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James Brown & The Famous Flames
A massively influential figure, James Brown - born on May 3, 1933 in Barnwell,
South Carolina - is remembered as the undisputed ‘godfather of soul’, his mix of
frantic African rhythms with raw rock inspired generations of funk, soul, rock
and R&B artists. Born in America's Deep South in the Depression era, Brown was
brought up in extreme poverty, raised by an aunt who ran a brothel. Dropping out
of school, he polished shoes, washed dishes, swept stores and entered talent
contests playing harmonica. At 16, Brown was convicted of armed robbery and sent
to a reform school, where he ...
Papa's Got A Brand New BagJames Brown and James Brown & The Famous Flames
James Brown Plays James Brown Today & Yesterday
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There Was a TimeJames Brown, James Brown & The Famous Flames and The James Brown Band
Gettin' Down To It
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I'll Go CrazyJames Brown & The Famous Flames
Think!
Night Train
James Brown & The Famous FlamesNight Train / Shout And Shimmy
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Please, Please, PleaseJames Brown & The Famous Flames
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Just Plain Funk
James Brown and James Brown & The Famous FlamesI Got the Feelin'
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