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)
Go Power At Christmas Time
James Brown Lyrics
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And let me wipe a big happy smile on everybody's face
At Christmastime
Give me some go power
And let me wipe a big happy smile on everybody's face
At Christmastime
Efficiency is the word
I need help
I can't do it alone
Said Bobby Byrd
I need help
I can't do it alone
Said Bobby Byrd
Said Bobby Byrd
I need help
Give me some go power
And let me wipe a big happy smile on everybody's face
At Christmastime
Give me some go power
And let me wipe a big happy smile on everybody's face
At Christmastime
Hit it!
The lyrics to James Brown's song "Go Power At Christmastime" are a call for energy and efficiency during the holiday season. Brown sings about the power of positivity and the impact it can have on those around us. He asks for "go power," a term that suggests a burst of energy and enthusiasm, to help him bring joy to everyone's face at Christmastime. He also references Bobby Byrd, a longtime collaborator and friend, who admits that he needs help to achieve his goals.
The repetition of "give me some go power" throughout the song serves as a message of hope and determination. Brown understands that the holidays can be a stressful and busy time, but he believes that with enough energy and support, anything is possible. The lyrics highlight the importance of teamwork and surrounding oneself with positivity, emphasizing that we cannot succeed on our own.
As with many of Brown's songs, "Go Power At Christmastime" blends a message of positivity with a catchy and energetic melody. The song's upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation mirror the excitement of the holiday season, while the lyrics offer a reminder to focus on the joy and hope that the season brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me some go power
I need some energy and enthusiasm to tackle this task
And let me wipe a big happy smile on everybody's face
I want to bring joy and happiness to everyone around me
At Christmastime
During the holiday season
I said efficiency is the word
Being productive and effective is the key to success
Efficiency is the word
Being productive and effective is the key to success
I need help
I require assistance or support
I can't do it alone
I cannot accomplish this on my own
Said Bobby Byrd
A reference to another musician or collaborator
Give me some go power
I need some energy and enthusiasm to tackle this task
And let me wipe a big happy smile on everybody's face
I want to bring joy and happiness to everyone around me
At Christmastime
During the holiday season
Hit it!
Begin the music or performance
Contributed by Joshua F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.