Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
James Brown · 2014
73 min · 20 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant celebration of funk and soul, showcasing James Brown's electrifying energy and profound impact on music.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- live performances that energize crowds celebratory vibes for dance parties dynamic mix of highs and
- Context
- In 2014, James Brown was posthumously honored with this soundtrack, released as a companion to the biographical film 'Get On Up.' This album served to reaffirm his legacy as the 'Godfather of Soul' while introducing his dynamic catalog to a new generation, following decades of influential performances and recordings.
- If you like
- blues, funk, soul
Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is an album by James Brown, released in 2014. A vibrant celebration of funk and soul, showcasing James Brown's electrifying energy and profound impact on music. The soundtrack received critical acclaim, reflecting the cultural significance of Brown’s work in shaping funk and soul music. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart and became an essential reference for understanding the history of African American music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack sound like?
A vibrant celebration of funk and soul, showcasing James Brown's electrifying energy and profound impact on music. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by James Brown notable?
The soundtrack received critical acclaim, reflecting the cultural significance of Brown’s work in shaping funk and soul music. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Soundtracks chart and became an essential reference for understanding the history of African American music. In 2014, James Brown was posthumously honored with this soundtrack, released as a companion to the biographical film 'Get On Up.' This album served to reaffirm his legacy as the 'Godfather of Soul' while introducing his dynamic catalog to a new generation, following decades of influential performances and recordings.
Who is Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for?
Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack works well if you're into live performances that energize crowds, celebratory vibes for dance parties and dynamic mix of highs and.
How many songs are on Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack?
Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has 20 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine Standout 5:18
- 2 The Payback. Part 1 3:33
- 3 Out of Sight 2:23
- 4 I Got You (I Feel Good) Standout 2:47
- 5 Caldonia 2:10
- 6 Please Please Please (live) 3:55
- 7 Night Train (live) 3:01
- 8 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Part 1 2:07
- 9 It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World (live) 5:12
- 10 Cold Sweat, Part 1 3:03
- 11 Mother Popcorn, Part 1 3:18
- 12 I Got the Feelin’ (live) 2:41
- 13 I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me) (live) 3:10
- 14 Say It Loud— I’m Black and I’m Proud, Part 1 Standout 2:50
- 15 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine (live) 6:37
- 16 Super Bad (live) 5:04
- 17 Soul Power (live) 6:13
- 18 Try Me (live) 3:01
- 19 Please Please Please 2:47
- 20 Get Up Offa That Thing 4:10
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