James Brown [1933-2006] was an influential, multi award-winning American singer and songwriter AKA "the Godfather of Soul".
A prolific creator of music, just some of James Brown songs include: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", "I Got You", "It's a Man's Man's Man's World", "Please, Please, Please", "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud" and "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine".