Live at Chastain Park
James Brown · 1988
58 min · 16 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant live showcase where funk, soul, and gospel converge into an electrifying celebration of rhythm.
Why this album works
- Best for
- electrifying live performance energy danceable grooves for celebration dynamic flow with unexpected shifts
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'Live at Chastain Park' captures James Brown during a period of revitalization in his career. Following a decade marked by fluctuating commercial success and personal challenges, this album demonstrates Brown's enduring charisma and mastery over live performance, solidifying his status as the 'Godfather of Soul.'
- If you like
- blues, funk, soul
Live at Chastain Park is an album by James Brown, released in 1988. A vibrant live showcase where funk, soul, and gospel converge into an electrifying celebration of rhythm. This album is significant for showcasing Brown's unparalleled live energy and musicianship, contributing to his reputation as a legendary performer. It received positive reviews upon release and remains a testament to his influence on funk and soul music, particularly impacting artists in the genres that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live at Chastain Park sound like?
A vibrant live showcase where funk, soul, and gospel converge into an electrifying celebration of rhythm. Rooted in blues and funk.
What makes Live at Chastain Park by James Brown notable?
This album is significant for showcasing Brown's unparalleled live energy and musicianship, contributing to his reputation as a legendary performer. It received positive reviews upon release and remains a testament to his influence on funk and soul music, particularly impacting artists in the genres that followed. Released in 1988, 'Live at Chastain Park' captures James Brown during a period of revitalization in his career. Following a decade marked by fluctuating commercial success and personal challenges, this album demonstrates Brown's enduring charisma and mastery over live performance, solidifying his status as the 'Godfather of Soul.'
Who is Live at Chastain Park for?
Live at Chastain Park works well if you're into electrifying live performance energy, danceable grooves for celebration and dynamic flow with unexpected shifts.
How many songs are on Live at Chastain Park?
Live at Chastain Park has 16 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction / Give It Up or Turn It Loose 2:02
- 2 It’s Too Funky in Here 5:09
- 3 Gonna Have a Funky Good Time (Doing It to Death) 4:01
- 4 Try Me 5:31
- 5 Get on the Good Foot 3:07
- 6 Get Up Offa That Thing 2:18
- 7 Georgia on My Mind 5:55
- 8 Hot Pants 1:17
- 9 I Got the Feelin’ 2:18
- 10 It’s a Mans Mans Mans World 9:13
- 11 Cold Sweat 0:59
- 12 I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me) 2:07
- 13 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag 2:19
- 14 I Got You (I Feel Good) Standout 3:31
- 15 Please, Please, Please 3:47
- 16 Jam 4:56
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