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James Brown
A massively influential figure, James Brown is remembered as the undisputed
"godfather of soul", his mix of frantic African rhythms with raw rock inspired
generations of funk, soul, rock and R&B artists. Born in America's Deep South in
the Depression era, Brown was brought up in extreme poverty, raised by an aunt
who ran a brothel. Dropping out of school, he polished shoes, washed dishes,
swept stores and, inspired by Louis Jordan, entered talent contests playing
harmonica. At 16 Brown was convicted of armed robbery and sent to a reform
school, where he put on a show witnessed by...
I Got You (I Feel Good)James Brown
Out of Sight
It's a Man's Man's Man's WorldJames Brown
A Bronx Tale [B.O.F.]
2:46
People Get Up and Drive Your Funky SoulJames Brown
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off [B.O.F.]
3:43
Get Up Offa That ThingJames Brown
Star Time
4:10
The BossJames Brown, The J.B.'s and James Brown & The J.B.'s
Black Caesar [B.O.F.]
3:15
Living in AmericaJames Brown
Gravity
4:43
