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)
Interview
James Brown Lyrics
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What's special about it, is uh
It′s cleaned up a lot of things, that should be cleaned up
Well you know, I've never cut with Full Force before
Uh, it's-it′s kinda challenge, you know?
And it was nice to see them do things, that I′ve done before
I just remain humble, you know?
When I did lyrics, I say, you know...
Some I got near right
Is the beat different?
The beat is, um...
Things I did 20 years ago
What I did 20 years ago, is what they're doing tomorrow
The lyrics of James Brown's song Interview discuss the making of the album and how it is different from his previous works. He explains that the album has "cleaned up" things that needed to be cleaned up, which can be interpreted as a reference to his personal life and struggles with addiction. He also notes that he has collaborated with Full Force for the first time, which was a challenge but enjoyable to see them do things that he has done before. Despite his legendary status in the music industry, Brown remains humble and has high praise for the album's intelligent lyrics. He admits that he doesn't always get his lyrics right but believes that they are still intelligent.
The conversation then shifts to the beat of the album, with Brown acknowledging that it is similar to what he did 20 years ago. This is not surprising, as Brown is known for his innovative contributions to the funk and soul genres, which have had a lasting impact on music. The use of old-school beats also indicates that Brown is not trying to conform to current trends but is staying true to his roots and doing what he does best.
Overall, Interview showcases James Brown's unique perspective on his own work and the music industry as a whole. He is not afraid to acknowledge his past mistakes but also celebrates the creative process and the collaboration between artists.
Line by Line Meaning
What's special about it, is uh
The album has something unique to offer.
It's cleaned up a lot of things, that should be cleaned up
The album has tackled issues that needed to be addressed.
Well you know, I've never cut with Full Force before
James Brown collaborated with Full Force for the first time.
Uh, it's-it's kinda challenge, you know?
It was a challenging experience for James Brown.
And it was nice to see them do things, that I've done before
James Brown enjoyed watching Full Force do something he's familiar with.
I just remain humble, you know?
James Brown humbly appreciated his experience working with Full Force.
The lyrics are very intelligent, very intelligent
The album features very smart lyrics.
When I did lyrics, I say, you know...
James Brown reflects on his own songwriting process.
Some I got near right
James Brown believes he came close to getting some lyrics right.
The beat is, um...
James Brown reflects on the rhythm of the album.
Things I did 20 years ago
The beat is reminiscent of James Brown's earlier work.
What I did 20 years ago, is what they're doing tomorrow
Full Force has drawn inspiration from James Brown's past work.
Writer(s): James Brown
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@HotelCalifornia360
I hollered at this comment 😂
@BlackMoonHawk
That was funny as hell, safety glasses LMAO
@mobrownblues9442
You can hear the camera crew laughing and hyping him up. I love this interview
@grandmofftarkin77
He's totally feeding off their reactions, a true entertainer.
@ShiaM
I couldn't hear that
@katiegracedallas7282
@@ShiaM lol, me neither😂. about to watch again to see if i notice it, lol