Live at the Apollo, Volume II
James Brown · 1968
73 min · 19 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant showcase of raw energy, blending soul, funk, and gospel with James Brown's electrifying stage presence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live energy throughout
- cathartic release in performance
- vibrant crowd interaction moments
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer studio polish over rawness
- seek quick, concise tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Apollo Theater legacy· raw stage energy· 1960s civil rights backdrop
- Career context
- Released in January 1968, 'Live at the Apollo, Volume II' followed the success of its predecessor, which solidified Brown's reputation as a live performer. At this point in his career, he was transitioning into a more prominent figure in the music industry, paving the way for his influence on funk and soul music during the late 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Live in Europe by Otis Redding — Captures a similar raw energy and emotive vocal delivery in a live setting, echoing soul's power.Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone — Shares vibrant funk grooves and socially conscious themes, reflecting the spirit of the late '60s.Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin — Combines gospel fervor with soul authenticity, highlighting live performance's emotional depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction 0:30
- 2 Think 2:53
- 3 I Want to Be Around 3:13
- 4 James Brown (Thanks) 1:05
- 5 That’s Life 4:07
- 6 Kansas City 3:54
- 7 Let Yourself Go 4:00
- 8 There Was a Time 4:18
- 9 I Feel All Right 5:32
- 10 Cold Sweat 4:41
- 11 It May Be the Last Time 3:05
- 12 I Got You (I Feel Good) 0:28
- 13 Prisoner of Love 7:31
- 14 Out of Sight 0:25
- 15 Try Me 2:54
- 16 Bring It Up 4:40
- 17 It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World 7:09
- 18 Lost Someone (medley) 10:17
- 19 Please, Please, Please 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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