The Godfather of Soul, James Brown
You knew it had to happen. It’s been nearly eight years since the iconic “Godfather of Soul” singer performer James Brown passed. The first-ever feature film, Get On Up, pays tribute to the singer. Get On Up recently premiered at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. It’s hard to believe Brown’s career spanned six decades. The film takes us down memory land, reminding viewers of his larger-than-life performances, showmanship, intricate dance steps, pompadour hairstyles, and my favorite: his regal cape routine.
SPOILER ALERT
I forgot when I completed my first Nike Half-Marathon last year that music helped keep me motivated and cross the finish line to obtain my Tiffany necklace. However, little did I realize that my signature playlist or soundtrack included any James Brown music from the iTunes James Brown radio station. The James Brown station features other artists during the seventies, referred to as funk music. This is the music that helps motivate me to start and finish one hour nearly every day on my stationary bike.