James Brown -Soul On Top (Verve By Request) -Verve LP Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

01. "That's My Desire"
02. "Your Cheatin' Heart"
03. "What Kind Of Fool Am I?"
04. "It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World"

05. "The Man In The Glass"
06. "It's Magic"
07. "September Song"
08. "For Once In My Life"
09. "Everyday I Have The Blues"
10. "I Need Your Key (To Turn Me On)"
11. "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"

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Verve By Request / 180gr.

Description:

180gr vinyl reissue of James Brown's 1969 album including songs such as 'That's My Desire', 'What Kind Of Fool I Am?' and 'The Man In The Glass'. - VERVE BY REQUEST / 180GR.

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. In the liner notes to this grooving 1969 album (featuring a big band led by drummer Louis Bellson and arranged by Impulse! Star Oliver Nelson), the Godfather of Soul explains that he is a "jazz man at heart." Brown's soul consigliere, saxophonist Maceo Parker, helps make this a swinging, spirited and satisfying set of standards and James Brown hits. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes.

Re-issue of the album Soul On Top originally on King Records, KS-1100 (Recorded November 10 and 11, 1969 at United Recorders, Hollywood). Some of the extra artists listed form the Louie Bellson Orchestra circa 1969. Comes in a single pocket gatefold sleeve with a plain white inner sleeve. [From back cover and labels] A Verve Records release; Originally released in 1970 © 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc. [From back cover] A Universal Music company Distributed by Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Runouts are etched except 'STERLING' is stamped.

"Soul On Top (Verve By Request)" is a remarkable LP that captures James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, in an extraordinary collaboration with jazz orchestra leader Oliver Nelson. Originally released in 1970 and now reissued by Verve as part of their prestigious "By Request" series, this album showcases Brown's iconic voice and electrifying energy set against lush big band arrangements. The record features soulful renditions of classics like "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" and inventive takes on standards such as "September Song." James Brown?s influence on soul, funk, and popular music is immeasurable?he has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and boasts countless chart-topping hits including ?Papa?s Got a Brand New Bag? and ?I Got You (I Feel Good).? Verve Records stands as one of the most respected labels in jazz history, known for its high-quality productions and legendary roster featuring artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Stan Getz. This LP is not only a testament to Brown?s versatility but also to Verve?s commitment to preserving musical excellence.

Manufacturer No.:

4599159

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