Episode 137: “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” by James Brown
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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The Famous Flames and James Brown
James brown and the rolling stones were signed to king records. But he found a loophole in his contract with mercury's smash label. He recorded caldonia, a cover of louis jordanoeat an agonygaat me batyo moao. King record stopped him from recording new material for rest of 19 64. The tammy show was Brown's biggest opportunity to cross over to a white audience.
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