James Brown - Collected

The Godfather Of Soul's Biggest Hits On Audiophile 180g Vinyl 2LP!

In a career spanning over 50 years James Brown became known as a progenitor of funk music and influenced the development of many other genres. All his hit songs, hidden gems and collaborations are now bundled on Collected. It contains 29 songs, including music from his early days with the Famous Flames, the J.B.'s and a wide collection of tracks from his solo career.

Brown began his career as a gospel singer and joined a rhythm and blues vocal group, the Famous Flames, as the lead singer in the 1950s. Later on he formed his own band and released successful singles such as "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "It's A Man's Man's Man's World". While developing the funk to a new level he created the J.B.'s, with which he scored hits like "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine" and "The Payback". Brown was inducted into the first class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. During the years he gained different honorific nicknames including "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1".

James Brown Collected includes an insert with liner notes, photos and credits. The release is available as a pressing on "Stone Cold" black vinyl.

Features

• 180g Audiophile Vinyl
• Double LP
• "Stone Cold" Black Vinyl
• Gatefold Sleeve
• High quality PVC Protective Sleeve
• Insert with liner notes, photos & credits
• Secret inscriptions in run-out grooves
• Import
• Made in the EU

Selections

Side One:

1. Please, Please, Please (featuring the Famous Flames)
2. Try Me (featuring The Famous Flames)
3. Think (featuring The Famous Flames)
4. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - Pt. 1 (featuring The Famous Flames)
5. I Got You (I Feel Good) [featuring The Famous Flames]
6. Ain't That A Groove - Pt. 1 (featuring The Famous Flames)
7. It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World (featuring The Famous Flames)
8. Cold Sweat - Pt. 1 (featuring The Famous Flames)
9. Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud - Pt. 1 (featuring The Famous Flames)

Side Two:

1. Give It Up Or TurnIt A Loose
2. Funky Drummer - Pt. 1
3. Brother Rapp
4. Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine - Pt. 1
5. Super Bad - Pt. 1 & Pt. 2 (featuring The J.B's)
6. Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved - Pt. 1
7. Soul Power - Pt. 1

Side Three:

1. Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants) - Pt. 1 (featuring The J.B's)
2. Make It Funky - Pt. 1
3. Talkin' Loud And Saying Nothin'
4. King Heroin - Pt. 1
5. Get On The Good Foot - Pt. 1
6. I Got Ants In My Pants - Pt. 1 (featuring the J.B.'s)
7. The Payback - Pt. 1

Side Four:

1. Woman - Pt. 1
2. My Thang
3. Get Up Offa That Thing
4. Bodyheat
5. Living In America
6. Gravity