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James Brown: Soul Survivor spans more than four decades of the one and only Godfather of Soul, documenting the rise and fall of the "hardest working man in show business." Through archival footage, excerpts read from his biography, and interviews with the people closest to the man, you get an inside look at the music and political times which helped shape Brown's career through the ages. Various friends lending thoughts in the program include the Rev. Al Sharpton, rapper Chuck D, Little Richard, and former long-time musical director Fred Wesley. Performances include segments from a House of Blues gig along with rare, behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage of the maestro at work. Originally aired as part of the American Masters television documentary series, this 90-minute special was later released on DVD under the Polydor label. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Brown
- 1985
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James Brown, the godfather of soul, has brought generations of fans to their knees with his impassioned R&B performances. Fourteen of Brown's megahits appear back-to-back in Most Famous Hits: James Brown Live at Chastain Park - Atlanta. In this sixty-six minute program, taken from a vintage in-concert appearance at the legendary Chastain Park, Brown delivers renditions of: "Give It Up or Turn it Loose," "It's Too Funky In Here," "Try Me," "Get on the Good Foot," "Prisoner of Love," "Get Up Off A That Thang," "Georgia On My Mind," "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World," a medley of "Cold Sweat" and "I Can't Stand It," "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," "I Got You (I Feel Good)," "Please Please Please," "Jam 1980," and "The End." ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
