James Brown
By: Cece Hymes
As you know we lost a lot of people over the years, but we have so many memories and they have left an impact on our lives. I want to shout out James Brown today. He was known as the “Godfather of Soul” “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother”. He was an awesome entertainer. Some of my favorite songs by him was:
· It’s a Man’s Man’s World
· Get Up Offa That Thing
· I Got a Feeling
· Say IT Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud
· I Got You
· Get On the Good Foot
Did you know that Get on The Good Foot was certified Gold by the RIAA! Recorded at Sound craft Studios in Georgia, the song features Fred Wesley on trombone and Fred Thomas on Bass. James Brown also had a bridge dedicated to his honor and legacy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado!
Three of his quotes are:
“Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things, he’s got it all”.
“You got to live for yourself, yourself and nobody else”
“Sometimes I feel like I’m a preacher as well, cause I can really get into an audience”
What I really love about James Brown is that he can dance. I love great entertainers. He was a legendary showman and musician. Some of his famous dance moves were “The Camel Walk”, “The Popcorn” and “The James Brown”. He was also inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. He worked at many radio stations throughout his career. Did you know that in 1966 James Brown won his first Grammy Award for the hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” in the best Rhythm & Blues Recording category.
Make sure to go watch “Get on Up” Film about the life of the singer James Brown. Tell us what your favorite song or moment by James Brown is.
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