A Soulful Christmas
1968
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A Soulful Christmas is the 22nd studio album, and second Christmas album, by James Brown. It was released in November 1968 by King Records. It was the fifth album Brown released that year. The album features both original Christmas-themed songs and covers, infused with Brown's signature funk and soul sound.
Recording Info
Recorded in 1968. Produced by James Brown. Production Manager was Bud Hobgood.
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Personnel
- James Brown (Lead Vocals, Producer)
- Waymon Reed (Trumpet)
- Richard "Kush" Griffith (Trumpet)
- Fred Wesley (Trombone)
- Levi Rasbury (Valve Trombone)
- Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (Alto Saxophone, Organ)
- Maceo Parker (Tenor Saxophone, Piano)
- St. Clair Pinckney (Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone)
- Richard Jones (Violin)
- Marilyn Jones (Violin)
- Sylvia Medford (Violin)
- Jimmy Nolen (Guitar)
Significance
A Soulful Christmas is notable for its incorporation of social commentary into the holiday theme, most notably in "Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto" and "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)". These songs blend the celebration of Christmas with messages of Black pride and social awareness.
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