Live' at the Apollo

by James Brown

Live' at the Apollo cover art

Recorded at James Brown's own expense after his label refused, 'Live at the Apollo' captures the raw, frenetic energy of his legendary stage show with The Famous Flames. The album's continuous, unedited performance, complete with ecstatic audience screams and an incredibly tight band, presents a seamless showcase of Brown's dynamic vocal power and showmanship. Its massive commercial success shattered the industry belief that live albums were unprofitable, spending 66 weeks on the Billboard charts and establishing a new gold standard for live recordings.

Genres

  • Soul
  • Rhythm & Blues

Tracklist

  1. Introduction By Fats Gonder/ Opening Fanfare - Live At The Apollo Theater, 1962
  2. I'll Go Crazy - Live At The Apollo Theater, 1962
  3. Try Me - Live At The Apollo Theater/1962
  4. Instrumental Bridge #1 - Live At The Apollo Theater/1962
  5. Think - Live At The Apollo Theater/1962
  6. Instrumental Bridge #2 - Live At The Apollo Theater/1962
  7. I Don't Mind - Live At The Apollo Theater/1962
  8. Instrumental Bridge #3 - Live At The Apollo Theater/1962
  9. Lost Someone - Live At The Apollo Theater, 1962
  10. Medley: Please Please Please/You've Got The Power/I Found Someone - Live At The Apollo Theater, 1962
  11. Night Train - Live At The Apollo Theater, 1962