James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag [extended, unedited version] (1965)

"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" (complete, unedited version) - James Brown (1965). The first roots of "Funk" on record! This unedited recording was released at its original speed on the box set "Star Time" (1991). In 1965 the original recording was sped up for its single release, increasing the tempo and raising the pitch by a half step (from 65 bpm to about 90 bpm) and it sounds off tune too. This is the only worthy version of this classic piece of funk !
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[@williamparker3328]

THIS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IS WHERE ALL THE FUNK CAME FROM, JAMES JOSEPH BROWN. PLEASE DON'T GET IT TWISTED OTHER PEOPLE TRY TO LAY CLAIM TO IT BUT IT WAS MISTER DYNAMITE HANDS DOWN!!! RIP MY BROTHER!!!!

[@sonyadrake3428]

AMEN! 🎯💯 👏🏾

[@brother-dre]

Those who know, know…

[@renataylor5550]

: YES, HANDS UP IN HERE¡!!!!!!

[@williamparker3328]

@renataylor5550 YOU JUST MADE MY DAY. Thank You so very much, because I was feeling down somewhat and everything seemed to go wrong, your comment uplifted me and I raise both hands TO HEAVEN TOWARDS GOD.

[@jplew138]

You GOT DAMN RIGHT!!!

[@bsmith9506]

The single version was sped up a bit and reverb was added to guarantee airplay on AM radio; and clear channel AM stations such as WABC in NewYork or CKLW which served Detroit as well as Ontario would literally beam their airwaves as far as Bermuda in the late night! Brown was smart, he knew exactly what he was doing. Rumor has it that when he heard one of his releases on the radio, he actually went to select radio stations to inform them that a batch of 45 RPM singles of one of his releases were off-center! He was his own Quality Control, A&R, Music Director.....GENIUS!!

[@erikwilliam2254]

You're bad af when you start a song by saying "this is a hit". And it really becomes one.

[@spirit13the1st6]

CORRECT!

[@Changoloubmx]

👍🏾

[@Herman-mx7vh]

@@spirit13the1st6 aa+qqa

[@philtrahan572]

The horn solos are the best soul train ever.

[@alvkingtu]

This is a Hit! Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Kellis Parker......oooWeeee-horns

[@davidtsmith33]

This is gold.

[@terrysmith1434]

These 5songs are the birth of FUNK

[@hortonwendell8293]

James Brown was the goat

[@YeshuaSlavegirl]

I am not drinking the #KoolAid...I am cheering on the Brothers--the mighty Men of God...to rise UP and take back their rightful place as the Leaders in the House of God. Hello, somebody!

[@vinceleonberger5362]

This song never ever leaves me ...

[@williamparker3328]

BEST VERSION, HANDS UP AND DOWN! THIS IS THE VERSION THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RELEASED INSTEAD OF THE SPED UP VERSION. BOTH ARE PHENOMENAL BUT THIS IS THE ORIGINAL AND IT'S HARD TO BEAT THE ORIGINAL. WHEN THEY CAME OUT OF THE STUDIO THAT NIGHT THEY KNEW THEY HAD STARTED THE REVOLUTION CALLED FUNK!!!!

[@philtrahan572]

I agree 100% on that bro. This version promotes soul trains when Maseo runs his solos.

[@williamparker3328]

@Phil Trahan You're absolutely right. Maceo is doing the tenor and baritone! Now that is why James Brown always called out his name, MACEO COME BLOW YOUR HORN!!!!!

[@stephenfournier694]

And the mighty Melvin Parker !! Never leaves that pocket...!!! ALL DAY, MAN.....!!!

[@wayneridgle2550]

James was probably sitting there in the studio thinking out loud: " I know this is goin' to be funky, but I've got to make it "8hr.-busting concrete, underarm" type funky!!"😎😎😎

[@rayburton4867]

If you were lucky to catch James Brown in his prime it was definitely a real experience ! Absolutely Nothing on KZbin captures the raw gutbucket energy JB gave you in person!

[@williamparker6817]

I know I was there!!! Apollo Theater New York City 1968! I Got The Feelin! Good Gawd!!!

[@bsmith9506]

First time seeing GFOS was at the Apollo Theater circa 1971. He was ending the show with Hot Pants. When he sang the lyric "the girl up there with the hot pants on", he pointed right to my girl (she was wearing hot pants).😎

[@guyadams2144]

This tune is seminal for what became known as 'Funk'. On the '1'

[@romanfernando7248]

Yes

[@elliotjaybaron726]

Fascinating to hear this at its actual recorded speed. Thanks for posting!

[@paburo-san6667]

Soul bro no. 1 👏👏👏👏

[@riverwolf6374]

Can funk be any funkier than this….he is the Godfather and samples prove it.

[@tonyjrify]

This thing is grooving hard, and Maceo is blowing the tenor and baritone saxes!!

[@craigthomas921]

St. Clair Pinkney on the baritone sax I believe...

[@d820m]

it was actually Maceo on baritone and tenor.....James hired Maceo when he asked him if he could play baritone and Maceo said he could...Maceo had never played baritone sax prior to joining JB, but wanted to play with his brother Melvin, whom JB brought on as a drummer....

[@AYDmarinac]

@@d820m Thanks for info! Very nice thing to know about Maceo and his brother!

[@getobys]

This was also recorded after a concert. That's why on this original, it is at a slower pace and James sounds tired along with the band. when they listened to the playback tape they sped it up and it became a multi-million seller and it was the first release to celebrate his new contract with King Records.

[@briangreen6879]

Got to love the white brother on the bass.

[@andrewholt7741]

This is the ONE. ✊✊✊

[@waleed149]

Much better than the fastened version

[@timmy841212]

Yeah I don't listen to the shortened, faster version anymore.

[@antdogg422]

THIS IS A HIT....A JAMES BROWN PRODUCTION!!!

[@clproduce983]

Ain't no more after him. 🕺🏿

[@sixtieskid062]

"This is a hit!"

[@Jaburu]

Can't believe that the radio single, which is phenomenal, is just a worsened version of the "studio version." this version is probably one of the top works of soul / funk in all time

[@logann7942]

Yeah dude. James brown can’t make a song less than ten minutes long. I love it.

[@Jaburu]

@@logann7942 they were basicly having "jazz-sessions" and producers just left the record button on. thing is radio songs back than couldn't be very long

[@savedbyzero8947]

THE(TRUE)GRANDFATHER OF FUNK........ GOD BLESS JAMES BROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lag1822]

This is way, way better that the one that was put out to the general public. Just some good funk sounds!

[@user-ee9bs2od4r]

This is excellent like I remember when this was released.

[@vnrjn8]

Prima materia of American funk. Listening to this feels like watching a star form then lighting up a galaxy.

[@unique74muzik]

THIS is the version they should've released without reverb. Fire.

[@rollerchickable]

I love this Song

[@MindTrickedX24]

This is a hit!

[@mleroy51]

+MindTrickedX24 damn right! thx

[@spirit1366]

MindTrickedX24. ""YA THIINK"" HE'S IN THE KITCHEN WITH THIS

[@miketheshanmanmangan]

The EPITOME OF FUNK,BUTANE JAMES BROWN!!!!!!!

[@georgewilson7446]

And recorded at Arthur Smith studios in Charlotte. Larry Bruton probably there about then as he worked at WBTV and told a great story about Smith opening the door of his Caddy into Larry's Austin Healey. Arthur looked at him and Larry kicked in the door of Smiths Caddy. JB always brings memories, Shan Man!

[@mariellclement8092]

James Brown, Michael Jackson and Prince. The Funky Trifecta.

[@brownmm5825]

Don't forget George Clinton

[@charliestoops8815]

And Sly and his family

[@reynoldsblunt8239]

1969 front row at the Apollo after that first show I was hooked and I'm still Diggin on James Brown.

[@captlarry-3525]

wow !

[@Imani_AM]

Very lucky! 🎶

[@bsmith9506]

1971 "Hot Pants" tour. That did it for me!

[@10bmwman]

Can you imagine what it would have been like to have been sittin in the King Studio when this was recorded live back then? What a historic jam! Changed music forever.

[@tonyjrify]

Man if I was there I would have fallen right in this tight behind groove!!!

[@kriegh94]

More like a lot of them would rather think "this man is crazy...this is not musical, this downbeat thing feels so weird..."

[@hobokenhi-fi5212]

This was recorded at Arthur Boogie Smith's studio.

[@williamparker5520]

Man I'D been on cloud 4,050!

[@undergroundmoe]

Damn i could die in peace

[@johnnyace1954]

The best version with no echo. Raw soul full version recorded February 1965

[@bsmith9506]

Reverb makes the tune cut through and stand out on AM radio.

[@markherron1407]

Happy Birthday to James Brown REST IN POWER Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!

[@Dr.SoulBrother]

This is a Hit!!

[@stevecharlemagne4496]

I heard this via a UK TV advert. Thanks to that. This version beats the more common one hands down.

[@Mrpachuko13]

A James Brown production!

[@chriswebb8385]

There's nobody Like James who makes a timeless hit like this.. Well maybe.. But not with his funky style..

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

Oh yes! Maysio getting loose on that alto sax. Then the baritone sax jumps in. Blow your horn.

[@larryn2682]

Maceo!

[@renataylor5550]

MACEO PARKER DRAGGIN THAT SAX...BAD TO THE BONE 💯, UP IN HERE😂❤

[@marmillsfo]

Maceo solos on TENOR, not sure if he follows on BARI, as well. He changed to ALTO much later in his time with the King.

[@VinVonVoom]

That's actually Macro playing baritone too he switched up his horn in the middle of the session

[@WedgePee]

The sound quality is PHENOMENAL. I don't know why it sounds worse on the single version.

[@mleroy51]

@WedgePee Thanks for the complement! I "enhanced" the quality with "Audacity"

[@mikebartling7920]

Revolutionary sound to white audiences at the time. I remember my friend deliberately played this 45 to his mother to get his kicks because she hated the song so.

[@chrisedwards3214]

James brown wrote the genesis of funk

[@keithcarr2053]

I think they should make a 24 hour version of this!!!!

[@keithcarr2053]

I wonder what it musta been like to have recorded this track? They didnt know it was going to be one of the greatest recording of all time!!!

[@keithcarr2053]

I never get tired of this like other recordings

[@aqblacc]

James Brown the Godfather and hardest working mane in Show Biz music still Ranging 🎺🎷🎤🎹

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

At that time he was know as "Soul brother number one."

[@dels9443]

Even though a lot of people say papa Got a Brand New Bag was the the first funk song I still look at Out-of-Sight as the first funk song...

[@NkrumahTure]

You make a good argument.

[@timmy841212]

True but without Papa, there's no Cold Sweat but you're right.

[@zonalibrer3357]

@D Els i Don't believe that: *Listen the breakbeat on this "1962" JB song* ("I've got Money", from 'James Brown and His Famous Flames Tour The U.S.A' LP, Drummer Clayton Fillyau).

[@zonalibrer3357]

@@timmy841212 The *rhythm guitar on "Cold Sweat"* (1967) Is the same on previous 1962 James Brown's song *"I Don't care"* ('Tour The U.S.A.' Album)

[@dels9443]

@@zonalibrer3357 all right i heard it and yes I wouldn't argue I'm just thinking about the way they used to experiment as all artists do, I just think it all came to a head with out of sight then Papa's Got a Brand New Bag and it just completely exploded with cold sweat....

[@rayburton4867]

James was and always be King!

[@jimneely2052]

Who started FUNK ? Mr. James Brown. Thanks JB. RIP.

[@marvinmiller9675]

Here it is, the JAM OF THE CENTURY! I remember learning this record on tenor sax back in 1965(?) or 1966(?). I really didn't know who 'Maceo' was.

[@gilbertherrera4193]

Macro Parker.

[@marvinmiller9675]

@@gilbertherrera4193 Maceo Parker, I show 'nuff have found out who he is by now for sure!!

[@spirit1366]

MY GRANDMA'S FAVORITE SONG.GO MISS CLEO

[@ltravail]

"Lotta words here, man." Hilarious, since the "lyrics" to most of his songs don't go much past "e yow we...good god"! Comedians like Eddie Murphy had some hilarious skits around James Brown's lyrical vocabulary. No question about it, though...JB kept his band air tight razor sharp and swinging. The hardest working man in show biz. And that was no joke.

[@romanfernando7248]

Oh no

[@andrewholt7741]

If you want it this is where you gotta go. 💪💪💪

[@robertdowler8105]

Still Diggin on King James...

[@user-du5ed7oh6t]

The production of this song changed music history....If u wanna talk bout Out of Sight sounding the sound ..Hear this at 10....

[@perfectsims]

Back to school 🏫 🐝

[@normanstussy2263]

Nothing to say. Mr. Brown music did the talking. RIP

[@rollerchickable]

I love this Song Thank You For Sharing

[@ashikiali446]

Mr.Dynomite..Jaaaaames Brown! "PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG" this phunk will never play out. The James Brown sound still gets down gone but not forgotten....

[@chambeet]

Is Star Time the greatest box set ever? I just went through it fully for the first time recently. So many treasures to be discovered there. That and 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! have gotten me into James Brown for the first time.

[@jaysteve8048]

On the 1! Jimmy Nolan's 'chicken scratch' and all.

[@kbauer1908]

Low down and funky.

[@terrysmith1434]

The very first Funk recording was THINK,then IVE GOT MONEY,then OUT OF SIGHT,then PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG,then COLD SWEAT seals the deal.and the rest is history.

[@MrAtrain1]

The MAN!!!

[@susantreece7176]

Still got my copy!

[@arnoldmontgomery7318]

If you Really listen! the bass line is straight dragging on then those horns this true funk! beasting

[@williamparker6941]

This is way better than the sped up version!! It has more deep rooted soul in it!! I feel it way down in my soul and is the start of what we call funk, but the same can be said about the song "Out Of Sight"! Man, the whole band is clicking a hard groove!!Mr. Brown saw miles ahead that music needed a harder edge and he hit it dead on "THE ONE"

[@mleroy51]

William Parker I so do agree William!There's no equivalent. And now that you mention the similarity: I guess that's why I love 'Out of Sight' also very much!!

[@williamparker6941]

I see you have a great appreciation for soul music ! Lets rapp some more but I got to get to work hit you back later!

[@meltonchapman5682]

William Parker pool

[@williamparker5520]

If that's good then I'm that. lol.

[@tyroneprice6642]

I remember playing this song on 45 Trudy record. James Brown King of Soul.

[@MrFunkacide]

fantastic

[@darrylelkins681]

The power of Charlotte NC and JAMES BROWN, this is a hit.....Georgia came to the Carolinas to make this one.

[@beedalton9675]

Remember clevis klump and the club with the girls....he was lokie that ther honey... he was moving like the godfather a bit lol

[@theogrand]

Excellente version sans reverb, plus lente, plus groovy, merci bcp !

[@timmy841212]

This was cut in Charlotte, North Carolina

[@normanstussy2263]

He was the Best!! RIP Mr. Brown.

[@getobys]

This was recorded after a show in North Carolina right after James won his stand-off with Syd Nathan (owner of King Records) for the rights of his publishing and creative control over his master copies. The band was exhausted so they made the decision to speed up the recording, post production, so you can't hear the exhaustion in the band and James. It paid off BIG TIME, didn't it??

[@williamparker5222]

getobys It doggone sure did pay off in a gigantic way!!! This is by far the superior version ever! MR. DYNAMITE MR. OUTTA SIGHT JAMES BROWN LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! The funk started right there and I don't give a rats tail to anybody who thinks or believes different!!!! James and the band put the F in funk!! The word used to be unk now it's FUNK which EQUALS James and His Band!!!

[@d820m]

recorded at Arthur Smith Studios in Charlotte, NC....Arthur Smith, the guy that recorded "Guitar Boogie" in 1947

[@timmy841212]

You can tell everyone is tired. Even James lol

[@senorxrey6429]

WOW! Thanks for posting this. I hated this as a 12yo kid because it was off-key and just a raucous frenzy. Now I know why: They sped it up from 121bpm to 133bpm (!) and made it into a dance/disco hit so white radio would be more likely to play it. This version is way too funky for 1965 pop radio, but I've played it five times now and am linking this "correct original mono version" to all of the other wack versions posted. What a pleasure to hear this as it was really intended.

[@RickRox75]

The second ever FUNK record, simply a masterpiece. What was the first? It was Think by James Brown.

[@williamparker3328]

OUT OF SIGHT!

[@rondmc44]

And they (King records) put reverb on the single version. And "Star Time" called it "Parts 1, 2, and 3", lol!

[@lightsalderaan1174]

Super love

[@cjbani159]

thank you Marc ~

[@mleroy51]

The pleasure is all mine, believe me!

[@richardspence6672]

Nice

[@darrylelkins681]

Making HITS In Charlotte NC

[@Screencappedhats]

Maceo was from Kinston NC. Brown is from South Cackalacka....proof the best grooves are from the dirty south.

[@vickyperezsanchez8419]

Me encanta, no hay nadie como el

[@HunterGibson6969]

When u just secure some fire from ur budman

[@SpeedyUsher]

If you don't think I'm gone, follow me. This version is better than the hit version.

[@captlarry-3525]

interesting as fuck...the song evolved so much.. check this the 65 release than again against 1967 ! JB never stood still !

[@ashikiali446]

No he didn't he's the HARDEST WORKING MAN IN SHOW BUSINESS....

[@milton2456]

I’m gone…so long🖐🏿

[@sonyadrake7843]

Jump back Jack, see ya later 🐊🐊🐊🐊 RIParadise King James 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@johnnyace1954]

This is the best version ever! No echo.Raw JB

[@tronoankirayoshikage7331]

Does anyone know exactly what he says at the right before the music starts? It's right at the beginning of this masterpiece and I still can't understand what he's says before, "THIS IS A HIT!"

[@beedalton9675]

That's a lot of word man...... this is a hit

[@tronoankirayoshikage7331]

@@beedalton9675 I know. I'm talking about before that.

[@LePengyTwice]

"i gotta catch it where i can swing and i can't swing.... it's a lot of words here man"

[@tronoankirayoshikage7331]

@@beedalton9675 thanks

[@tronoankirayoshikage7331]

@@LePengyTwice thank you

[@user-ke5ju7zx8r]

Although I like this version better I can see why they had to put reverb and speed it up. It sounds too raw and slow for radio. This is a live sound. Sounds like you're in the room hearing it and it doesn't fit other records. It's too real of a sound.

[@carlosperes9661]

No doubt about it that was a hit good memorirs

[@Mrpachuko13]

I'm surprised he kept the name famous flames on this record. They didn't even appear anywhere on this song or that year on any of his songs for that matter.... very very interesting. Not even on this is a man's world did they sing. But he kept the famous flame name on the records

[@captlarry-3525]

KDIA Oakland Californian 1963.... took us little white boys over in Marin.. gave us some education... I started listening to live Gospel from Vallejo about 1957... then found KDIA. Keep it Funky !

[@marvinclick8198]

Skin and bones Bob Jones, first on KDIA then on KSOL. Grow up on both of stations.

[@brotherjamil7758]

Greetings from Gerstle Park, San Rafael!

[@perfectsims]

Can’t run forever ♾ blondie

[@jeffreyconyers7120]

So long play records was in existence.

[@tyroneepps3018]

Hi. Marc i have your new channel and I like this version I will put this.in my playlist so keep this 🎶 going your no.1 fan

[@romanfernando7248]

Yes

[@fawzi8277]

good god

[@mleroy51]

+Fouz B. indeed, that's a hell of a version!

[@mario486waluigi2]

It’s disappointing to know that this was sped up.

[@oldiesgo]

Version épurée et pour moi la meilleure (non commerciale). Merci pour ce post Marc .

[@mleroy51]

Merci, pour moi aussi, elle est la plus belle version, 'no fuzz' :-)

[@davidlangley4960]

Seen James Brown in concert 4 times and met Maceo Parker @The Tower Theater in the 80s He's 6 foot with a wide girth And the Sax he plays is huge

[@dancrux383]

“Bag” en el slang ser refería a un nuevo estilo de vida, y James Brown se negó a que su antigua disquera con el éxito de su himno de independencia. Produjo de nuevo la canción y le agregó letra a la música. Cuenta la leyenda que al empezar a grabar, el padrino del soul no dejaba de repetir “Hay demasiadas palabras aquí”, mientras leía la letra que aún no memorizaba, al final sólo dijo. “Esto es un hit”, y lo grabó en una sola toma. Esta versión, mucho más rápida y producida que la de King Records, alcanzó el número 8 en Estados Unidos, y creo lo que ahora conocemos como #funk. #Ritmos