In the liner notes to this grooving 1969 album, featuring a big band led by drummer Louis Bellson and arranged by Impulse! star Oliver Nelson, the Godfather of Soul explains that he is a “jazz man at heart.” Brown’s soul consigliere, saxophonist Maceo Parker, helps make this a swinging, spirited and satisfying set of standards and JB hits.
Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit..
Soul On Top (1969)
1. That's My Desire (Side A)
2. Your Cheatin Heart (Side A)
3. What Kind Of Fool Am I (Side A)
4. It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World (Side A)
5. The Man In The Glass (Side A)
6. It’s Magic (Side B)
7. September Song (Side B)
8. For Once In My Life (Side B)
9. Every Day I Have The Blues (Side B)
10. I Need Your Key (Side B)
11. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Side B)
James Brown (vocal)
Louie Bellson Orchestra; Louie Bellson (conductor)
