James Brown- Soul On Top (Verve By Request Series)

Label: Verve Reissued 1/13/2023, Originally released 1970 Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. In the liner notes to this grooving 1969 album (featuring a big band led by drummer Louis Bellson and arranged by Impulse! Star Oliver Nelson), the Godfather of Soul explains that he is a "jazz man at heart." Brown's soul consigliere, saxophonist Maceo Parker, helps make this a swinging, spirited and satisfying set of standards and James Brown hits. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes. Track listing: That's My Desire  Your Cheatin Heart  What Kind Of Fool Am I?  It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World  The Man In The Glass  It's Magic  September Song  For Once In My Life  Every Day I Have The Blues  I Need Your Key (To Turn Me On)  Papa's Got A Brand New Bag