the compost radioshow #484
presented by michael ruetten
produced 28.12.06 @ soulsearching studios frankfurt
words:
JAMES BROWN R.I.P. - the man who influenced loads of the music we are listening and gettin down to today, the endless repetitive funky grooves, which can be found in techno and housemusic, the man without whom hiphop would probably not exist, the "hardest working man in show business" always gave 200% of his energy into the music. even at the age of 73 he was about to perform two shows on one evening this new years eve in new york. a truly unique character in the whole world of music. he was doing it to death, full power, no stopping him. and even though he did not write most of the music he will be the king of soul & funk forever. and his musicians, mainly the jb's with fred wesley, maceo parker, bobby byrd, pee wee ellis, created a groove which is the basis for soul & funk today. their music transformed the original tribal african roots into heavy and sweaty funk grooves which never seem to end. and even their "bridges" inspired a whole new art of music, i.e. created by the new yorker female only band, esg. jb's way of moving , dancing , performing will stay in our heads forever and only in connection with his name. and as it is all about music here . . . and also political statements made through music - "say it loud i'm black and proud" changed a whole generation of afro americans and gave them part of their power against the struggle and racism which they had and still have to face in the usa - here is a selection of some of my favourite tunes instead of a preview 2007 soulpatrol box.
james brown died at the age of 73 last monday, 25th december 2006. the godfather of soul now in heaven.
soulsearching is back in 007 with a pure soulpatrol box into 2007.
peace.love.music.
enjoy,
michael
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pps. if you miss LAZY. like we do , watch this and enjoy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZuPuP0b8Jg ... back in summer '07.
music:
soulsearching #484
with michael ruetten
james brown r.i.p.
artist-title-label/lp
Introduction at The Apollo Theatre - King Records
James Brown with Louis Bellson Orchestra - It's A Man's Man's Man's World - King Records
James Brown - There It Is Part 1 - Polydor
James Brown - Get On The Good Foot Part 1 - Polydor
James Brown - I Feel Alright/Live At The Apollo - King Records
James Brown - I Feel Good (I Got You)/Live At The Apollo - King Records
James Brown - Soul Power - Polydor
Lyn Collins- Think - People
James Brown - Funky Drummer Edit - Urban
James Brown - Say It Loud, I'm Black And Proud Parts 1&2 - King Records
James Brown - The Payback - Polydor
James Brown - Mind Power - Polydor
James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess - Polydor
James Brown - Blind Man Can't See It - Polydor
James Brown - The Popcorn - Polydor
Fred Wesley & The JB's - Doing It To Death - People
James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now - King Records
James Brown - Stoned To The Bone - Polydor
The JB's - Gimme Some More - People
James Brown - Talkin Loud & Sayin Nothing - Urban/Polydor
James Brown - She's The One - Polydor
James Brown - Hot Pants Part 1 - Polydor
James Brown - Get Up And Drive Your Funky Soul - Polydor
James Brown - The Boss - Polydor
James Brown - Never Can Say Goodbye - Polydor
James Brown - It's A Man's Man's Man's World/Live At The Apollo - King Records
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