Brown, James 1933-2006Overview
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James Brown
James Brown, the godfather of soul
by James Brown
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28 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,371 libraries worldwide
I feel good : a memoir of a life of soul
by James Brown
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4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,185 libraries worldwide The popular singer shares his journey from a humble childhood in Georgia to the heights of American music, tracing his success in the world of R&B and his turbulent, frequently destructive personal life.
When we were kings
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7 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 1,044 libraries worldwide A documentary on Mohammad Ali at the time of the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" match with George Forman in Zaire.
Monkey business
by Black Eyed Peas (Musical group)
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2007 in English and held by 914 libraries worldwide The Black Eyed Peas keep the party going with Monkey Business. Once again the band combines hip-hop beats with catchy pop hooks. Included are the hits Don't Phunk With My Heart; Don't Lie; and My Humps.
20 all-time greatest hits
by James Brown
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8 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in English and held by 691 libraries worldwide
The Blues Brothers
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 619 libraries worldwide After Jake Blues is released from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit the old home where they were raised by nuns. They learn the church is no longer supporting the institution and will sell the place to the education authority. The only way to keep the place open is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within the next 11 days. The brothers want to help and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big show. As they set off on their "mission from god" they seem to make more enemies than friends along the way.
The Blues Brothers
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8 editions published between 1980 and 2005 in English and German and held by 565 libraries worldwide Comedy featuring musical performances by various blues artists in which an ex-convict and his friend raise money for an orphanage.
Teenage command performance
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 424 libraries worldwide Introduces the Swinging '60s to America with the first concert movie of the rock era, and captures such superstars as The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, and many other Motown and British Invasion acts in their early prime. Includes commentary, radio spots, and booklet. First home video release of entire film, including previously removed performances by The Beach Boys.
New millennium funk party
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 404 libraries worldwide
Kwanzaa music
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 399 libraries worldwide
Live at the Apollo (1962)
by James Brown
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3 editions published between 1963 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 384 libraries worldwide
The Blues Brothers original soundtrack recording
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3 editions published between 1980 and 1995 in English and held by 353 libraries worldwide
A child's celebration of soul
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 352 libraries worldwide Introduces children to soul music classics.
Star time
by James Brown
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8 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 347 libraries worldwide This box set has 71 tracks that cover all the high points and make an eloquent case for Brown as the greatest R & B artist of all time.
Radio Disney move it
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 325 libraries worldwide Features the biggest and hottest jams played on Disney Radio, which is the only 24-hour kids radio network. Includes classic hits such as We Will Rock You by Queen and U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer.
Radio Disney ultimate jams greatest hits from volumes 1-6
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 309 libraries worldwide A collection of popular rock music for children.
Radio Disney kid jams
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 300 libraries worldwide
When we were kings the untold story of the Rumble in the Jungle
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 299 libraries worldwide A documentary on Mohammad Ali at the time of the famous 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" match with George Forman in Zaire. Includes a music festival featuring America's top African American performers, James Brown and B.B. King.
Soul power
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4 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 286 libraries worldwide In 1974 the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musical groups in Southern Africa for a 12-hour, three-night concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire. The music festival became a reality when Hugh Masekela and Stewart Levine convinced boxing promoter Don King to combine the event with the 'Rumble in the Jungle,' the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
The Apollo Theater presents, in person, the James Brown show
by James Brown
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6 editions published between 1964 and 2009 in English and held by 199 libraries worldwide more
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African American musicians African Americans African American singers Ali, Muhammad,--1942- Biography Blues (Music) Blues musicians Boxers (Sports) Boxing matches Brothers Brown, James,--1933-2006 Charles, Ray,--1930-2004 Children's songs Comedy films Concert films Congo (Democratic Republic) Criticism, interpretation, etc. Documentary films Documentary films Drama Ex-convicts Feature films Feature films Films for the hearing impaired Foreman, George,--1949- Franklin, Aretha Fugitives from justice Fund raising Funk (Music) Holiday, Billie,--1915-1959 Illinois--Chicago Jackson, Mahalia,--1911-1972 Johnson, Robert Juvenile works King, B. B Little Richard,--1932- Motion picture music Motion picture music--Excerpts Muddy Waters,--1915-1983 Music Nonfiction films Popular music Popular music Rap (Music) Rhythm and blues music Rock music Soul music Soul musicians United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Brown, J. 1933-2006
Brown, James 1933-2006
Brown, James, 1934-
Brown, James Jo, 1933-2006
Brown, James Joe 1933-2006
Brown, James Joseph, 1933-2006
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English
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German (227) No Linguistic content (60) Spanish (31) Undetermined (9) Dutch (9) French (6) Multiple languages (6) Japanese (2) Miscellaneous languages (1) Covers
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