Live in New York
James Brown · 1981
59 min · 15 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant showcase of funk and soul, pulsating with energy and electrifying performance charisma.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy dance floor vibes
- dynamic live performance excitement
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- cathartic grooves for release
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quiet, introspective moments
- seek consistent, steady tempos
Where this album fits
- Themes
- New York nightlife· soulful gospel roots· dance floor revolution
- Career context
- By 1981, James Brown was navigating a prolific phase in his career, marked by a string of live albums. 'Live in New York' followed the successful 'Love Over-Due' and captured the essence of his dynamic stage presence during a time when he was solidifying his legacy as the Godfather of Soul.
- 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 raw, energetic funk vibe with deep social themes reflecting nightlife and community.Mothership Connection by Parliament — Combines vibrant funk rhythms and cosmic themes, echoing the party atmosphere of New York nightlife.Dirty Mind by Prince — Explores similar grooves and sexual liberation themes, with an electrifying live energy and charisma.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gonna Have a Funky Good Time (Doing It to Death) 2:53
- 2 Get Up Offa That Thing 6:06
- 3 Body Heat 5:13
- 4 Sex Machine 6:37
- 5 Try Me 4:27
- 6 Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag 2:31
- 7 Get on the Good Foot 4:09
- 8 It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World 6:39
- 9 Lost Someone 7:37
- 10 It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World, Part 2 0:43
- 11 I Got That Feeling 2:42
- 12 Cold Sweat 3:15
- 13 Please, Please, Please 2:52
- 14 The Payback 1:00
- 15 It’s Too Funky in Here 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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