I do agree with what you say mate and I really do like him, the thread did run off the rails a bit but the original point I was making is that there is a line between funk and soul, i'm not a great lover of funk but Brown's output is very good, but to call him the godfather does'nt gel with me, but then again....who is?, my fave tracks from JB are-
Night Train
Out Of Sight
I Got you
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Its A Mans Mans World
Soul Power
People Wake Up And Live