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.
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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)
INTRODUCTION
James Brown Lyrics
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There are seven aknwoledged wonders of the world,
you are about to witness the eighth.
Standing in the spotlight,
on showcase, twelve young men,
who have given you such tunes as [drum roll] "The Grunt",
Pass The Peas", "Gimme Some More".
The opening lyrics of James Brown and The Famous Flames's song Introduction set the stage for an extraordinary performance that is about to unfold onstage. The lyrics are an invitation to the audience to witness something truly special - the eighth acknowledged wonder of the world. Brown is introducing his band, the J.B.'s, and their accomplishments so far. The band is comprised of twelve young men who have already given the world some unforgettable tunes. With their music, they have brought joy and happiness to the listeners.
The lyrics echo Brown's reputation as a legendary performer and bandleader. Brown was known for his high-energy performances and focus on the rhythm section of his music. He had an unerring ear for musicians and could spot talent from a mile away. The J.B.'s were one of his most successful creations, and their innovative style laid the foundation for future generations of funk and soul musicians. Brown's music was not just about sound, but also about message; his lyrics were imbued with a sense of social justice and political awareness, and he was always seeking to challenge the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies ands Gentlemen,
Distinguished guests, both male and female,
There are seven aknwoledged wonders of the world,
Throughout history, people have identified seven remarkable man-made structures as the most impressive in the world,
you are about to witness the eighth.
However, it is my pleasure to announce that you are about to see an unprecedented eighth wonder,
Standing in the spotlight,
Standing directly in the center of the stage,
on showcase, twelve young men,
Twelve young men who are in the public eye,
who have given you such tunes as [drum roll] "The Grunt",
These individuals have previously presented to you musical compositions such as their hit song 'The Grunt',
Pass The Peas", "Gimme Some More".
As well as well-known tracks such as 'Pass the Peas' and 'Gimme Some More',
Ladies and Gentleme, without no doubt, these are the J.B.'s !
I am certain that there is no uncertainty in confirming that these talented musicians are none other than The J.B.'s!
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Позитивный чел
Великие личности, как Джеймс Браун, навсегда останутся в нашей памяти и всегда будут радовать нас своим пением и танцами
Geraldo Lins
James Brown, simplesmente espetacular um artista perfeito.
Wiliam AM
James Brown, incrível, fenomenal, rei do soul e um dos melhores de todos os tempos 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Jerry Montgomery
People had style class and fun. Music was good. What happened.
PLÍNIO MARQUES JÚNIOR
Assino embaixo
Neilton Santos
Showman o melhor do melhor simplesmente James Brown
Samuel Andre Melo
Melhor banda da soul music,, acompanhou o maior artista, do universo,, quem o não copiou?
Ricardo
Simplesmente fantástico
Benedito Santos
James Brown o máximo que bom que ainda podemos ouvir essas maravilhas.
Luis Henrique Marques
Nossa eu tive a hora de ir a o chou
Dele na década de 80 ginásio do
Palmeiras foi fenomenal