Released in 1963 against the wishes of his label, who doubted a live album could succeed commercially, Live At The Apollo captured James Brown at the absolute height of his explosive early performance powers and would go on to transform expectations around live recordings in popular music.
Driven by relentless audience energy, razor-tight band arrangements and Brown’s electrifying stage presence, the record became one of the most celebrated live albums ever made, helping cement his legacy as “The Godfather of Soul.”
Release date: Friday 9th May 2025
Label: Polydor
Format: 12" red coloured Vinyl LP
Tracklist:
Introduction By Fats Gonder / Opening Fanfare
I'll Go Crazy
Try Me
Instrumental Bridge #1
Think
Instrumental Bridge #2
I Don't Mind
Instrumental Bridge #3
Lost Someone (Part 1)
Lost Someone (Part 2)
Medley: Please Please Please / You've Got the Power / I Found Someone
Night Train
Released in 1963 against the wishes of his label, who doubted a live album could succeed commercially, Live At The Apollo captured James Brown at the absolute height of his explosive early performance powers and would go on to transform expectations around live recordings in popular music.
Driven by relentless audience energy, razor-tight band arrangements and Brown’s electrifying stage presence, the record became one of the most celebrated live albums ever made, helping cement his legacy as “The Godfather of Soul.”
Release date: Friday 9th May 2025
Label: Polydor
Format: 12" red coloured Vinyl LP
Tracklist:
Introduction By Fats Gonder / Opening Fanfare
I'll Go Crazy
Try Me
Instrumental Bridge #1
Think
Instrumental Bridge #2
I Don't Mind
Instrumental Bridge #3
Lost Someone (Part 1)
Lost Someone (Part 2)
Medley: Please Please Please / You've Got the Power / I Found Someone
Night Train
