Today is July 4th, 2024 and "Living in America" is a 1985 song composed by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight and performed by James Brown. It was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song entered the Billboard Top 40 on January 11, 1986, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. It was his first Top 40 hit in ten years on the US pop charts, and it would also be his last. In 1987, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and won Brown a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
When I was 14 James was my hero. We had never heard anything so funky....ever. To see some really early James and the Flames, search for the TAMI Show. Lot of early performers, like pre-68. We played a lot of his stuff. Not a white face in the bunch, but he transcended...
Habe ohn noch bei seinen Konzert in Österreich gesehen!Der Mann war mit über 60.jahren ein Hammer!Vom Schlagzeugerpodium ihn Spagat am Buehnenrand gelandet!Schade der Tod!Andy!
I was fortunate enough to meet ames in Augusta, Georgia. It was an honor to meet him. I got to shake hands with the Godfather of Soul. It would be like meeting and shaking hands with Elvis.
What's a day without some funk? Just another day.The Godfather of Soul....Period. RIP I can't see and listen to Maceo Parker. It's not could be best version...
Great clip!...He like Richard Pryor will be imortal!. WOW!! :) WOW!! :) the best version was 01/26/1986 New york I am more concerned about the election- I liken it to Mad Magazine- no 'lighter side'- :(
Sorry , I have seen the Soul Brother # 1 many times , when I lived in NYC in the 60's and this is not his best , and I agree with someone who said its over-produced...too much going on , that's un-needed !
Haha click bait. After watching this, I have to declare that the movie version from that infamous scene in Rocky IV was still the best performance of James Brown singing this song of all time! If you get a chance to watch it before or after watching this and make a comparison - you will see what I mean.
I think it’s the best because it’s so funny. I like how the band plays like they are in a rush and he’s trying his best, breaking that infamous sweat to keep up 🎷😅
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No way is this the best version. The way it was done for the movie is the BEST, PERIOD!!!
Today is July 4th, 2024 and "Living in America" is a 1985 song composed by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight and performed by James Brown. It was released as a single in 1985 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song entered the Billboard Top 40 on January 11, 1986, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. It was his first Top 40 hit in ten years on the US pop charts, and it would also be his last. In 1987, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and won Brown a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
he was a great singer, composer, and band leader.
Best of the best
What's a day without some funk? Just another day.The Godfather of Soul....Period. RIP
living in A'miracle !
The Hardest Working man in show business! Where would music be without James Brown?
Say that
(from Bolivia)
altho i no longer live in Wash DC, my god i love this song
Hes still the godfather of soul .... rip
What's a day without some funk? Just another day.The Godfather of Soul....Period. RIP
Great clip!...He like Richard Pryor will be imortal!.
So calm for a James Brown performance!
No way is this the best version. The way it was done for the movie is the BEST, PERIOD!!!
When I was 14 James was my hero. We had never heard anything so funky....ever. To see some really early James and the Flames, search for the TAMI Show. Lot of early performers, like pre-68. We played a lot of his stuff. Not a white face in the bunch, but he transcended...
What's a day without some funk? Just another day.The Godfather of Soul....Period. RIP
Habe ohn noch bei seinen Konzert in Österreich gesehen!Der Mann war mit über 60.jahren ein Hammer!Vom Schlagzeugerpodium ihn Spagat am Buehnenrand gelandet!Schade der Tod!Andy!
Yeah... we all know the REAL best version... ;)
*RIP APOLLO*
Perfect for Independence Day. Happy 224th to the Land of the Free!
I was fortunate enough to meet ames in Augusta, Georgia. It was an honor to meet him. I got to shake hands with the Godfather of Soul. It would be like meeting and shaking hands with Elvis.
james thas it the way he knows how .. god bless him .. he was nice person . the same with michael j .
Great musician great song great movie ROCKY IV
Tight as hell !!! What a drummer !
Rocky IV..............THE BEST VERSION
No way is this the best version. The way it was done for the movie is the BEST, PERIOD!!!
Freakin love the short dancer and her performance at Woodstock 99
He sang with no monitors? Wow !!!
Monitors have a slight delay. He was such a pro, he didn't bother.
I like this version. The production behind him is impeccable! I prefer this tempo of the song the best. Much easier to dance too 😊
dam love this man
i love james brown! xoxoxoxo
Perfect..
really, this is the best version??
What's a day without some funk? Just another day.The Godfather of Soul....Period. RIP
Bless you all! All the best
living in A'miracle !
R.I.P. GODFATHER
My man
Great clip!...He like Richard Pryor will be imortal!.
MR DYNAMITE MR OUTTA SIGHT JAMES BROWN!!!!
this one does have some dazzling visuals.....
damm house of blues in Vegas looks so big on tv. when you go there that shit was small as hell..
Mini Skirts / Halter Tops & Boots....{my style to this day....}Living in America.
amazing 10
WOW!! :)
Nice Thanks
Should be the new American national anthem .
What's a day without some funk? Just another day.The Godfather of Soul....Period. RIP
I can't see and listen to Maceo Parker. It's not could be best version...
this is off the hook
소울의아버지
I feel good
Wanna give him a hug
0:09 I knew that I would!
this reminds of eddie murphy's stand up when he was talking about James Brown.. 😂😂😂
Wth is James saying??
Xoxo ❤️😘
should be the National Anthem
Nice :-))
Happy 4th
i am in sweden but when i listten to this black guy i am in america.
Time to be glad about where we live.
THIS IS GREAT...BUT APOLLO CREED DANCING AROUND IS PERFECT
If he dies, he dies
U will lose
I like this better on the Rocky movie.
James wouldn't be allowed to perform this song today.
Great clip!...He like Richard Pryor will be imortal!.
WOW!! :)
WOW!! :)
the best version was 01/26/1986 New york
I am more concerned about the election- I liken it to Mad Magazine- no 'lighter side'- :(
really, this is the best version??
James wouldn't recognize America today.
That version BLEW DOG
the best version was 01/26/1986 New york
I think this was recorded a few months before he died
James era la mona Giménez de EE UU y la mona es el James Brown de Córdoba!!!!!!!
like this version has a lot more funk plus theirs girls in it what more do u want lmao....
This song was better in Rocky iv
Tempo WAY too fast to feel a good pocket. They just wanted to get done playing and get back onto the bus....SLOW DOWN and GROOVE !
Who is the red head dancer on the left ?
Gotta love this guy but he sounds like an old Japanese man.
Nice one
Well i mean he's already old
Actually James has said he has a Asian and Native American background mixed with African American.
I am more concerned about the election- I liken it to Mad Magazine- no 'lighter side'- :(
Sorry , I have seen the Soul Brother # 1 many times , when I lived in NYC in the 60's and this is not his best , and I agree with someone who said its over-produced...too much going on , that's un-needed !
Actually is just a NEWER version not a " better version "
I know, I know the words, but for the life of me I don't know what the fuck he is talking about.
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I can't see and listen to Maceo Parker. It's not could be best version...
will never be the best version
it alright but why didn't james dance? :/
he had a hernia
Try dancing at that age.
Trumpet breaking his notes.
Sounds like James was recovering from a stroke.
He does not say Las Vegas
Haha click bait. After watching this, I have to declare that the movie version from that infamous scene in Rocky IV was still the best performance of James Brown singing this song of all time! If you get a chance to watch it before or after watching this and make a comparison - you will see what I mean.
lol is this n wearing wig?
Che brutto Audio
Ma pke?
James un grande
You're right, this is the worst version.
The worst performance is the Ritz performance
Yeah... well fuck you. The spirit is so strong. Too bad you missed it. No offense meant.
What do u expect James Brown got older. Poor James
I think it’s the best because it’s so funny. I like how the band plays like they are in a rush and he’s trying his best, breaking that infamous sweat to keep up 🎷😅
He sings it better in rocky 4
god i love strippers
they rock
I can barely hear the ladies singing
Go ahead James Brown, just one more snort
That stage is too small.
this is the worst version.
I wanted the best version. Not James Brown with a mouth infection
don't like it
this is off the hook
The bass player is faking. Maybe a few others too.
Naaah...The studio version is a lot better.
Tempo too fast
not so much...
don't like it
meh
buuuu
Not the best version ☹️🤔🤔🤔🤔
Do you really think this is the best? This is the worst version.
Even for James....this was totally over produced.....not a fave.