Gettin' Down to It

Brown, James

Brown, James / Gettin' Down to It
Genre: music4me > Urban > Soul
Format: CD Album
Released: Mon 3 Oct 2005
Catalogue Number: 9883152

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Description:
Personnel: James Brown (vocals); Marva Whitney (vocals); Kenny Poole, Lee Garrett (guitar); Frank Vincent (piano); Lee Tucker (bass instrument); Dee Felice (drums); Dee Felice Trio.

Recording information: King Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio (12/1968 - 03/1969).

Along with SOUL ON TOP, GETTING' DOWN TO IT is one of James Brown's often-overlooked late-1960s forays into jazz. While the Godfather of Soul, backed by a piano trio, doesn't leave his boundless energy behind here, he is clearly in a more laid-back mood throughout most of this 12-song set, channeling his idol Frank Sinatra on tunes such as "Strangers in the Night" and "It Had to Be You." Though some of these songs work better than others, the conceit is undeniably interesting, and Brown hits the most impressive notes on a rollicking reading of "That's Life" and a beautifully gentle take on "All the Way." Not a disc for the casual Brown fan, GETTING' DOWN TO IT serves as a fascinating detour on the beloved performer's singular career path.

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Track Listing:

1.  Sunny
2.  That's Life
3.  Strangers in the Night
4.  Willow Weep for Me
5.  Cold Sweat
6.  There Was a Time
7.  Chicago
8.  For Sentimental Reason, (I Love You)
9.  Time After Time
10.  All the Way
11.  It Had to Be You
12.  Uncle

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