Foundations of Funk – A Brand New Bag: 1964–1969 explained

Foundations of Funk - A Brand New Bag: 1964–1969
Type:	Compilation album
Artist:	James Brown
Cover:	Foundations of Funk A Brand New Bag 1964 1969.jpg
Released:	March 19, 1996
Recorded:	1964–1969
Genre:	Funk^[1]
Length:	149:11
Label:	Polydor
Producer:	Various
Prev Title:	Roots of a Revolution
Prev Year:	1995
Next Year:	1996

Foundations of Funk – A Brand New Bag: 1964–1969 is the second of several James Brown era overviews released by Polydor Records in the mid-1990s. Expanding on the 1984 LP compilation Ain’t That a Groove - The James Brown Story 1966–1969^[2] it covers 1964 to 1969.

Track listing

Disc 1

1. "Out of Sight" - 2:22
2. "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Pts. 1 & 2" - 4:16
3. "I Got You (I Feel Good)" - 2:45
4. "Money Won't Change You, Pts. 1 & 2" - 4:15
5. "Introduction/Out of Sight/Bring It Up" (Live) - 5:54
   • previously unreleased live version. Later released on 2009's Live at the Garden (Expanded Edition).
6. "Let Yourself Go" - 3:57
7. "There Was a Time" - 4:25
8. "Cold Sweat, Pts. 1 & 2" - 7:23
9. "Get It Together, Pts. 1 & 2" - 8:57
10. "Goodbye My Love, Pts. 1 & 2" - 5:36
11. "I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me), Pts. 1 & 2" - 7:19
12. "I Got The Feelin'" - 3:05
    • previously unreleased extended version
13. "The Popcorn" - 4:30
    • previously unreleased complete version
14. "Cold Sweat" (false start and studio dialogue) - 0:23
    • previously unreleased false start
15. "Cold Sweat" (Alternate Take) - 6:50
    • previously unreleased alternate take

Disc 2

1. "Licking Stick—Licking Stick" (Live) - 4:15
   • previously unreleased live version. Later released on 1998's .
2. "Say It Loud—I'm Black And I'm Proud, Pts. 1 & 2" - 4:50
3. "Give It Up Or Turnit a Loose" - 4:30
4. "You Got To Have a Mother for Me" - 5:39
   • previously unreleased original mix
5. "I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door I'll Get It Myself)" - 9:43
   • previously unreleased complete version
6. "Let a Man Come In and Do The Popcorn, Pts. 1 & 2" - 7:47
7. "It's a New Day, Pts. 1 & 2" - 6:25
8. "Ain't It Funky Now" - 9:28
9. "Brother Rapp" - 7:00
   • previously unreleased original mix
10. "Funky Drummer, Pts. 1 & 2" - 5:34
11. "She's The One" - 2:59
12. "Mother Popcorn" (Live) - 9:02
    • previously unreleased undubbed complete version

Personnel

Musicians

Artist	Primary Artist	Guest Artist	Drums	Congas	Organ	Guitar	Bass	Sax (Alto)	Sax (Baritone)	Sax (Tenor)	Trumpet	Trombone	Trombone (valve)	MC	Vocals	Vocals (Background)
James Brown
Charles Carr
Joseph Davis
Nat Jones
Art Lopez
Eddie Setser
James Tyrell
Artist	Primary Artist	Guest Artist	Drums	Congas	Organ	Guitar	Bass	Sax (Alto)	Sax (Baritone)	Sax (Tenor)	Trumpet	Trombone	Trombone (valve)	MC	Vocals	Vocals (Background)

Production

Person	Composer	Engineer	Digital Remastering	Producer	Executive Producer	Project Coordinator	Project Assistant	Compilation Producer	Liner Notes	Design	Photography
James Brown
Bobby Byrd
Nat Jones
Pee Wee Ellis
Alfred Ellis (aka Pee Wee Ellis)
Ted Wright (James Brown pseudonym)

^[3]

Notes and References

1. Christgau. Robert. Robert Christgau. January 25, 2007. The Genius. Rolling Stone. New York. February 24, 2013.
2. http://www.discogs.com/James-Brown-The-James-Brown-Story-Aint-That-A-Groove-1966-1969/release/896130 Ain’t That a Groove - The James Brown Story 1966-1969, Discogs.com
3. Web site: Foundations of Funk - A Brand New Bag: 1964-1969 / Credits. allmusic.com. August 17, 2018.