Getting Down To It (1969)

Product Summary UPC: 00602498831526 Release Date: 9/20/2005 Buy.com Sku: 63991160 Item#: M2FCM5 Format:  CD Song Listing Disc 1 Song Title Sample 1. Sunny ~ James Brown 2. That's Life ~ James Brown 3. Strangers In The Night ~ James Brown 4. Willow Weep For Me ~ James Brown 5. Cold Sweat ~ James Brown 6. There Was A Time ~ James Brown 7. Chicago ~ James Brown 8. For Sentimental Reason, (I Love You) ~ James Brown 9. Time After Time ~ James Brown 10. All The Way ~ James Brown 11. It Had To Be You ~ James Brown 12. Uncle ~ James Brown (P) 1969 Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (C) 2005 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.   Album Notes and Credits Notes & Personnel Info Personnel: James Brown (vocals); Marva Whitney (vocals); Kenny Poole, Lee Garrett (guitar); Frank Vincent (piano); Lee Tucker (bass instrument); Dee Felice (drums); Dee Felice Trio. Along with SOUL ON TOP, GETTING' DOWN TO IT is one of James Brown's often-overlooked late-1960s forays into jazz. While the Godfather of Soul, backed by a piano trio, doesn't leave his boundless energy behind here, he is clearly in a more laid-back mood throughout most of this 12-song set, channeling his idol Frank Sinatra on tunes such as "Strangers in the Night" and "It Had to Be You." Though some of these songs work better than others, the conceit is undeniably interesting, and Brown hits the most impressive notes on a rollicking reading of "That's Life" and a beautifully gentle take on "All the Way." Not a disc for the casual Brown fan, GETTING' DOWN TO IT serves as a fascinating detour on the beloved performer's singular career path. 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