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Search results for: “James Brown”

884 results for ‘James Brown’
  • 3 James Brown Songs That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today
    American soul singer James Brown sings on the Ed Sullivan Show, New York, October 30, 1966. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
    The List

    3 James Brown Songs That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today

    09.12.26

    By Gayle Thompson

  • 3 James Brown Songs That Are Still Universally Known Today (Although They Weren’t All Big Hits)
    American soul singer and songwriter James Brown (1933-2006) performs live on stage at The Venue in London in September 1979. James Brown would go on to play 5 nights at the venue from 5th to 9th September 1979. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)
    The List

    3 James Brown Songs That Are Still Universally Known Today (Although They Weren’t All Big Hits)

    08.05.26

    By Gayle Thompson

  • The List

    3 Long Songs From the 1970s That Are So Good, They Could Have Been Longer

    01.26.26

    By Thom Donovan

  • Nixon & Brown In Oval Office
    US President Richard Nixon (1913 – 1994) (left) shakes hands with musician James Brown (1933 – 2006) in the White House's Oval Office, Washington DC, October 10, 1972. (Photo by Oliver F Adkins/PhotoQuest/Getty Images)
    On This Day

    On This Day in 1972, a Soul Superstar Jeopardized His Career To Meet up With Richard Nixon

    10.10.25

    By Em Casalena

  • David Byrne of Talking Heads performs on stage, Groenoordhallen, Leiden, Netherlands, 1st July 1982. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns)
    David Byrne of Talking Heads performs on stage, Groenoordhallen, Leiden, Netherlands, 1st July 1982. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns)
    The List

    3 Live Rock Albums That Defined the Groups Who Made Them, Even Decades Later

    06.02.26

    By Jacob Uitti

  • David Bowie and Carlos Alomar performing
    Musician and singer-songwriter David Bowie performing with guitarist Carlos Alomar in Fréjus, France, 1983. (Photo by Luciano Viti/Getty Images)
    Features

    The David Bowie Guitarist Who Talked Back to Chuck Berry and What He Learned From It: “You Did Not Talk to Chuck”

    11.25.25

    By Melanie Davis

  • John Lennon Told Mick Jagger To Never Meet His Heroes—Jagger Ended Up Regretting It
    Features

    The Musical Icon That Made Mick Jagger “Bite His Nails” With Nervousness

    08.02.25

    By Melanie Davis

  • James Brown performing
    CIRCA 1965: "Godfather of Soul" James Brown performs on stage in circa 1965. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
    Behind The Song

    “We Weren’t Strong Enough”: How a James Brown Hit Got Its Signature Feel Because the Band Was So Tired

    05.11.26

    By Melanie Davis

  • MTV Music Awards, New York, USA - 07 Sep 2000
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (325680z) EMINEM MTV MUSIC AWARDS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL MTV Music Awards, New York, USA – 07 Sep 2000
    The List

    3 of the Greatest and Most Surprising One-Off Live Collaborations in Music History

    02.16.26

    By Peter Burditt

  • The List

    4 Essential James Brown Songs That All Fans Should Know

    03.08.25

    By Em Casalena

  • Charles Bradley At Damrosch Park Bandshell
    American R&B and Soul singer Charles Bradley performs at the Lincoln Center Out of Doors Americanafest NYC (formerly Roots of American Music Festival) at Damrosch Park Bandshell, Lincoln Center, New York, New York, August 10, 2014. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)
    Features

    The Sad Story of Charles Bradley, the James Brown Impersonator Who Should Have Been Just as Famous

    07.07.25

    By Em Casalena

  • Black Sabbath members posing together
    UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1970: Photo of Black Sabbath Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
    The List

    3 Legendary Songs That Created Whole New Genres

    02.07.26

    By Em Casalena

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