The Godfather (The Very Best Of ...)

by James Brown

The Godfather (The Very Best Of ...) cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1 January 2002
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:18:49
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Spanning decades of unparalleled musical innovation, 'The Godfather (The Very Best Of ...)' compiles the definitive funk and soul anthems of James Brown. The record showcases his explosive vocal style, complex rhythmic horn arrangements, and genre-defining groove.

Genres

Descriptors: Legendary

Tracklist

  1. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (2:07)
  2. I Got You (I Feel Good) (2:48)
  3. It's A Man's Man's Man's World (2:47)
  4. Please Please Please (2:45)
  5. Think (2:47)
  6. Night Train (3:31)
  7. Cold Sweat (2:53)
  8. Give It Up Or Turn It Loose (3:13)
  9. Funky Drummer (Parts 1 & 2) (7:00)
  10. Get Up, I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine (5:18)
  11. Soul Power (4:21)
  12. Get Up On The Good Foot (3:37)
  13. Doing It To Death (5:23)
  14. Get Up Offa That Thing (4:11)
  15. I'm Real (5:35)
  16. It's Too Funky In Here (3:59)
  17. Living In America (4:43)
  18. Super Bad (5:02)
  19. The Boss (3:13)
  20. The Payback Mix (3:36)

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