Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine (Parts 1 & 2)

Backed by the newly formed J.B.'s, featuring brothers Bootsy and Catfish Collins, this two-part single revolutionized funk by emphasizing the downbeat and dropping chord changes almost entirely. The track was recorded in a single take, capturing the raw, improvisational energy of James Brown's live performances. Its relentless, driving groove became a foundational blueprint for decades of hip-hop and dance music.