F16 Christmas – James Brown – It’s Christmas Time Pt1
Merry Christmas, Godfather!
Listen/Download – James Brown – It’s Christmas Time Pt1
Greetings all.
I hope everyone that is in the Christmas groove, is ready for the holiday.
It behooves me to mention that if you find yourself snuggled up in front of a roaring internet this Friday night at 9PM, you might tune in to Viva Radio and dig the Funky16Corners Radio Christmas Special, featuring an hour of the finest funk and soul in the holiday spirit.
The tune I bring you today is fitting for a couple of reasons.
I remember the Christmas day for years ago when I heard that the mighty James Brown had that very morning slipped the surly bonds of earth and passed on into the great, funky beyond.
James Brown was a towering figure in the history of soul music, and especially important (so much so as to have been indispensable) in the development of funk.
Funky16Corners marked his passing then, and we do so again this year with one of the more mellow, sentimental numbers from his catalog.
‘It’s Christmas Time Pt1’ was released in 1969, and is notable for its subdued, almost hymn-like vibe.
Recorded at the peak of his funky powers, the song sees the Godfather of Soul working in a ballad style, backed only by guitar, bass, organ and the sparest of drums.
So much holiday funk and soul is in an upbeat, often humorous style, it’s nice to hear one of the giants take it at a mellow pace.
I hope you dig it, raise a glass of egg-nog in memory of Soul Brother Number One, and that you all have a great Christmas weekend.
I’m taking the rest of the week off to be festive, but I’ll be back next week with a year-end wrap up mix.
Peace
Larry
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Nice one Larry.Thanks for all the sterling work on the Blogisphere front this year, A very Happy christmas and peaceful New year to you and yours.
ATB Tony.
Thanks for being a part of it Tony!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Larry
Hey Larry,
Merry Christmas (or alternative religious/secular festivity of your choice) to you and yours and all the F16C folks! 🙂
Stu, Glasgow, Scotland (your friendly neighbourhood atheist)
Happy Non-Denomination Winter Celebration to you too Stu!
– Larry (celebrating a wholly secular Christmas since 1977)
merry christmas from Barcelona!!! love your blog! congratulations!
Merry Christmas, Larry! Keep giving the world that soul food. We need it.
Cheers from funky Bulgaria 🙂
Merry funky Christmas Larry!
Keep up the terrific work with the blog, mixes, and radio shows through 2011!
Cheers,
James
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Hola, New Years greetings from Espana. I wanted to thank you for your informative blog and the hard work you must put in. I don’t leave as many comments as I should, buzzing around blog land and all over the web, but I want to take this opportunity to thank you.
I also wanted to inform you that I put to your blog on my blog watch ‘Information Inspiration’. It’s really a big personal blog roll, but I’m sure some music fans will find it useful; https://information-inspiration1.blogspot.com
Today I launched a new blog ‘Rhythm And Groove’ which you may want to check out when you have the time; https://rhythmandgroove.blogspot.com/
Una mas, muchas gracias para todo… and wishing you a prosperous 2011.
Sparks