James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul, leads his flock through a spirited version of The Old Landmark (look for an angelic Chaka Khan is the choir). Continue reading
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6/18/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eddie Murphy – James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party
James Brown (Eddie Murphy) sings about a hot tub in this classic SNL Sketch from 1983 (season 9). Murphy captures Brown’s soul style before disrobing and getting into the water. Continue reading
10/19/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: James Brown – It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World
It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World is a song written by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome. Brown recorded it on February 16, 1966, in a New York City studio and released it as a single later that year. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title is a word play on the 1963 comedy film It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
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5/3/23 O&A NYC MILESTONES- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES BROWN: Live at the Boston Garden, April 5, 1968
On April 5th 1968, James Brown gave a free concert at The Boston Garden which became a thing of legend. Only 24 hours earlier civil rights activist Dr Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated resulting in widespread violence across the United States. The mayor of Boston was persuaded to let the concert go ahead and it was broadcast live across the city by WGBH-TV. Continue reading
11/16/22 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Old Landmark Featuring James Brown From The Blues Brothers
James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul, leads his flock through a spirited version of The Old Landmark( look for an angelic Chaka Khan is the choir). Continue reading
9/10/20 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY ON THURSDAY: James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party – SNL
On Nov. 5, 1983, James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party wound up becoming one of the most famous sketches of Eddie Murphy‘s time on the show.
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SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: James Brown and Friends – Set Fire To The Soul (1987)
James Brown and Aretha Franklin perform together on stage for the first time. They are joined by Wilson Pickett, Joe Cocker, Robert Palmer, and Billy Vera who are interviewed with Franklin before the concert. Taped at the Taboo Club, Detroit.
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9/28/19 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985)
Motown Returns to The Apollo (1985) a star studded celebration of the 50th anniversary and re-opening of The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York. Proceeds from the concert went to the Africare/Ethiopian Relief Fund. The program received a 1985 for Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Program. Continue reading
9/5/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout on Shindig 1965
Jackie Wilson was called Mr. Excitement for good reason. With dazzling stage moves and a soaring voice that handled soul, rhythm & blues, rock ‘n roll, standards and more with power, passion & panache, it’s no surprise that generations of artists like Elvis Presley, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Usher and Bruno Mars have cited him as a huge influence. Continue reading
8/24/19 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: James Brown Dance Class
James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, shares a few of the latest dance moves- How many do you know? Continue reading
