The Best of James Brown: The Christmas Collection (20th Century Masters) [Original recording remastered]

James Brown | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Polydor / Umgd
• ASIN: B0000C23DH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,152 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique (and FUNKY) Christmas album, December 11, 2003

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TheBandit (SEA-TAC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of James Brown: The Christmas Collection (20th Century Masters) (Audio CD)

This is a straight reissue of an earlier James Christmas collection called "Funky Christmas," except lower priced. The lower price makes it a real bargain, because this is a very memorable collection of Christmas music.

These tunes are culled from three holiday albums JB released in '66, '68, and '70. There aren't many traditional favorites, but many of the originals are great. My favorite is "Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto," which is aimed at the less fortunate children who often go without presents at the holidays. James was a the height of his social impact when he wrote and recorded this, and it transcends any race or class boundaries. It's about the spirit of giving, and James's key line is "Don't leave nothin' for me/I've had my chance, you see."

This is a funky, soulful collection, perfect if you're looking for something that captures the spirit of Christmas but does so in rousing manner. Another highlight, "Sweet Little Baby Boy," which I believe was a hit single- JB's vocal is searing and passionate.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Combines 3 hard to find collections into one, November 23, 2007

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R. Kyle (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of James Brown: The Christmas Collection (20th Century Masters) (Audio CD)

I didn't even know James Brown did Christmas music til a friend turned me on to this collection. I love to buy 3-4 new Christmas CDs every year and I particularly like that this collection is mostly original stuff--not tired covers of the same old songs. There are 2-3 other James Brown CDs, but this one has it ALL and it's ALL worth listening to. Christmas is a time we need to enlarge our view and think of others. James Brown really tells what it's like to be poor and forgotten at Christmas.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great soul for Christmas and the rest of the year, January 8, 2008

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James Nicholson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of James Brown: The Christmas Collection (20th Century Masters) (Audio CD)

Mostly original JB tracks that by certainly do not fall under the cheesy Christmas music category. Very enjoyable indeed.