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20 All-Time Greatest Hits!

James Brown · 1991

70 min · 20 tracks · blues · funk · soul

A vibrant collection of funk and soul anthems that encapsulates James Brown's electrifying energy and musical genius.

Why listen to this

Best for
dance floor party igniter catchy grooves for sing-alongs quick bursts of energy
Context
By the time '20 All-Time Greatest Hits!' was released in 1991, James Brown had solidified his status as a pioneering force in funk and soul music. This compilation came after a career filled with groundbreaking records, showcasing his extensive catalog from the 1960s and 70s, including hits that defined genres and influenced countless artists.
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blues, funk, soul

20 All-Time Greatest Hits! is an album by James Brown, released in 1991. A vibrant collection of funk and soul anthems that encapsulates James Brown's electrifying energy and musical genius. '20 All-Time Greatest Hits!' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the R&B charts and solidifying Brown's legacy. The album not only celebrated his most influential tracks but also contributed to the resurgence of interest in classic soul and funk music during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! sound like?

A vibrant collection of funk and soul anthems that encapsulates James Brown's electrifying energy and musical genius. Rooted in blues and funk.

What makes 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! by James Brown notable?

'20 All-Time Greatest Hits!' achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the R&B charts and solidifying Brown's legacy. The album not only celebrated his most influential tracks but also contributed to the resurgence of interest in classic soul and funk music during the early '90s. By the time '20 All-Time Greatest Hits!' was released in 1991, James Brown had solidified his status as a pioneering force in funk and soul music. This compilation came after a career filled with groundbreaking records, showcasing his extensive catalog from the 1960s and 70s, including hits that defined genres and influenced countless artists.

Who is 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! for?

20 All-Time Greatest Hits! works well if you're into dance floor party igniter, catchy grooves for sing-alongs and quick bursts of energy.

How many songs are on 20 All-Time Greatest Hits!?

20 All-Time Greatest Hits! has 20 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Tracklist

20 tracks·70:23

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  • 1 I Got You (I Feel Good) Standout 2:46
  • 2 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine, Part 1 Standout 5:15
  • 3 I Got the Feelin’ 2:38
  • 4 Mother Popcorn, Part 1 3:16
  • 5 Give It Up or Turnit a Loose 3:11
  • 6 Make It Funky, Part 1 3:15
  • 7 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Part 1 2:06
  • 8 Think 2:45
  • 9 It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World 2:47
  • 10 Try Me 2:30
  • 11 Night Train 3:31
  • 12 Cold Sweat, Part 1 2:51
  • 13 Get on the Good Foot 3:35
  • 14 Papa Don’t Take No Mess, Part 1 4:23
  • 15 The Payback 7:38
  • 16 Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud), Part 1 2:46
  • 17 Super Bad, Parts 1 & 2 5:00
  • 18 Hot Pants, Part 1 3:07
  • 19 Get Up Offa That Thing 4:10
  • 20 Please, Please, Please 2:44

Release Date

October 22, 1991

Genre

blues, funk, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

70 min 23 sec