Monday, September 19, 2011

"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown.

OK, back to the 60's: This 1965 James Brown composition is widely recognized as the first "funk" tune, defining the genre. The old man is bold enough to show off some dance moves. Topped the R&B charts and was his first Pop Top 10 hit at #8. It pioneered his funk sound with heavy horns and driving electric guitar. He recorded the vocals in one take and the instruments in less than one hour! Ranked #72 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time and was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in '99.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqDB2spyG0

Yesterday's answer: "Lily The Pink" by The Scaffold.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8D4T--0v4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XEDkVHrUWk

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