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Haight turned to hate in 1968 with very public, grotesque assassinations, a surge of violence in – and dissent toward – the Viet Nam War, and battles in America’s cities. Out of the turbulence, James Brown emerged as the voice of – and to – the people. Polydor Records and www.hip-oselect.com proudly present James Brown The Singles, Vol. 5: 1967-1969, 43 tracks on 2CDs from the eye of the storm. The set opens with “I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me),” featuring James backed by The Dapps, a white soul band from Cincinnati. (One can only speculate if Neal Sugarman and Gabriel Roth took their inspiration from “I Can’t Stand Myself’s” backing band when they launched Daptone Records and Sharon Jones’ backing band, The Dap-Kings.) The set continues with “I Got The Feelin’” and it’s b-side “If I Ruled The World,” which James opened his August 26, 1968 Dallas concert with, as Chicago spiraled into chaos. (The Dallas show can be found on the Polydor release Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68.) Also featured are “America Is My Home - Pts. 1&2,” “Licking Stick – Licking Stick - Pts. 1&2” (in mono and stereo), “There Was A Time,” “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud - Pts. 1&2,” “Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose,” “Soul Pride - Pts. 1&2” and Marva Whitney’s “You Got To Have A Job (If You Don’t Work-You Can’t Eat),” plus radio i.d.’s and the Christmas singles “Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto” and “Let’s Unite The Whole World At Christmas.” 28 page booklet with rare photos and ephemera, detailed sessionography and in-depth track histories accompanies.


Disc 1
1. [James Brown & the Famous Flames with the Dapps] I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
2. There Was a Time [live]
3. The Soul of JB [instrumental]
4. Funky Soul # 1 [instrumental]
5. [Bobby Byrd and James Brown] You’ve Got To Change Your Mind
6. [The Dapps featuring Alfred Ellis] Bringing Up the Guitar
7. [The Dapps featuring Alfred Ellis] Gettin’ a Little Hipper
8. I Got The Feelin’
9. If I Ruled The World
10. [Vicki Anderson with James Brown] You’ve Got The Power
11. Shhhhh (For A Little While) [instrumental]
12. Here I Go [instrumental]
13. America is My Home - Pt. 1
14. America is My Home - Pt. 2
15. Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1) [mono version]
16. Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 2) [mono version]
17. Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1) [stereo version]
18. Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 2) [stereo version]
19. [The Dapps featuring Alfred Ellis] There Was a Time
20. I Guess I’ll Have To Cry, Cry, Cry [single version]
21. Just Plain Funk [instrumental]
22. I Guess I’ll Have To Cry, Cry, Cry [alternate take]


Disc 2
1. Say It Loud - I’m Black and I’m Proud (Part 1)
2. Say It Loud - I’m Black and I’m Proud (Part 2)
3. Maybe Good, Maybe Bad (Part 1) [instrumental]
4. Maybe Good, Maybe Bad (Part 2) [instrumental]
5. Goodbye My Love
6. Shades of Brown [instrumental]
7. Shades of Brown Part 2 [instrumental]
8. Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto [album version]
9. You Know It [instrumental]
10. Tit For Tat (Ain’t No Talking Back)
11. Believers Shall Enjoy (Non Believer Shall Suffer) [instrumental]
12. Lets Unite The Whole World At Christmas
13. In The Middle (Part 1) [instrumental]
14. [Marva Whitney with the James Brown Band/Alfred Ellis] In The Middle (Part 2)
15. [Alfred “Pee-Wee” Ellis] Little Green Apples
16. [Alfred “Pee-Wee” Ellis] Come On Into the House
17. Give It Up Or Turnit a Loose
18. I’ll Lose My Mind [instrumental]
19. [James Brown Plays & Direct] Soul Pride (Part 1) [instrumental]
20. [James Brown Plays & Directs] Soul Pride (Part 2) [instrumental]
21. [Marva Whitney with James Brown] You’ve Got To Have A Job (If You Don’t Work - You Can’t Eat)
[Edited 3/29/08 22:56pm]

jesus, slow down! i still have to get vol's 2 through 4!

Raze said:

What you waitin' on playa, you better buy now!

Woo - hoo, I just ordered my copy the other day, finally. This collection looks like the best so far, nothin' but top hits...


I Can’t Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)
There Was a Time [live]
[Bobby Byrd and James Brown] You’ve Got To Change Your Mind
I Got The Feelin’
America is My Home - Pt. 1
Licking Stick - Licking Stick (Part 1) [stereo version]
I Guess I’ll Have To Cry, Cry, Cry [single version]
Say It Loud - I’m Black and I’m Proud (Part 1)
Goodbye My Love
Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto [album version]
Tit For Tat (Ain’t No Talking Back)
Give It Up Or Turnit a Loose
[James Brown Plays & Direct] Soul Pride (Part 1)


All of the above charted, that's 13 singles right there. Brotha was at work from November '67 to March '69.

Woo - Hoo, I came today (I'm surprised it got here this quick as it just shipped Monday, they must have known today was my birthday!).


Well anyway, I already checked out the disc and there is no filler (maybe one). Lots of tracks, including hits I've never heard fully (I Guess I'll Have to Cry, Cry, Cry, Goodbye My Love) and they are great.