Soul on Top

by James Brown

Soul on Top cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1970
  • Label: King Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:14
  • Community rating: 3.71/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A bold stylistic departure for the 'Godfather of Soul', featuring him performing jazz standards and his own hits backed by the Louie Bellson Orchestra. Arranged by Oliver Nelson, the sessions marry Brown's visceral vocal energy with sophisticated big band horn charts. It stands as a unique testament to his versatility and deep appreciation for traditional jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, soulful, vocal, orchestral, ballad, cover

Tracklist

  1. That's My Desire (4:07)
  2. Your Cheatin' Heart (2:56)
  3. What Kind Of Fool Am I? (3:02)
  4. It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World - Extended Version (6:36)
  5. The Man In The Glass (5:52)
  6. It's Magic (3:10)
  7. September Song - Extended Version (4:58)
  8. For Once In My Life - Extended Version (4:39)
  9. Everyday I Have The Blues - Extended Version (4:24)
  10. I Need Your Key (To Turn Me On) (3:42)
  11. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - Extended Version (4:37)
  12. There Was A Time - Single Version (3:04)

Credits

  • Oliver Nelson - primary artist, arranged by, conductor
  • Ernie Watts - alto saxophone
  • Joe Romano - alto saxophone
  • Jim Mulidore - baritone saxophone
  • Ray Brown - bass
  • Louis Bellson - drums, leader, written-by
  • Ron Lenhoff - edited by
  • Bill Pitman - guitar

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