I feel bad for not commenting much on these results, but the monolithic wall of awesomeness* is kind of daunting, plus work deadlines etc. I will say that for this poll, I probably did the most studying/listening before making my ballot.
*probably the same thing that limited the total number of ballots
― Steamtable Willie (WmC), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:16 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.youtube.co/watch?v=wHTKtW45Ii0&feature=related
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:17 (twelve years ago) link
embed goddammit
Mr. Dynamite, Soul Brother #1, the World's Greatest Entertainer, Mr. Please Please Please himselfSongs beginning with 'Get'
― Jeff W, Friday, 24 February 2012 17:18 (twelve years ago) link
12. James Brown - “I Got the Feeling” 377 points/1 first-place vote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAJHHQO5czw
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:18 (twelve years ago) link
I think the people sitting in chairs are his string section. The horn players and guitarists are standing (and moving) throughout.
no big deal, but you can clearly see the guitarists & horns sitting down, and there are no strings? talking about the mother popcorn vid.
― 40oz of tears (Jordan), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:19 (twelve years ago) link
11. James Brown - “Say It Loud -- I’m Black and I’m Proud” 393 points https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRSAVDlpDI
not the greatest or canonical version there, but posted because of youtube comments
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:25 (twelve years ago) link
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No one in my class at knows who James Brown is so I tried to do a impression, but being a white 14yr old girl people think I'm weird now...
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10. James Brown - “Funky Drummer” 427 points/1 first-place vote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNP8tbDMZNE
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:38 (twelve years ago) link
09. James Brown - “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” 464 points/1 first-place votehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwuO2dfqrF4
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:50 (twelve years ago) link
08. James Brown - “Soul Power” 466 points https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s35mS0vCcp4
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:55 (twelve years ago) link
07. James Brown - “Give It Up Or Turn It A Loose” 503 points/2 first-place votes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf5CqSDgiLU
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 17:58 (twelve years ago) link
Sorry, I thought you were referencing the Boston footage.
― Let A Man Come In And Do The Cop Porn (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Friday, 24 February 2012 18:06 (twelve years ago) link
weird list, but the top 10 is looking good for now.
― gospodin simmel, Friday, 24 February 2012 18:15 (twelve years ago) link
06. James Brown - “Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothin’” 510 points/1 first-place votehttp://www.world-art.ru/cinema/img/10000/5436/11.jpg
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 18:21 (twelve years ago) link
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― Big Mr. Guess U.S.A. Champion (crüt), Friday, 24 February 2012 18:22 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZkjo3mNmsA
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 18:31 (twelve years ago) link
will it ruin the fun if I predict the top 5?
― gospodin simmel, Friday, 24 February 2012 18:31 (twelve years ago) link
yes
― Jeff W, Friday, 24 February 2012 18:34 (twelve years ago) link
I will just say that I am PISSED that my number one did not place
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 18:36 (twelve years ago) link
I'm the first-place for It's A Man's Man's Man's World. I'm a sucker for big dramatic, theatrical numbers that leave you gasping. This goes for any artist really, but it was a surprise to find it holds true for JB too.
― Ismael Klata, Friday, 24 February 2012 18:38 (twelve years ago) link
05. James Brown - “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine” 517 voteshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdyf8SuoGI0
was this the first time "sex" was used in a hit song title...?
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 18:54 (twelve years ago) link
517 votes? ILX record! ;-)
― Jeff W, Friday, 24 February 2012 19:00 (twelve years ago) link
I blame jess for the typo!
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:03 (twelve years ago) link
04. James Brown - “The Payback” 541 pointshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IST6qRfVqwY
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:04 (twelve years ago) link
what was yr #1, shakey?
― 40oz of tears (Jordan), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:04 (twelve years ago) link
03. James Brown - “Super Bad” 554 points/2 first-place votes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udZ_o727M68
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:11 (twelve years ago) link
:O
― Steamtable Willie (WmC), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:15 (twelve years ago) link
was sure "Super Bad" would finish first
02. James Brown - “Cold Sweat” 558 points/1 first-place vote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni5ELUVM2eI
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:15 (twelve years ago) link
and nooooowwwwww....
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:16 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AugSINliUU
it's Living In America
― Ismael Klata, Friday, 24 February 2012 19:19 (twelve years ago) link
"Cold Sweat" was my #1. The unedited version kills towards the end.
― Let A Man Come In And Do The Cop Porn (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:21 (twelve years ago) link
don't blame me, i voted for "Living With A Hernia"
― DNRIYHM NATION 1814 (some dude), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:21 (twelve years ago) link
01. James Brown - “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” 589 points/1 first-place votehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7N50keQXTY
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:30 (twelve years ago) link
unexpected
― 40oz of tears (Jordan), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:32 (twelve years ago) link
Nicely done, Shakey. *guitar flourish* *horn blast*
― Jeff W, Friday, 24 February 2012 19:33 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah thanks thousands (you and strongo) it's been an education
― Ismael Klata, Friday, 24 February 2012 19:36 (twelve years ago) link
Brand New Bag was top-5 for me, so not too unexpected. In fact the top 3 were in my top 5. I'm really surprised how low "Think" placed.
Thanks Shakey and thanks Jess! Fun poll and fun rollout.
― Steamtable Willie (WmC), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:38 (twelve years ago) link
popping in to ask: is there a spotify playlist for the results?
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:41 (twelve years ago) link
This was a great, great, great poll. But it wouldn't have been nothing -- NOTHING! -- without a strongo or a Shakey.
― Let A Man Come In And Do The Cop Porn (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:42 (twelve years ago) link
my number one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAATcEJOWXo
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:48 (twelve years ago) link
results are a bit light on the epic funk jams imho but JB is many things to many folks I guess
40. James Brown - “Bewildered” 129 points/1 first-place vote 39. Fred Wesley and the JBs - “The Grunt” 138 points 38. James Brown - “King Heroin” 140 points/1 first-place vote 37. James Brown - “Let Yourself Go” 150 points 36. James Brown - “Bring It Up (Hipster’s Avenue) 152 points 35. Fred Wesley and the JBs - “Pass the Peas” 154 points 34. James Brown - “People Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul” 173 points 33. Lyn Collins - “Think (About It)” 187 points/1 first-place vote 32. James Brown - “I Don’t Mind” 199 points 31. James Brown - “Papa Don’t Take No Mess” 204 points 30. James Brown - “Try Me” 207 points 29. James Brown - “Hot Pants” 226 points 28. James Brown - “Please, Please, Please” 239 points 27. James Brown - “It’s a New Day” 241 points 26. James Brown - “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” 255 points 25. James Brown - “Get Up Offa That Thing (Release the Pressure)” 263 points 24. James Brown - “Think” 265 points (tie) 23. James Brown - “Make It Funky” 265 points (tie) 22. James Brown - “Night Train” 274 points 21. Fred Wesley and the JBs - “Doing It to Death” 278 points/1 first-place vote 20. James Brown - “I Don’t Want Nobody To Give Me Nothin (Open Up the Door, I’ll Get It Myself) 285 points 19. James Brown - “Licking Stick, Licking Stick” 297 points/1 first-place vote 18. James Brown - “There It Is” 299 points 17. James Brown - “Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved” 305 points 16. James Brown - “I Got You (I Feel Good)” 319 points 15. James Brown - “Mother Popcorn” 331 points/1 first-place vote 14. James Brown - “There Was a Time” 366 points 13. James Brown - “Get on the Good Foot” 367 points 12. James Brown - “I Got the Feeling” 377 points/1 first-place vote 11. James Brown - “Say It Loud -- I’m Black and I’m Proud” 393 points 10. James Brown - “Funky Drummer” 427 points/1 first-place vote 09. James Brown - “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” 464 points/1 first-place vote 08. James Brown - “Soul Power” 466 points 07. James Brown - “Give It Up Or A Turn It Loose” 503 points/2 first-place votes 06. James Brown - “Talkin’ Loud and Sayin’ Nothin’” 510 points/1 first-place vote 05. James Brown - “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine” 517 points 04. James Brown - “The Payback” 541 points 03. James Brown - “Super Bad” 554 points/2 first-place votes 02. James Brown - “Cold Sweat” 558 points/1 first-place vote 01. James Brown - “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” 589 points/1 first-place vote
― Artful Dodderer (Shakey Mo Collier), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:49 (twelve years ago) link
The only big surprise for me is that "I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me" didn't place.
― Let A Man Come In And Do The Cop Porn (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Friday, 24 February 2012 19:51 (twelve years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMWHTQKahz0&noredirect=1
Not seeing this, and that's so wrong
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Friday, 24 February 2012 21:19 (twelve years ago) link
when i was making my ballot, i prioritized listening to and considering voting for any song with a ludicrously long title
― DNRIYHM NATION 1814 (some dude), Friday, 24 February 2012 21:21 (twelve years ago) link
my ballot:
1) Give It Up or Turn It Loose2) Funky Drummer3) Soul Power4) People, Get Up and Drive Your Funky Soul5) I Got to Move (There Was a Time)6) Talkin' Loud (and Sayin' Nothing)7) Make It Funky8) Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved9) The Big Payback10) You Can Have Watergate11) The Boss12) I Got the Feeling (Somehow the original studio recording is still more rhythmically beguiling than any other JB tune, after all these years)13) Doing It To Death (would blurb about this if necessary)14) Brother Rapp15) Stone to the Bone16) Cold Sweat17) Ain't it Funky18) My Thang19) Say It Loud (I'm Black & I'm Proud)20) Tighten Up21) Untitled (Instrumental) - from Motherlode22) The Grunt23) Sex Machine '76 (from Dead on the Heavy Funk)24) Sex Machine25) Cold Sweat26) Super Bad27) Too Funky in Here28) Funky President29) I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothin' (Open Up the Door etc)30) Papa's Got a Brand New Bag31) Papa Don't Take No Mess32) Rapp Payback33) Mother Popcorn34) Hot Pants35) I Got You (I Feel Good)36) Super Bad37) For Goodness Sakes, Just Look at Those Cakes
― 40oz of tears (Jordan), Friday, 24 February 2012 21:24 (twelve years ago) link
Cold Sweat is such a jam.
― skip, Friday, 24 February 2012 21:24 (twelve years ago) link