Name: A Soulful Christmas
Brand: James Brown

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2015-12-10

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82233

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3700477822330

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James Brown

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Culture Factory

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Welcome to Culture Factory, a music label that specializes in vinyl replica CD re-issues. Founded in 2009 by [a5452147], formerly from FGL, our label is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of music through high-quality re-releases.

At Culture Factory, we understand the importance of keeping the spirit of classic albums alive. Our team meticulously recreates each release with attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect - from the packaging to the sound quality - captures the essence of the original vinyl records. Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering these iconic albums for the first time, our replicas offer an authentic and immersive listening experience.

With a diverse catalog spanning various genres and eras, Culture Factory offers something for every music lover. From rock legends like *The Rolling Stones* and *Pink Floyd* to jazz icons such as *Miles Davis* and *John Coltrane*, our releases showcase some of the most influential artists in music history. We take pride in curating a collection that appeals to both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.

James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, arranger, and dancer, who was one of the most important and influential entertainers in 20th-century&nbsp;popular music&nbsp;and whose remarkable achievements earned him the honorific nickname “the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business.”

Brown began his career as a&nbsp;gospel&nbsp;singer and rose to prominence in the mid-1950s, building&nbsp;a reputation as a dynamic live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes known as the James Brown Band or the James Brown Orchestra. His success peaked in the 1960s with hit singles such as "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".

During the late 1960s, Brown moved to a new approach to music-making, emphasising stripped-down interlocking rhythms that influenced the development of funk music. By the early 1970s, Brown had fully established the funk sound with records such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" and "The Payback". He also became noted for songs of social commentary, including the 1968 hit "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud". Brown continued to perform and record until his death in 2006.

'the complete james brown christmas' collection is a 2-cd set featuring three original james brown christmas albums plus rare bonus singles. notably, while there have been christmas collections that included some of these tracks, this release marks the first time each of the albums - christmas songs, a soulful christmas and hey christmas - have been available on cd in full. brown's first christmas album, christmas songs, was released in 1966, a combination of original songs and cool covers, including two versions of the perennial seasonal favourite 'the christmas song.' a soulful christmas, released in 1968, featured the single 'santa claus go straight to the ghetto' and other funky favourites, as well as the only (at the time) place to get the full-length version of the top hit 'say it loud - i'm back and i'm proud.' hey america was issued in 1970, with the internationally- flavoured title track, the upbeat 'go power at christmas time' and cult favourite 'santa claus is definitely here to stay.' the seven bonus tracks include the non-lp single 'it's christmas time' alternate singe versions of 'you know it' and 'believers shall enjoy (non-believers shall suffer)' and 'sing-along' (instrumental) versions of 'hey america' and 'santa claus is definitely here to stay,' which on this collection is in stereo for the first time in any format. also in the package are an essay, detailed recording information and a bevy of rare photos, memorabilia and reproductions of the original lp cover artwork.

A Soulful Christmas

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