December 25, 2006 @ 11:27 am
James Brown Dies At Age 73
The world has lost a music legend: "Godfather of Soul" James Brown is dead at the age of 73.
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Comments
1.
Rev. JB says:
I have been a James Brown fan since 1967, when I was three years old, and have amassed an incredible collection of all, and I do mean ALL of his original LP's on the King, Smash, and Polydor labels-- most of which are in like new to new condition, spanning from the 1950's through the 80's. I even have a copy of the withdrawn Out of Sight LP on Smash released in 1964, which was immediately pulled from the shelves by a King records court order, as well as some of the rare first King covers when they had White people on the cover instead of James and his Flames. If the makers of the James Brown movie need any of James Brown's original LP's, they can contact me at the email address provided. I am willing to loan, not sell-- they are too historical.
December 29, 2006 at 11:21 pm
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RED says:
My grandmother used to babysit James Brown when he was a child. She watched him grow from rags to riches. He has lived a prosperous life and was surely blessed with money and talent. He will surely be missed by his beloved fans.
December 28, 2006 at 3:51 pm
3.
rockdiòxid says:
His work will follow us everywhere.
It's been musically a bad xmas...although he was a son of a b**ch as a person.
December 27, 2006 at 5:35 pm
4.
NAJ says:
I could not believe it when I heared it Xmas morning that the Godfather died....the songs that comes to mind are "SAY IT LOUD" and " THE BIG PAY BACK".....may he rest in peace.....naj
December 27, 2006 at 8:36 am
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rasranks says:
I cant beleive it , sometimes you think people will live forever , James Brown was one of those people. His innovations are countless to how many genres of music he influenced from soul to funk,pop and r&b. My soulbrother, my Godfather, you were all that and then some, I speak for the world when I say "Whatever you do, make..it..funky!!!
R.I.P.....MR. JAMES BROWN
December 26, 2006 at 10:18 pm
6.
Kassie says:
May God's perpetual light shine upon you Mr. Brown.
Peace and Blessings to the Brown family!
December 26, 2006 at 10:02 pm
7.
B.L.C says:
J.Brown,you raised the head of all black Men,Women,and Children in the World.(SAY IT LOUD. I'M BLACK,AND I'M PROUD)We will all miss you GOD FATHER.Rest in peace.
December 26, 2006 at 9:05 pm
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zorina London says:
I had the honor of working with "THE GOD FATHER OF SOUL" in the 80's, he taught me alot and gave me alot of play on stage! James Brown told me i was like him because i would work hard on stage. I would give all i had just like he did, and loved every minute of it.The most memorable is singing and dancing with him in S.F. at the Faremount hotel in the viniesian room (i'm not sure of the spelling so please forgive me if i didn't spell it right), James scolded me and the other back up singers and told us "If you act local you will always be local! You have to act international to become it!" I never forgot that lesson, and it has helped be to become international! I am now known as "The Black Pearl OF Asia" an international singer/dancer/actress thanks to GOD first and to James Brown. I am also officially "The GOD Daughter Soul" dubed by the God Father of Soul himself JAMES BROWN! By the grace of GOD i am now "The GOD Daughter of Gospel Soul"
I have to tell you this! When i was a little girl growing up i didn't want to be dark skinned, i wanted to be like my light skinned sisters (and that's because everybody always made me feel like i wasn't as pretty as they were because i was dark (my sisters didn't though). Then James Brown came out with "SAY IT LOUD I"M BLACK AND I"M PROUD" and he was black and beautiful!! He could dance and sing and i wanted to be just like like him!That changed my life! I became proud of my dark beautiful black skin and taught myself to dance just like him! I was a girl but i could skate, camel walk, and do the splits just like James Brown in HIGH HEELS! I dreamed of growing up and dancing and singing with him and by the grace of GOD, MY DREAM CAME TRUE! James Brown taught me to give my all, when i perform and don't worry about being cute on stage, just look good when you first go on stage and then GET DOWN!!! And that's exactly what i do. Thank GOD for James Brown and i pray he made his peace with GOD before he went home to GOD (As we all should) because GOD truly blessed him with the gift of song and dance, and GOD used him to change my life. Zorina London of Taipei Taiwan and S.F. Ca,.
December 26, 2006 at 8:52 pm
9.
Jenny says:
i can't believe he died on Christmas.
it's such a tradgety....
James Brown infulence so many artists we have today..and he's someone who both young and old will remember, no matter where he is, he will always be remembered as "Godfather of Soul"! and may he rest in peace..We Love You James Brown!!
December 26, 2006 at 8:38 pm
10.
Ren says:
THE man, who inspired myth and is considered a legend.
I remember the first day of college, I was a floor supervisor, and I had my door open blastin' Papa's Got Brand New Bag.
James Brown was the perfect motivator for my life. God receive yr soul, Brother James.
December 26, 2006 at 8:38 pm
11.
nicky says:
he was my fav artist!!!!!!!!!!! i loved him
December 26, 2006 at 8:10 pm
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Funkman says:
My mom used to dance to his records when I was still in the belly , she told me I would go berserk when she would put any of his We have lost the foundation to R&B,Soul,Funk & Hip Hop.Think about it, without this man we wouldn't have any of these genres.This is a tremendous blow to music. We love U Soul Brother # 1, R.I.P.
December 26, 2006 at 8:03 pm
13.
WARLOCK214 says:
THROUGH GOOD TIMES AND BAD HE WAS TRUELY SOMEONE WHO YOU COULD LOOK UP TO.HE DID'NT WANT YOU TO TELL HIM HOW TO RUN HIS BAG IF YOU DID'NT HAVE A BAG OF YOUR OWN. PAPA JUST DID'NT TAKE NO MESS. RIP SOUL BROTHER NUMBER 1!
December 26, 2006 at 6:49 pm
14.
Geri Patterson, Chicago says:
Mourning James Brown, met and interviewed him, wife Tomi Ray,in Joilet, Il. performing at the Rialto in Sept., his last fantastic performance in Chicago-land area. Godly man, spoke of contentment in his life now, very happy with his wife, proud of his son, deeply moved by the admiration of long-time fans, gave words of encouragement to young people. He will be missed, he
is still loved and appreciated by all.
A musical genius and Icon.
Geri Patterson, Chicago, Il.
December 26, 2006 at 6:25 pm
15.
Maurice Dufresne says:
Merci James, thanks James for makin me Feel so good everytime I ve heard your music...God got a brand new bag now...
December 26, 2006 at 5:56 pm
16.
Donna says:
RIP GODFATHER of Soul! You were one of the best! You will definatley be missed. You will be remembered by someone every Christmas from now on.
December 26, 2006 at 5:44 pm
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GAIL says:
GODFATHER OF SOUL... THE MISTER... SAY IT LOUD... THIS IS THE HARDEST MAN IN SHOWBUSINESS ANYWHERE. I HAVE LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC ALL MY ENTIRE LIFE AT LEAT ONCE A WEEK FOR ABOUT 50 YEARS.
December 26, 2006 at 4:38 pm
18.
Lynda Joens-Owings says:
The God Father of Soul, James you will be missed by the world. I gree up listing you your music, Popa's Got a Brand New Bag, It's A Man's World, Say it Loud, Try Me, Living in America, and much more! My brother use to preform your songs and he loved you dearly!
Mr Brown, my soul brother you are admired and a mentor to us all!
Rest, rest take your place in heaven along with Johnny, Barry, Gerald, Luther, Tyrone and make wonderful music for our Lord!
December 26, 2006 at 4:10 pm
19.
Art says:
A great man, great musician, great teacher, great businesman has left his mark on the world. He was Time Magazine's Man of the Year in 1969. Now he is the Worlds Man of the Century.
Art
December 26, 2006 at 4:08 pm
20.
green says:
may you rip up in heaven with GOD, thanks for your many artistic talents, bless all your family & extended family, i will continue to enjoy your music with my 4 yr old boy who enjoys to dance to music like yours.
December 26, 2006 at 1:43 pm
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Angi says:
From what i've read, James Brown apparently had a much bigger family than anybody thought. He was influencial in the lives of many, many people, all over the world. Rest in peace, JB! God Bless!!!
December 26, 2006 at 12:50 pm
22.
Marc Banks says:
I've been listening to James Brown all my life and I'm 42 now I loved his music and what he did to make music what it is today and he was a Real Brother that stood up for all of us and opened so many doors for new artist today He was the Best Thank you James Brown The Godfather of Soul for ever we will miss you RIP 2006
December 26, 2006 at 12:38 pm
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MABE says:
In memorian
Tu as souffert comme tes ancêtres,
tu l'as exprimé plus que quiconque.
Tu as transmuté la souffrance millenaire des noirs par une musique arc-en-ciel ...
Tu es alchimiste ton soupir demeurera réconfort.
Que les manes des ancêtres connus et inconnus t'accompagnent avec les sons d'Afrique éternelle.
Cyprien MABE
December 26, 2006 at 12:38 pm
24.
Sheri Lyn says:
I can't imagine what life would have been like without James Brown. His music helped in the shaping my life. I grew up on the Godfather of Soul and the lessons learned in the messages he relayed will forever remain with myself and all of America.
December 26, 2006 at 12:31 pm
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alexprince says:
such a pioneer james you will be greatly missed.......james brown...truly the Godfather of soul!!!!!!
December 26, 2006 at 12:07 pm
26.
Tony Anthony says:
Truly one of the hardest working men in show business. But many in the industry still found it difficult to give him the full credit he deserved. He was well respected here in The Bahamas and will be truly missed.
December 26, 2006 at 11:05 am
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mr.pcola says:
Mr.Brown was amazing in his presence and a great symbol of the african-american culture in music and life. Rest in peace.
December 26, 2006 at 10:57 am
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mrs.v says:
mr brown was a great inspiraion to allmay god bless the family my thoughts and prayers go out to you .
rest in peace god father
December 26, 2006 at 10:45 am
29.
san says:
God needed a special flower to add to his bouquet, and that flower was you James Brown!!!
December 26, 2006 at 9:50 am
30.
Vince Bryant says:
V-Lee-V!
I have special memories of my life to the soundtrack of James Browns music!
From "Ski Party" to "Livin' In America". "It's a Mans World" to "Say It Loud!" . From St.Albans in Queens , N.Y. to Augusta and Barnwell in South Carolina. I will miss you JB! You Were the hardest working MAN in ShowBiz. I learned Alot from you! Thank You!
RIP!
December 26, 2006 at 9:37 am
31.
shauntay says:
All from the state of Georgia will miss James Brown. RIP
Shauntay
December 26, 2006 at 8:39 am
32.
Daphine Walkins says:
R&B is in serious trouble Luther Vandross, Berry White , Ray charles, Gerald Levert, and now James Brown! he is truely a icon.
December 26, 2006 at 8:26 am
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Dave says:
While serving in Vietnam 67-68 James Brown showed his love for America and the military by performing at Longben Army Base.It was as good as it gets.Being a guitar picker and playing his music,I can't tell you what a thrill it was to see him perform live. What a terrible loss this is.The world of music has truly lost a great family member.
December 26, 2006 at 8:14 am
34.
Justin says:
The world can be a great place, but when someone you love and respect is no longer a resident of it, the world becomes kind of hard to live in. James "Godfather of Soul" will be missed greatly.
December 26, 2006 at 7:52 am
35.
monk says:
..if u leave me..,i´ll go crazy...
..thx 4 the tons of good music..,may god bless your soul(power)..
..ill guess ill have 2 cry, cry, cry...
December 26, 2006 at 7:34 am
36.
Margo Garner says:
I remember seeing James Brown, at the Baltimore Civic Center when I was a little girl with my mother. He most definitely was the "King of Soul". Younger generation will also know James Brown, singer of today use his music.
May God Bless and Keep your soul; Soul Brother James Brown.
December 26, 2006 at 6:17 am
37.
Nick says:
The World just lost not only legeng but Men of the word, power and influense. Its so strange to see him on A consert and next thing you hear that he is gone. Rest and Peace to Mr JAMESE BROWN
December 26, 2006 at 5:20 am
38.
brother says:
RIP James Brown.
Thank you for all the good times!
Miss you already...
December 26, 2006 at 12:27 am
39.
Will F. Sailor says:
He was the GODFATHER of SOUL,...to the WORLD!
I was in Germany, and German girls would serenade me and my AIR FORCE comrades with "GET UP, GET On UP...STAY ON THE SCENE!"
He taught the world SELF-LOVE: "SAY IT LOUD, I'm BLACK and I'm PROUD!"
"O'(Godfather of) SOUL at REST, ENTER INTO MY HEAVEN!"
December 25, 2006 at 10:23 pm
40.
sexy says:
how did he die, or what caused it.
December 25, 2006 at 7:32 pm
41.
godfatherfan says:
The. best. ever. period. HIT ME!!!!
I do not feel good today. God rest the Godfather of Soul.
December 25, 2006 at 1:46 pm
42.
danfo says:
The world has lost its most influential artist of its time. RIP James Brown and thanks for paving the way to other great artists and music genra. Funk, Soul and Hip HOP have lost their father. My prayers go to familly and friends!!!
December 25, 2006 at 1:00 pm
43.
Zak says:
I have always ranked James Brown as the No.1 musician of all times to come.
The songs.
The grooves.
The Funk.
period.
Zak
December 25, 2006 at 12:58 pm
44.
beleedat says:
A major tragedy for music. And on Cristmas? Not right. All hail the Godfather of Soul.
December 25, 2006 at 12:10 pm