Another of my first choices! So many choices though. I’m sure Dale picked another of mine!!
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John,
This is the one I actually wanted to use for my opener … but I also place certain restrictions on my choice for openers. Love it … and cheers to the great video!
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James Brown was the hardest working to the end! Saw him live around 1980. All of the songs (grooves) chosen today make me feel like moving. I Feel Good! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrv-Morm-c0aka I Got You.
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This is a most subdued version of the song. I like it…
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Yeah, he’s older. The girls are doing a lot of the work.
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Yes… but he still had that sumthin’!
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Oh yes! You are Thunder. He’s a complete storm!
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Haha! Love it!
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⚡️💥- you
🌧⚡️🔥🌪💨🌬⛈💥💥⚡️🌩💥⚡️- JB
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Oh my goodness… I’m feeling rather lacking now 😉
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Resa,
A super classic … one for the ages! How can anyone not like that song!
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This would have been my choice if I’d not been so late for the party. 😅
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Cool!
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Nice concert, Frank & fab opening song!
In “Life” by Kieth Richards, Kieth tells the story of how they went on after James.. The Apollo… I think,
Anyway, Jagger was smitten by James’ movements & tried to outdo James when he went on. It’s an hysterical story..and I believe I’ve seen footage in a docu on the TAMI Show. Like, seriously funny!
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Resa,
Glad you liked the opener … so Jagger thought He could out-do JB? Mick is good – but not that good. Thanks for sharing.
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This #1 chart topper the year I was married, 1972, “Talking Loud and Saying Nothing,” seems like a good one for today’s non-stop word noise! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXUa6VVqq4c&list=RDbXUa6VVqq4c&start_radio=1&t=27 Happy Weekend, everyone!
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Debra,
Thanks for the connection to the year of your marriage. Oddly, I don’t know this one. Thanks for the introduction …. then again, it definitely has a classic JB feel of funk.
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I didn’t know this one, Debra. Still has his kick-ass beat!
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Here’s an extra from Tim … but not a song … but a commercial with a song https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aqfj/michelob-ultra-get-up-song-by-james-brown
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Fun!
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Thanks to all for the tribute to the Godfather of Soul. Here’s to opening Day 2 – There Was a Time – a good song with a wonderful video showing why JB was the hardest working man in show business. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EZVIMjACF4
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Boy, can we ever see how much influence he had on Prince in this one!
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And for day two, I propose a number where Maceo Parker solos on sax and flute, The J.B.’s – Doing It To Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9E4O8RCzf4.
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Yahooey,
This song was in the initial pool when considering an opener. Thanks for coming through.
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Kind of a mix of the song opener, eh? Man, did he like to drag out his songs!
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He was live performer who liked to jam and he figured out that he had record live in the studio. The call outs to Maceo in this song – how many others are doing that in a studio. Though it leads to 10 minute songs.
There’s an uncut version from that recording session that goes on for 13+minutes. That means when they were looking what to cut, they only found 3 minutes – the rest was considered too good for the cutting floor.
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Boy did he ever! And how cool is this…
Only 3 cutable minutes… not many could say that!
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Exactly 🙂
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WHAT – You gotta be kidding me! Two days into the Godfather of Soul Concert and no one’s sent in COLD SWEAT? From 1968 – Get it on JB!!!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvltTXEg5kI
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Tim,
This is a new one for me … but being that JB is your man for soul, I figure you know it. Nonetheless, I like it. Thanks for the introduction.
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You are definitely a fan, Tim! I don’t know JB more than the basics 😉
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So… just coz I wanted to participate on day 2, I done Googled the man… how’s about a little “Payback” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=istJXUJJP0g One of his slower, yet still groovy tunes.
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Dale,
Now that is slow funk … but classic JB! … something coming your way soon.
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Ooooo
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To Dale for your energy! … Cincinnati’s King Records launched JB’s career …. so here’s his first on the charts…. Please Please Please … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruy2GRUsV8
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Hah! Little bundle of an actor! Thanks, Frank! 🙂
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And for Frank… coz we know you are a lover and not a fighter “Prisoner of Love” https://youtu.be/16xP6hmh3Hc
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