A little background on James Brown (courtesy of All Music Guide):
James Joseph Brown (born James Joseph Brown, Jr.) (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), was an American singer and entertainer. Referred to as "The Godfather of Soul", Brown is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and feverish dancing. He was also called "the hardest working man in show business". As a prolific singer, songwriter, dancer and bandleader, Brown was a pivotal force in the music industry. He left his mark on numerous artists. Brown's music also left its mark on the rhythms of African popular music, such as afrobeat, jùjú and mbalax, and provided a template for go-go music. Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In spite of various personal problems and setbacks he continued to score hits in every decade through the 1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was also a presence in American political affairs during the 1960s and 1970s. Brown was recognized by numerous titles, including Soul Brother Number One, Sex Machine, Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, The King of Funk, Minister of The New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr. Please Please Please Please Her, I Feel Good, and foremost The Godfather of Soul. In the song "Sweet Soul Music" by Arthur Conley, he is described as the King of Soul.
Another JB drop. Best live hits from back n the day live. Dont sleep on this.
You can order it here.
James Brown "The Best Of The Sexmachine: Live" (2009 CD released on the ZYX label).
Featured tracks include :
"Give It Up Or Turn It Loose,"
"It's Too Funky In Here,"
"Gonna Have A Funky Good Time,"
"Try Me,"
"Get On The Good Foot,"
"Prisoner Of Love,"
"Get Up Offa That Thang,"
"Georgia On My Mind,"
"I Got The Feelin,"
"It's A Man's Man's Man's World,"
"Super Bad,"
"Cold Sweat,"
"I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me),"
"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag,"
"I Got You (I Feel Good),"
"Sex Machine,"
"Hot Pants,"
"Please, Please, Please,"
"Jam (1980),"
"Body Heat".
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