The Godfather: The Very Best of James Brown

by James Brown

The Godfather: The Very Best of James Brown cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: April 2002
  • Label: Polydor Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:18:49
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The Godfather: The Very Best of James Brown' is a soul compilation by James Brown, shaped by sensual, romantic moods. Its writing and arrangement lean on melodic, rhythmic elements, keeping the focus on the sound and construction of the material itself.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, soulful, vocal, groove-laden

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)

Credits

  • James Brown - primary artist, written-by, written by
  • Fred Wesley - written by, written-by

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