
Episode 137: “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” by James Brown
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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James Brown Live Album
James Brown recorded his first live album in october 62. The month the beetles released their furs single, the beach boys released their first record outside the us and the first bond film came out all on the same day at the beginning of the month. This was a time when the cuban missal krisis was at its height,. There were several points during the on when it looked like the world itself might not last. Until november 62, douglas walk has written an entire book on the live album that resulted - which claims to be a recording of the midnight performance from October 20 fourth.
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