Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 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 1
Popular Post Douglaschip Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 9, 2013 Lost Someone These foolish things remind me of you Both on the 'Hell' album and both superb crossover tracks! Adam 4
Popular Post Godzilla Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 9, 2013 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. 4
Kev John Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 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 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 atb Kev 3
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) 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 atb Kev 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 Edited November 9, 2013 by Peter99 1
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 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
Popular Post John Reed Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 9, 2013 James Brown could defiantly pump out some fantastic ballads/deep soul, which are generally overlooked when compared to his other output 6
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 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 1
Popular Post Douglaschip Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 9, 2013 Hi Peter Also don't forget People wake up and live - on Polydor 45 Also fantastic Adam 4
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited November 9, 2013 by Dave Turner
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited November 9, 2013 by Peter99 1
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 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
Guest Dave Turner Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 Peter, from "The Payback" album Doing The Best I Can" Make yourself a cuppa, sit back and listen for 14 minutes
dthedrug Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 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
Guest Paul Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 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.
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 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. 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. Best Peter
Popular Post Robbk Posted November 9, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 9, 2013 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". 4
Ian Dewhirst Posted November 9, 2013 Posted November 9, 2013 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 3
Peter99 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Posted November 9, 2013 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 Cheers Mr D Peter
Ian Dewhirst Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) Cheers Mr D Peter You're welcome dude..... James Brown & Lyn Collins - What My Baby Needs Now Is A Little More Lovin' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lziAgIdM8 Ian D Edited November 10, 2013 by Ian Dewhirst 3
Ian Dewhirst Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Doesn't get much better than this for me........ James Brown & Lyn Collins - This Guy - This Girl's In Love With You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n4mraKjZKw Ian D 3
Popular Post Soul-slider Posted November 10, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 10, 2013 Lets not forget a bit of Northern Soul..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-OcVC3_TY 4
Popular Post Patto Posted November 10, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 10, 2013 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 4
Chas Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 "How do you stop"from the living in America album,nice ballad.Think it charted briefly.
Peter99 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) 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 PS feel free to keep em coming! Edited November 10, 2013 by Peter99 2
Popular Post Oldsoulman Posted November 10, 2013 Popular Post Posted November 10, 2013 I like this one 4
Guest enchantedrythm Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P_PjZFgfZNY#t=48
Guest enchantedrythm Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P_PjZFgfZNY#t=48
Swifty Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 You might like this one Peter I LOVE YOU FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS - JAMES BROWN - POLYDOR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dDNi5R-xQc Cheers Swifty 1
dthedrug Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Dave I can't make up my mind as to whether you are trying to be arsey or not. 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. Best Peter 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 3
Philippe Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) 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') Edited November 10, 2013 by Philippe 1
dthedrug Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 HI PETER HERES 2 FOR YOU, both are classics DAVE K 1
Peter99 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 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
Guest Polyvelts Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Peter, do you know "kiss in 77" ? Great mid tempo !
Kev Cane Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 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 1
Peter99 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 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
Peter99 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 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
Back Street Blue Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 Have some everybody.......love him for his funk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ROzGihgCj8 (james brown - get up offa that thing live)
Peter99 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Posted November 10, 2013 Hi Peter, do you know "kiss in 77" ? Great mid tempo ! Very nice mate. Thanks Peter
Lfcjunkie Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 "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 1
Tolbert Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 "Down and out in New York City".......what an ultratight band!
Guest neil adkins61 Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 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 ..
Jordirip Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 This is my favourite. Part 2 of the 45 'Someone to talk to', utterly sublime bass groove. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP2Hyrixi1M 1
Sjclement Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 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 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.
Philippe Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) 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 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". Edited November 11, 2013 by Philippe 1
Guest Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Mid-tempo mid-60's mover...Northern even..."Out Of The Blue": https://youtu.be/sT6vRZQCLEI
Guest gordon russell Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) 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 Edited November 11, 2013 by gordon russell
Biggordy Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 fantastic mod/R&B sound: https://youtu.be/qsPYCKVufvg
Biggordy Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Also don't forget the great mod instrumentals he made with his band:
Patto Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 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
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