Live in New York
James Brown · 1981
59 min · 15 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant showcase of funk and soul, pulsating with energy and electrifying performance charisma.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- high-energy dance floor vibes dynamic live performance excitement wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- By 1981, James Brown was navigating a prolific phase in his career, marked by a string of live albums. 'Live in New York' followed the successful 'Love Over-Due' and captured the essence of his dynamic stage presence during a time when he was solidifying his legacy as the Godfather of Soul.
- If you like
- blues, funk, soul
Live in New York is an album by James Brown, released in 1981. A vibrant showcase of funk and soul, pulsating with energy and electrifying performance charisma. 'Live in New York' is significant not just as a live recording but for its role in revitalizing Brown's popularity in the early '80s. The album features classic hits like 'Get Up Offa That Thing,' which became an anthem of funk, further cementing Brown’s influence on subsequent generations of artists and the genre itself. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live in New York sound like?
A vibrant showcase of funk and soul, pulsating with energy and electrifying performance charisma. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes Live in New York by James Brown notable?
'Live in New York' is significant not just as a live recording but for its role in revitalizing Brown's popularity in the early '80s. The album features classic hits like 'Get Up Offa That Thing,' which became an anthem of funk, further cementing Brown’s influence on subsequent generations of artists and the genre itself. By 1981, James Brown was navigating a prolific phase in his career, marked by a string of live albums. 'Live in New York' followed the successful 'Love Over-Due' and captured the essence of his dynamic stage presence during a time when he was solidifying his legacy as the Godfather of Soul.
Who is Live in New York for?
Live in New York works well if you're into high-energy dance floor vibes, dynamic live performance excitement and wave-like pacing for engagement.
How many songs are on Live in New York?
Live in New York has 15 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gonna Have a Funky Good Time (Doing It to Death) 2:53
- 2 Get Up Offa That Thing Standout 6:06
- 3 Body Heat 5:13
- 4 Sex Machine Standout 6:37
- 5 Try Me 4:27
- 6 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag 2:31
- 7 Get on the Good Foot 4:09
- 8 It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World 6:39
- 9 Lost Someone 7:37
- 10 It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World, Part 2 0:43
- 11 I Got That Feeling 2:42
- 12 Cold Sweat 3:15
- 13 Please, Please, Please 2:52
- 14 The Payback 1:00
- 15 It’s Too Funky in Here 3:14
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