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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in preserving the legacy of James Brown's early work, which laid the groundwork for future genres like funk and disco. It features several tracks that were influential in popular music at the time, helping to solidify Brown's position as one of the most important figures in 20th-century music history.
- Best for
- steady groove for social gatherings short bursts of rhythmic energy vibrant collection for upbeat moods
- 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
- Billy Preston· The Temptations· Aretha Franklin
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 Standout 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 Standout 3:07
- 18 Night Train Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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