That’s part of what made James Brown such an icon; his energy was infectious. “Get Up Offa That Thing” was released in 1976 and came at a good time for the singer. He lacked a solid hit for ...
If there’s one song that embodies James Brown’s influence on funk, it’s “Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine.” Released ...
The One: The Life and Music of James Brown by RJ Smith records ... in funk-infused tunes like “Get Up (I Feel Like Being) a Sex Machine,” Brown’s music is the id unleashed.