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Just been listening to a few James Brown tracks - I have so say I've never been a fan of Jimmy or his style, and for me he isn't the God Father of soul. This is probably another (one of many) artist(s) that I have written off over the years because I didn't like his well known stuff. I know he did a couple of mid tempo records which I like but can't remember them.

 

So, any suggestions/posts of mid tempo soul from James Brown would be of real interest to me.

 

Thanks

 

Peter

 

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Just been listening to a few James Brown tracks - I have so say I've never been a fan of Jimmy or his style, and for me he isn't the God Father of soul.

 

Quick: take this man round the back and shoot him.

Just been listening to a few James Brown tracks - I have so say I've never been a fan of Jimmy or his style, and for me he isn't the God Father of soul. This is probably another (one of many) artist(s) that I have written off over the years because I didn't like his well known stuff. I know he did a couple of mid tempo records which I like but can't remember them.

 

So, any suggestions/posts of mid tempo soul from James Brown would be of real interest to me.

 

Thanks

 

Peter

 

:thumbsup:

Hi Pete try

 

 You Took My Heart of the album Get Up Offa That Thing 1976 no 7"release of this track you'll like me thinks  :yes:

 

atb Kev  :hatsoff2:

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Hi Pete try

 

 You Took My Heart of the album Get Up Offa That Thing 1976 no 7"release of this track you'll like me thinks  :yes:

 

atb Kev  :hatsoff2:

Hi Kev

 

Yep, that's one of the ones I know - and like. Remember first hearing that and thinking wow is that James Brown!

 

Peter

 

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Lost Someone

These foolish things remind me of you

 

Both on the 'Hell' album and both superb crossover tracks!

 

Adam

Nice one Adam

 

Now we're cooking! I knew I was wrong.

 

Peter

 

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James Brown could defiantly pump out some fantastic ballads/deep soul, which are generally overlooked when compared to his other output

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James Brown could defiantly pump out some fantastic ballads/deep soul, which are generally overlooked when compared to his other output

Hi John

 

I hope you're well mate.

 

I'm a Johnny Come Lately to lots of artists - some sort of ridiculous, naïve, inverted soul snobbery. I've overlooked loads of artists because I didn't like their commercial/better know stuff over the years. I'm always happy to keep learning and to be proved wrong as I stroll along my soul journey.

 

Peter

 

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Peter, never was a great fan of JB's funk stuff but as a soul and ballad singer he was fantastic IMO

 

"I Cried" is just a superb slab of SOUL

 

 

You're My Only Love

 

https://youtu.be/TtdiiZZ5P0w

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Hi Peter

 

Also don't forget

 

People wake up and live - on Polydor 45

 

Also fantastic

 

Adam

Thanks Adam

 

Bugger, how good is this! Brilliant - just bought one from discogs.

 

Peter

 

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Peter, never was a great fan of JB's funk stuff but as a soul and ballad singer he was fantastic IMO

 

"I Cried" is just a superb slab of SOUL

 

 

You're My Only Love

 

https://youtu.be/wGi8JubH6xI

Lovely Dave

 

 

Thanks mate.

 

Peter

 

 

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Peter, from "The Payback" album

 

Doing The Best I Can"

 

 

Make yourself a cuppa, sit back and listen for 14 minutes

 

HI ALL.... I have a box of all of James Brown UK 45s and about 150 JB related 45s, and if you think I am going to waste my time with this person, you can think again, I feel so bad, I want to jump back....& kiss myself,

Dave K

Hello Dave,

 

'I Cried' is my favourite deep soul ballad by JB and is proof that he was definitely a soul man - overlooked sometimes because most people expect funk, as John said.

 

Another favourite JB ballad is 'Regrets'.

And I agree with Adam about 'People Wake Up And Live', it's exceptional.

 

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HI ALL.... I have a box of all of James Brown UK 45s and about 150 JB related 45s, and if you think I am going to waste my time with this person, you can think again, I feel so bad, I want to jump back....& kiss myself,

Dave K

Hi Dave

 

I can't make up my mind as to whether you are trying to be arsey or not. :g:

 

So, first point is good for you regarding having all JB's records. Secondly, if you are being arsey there's no need for it is there. You don't need to waste your time contributing to the thread.

 

If I have misread your post then I apologise unreservedly Sir. :hatsoff2:

 

Best

 

Peter

 

:wink:

I never liked James Brown's funk recordings (latest King recordings and Polydor).  And I started disliking him even more, after he got in an argument with my parents and insulted them, while they were together on a flight from London to New York.  But I did like James Brown and The Famous Flames' recordings with Federal Records as well as his first several King releases.  They were R&B group harmony cuts, with a slight Bluesy flavour, similar to The Five Royales' style.  In fact, they redid a former big hit by The Five Royales, "Think".  I'd bet you'd like some of his earliest recordings, although they certainly didn't have a "Northern Soul" type beat.

 

I especially like "Try Me", "Please, Please, Please", "Good Lovin' ", "This Old Heart", "Think", "I'll Go Crazy".

There' some beauties out there.....

 

James Brown - You Took My Heart

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRgR3W0G_8o

 

James Brown - People Wake Up And Live

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH1iP8kx5nQ

 

And 'cos it's coming up to Christmas and it's on the new Harmless Soulful Christmas album......

 

James Brown - Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgph7Umkt08

 

Ian D  :D

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There' some beauties out there.....

 

James Brown - You Took My Heart

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRgR3W0G_8o

 

James Brown - People Wake Up And Live

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH1iP8kx5nQ

 

And 'cos it's coming up to Christmas and it's on the new Harmless Soulful Christmas album......

 

James Brown - Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgph7Umkt08

 

Ian D  :D

Cheers Mr D

 

Peter

 

 

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"How do you stop"from the living in America album,nice ballad.Think it charted briefly.

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Thanks everyone. It's turned into a decent thread this - some nice music and I have been re-educated in respect of James Brown. And for me that's what it's all about.

 

Nice one.

 

Peter

 

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PS feel free to keep em coming!

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Hi Dave

 

I can't make up my mind as to whether you are trying to be arsey or not. :g:

 

So, first point is good for you regarding having all JB's records. Secondly, if you are being arsey there's no need for it is there. You don't need to waste your time contributing to the thread.

 

If I have misread your post then I apologise unreservedly Sir. :hatsoff2:

 

Best

 

Peter

 

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Hi Peter...My posting was made in haste, the statement of only aware of 2 JB records that are mid tempo threw me,  Over the years I have met many people who stated a dislike to JB and would never consider buying his records that's faire enough, but JB introduced many people to soul, as early as 1961, he has recorded ballads mid tempo, up tempo songs,  he introduced on the ones funk 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 bass & drum to the world, he made many classic records and a few have been played on the rare soul scene at the TORCH Hey America inst,  

To conclude I would recommend that you don't just listen to JB, but get into the groove, the soul groove, try to move your feet to the beat of LICKING STICK, A personal fave of mine, if I could I would play the box, i'm sure you would find more than the 2 you know.

DAVE K

I love the funky records by James Brown but also his slow stuff. One of my favorite is this track fro the "Everybody's Doin' The Hustle.." LP

 

 

Peter, if you want to appreciate more James Brown you should watch him on stage (concerts from the 60's and 70')

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Hi Peter...My posting was made in haste, the statement of only aware of 2 JB records that are mid tempo threw me,  Over the years I have met many people who stated a dislike to JB and would never consider buying his records that's faire enough, but JB introduced many people to soul, as early as 1961, he has recorded ballads mid tempo, up tempo songs,  he introduced on the ones funk 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 bass & drum to the world, he made many classic records and a few have been played on the rare soul scene at the TORCH Hey America inst,  

To conclude I would recommend that you don't just listen to JB, but get into the groove, the soul groove, try to move your feet to the beat of LICKING STICK, A personal fave of mine, if I could I would play the box, i'm sure you would find more than the 2 you know.

DAVE K

Hi Dave

 

Nice one mate.

 

Peter

 

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Hi Peter, do you know "kiss in 77" ? Great mid tempo !

Hi Peter

 

I have an incredible version of Georgia on my mind by him on King, there is no Youtube clip, send me your email and I will send MP3, you have to hear it, its that good

 

Best

 

Kev

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Hi Peter, do you know "kiss in 77" ? Great mid tempo !

Hi mate.

 

No, but I'll go and check it out now.

 

Thanks

 

Peter

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Hi Peter

 

I have an incredible version of Georgia on my mind by him on King, there is no Youtube clip, send me your email and I will send MP3, you have to hear it, its that good

 

Best

 

Kev

Hi Kev

 

Sounds gooood! PM'd yer mate.

 

Peter

 

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"Your love is good to me" one of my all time favourite soul records "lost someone" off same lp is onr of my favourite deep soul wailers

Get on ythe good foot is the lp....hell dare I say it I even love sex machine !!!!

He gets some awful criticsm of so called soul fans probably because of his commercial success

Dave L

"Down and out in New York City".......what an ultratight band!

Soul on Top LP with The Louis Belson orchestra arranged by Oliver Nelson ..two stand out slowies Thats my Desire and what kind of fool am I ...Shows that James had such a wonderfull range..and the Big Band version of Papa gotta abrand new bag ..really does swing !!...1970 relaese absolutely bombed but wonderfull 2 sides of music ..

Just been listening to a few James Brown tracks - I have so say I've never been a fan of Jimmy or his style, and for me he isn't the God Father of soul. This is probably another (one of many) artist(s) that I have written off over the years because I didn't like his well known stuff. I know he did a couple of mid tempo records which I like but can't remember them.

 

So, any suggestions/posts of mid tempo soul from James Brown would be of real interest to me.

 

Thanks

 

Peter

 

:thumbsup:

 

You're kidding'right Peter?maybe its the Merseyside funk thing but I had many JB singles in the box back in the day here's two for starters.

 

  

 

 

 

Man couldn't fail with that horn section  Maceo, Fred Wesely & co.

This is my favourite. Part 2 of the 45 'Someone to talk to', utterly sublime bass groove.

 

 

 

Thanks for this Jordirip, I didn't know that song.

 

Peter, here is a very well done and instructive DVD on James Brown "Soul Survivor" : https://www.amazon.com/James-Brown-Survivor-Afrika-Bambaataa/dp/B0000DJF4C/ref=sr_1_9?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1384174843&sr=1-9&keywords=soul+survivor

 

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Somebody reads excepts of his autobiography, and James adds comments to the documentary, along with other artists that were part of his team (Lynn Collins, Fred Wesley, Maceo, etc...) I read about this DVD in the recommended Marva Whitney's autobiography "God,The Devil And James Brown".

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Mid-tempo mid-60's mover...Northern even..."Out Of The Blue":

https://youtu.be/sT6vRZQCLEI

JB is not realy known for many records on the Northern Soul Scene.But one i remember is this outright pounder which i think Soul Sam once spun a bit.Its in my box and would shake the walls of any venue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts3hybCie6c

bin shaking the batcave for an age..........awesome down and dirty dance soul....thats how ya mid tempo should be at a nighter!!!

Patto you should go where this stuff is played.....not the first time you,ve posted up some down and dirty stuff  lol

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bin shaking the batcave for an age..........awesome down and dirty dance soul....thats how ya mid tempo should be at a nighter!!!

Patto you should go where this stuff is played.....not the first time you,ve posted up some down and dirty stuff  lol

Cheers Gordon same wavelength i think mate always look for your posts also.Your right i need to get my cap lamp out and venture into the caves more often

here's one i like , always on the lookout for a bit of james , the hardest working man in show buisness , or summat like that  :thumbsup:

i got money 

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