Many Faces Of James Brown / Various – Many Faces Of James Brown / Various – Ltd Gatefold 180Gm Crystal Amber Vinyl [Import] (LP-New)

Double 180gm transparent amber colored vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold jacket. James Brown was one of the leading figures in turning R&B into soul and, almost everyone agrees, the leading figure in turning soul music into the funk of the late ’60s and early ’70s. ‘Soul Brother Number One,’ ‘ the Godfather of Soul’, ‘the Hardest Working Man in Show Business’, ‘Mr. Dynamite’ – those are big titles, but no one can dispute that James Brown has won them more than any other artist. Other singers were more popular, others were just as talented, but few other African-American musicians have been as influential in the history of popular music. And no other musician, pop or otherwise, put on a more thrilling and exciting live show: Brown’s performances were stamina and perfectly timed marvels. Through the passionate gospel fury of his voice and the complex polyrhythms of his rhythms, Brown was a crucial part in not one, but two revolutions in American black music. In The Many Faces of James Brown we’ll explore a different side of him, delving into his lesser-known works, his collaborations, live performances, and his unrivaled legacy.

Tracks

– Disc 1 –
1 Funk on Ahh Roll – James Brown
2 Mashed Potatoes – James Brown & the JB’s
3 Peace in the World – James Brown
4 Say It Again – James Brown & Bobby Byrd
5 Just Wanna Make You Dance – the JB’s Feat. Maxxi
6 All Weather Girl – James Brown Feat. Venisha Brown
7 Stay with Me – James Brown & the JB’s
8 I Got to Feel It – James Brown Feat. Yamma Brown

– Disc 2 –
1 Sex Machine – James Brown
2 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag – James Brown
3 Give It Up Turn It Loose – James Brown
4 It’s Too Funky in Here – James Brown
5 Gonna Have a Funky Good Time – James Brown
6 It May Be the Last Time / I Feel Good – James Brown
7 Fantastic Voyage – Lakeside
8 Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
9 I Got My Mind Made Up – Instant Funk
10 Oh I – Funkadelic
11 The Bottle – Joe Baatan