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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor party igniter
  • catchy grooves for sing-alongs
  • quick bursts of energy
  • celebratory vibe for gatherings
  • nostalgic hits with punch

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • seeking long, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Themes
electric live energy· 1960s funk revolution
Career 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.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone — Shares the same vibrant energy and social themes, blending funk with rock and soul.
Mothership Connection by Parliament — Features similar electrifying funk grooves and cosmic themes, pushing the genre's boundaries.
I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You by Aretha Franklin — Captures powerful vocal performances and soulful arrangements with a dynamic live energy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:46
  • 2 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine, Part 1 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

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