The Singles, Volume Two: 1960–1963
James Brown · 2007
106 min · 39 tracks · blues · funk · soul
A vibrant collection of rhythmic grooves and soulful melodies that shaped the dawn of funk music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for social gatherings
- short bursts of rhythmic energy
- vibrant collection for upbeat moods
- nostalgic vibes for classic fans
- danceable tracks for party atmosphere
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long immersive albums
- seek deep emotional narratives
Where this album fits
- Themes
- soulful transitions· Rhythm and Blues evolution· gospel-infused emotion
- Career context
- Released in 2007, this compilation showcases James Brown's prolific output during the early 1960s, a time when he was transitioning from rhythm and blues to soul and funk. Following the success of his previous singles, this album highlights his evolution as a pioneer of American music, capturing the essence of his sound leading up to his groundbreaking hit 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul by Otis Redding — Shares a deep emotional resonance and soulful vocal delivery, reflecting a similar era and evolution.Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 by Sam Cooke — Captures vibrant live energy and gospel-infused soul that parallels Brown’s rhythmic grooves.Shout! by The Isley Brothers — Combines doo-wop and early funk elements with rich harmonies, echoing the rhythmic transition of the early '60s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Bells 2:58
- 2 And I Do Just What I Want 2:26
- 3 Hold It 2:11
- 4 The Scratch 1:47
- 5 Bewildered 2:26
- 6 If You Want Me 2:25
- 7 Suds 2:21
- 8 Sticky 2:45
- 9 I Don’t Mind 2:46
- 10 Love Don’t Love Nobody 2:08
- 11 Cross Firing 2:24
- 12 Night Flying 2:17
- 13 Baby, You’re Right 3:04
- 14 I’ll Never, Never Let You Go 2:21
- 15 I Love You, Yes I Do 2:48
- 16 Just You and Me, Darling 2:48
- 17 Lost Someone 3:07
- 18 Night Train 3:32
- 19 Why Does Everything Happen to Me 2:11
- 20 Bewildered (demo) 2:53
Disc 2
- 1 Shout and Shimmy 2:51
- 2 Come Over Here 2:46
- 3 Mashed Potatoes U.S.A. 2:54
- 4 You Don’t Have to Go 2:49
- 6 (Can You) Feel It, Part 2 2:38
- 7 Three Hearts in a Tangle 2:54
- 8 I’ve Got Money 2:32
- 9 Like a Baby 2:54
- 10 Every Beat of My Heart 3:45
- 11 Prisoner of Love 2:28
- 12 Choo‐Choo 2:54
- 13 These Foolish Things 2:55
- 14 (Can You) Feel It, Part 1 2:58
- 15 Devil’s Den, Part 1 2:39
- 16 Devil’s Den, Part 2 2:33
- 17 Signed, Sealed and Delivered 2:51
- 18 Waiting in Vain 2:47
- 19 Oh Baby Don’t You Weep, Part 1 2:57
- 20 Oh Baby Don’t You Weep, Part 2 3:02
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