James Brown - Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud
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Artist: James BrownEdition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2007-01-29
Music Label: Polydor
Soundtracks:
- Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud), Pts. 1 & 2
- I Guess I'll Have to Cry, Cry, Cry
- Goodbye My Love, Pts. 1 & 2
- Shades of Brown
- Licking Stick-Licking Stick
- I Love You
- Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
- Let Them Talk
- Maybe I'll Understand
- I'll Lose My Mind
Free Music Notes for Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud
Free Music Review: A Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
A fully contemporary set for James Brown, as many of his previous albums were essentially two hit singles, A and B sides, and material from as far back as the '50s. This album has a title tune of tremendous distinction, musical value, and historical importance. It's been said that "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" actually started out as a live instrumental piece; when it arrived as a 45rpm it changed the musical landscape and had deep societal significance. It's interesting that a few lines from the '56 "I Feel That Feeling Coming On" are incorporated - the only "look back", if you will. Other included numbers from 1968 are the Little Willie John-related hit "Let Them Talk", recorded apparently for the JB tribute l.p., but making its' debut right here. The same Musical Director of "It's a Man's...World" and so many others, Sammy Lowe, worked on this gem, which also featured the great drummer Bernard Purdie. Once again, Lowe-Brown worked some magic - you have to hear this one. James Brown does a totally incredible job on this item which was referenced on Live at the Apollo, Vol. 2 set. Surely one of the most intense, heartfelt performances of his amazing career. The song builds and builds...I'd love to hear the full-length version, if it's waiting in the wings.
"Goodbye My Love" is here, another great effort, a ballad with a connecting monologue. James' take on "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" is equally compelling in a simpler arrangement, somewhat reminiscent of Toussaint McCall's approach to "Nothing Takes The Place Of You". Not really single material, but something for the after-hours dance floor. "Lickin' Stick, Lickin' Stick" is the uptempo masterpiece, with Maceo and St. Clair. An early appearance for trombonist Fred Wesley is on the standout instrumental "I'll Lose My Mind".
An unusual beat is "I Love You" - the time signature is beyond my grasp, but this cut is infectious - with an excellent lead vocal.
[Historians and fans check out live versions of *three* of these tracks on the live (partial) namesake "Say It Loud And Live"].
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Full title - Say It Loud, I'm Black And I'm Proud. Japanese reissue of 1969 album, that's unavailable domestically, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP gatefold sleeve. Polydor. 2003.R&B Music CDs
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