Live at the Apollo 1995
James Brown · 1995
74 min · 19 tracks · blues
A vibrant showcase of funk and soul, blending electrifying rhythms with James Brown's commanding stage presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold Sweat, Part 1 Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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It’s a Man’s World — This track features a powerful vocal performance that emphasizes Brown's emotional depth, showcasing his ability to blend vulnerability with strength.
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I Got You (I Feel Good) — As one of Brown's signature songs, this lively rendition encapsulates the essence of his upbeat style and infectious energy that defined funk music.
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Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine — This track exemplifies Brown's innovative approach to rhythm and groove, making it essential to understanding his impact on funk and dance music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- celebratory moments for dancing
- emotional highs and lows
- engaging sing-along opportunities
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polished sound
- seek immediate gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes interest in Brown's catalog and showcases his enduring influence.
- Themes
- live performance energy· gospel-infused soul· gender dynamics in music
- Career context
- Released on July 18, 1995, this album captures James Brown at a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his enduring influence on funk and soul music. It comes nearly three decades after his iconic performance at the Apollo Theater in 1962, reinforcing his legacy as the 'Godfather of Soul' during a period when he was re-emerging into mainstream consciousness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 2:00
- 2 Cold Sweat, Part 1 Start here 4:54
- 3 Gonna Have a Funky Good Time 3:50
- 4 It’s a Man’s World 11:14
- 5 Gotta Get Up Offa That Thing 3:36
- 6 Try Me 3:46
- 7 The Payback 0:36
- 8 Hot Pants (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants) 1:48
- 9 Prisoner of Love 1:38
- 10 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag 4:36
- 11 Living in America 3:46
- 12 Make It Funky 8:03
- 13 Get on the Good Foot 2:34
- 14 Georgia on My Mind 2:38
- 15 Georgia‐lina 4:50
- 16 I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:35
- 17 Please Please Please 3:01
- 18 Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine 5:15
- 19 Respect Me 3:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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