Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. He first came to national public attention in the mid-1950s as the lead singer of the Famous Flames, a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd. With the hit ballads "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me", Brown built a reputation as a dynamic live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes known as the James Brown Band or the James Brown Orchestra. His 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, emphasizing stripped-down interlocking rhythms that influenced the development of funk music. 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". He also became noted 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 from pneumonia in 2006.
Brown recorded 17 singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. He also holds the record for the most singles listed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that did not reach No. 1. Brown was posthumously inducted into the first class of the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013 as an artist and then in 2017 as a songwriter. He also received honors from several other institutions, including inductions into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In Joel Whitburn's analysis of the Billboard R&B charts from 1942 to 2010, Brown is ranked No. 1 in The Top 500 Artists. He is ranked seventh on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown
Studio albums
Please Please Please (1958)
Try Me! (1959)
Think! (1960)
The Amazing James Brown (1961)
James Brown and His Famous Flames Tour the U.S.A. (1962)
Prisoner of Love (1963)
Grits & Soul (1964)
Showtime (1964)
Out of Sight (1964)
James Brown Plays James Brown Today & Yesterday (1965)
Mighty Instrumentals (1966)
James Brown Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) (1966)
James Brown Sings Christmas Songs (1966)
Handful of Soul (1966)
James Brown Sings Raw Soul (1967)
James Brown Plays the Real Thing (1967)
Cold Sweat (1967)
I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me (1968)
I Got the Feelin' (1968)
James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul (1968)
Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things (1968)
A Soulful Christmas (1968)
Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (1969)
Gettin' Down to It (1969)
The Popcorn (1969)
It's a Mother (1969)
Ain't It Funky (1970)
Soul on Top (1970)
It's a New Day - Let a Man Come In (1970)
Hey America (1970)
Sho Is Funky Down Here (1971)
Hot Pants (1971)
There It Is (1972)
Get on the Good Foot (1972)
Black Caesar (1973)
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973)
The Payback (1973)
Hell (1974)
Reality (1974)
Sex Machine Today (1975)
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump (1975)
Hot (1976)
Get Up Offa That Thing (1976)
Bodyheat (1976)
Mutha's Nature (1977)
Jam 1980's (1978)
Take a Look at Those Cakes (1978)
The Original Disco Man (1979)
People (1980)
Soul Syndrome (1980)
Nonstop! (1981)
Bring It On! (1983)
Gravity (1986)
I'm Real (1988)
Love Over-Due (1991)
Universal James (1993)
I'm Back (1998)
The Merry Christmas Album (1999)
The Next Step (2002)
Get On The Good Foot
James Brown Lyrics
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Ooh, get on down like
Uh, I wanna get on the good foot
Ho, good foot, I got to get on the good foot, ah
Going down to the crib, let all hang out
Where soulful people knows, what it's about, ah
Where soulful people knows, what it's about, ah
Where people do the sign and take your hands, ah
And dancin' to the music James Brown Band
They're dancing on the good foot
I got to get on the good foot
Got to do it on the good foot
Do it with the good foot
Said the long hair hippies and the Afro blacks
They all get together across the tracks
And they party
Ho, on the good foot
You know they dance on the good foot
Dance on the good foot
Ain't nothing goin' on now but the rent, ah
A whole lotta bills and my money's spent
And that's on my bad foot, whoa, uh
You know my face gettin' short and I got the blues
I got a funky job and I paid my dues on the good foot
Ho, on the good foot
I got to get on the good foot
Hey, on the good foot
Get on the good foot, come over
Hit it there, you got to, get it, get it
Sharper now, uh
Come on, get it, ah, huh
On the good foot
On the good foot
Ho, on the good foot
Get on the good foot
On the good foot
On the good foot
Ho, get on the good foot
On the good foot
Get it there, get it there
Ho, now bass, play on it now
Come on, get it, ah, get it
Get on the good foot
Ooh, I got to get on the good foot
Ooh, get on the good foot, ho
Take care of business, sister, I'm your fella
"Get On The Good Foot" by James Brown is a classic funk tune that encourages the listener to let loose and dance to the beat. The song starts off with the repetition of "Can't pass the people, can't pass the, hit me," which builds anticipation for the infectious groove that follows. Brown's distinctive voice urges listeners to "get on down like" and "get on the good foot," emphasizing the importance of dancing and having a good time.
The song paints a picture of going down to a "crib" where soulful people gather to dance to the music of the James Brown Band. The lyrics suggest that people of all races and backgrounds come together to party and dance on the "good foot." The phrase "good foot" refers to the funky beat that drives the song, and Brown encourages the listener to do everything with the "good foot" - from dancing to taking care of business. The song comes to an energetic climax with Brown and the band playing with increasing intensity, giving listeners the urge to get up and move.
Overall, "Get On The Good Foot" is an upbeat and inspiring song that encourages people to let go of their worries and enjoy the moment. James Brown's unique vocal style and the tight instrumentation of the James Brown Band make this song a classic in the world of funk and soul music.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't pass the people, can't pass the, hit me
The music is so good that it's impossible to ignore, so let's keep it going
Ooh, get on down like
Let's keep dancing and enjoying the music
Uh, I wanna get on the good foot
I want to be a part of this good time and feel good
Ho, good foot, I got to get on the good foot, ah
I must get on this good foot to feel good and enjoy life
Going down to the crib, let all hang out
I'm going to the party and dance my heart out
Where soulful people knows, what it's about, ah
The people at the party are cool and know how to have a good time
Where people do the sign and take your hands, ah
People at the party are friendly and want to share their love of music
And dancin' to the music James Brown Band
Everyone is dancing to the amazing music of James Brown Band
They're dancing on the good foot
People are dancing and feeling good with their happy feet
I got to get on the good foot
I really want to feel good and dance with the rest of the people
Got to do it on the good foot
I must dance my way onto this good foot to feel good
Do it with the good foot
Let's dance and have a great time with the good foot
Said the long hair hippies and the Afro blacks
People from different backgrounds gathered together to enjoy the party
They all get together across the tracks
They overcame racial barriers and came to enjoy the party together
And they party
They are all dancing and having fun
Ain't nothing goin' on now but the rent, ah
I have to pay the bills and it's tough
A whole lotta bills and my money's spent
I have a lot of expenses and barely any money left
And that's on my bad foot, whoa, uh
My finances are not looking good and I'm feeling down
You know my face gettin' short and I got the blues
I'm feeling down and need a lift
I got a funky job and I paid my dues on the good foot
I worked hard but now I just want to let loose and have a good time
Take care of business, sister, I'm your fella
I'm here for you and will always be by your side, my dear
Hit it there, you got to, get it, get it
Let's keep the music and dance going strong
Sharper now, uh
Let's aim to be the best dancers there are
Come on, get it, ah, huh
Let's keep dancing and feeling good
Get it there, get it there
Let's keep the energy up and keep the good times rolling
Ho, now bass, play on it now
Let's give the bass some more love and let it shine
Ooh, get on the good foot
Let's dance and feel good on this good foot
Ho, on the good foot
Let's dance and feel good on the good foot!
Get on the good foot
Let's all come and dance and feel good with the good foot
On the good foot
Let's all come together and dance on this good foot!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED WESLEY, JAMES BROWN, JOE MIMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zzzzoom6387
Black is Back all in I knew we were going to win in Jesus Mighty name Hallelujah ✨
12 Beautiful Historic years for brother Kelce Congratulations 🎉
Hurts was not having it and Sanders was getting on the green foot I said look at those shoes💚
That chance that they took on the field Goal was awesome...Blessings Elliot🔥
Those interceptions were right on time like always Slay🦅
And May the Lord heal the player that was carted away😌
Congratulations on another win🎉
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you're going to be something else
Blessings on your future ✨
@anthonyhardin4331
The Godfather always gave me energy when I was feeling low ,God Bless,God Rest
@doneadiizua76
The wicked didn't let him enjoy the rest of his life. I enjoyed this man in the '70's
@Baowolf69
The bass is killing it!!
@wwbuirkle
YUP YUP
@DA_AAA
FRED THOMAS
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Thomas_(bassist)
@RBull5
I was terminally ill listened to this and now fully recovered
@dpobone
Qq
@tinytowz4471
Praise God!
@ehulbert5
It's a miracle!
@Itelkner
Think you might have...
gotten on the good foot?