Product Description
This arrangement has been tested with big band and vocals and its ideal for male vocals (tenor, baritone), as it achieves a warmer, more comfortable timbre, but works well for both male and female vocals in a mixed group. It maintains the groove and characteristic swing, while maintaining the emphasis on "one"a key element of James Brown's funk style. The brass sounds brighter and enhances the piece's energy.
I've played it in concert with my big band orchestra and it worked really well. You have to try it!
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" is one of the greatest classics of James Brown's career, released in 1965. The song is considered a soul music anthem and one of the most iconic tracks from the "Godfather of Soul."
It was released as a single in 1965 by King Records.
It quickly became one of James Brown's biggest hits, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 (his highest position of his entire career) and number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, where it stayed for several weeks.
It blends soul, early funk, and rhythm & blues.
The song is marked by James Brown's signature groove, with an explosive horn section, an energetic beat, and the raspy, powerful voice that would become his trademark.
It is a perfect example of the transition from traditional R&B to funk, a style that James Brown would consolidate in the years to come. "I Got You (I Feel Good)" has become synonymous with James Brown's image as a showmanfull of energy, frenetic dancing, and signature screams.
It is frequently used in films, television series, advertisements, and sporting events, always associated with moments of joy, confidence, or celebration.
It is considered one of the most recognizable songs of the 20th century. James Brown had already recorded an earlier version in 1964, titled "I Got You," but it wasn't until this re-recording in 1965 that he achieved his resounding success.
In short: "I Got You (I Feel Good)" is not only one of James Brown's biggest hits, but also a milestone in the history of soul and funk, defining the sound and style that would influence entire generations of musicians.
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