James Brown
31 songs or works across all MusicAtlas lists. Distinct recording versions remain separate.
About James Brown
James Brown was an American singer, songwriter and bandleader whose work helped shape soul and funk. He began recording with the Famous Flames in the 1950s, then developed a rhythm-centered style in which bass, guitar, drums, horns and voice worked together in repeated patterns. His bands changed over time, including the J.B.'s in the 1970s. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted him in 1986 and recognizes his influence on soul, funk and rap.
Artist background sources
James Brown - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Artist identity, importance to soul, funk and rap, and 1986 induction. Does not supply song-specific inspiration or release dates. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
James Brown - official recording chronology
Official chronological account by Harry Weinger and Cliff White. Supports the separate 1965 hit recording of I Got You after its 1964 prototype, the edited/sped-up Papa release, Licking Stick in the 1968 sequence, and distinct later remakes. No disputed motive is attributed to Brown. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
All songs for this credit
Recording years are first-release years where available; * marks a reported year awaiting verification. Classical work dates are labeled comp., prem. or pub.. Open an entry for its date evidence and background. Artists sort without a leading "The"; composers sort by surname.
- (1967*) Cold Sweat
- (1967) Cold Sweat, Pt. 1
- (1974) Funky President (People It's Bad)
- (1972*) Get on the Good Foot
- (1972) Get on the Good Foot, Pt. 1
- (1970) Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine, Pt. 1
- (1976) Get Up Offa That Thing
- (1969) Give It Up or Turnit a Loose
- (1967*) I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
- (1968) I Got the Feelin'
- (1965) I Got You (I Feel Good)
- (1966) It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World
- (1979) It's Too Funky in Here
- (1985*) Living in America [Catalog version; exact edition not established]
- (1985) Living in America [Original 1985 Rocky IV soundtrack recording]
- (1971) Make It Funky, Pt. 1
- (1969) Mother Popcorn, Pt. 1
- (1969*) Mother Popcorn (You Got to Have a Mother for Me)
- (1962) Night Train
- (1964) Out of Sight
- (1965*) Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
- (1965) Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. 1
- (1956) Please, Please, Please
- (1963) Prisoner of Love
- (1968*) Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud
- (1968) Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud, Pt. 1
- (1971) Soul Power, Pt. 1
- (1972*) Talking Loud and Saying Nothing
- (1973) The Payback
- (1960) Think
- (1958) Try Me
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