A Soulful Christmas
James Brown · 1968
34 min · 12 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A festive blend of funky grooves and soulful melodies that redefines holiday music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- festive grooves for holiday spirit
- steady rhythms for joyful gatherings
- soulful melodies that uplift moods
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking slow, reflective moments
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Themes
- funky holiday spirit· social responsibility· cultural pride
- Career context
- Released in 1968, 'A Soulful Christmas' came during James Brown's prolific period following his groundbreaking single 'I Got You (I Feel Good)' in 1965. This album showcases his ability to infuse traditional Christmas themes with his signature funk and soul style, further solidifying his influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Someday at Christmas by Stevie Wonder — Shares a festive spirit with soulful melodies and themes of hope and social harmony.What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Explores social responsibility and cultural pride through smooth, soulful grooves.Soul '69 by Aretha Franklin — Combines funk and soul with powerful vocals, resonating with themes of joy and celebration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto 3:01
- 2 Santa Claus, Santa Claus 4:03
- 3 Believers Shall Enjoy (Nonbelievers Shall Suffer) (instrumental) 2:15
- 4 Soulful Christmas 3:07
- 5 Tit for Tat Ain’t No Taking Back 3:04
- 6 Christmas Is Coming 2:38
- 7 Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, Part 1 2:23
- 8 Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, Part 2 2:23
- 9 In the Middle 2:42
- 10 Let’s Unite the Whole World at Christmas 2:43
- 11 You Know It 2:20
- 12 Santa Claus Gave Me a Brand New Start 3:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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