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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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