Get on the Good Foot
James Brown · 1972
70 min · 14 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant fusion of funk grooves and soulful melodies that ignites the dance floor with infectious energy.
Why this album works
'Get on the Good Foot' is significant for its impact on the funk genre, influencing countless artists and earning critical acclaim. The album reflects Brown's artistic evolution during a pivotal time in Black music, featuring tracks that became staples in dance culture and funk music history.
- Best for
- dance floor igniting energy dynamic flow with peaks vibrant groove-filled experience
- Context
- By 1972, James Brown was solidifying his reputation as the 'Godfather of Soul' after a series of groundbreaking albums. 'Get on the Good Foot' followed his commercially successful 'Super Bad' and showcased his deepening exploration of funk amidst social consciousness in his lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billy Preston· The Temptations· Aretha Franklin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get on the Good Foot (Parts 1 & 2) Standout 5:44
- 2 The Whole World Needs Liberation 3:41
- 3 Your Love Was Good to Me 3:20
- 4 Cold Sweat Standout 2:56
- 5 Recitation by Hank Ballard 5:54
- 6 I Got a Bag of My Own Standout 3:30
- 7 Nothing Beats a Try but a Fail 3:06
- 8 Lost Someone 3:59
- 9 Funky Side of Town 7:50
- 10 Please, Please, Please 12:22
- 11 Ain’t It a Groove 2:10
- 12 My Part / Make It Funky (Parts 3 & 4) 5:14
- 13 Dirty Harri 6:18
- 14 I Know It’s True 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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