The Greatest James Brown Songs

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No One Comes Close To Him

James Brown, often called the “Godfather of Soul”, had a career spanning fifty years. From his time with The Famous Flames and as a solo artist, he managed to build quite a reputation as a hard-working and energetic performer. He’s an impeccable singer-songwriter and a tireless dancer. On stage, he was a force of nature. And inside the recording studio, he finished most of his classic hits with just two takes.

Basically, he’s a musical genius. And these are ten of his greatest tunes.

10. I’ll Go Crazy

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Incredibly soulful. James Brown knew how to squeeze your soul..

9. Out of Sight

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So much power and energy. It’s such a delight watching him perform this live.

8. Night Train

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This makes you want to bust out your dance moves!

7. Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud

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This powerful track remains influential to this day. When it disappeared from his set list, Brown said:

“The song is obsolete now… But it was necessary to teach pride then, and I think the song did a lot of good for a lot of people.”

6. Cold Sweat

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No wonder why he inspired the next generation of musicians. For Brown, excellent is indeed the minimum requirement.

5. It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World

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One of his most iconic works. This is him being a romantic ballad singer.

4. Please, Please, Please

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His vocal performance is outstanding. This is why he remains unrivaled today.

3. Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine

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Funky and groovy!

2. I Got You (I Feel Good)

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Probably his most popular hit, if he released only this and nothing else, he’d still be a legend.

1. Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag

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From the horns to the vocals, this was a pivotal moment for Brown’s career because he was already steering towards his signature sound.

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