Black Caesar

by James Brown

Black Caesar cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 January 1973
  • Label: Universal Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:22

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released in January 1973 via Universal Records, 'Black Caesar' is a legendary soundtrack album by the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. The record is a foundational pillar of 70s funk blues, characterized by its heavy, driving grooves, tight brass arrangements, and intense, dynamic vocal performances.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Down And Out In New York City (4:43)
  2. Blind Man Can See It (2:18)
  3. Sportin' Life (3:51)
  4. Dirty Harri (1:28)
  5. The Boss (3:14)
  6. Make It Good To Yourself (3:18)
  7. Mama Feelgood (3:29)
  8. Mama's Dead (4:46)
  9. White Lightning (I Mean Moonshine) (2:40)
  10. Chase (2:38)
  11. Like It Is, Like It Was (3:51)

Credits

  • Fred Wesley - arranged by, composed by [music], written-by
  • Lyn Collins - performer, written-by
  • Charles Bobbit - design [cover], written-by
  • Bob Ludwig - mastered by
  • Haywood E. Moore - photography by
  • Bob Both - supervised by [mixing and production supervision]
  • Barry De Vorzon - written-by
  • Bodie Chandler - written-by

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