James Brown - "Get Up Offa That Thing"

Get up Offa That Thing

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Something - James Brown

Dancing in the Streets

From 1965


Erma is Aretha's sister and an excellent voice in her own right


James Brown

It's the Birthday of James Brown

James Brown was born on May 3, 1933 and he passed away on December 25, 2006. He was an entertainer among other things. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music and was renowned for his vocals and I personally loved the way he danced.

According to Wikipedia he was known as

... a prolific singer, songwriter, dancer and bandleader, Brown was a pivotal force in the music industry. He left his mark on numerous artists. Brown's music also left its mark on the rhythms of African popular music, such as afrobeat, jùjú and mbalax, and provided a template for go-go music.

Brown began his professional music career in 1956 and rose to fame during the late 1950s and early 1960s on the strength of his thrilling live performances and string of smash hits. In spite of various personal problems and setbacks he continued to score hits in every decade through the 1980s. In addition to his acclaim in music, Brown was also a presence in American political affairs during the 1960s and 1970s.

Brown was recognized by numerous titles, including Soul Brother Number One, Sex Machine, Mr. Dynamite, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, The King of Funk, Minister of The New New Super Heavy Funk, Mr. Please Please Please Please Her, "I feel good" The Boss and foremost The Godfather of Soul.

*** makes the world turn

You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

'Working double time on the seduction line'

Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus

'I love you ....me neither'

Get Up (I feel like being a) Sex Machine - James Brown


Say My Name - Destiny's Child

DESTINY'S CHILD - SAY MY NAME
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Some of my favourite Soul tracks

OK this is just an excuse for me to spend an hour listening and watching some great music

Detroit Spinners I remember the Northern Soul days in the UK



Stevie Wonder - one of the Motown greats

The chorus contains some advice:

When you believe in things

That you don't understand

Then you suffer

Superstition ain't the way

Marvin Gaye - his first record at Columbia - whether this is R&B or soul doesn't matter - I think it is one of the most sexual recordings ever.

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
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Aretha Franklin - a Bacharach & David song written for Dionne Warwick. I like Aretha doing anything - she could literally sing the telephone book cover to cover.


James Brown - this guy can dance!!
Get up offa that thing,
and dance 'till you feel better,
Get up offa that thing,
and try to release that pressure!


Otis Redding - the best thing out of Georgia?


Alicia Keys

Solomon Burke

Solomon burke - down in the valley
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Jill Scott
Mary Wells
Minnie Ripperton



Luther Vandross - Power of Love

Music about Food

I was recently chatting with Kelvin about food. I like simple Italian by the way. I spent some time looking on t'Internet, these are ones I know well. I would like ideas for ones within the last 15 years - anyone know any?

Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Chitlins Con Carne"

A vegetarian option Booker T & the MG's (a mod classic) - Green Onions

I love the hairstyles B52s Rock Lobster

Lee Perry-Roast Fish And Cornbread - a nice Reggae tune.

Champion Jack Dupree - Diggin' My Potatoes (look at his eyebrows)

Captain Beefheart - Ice Cream For Crow

Syd Barrett Pink Floyd - Candy and a Currant Bun

Tom Waits - Eggs and Sausage 1976

Billy Joel - Scenes from an Italian restaurant

James Brown - Mashed Potato Popcorn