Singles 5: 1967-1969

James Brown | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 1, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Hip-O Select
• ASIN: B00112A6MS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,641 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another must-have....for everyone!, May 25, 2008

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Phil S. (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Singles 5: 1967-1969 (Audio CD)

Another "dream collection" from Universal/Hip-O Select and the great reissue Producer Harry Weinger.
For the initiated - mostly the fans who paced the floor wondering what the next James Brown (or Bobby Byrd or Marva Whitney) single would sound like, this is a stone-keeper. For those here for Orientation, listen and learn. And dance.
Yes, we wondered what the next JB King single from Soul Brother Number One, might sound like, and although some said, well, roughly like the one before, we studied them and noticed that each release was more complex and creative than the one before. This was the Soul-to-Funk transition period, and it was exciting.
The alternate, overseas pressing of "I Guess I'll Have To Cry, Cry, Cry" is ofcourse one of those proverbial worth-the-price-of-admission; as is "You Got To Have A Job", a great uptempo duet with Marva, who, as always, injects so much emotionalism tempered with artistry that it's impossible not send a signal to that CD-deck to play it one more time. Back in the late '60s, I'd make that jump from red courduroy covered bed to the turntable and with a surgeon's touch, ease the needle down again.
Those memories are great, before "portability", when listening was at home...and very personal. Now with digital enhancing we can really hear that otherworldly yet earthy band deliver on original studio sides...long before they got disco-fied.
Right now I'm pacing the floor in my computer room in happy anticipation of Volume 6 and..."World, Part Two".

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have, April 9, 2008

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A customer "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Singles 5: 1967-1969 (Audio CD)

this is Prime time James Brown the Sho Nuff, Sho Nuff. James Brown is one of the Greatest Musical Forces Ever and this Hits collection of Singles showcases this and so much more. this is Prime time JB. Great Production, SOulful Singing and Arrangements strong Instrumentation and at the heart of it all James Brown bringing the force and Power leading the Grooves. this is a Must have. JB changed the sound of Music and paved the way for so many Artists thereafter. the Godfather is well represented on this Collection.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, September 11, 2008

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Joseph Delaronde "Joe Delaronde" (Montreal, Quebec) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Singles 5: 1967-1969 (Audio CD)

Great series of cd's! Can't wait for Volume 6. Quick and efficient service by the seller.