Get On Up: The James Brown Story – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
James Brown · 2014
73 min · 20 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant celebration of funk and soul, showcasing James Brown's electrifying energy and profound impact on music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- live performances that energize crowds
- celebratory vibes for dance parties
- dynamic mix of highs and
- nostalgic throwbacks to legends
- for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- want straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- civil rights anthems· funk revolution· soulful celebration
- Career context
- In 2014, James Brown was posthumously honored with this soundtrack, released as a companion to the biographical film 'Get On Up.' This album served to reaffirm his legacy as the 'Godfather of Soul' while introducing his dynamic catalog to a new generation, following decades of influential performances and recordings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Shares a similar funk revolution vibe with a deep exploration of social themes and grooves.What's Going On by Marvin Gaye — Both albums tackle civil rights themes while blending soulful melodies with an uplifting atmosphere.That's the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Fire — Captures vibrant funk energy and celebratory spirit, echoing themes of love and unity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine 5:18
- 2 The Payback. Part 1 3:33
- 3 Out of Sight 2:23
- 4 I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:47
- 5 Caldonia 2:10
- 6 Please Please Please (live) 3:55
- 7 Night Train (live) 3:01
- 8 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Part 1 2:07
- 9 It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World (live) 5:12
- 10 Cold Sweat, Part 1 3:03
- 11 Mother Popcorn, Part 1 3:18
- 12 I Got the Feelin’ (live) 2:41
- 13 I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me) (live) 3:10
- 14 Say It Loud— I’m Black and I’m Proud, Part 1 2:50
- 15 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine (live) 6:37
- 16 Super Bad (live) 5:04
- 17 Soul Power (live) 6:13
- 18 Try Me (live) 3:01
- 19 Please Please Please 2:47
- 20 Get Up Offa That Thing 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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