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James Brown — Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Album: Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
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Released: 1965
Length: 2:01
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Come here sister.....Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip...about that new breed thing
He ain't no drag
Papa's got a brand new bag

Come here mama....and dig this crazy scene
He's not too fancy....but his line is pretty clean
He ain't no drag.
Papa's got a brand new bag

He's doing the Jerk....
He's doing the Fly
Don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy
He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes, Jump back Jack, See you later
Alligator.

Come here sister
Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip now
But I can dig the new breed thing;
He ain't no drag
He's got a brand new bag

Oh papa! He's doing the Jerk
Papa...he's doing the Jerk
He's doing the twist ... just like this,
He's doing the Fly ev'ry day and ev'ry night
And the thing....like the Boomerang.
Hey....come on
Hey! Hey.....come on
Hey! Hey....says he's uptight...he's out of sight...
Come on. See whatcha know. Come on.
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Forever reminds me of my impeccably hip elementary school buddy Roderick G, who could not only do the moves of JB and MJ (who was already famous by our age!), but got me doing them, too -- often, in the hallway or on the stairs, and it'd get us scolded by the stodgy nuns at school. The cool ones let us rip, though!
Posted 1 month ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Posted 9 months ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
 MeanUncleJake wrote:

Can we find the steps for the great dances Mr JB is referring to.    The Jerk, Fly, Monkey, Mashed Potato and Boomerang?




Google it!  Probably on You Tube!  
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 whatsupdude wrote:

When I first heard this as a kid I thought he meant Dad has a new field of interest!



Build it and they will come lol
Posted 1 year ago by SayHelloHarvey    [ Reply ]
Can we find the steps for the great dances Mr JB is referring to.    The Jerk, Fly, Monkey, Mashed Potato and Boomerang?
Posted 2 years ago by MeanUncleJake    [ Reply ]
So funky ... so tight
Posted 3 years ago by virwill7    [ Reply ]
I purchased James Brown plays James Brown where he does instrumental covers of his stuff.  1965 mono pressing. I did not know he played the organ. He does Parts 1 and 2 of this cut.
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
When I first heard this as a kid I thought he meant Dad has a new field of interest!
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
Just saw the documentary "Mr. Dynamite".
Really, really good.
Highly recommended to anyone even slightly interested in James Brown or that era of musical history.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Nice....
Posted 8 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
Listen to some traditional "African" music, and then American "soul" music, and then see which one JB is most like. Hint: it's the former. If you had to pick an American artist that's a real embodiment of African music, it's the Godfather of Soul.
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Do all 16 dances.

  

 gif of young James Brown dancing solo on stage

JB's gonna dance all night, just for you.
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Back in law school, one of my classmates did a parody of a law review symposium issue.  Among the papers presented at the mythical "Jurisprudence and James Brown" confab was "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, But Can It Be Searched? The Fourth Amendment Decisions of the Rhenquist Court."
Posted 10 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Yay!  (growling) "Hey babe; wanna dance?"
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
More great music from this era Bill. Thanks!
Posted 11 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]

This song is still soooo good for the ears...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 walks_like_aduck wrote:
putting some funk in ya trunk love it ;0)
 
 
holla at yer boy!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
Senekot 

Hey I know lets take a vote, once a song has been used to sell a product it no longer qualifies for play.  I vote yes.

 
I vote "no" - it would eliminate thousands of good tunes.  You're just resentful because none of your songs have ever been used to sell a product, not even that Dippity-Doo® jingle.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
My seven year old son just came in and announced to me that "this song is in Mrs. Doubtfire!"

I told him that this was James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. Hopefully he will remember this.

I am proud that my son can recognize Bob Marley songs, Grateful Dead, and now hopefully James Brown. Thanks, RP for being the sound track of my son's musical education (as well as Mrs. Doubtfire of course!).
Posted 12 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
putting some funk in ya trunk love it ;0)
 
Posted 12 years ago by walks_like_aduck    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

You can't just drop a bombshell like that one and leave it!  Give us details!!! {#Roflol}
 
Let's just say it was of a religious nature and we discussed Jesus.  He was interested in talking about his life and directions it had taken and people he has known over the years, like Gladys Knight, and repentance, and prayer. Sorry it can't be crazier, but it was mostly me listening.

Posted 12 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I never find myself saying "Hey, I'm gonna listen to some JB!!"  This song reminds me that I should.  : )
Posted 13 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
I have inspected his house several times in the past for insurance, and he drunk dialed me once.  That was an interesting conversation.
 
You can't just drop a bombshell like that one and leave it!  Give us details!!! {#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
Senekot 

Hey I know lets take a vote, once a song has been used to sell a product it no longer qualifies for play.  I vote yes.

 

 On_The_Beach wrote:

That would make for a pretty short playlist (sadly).

 

It would eliminate the majority of The Beatles' catalog, for starters.
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
It is most welcome to hear any other JB tune than I feel good! Please put that one to rest, oi vay!{#Rolleyes}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]

Happy Birthday JB!!!
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 Alpine wrote:
This James F'n Brown Bitches!
 
He *is* a rock star from Mars
Posted 13 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
Ain't no drag.....
Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
this very crazy guy did some really nice music!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Do all 16 dances.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:


...and the body, moving, grooving, dancing!
 
Encounter your kids with JB as young as possible and they will move correctly and smoothly all of their life: JB is good for your health!
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
Aaaaawwwww yahhh.
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
I have inspected his house several times in the past for insurance, and he drunk dialed me once.  That was an interesting conversation.
Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Man, I was just talking earlier today about the Fabulous Flames as being the tightest horn section ever, and here they are!
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
This James F'n Brown Bitches!
Posted 14 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is soooo good for the ears...
 

...and the body, moving, grooving, dancing!
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
Hey I know lets take a vote, once a song has been used to sell a product it no longer qualifies for play.  I vote yes.
 
That would make for a pretty short playlist (sadly).

Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:

 

Make way for the Hardest-Working Man in Show Business!!
Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Senekot 

Hey I know lets take a vote, once a song has been used to sell a product it no longer qualifies for play.  I vote yes.

Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
Hott-ah!!
Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
Simply a phenomenon..........
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Do the funky chicken!!{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
I give it an 8 because it's just part 1. The full-length version gets a 9 or 10 from me.
Posted 15 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
More, please.  More JAAAAAAAAAAAAMES BROWN!!
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Here he is, The Man himself. All others are but imitators.

Oh, for the days of walking down the beach with this blasting out of the little transistor radio I bought at the dime store . . .
Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Look out, it's the Godfather of Soul!!! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Yaaayyy!  Finally I can use the wiggly bum icon!! {#Moon}
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Oh Pleeezzz bring those times back! {#Bounce}
 

When tunes like this came on the transistor, definitely. But to be certain, I wouldn't want to thoroughly revisit my childhood.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
His was the best of the BMW Films shorts a few years ago.  Favorite quote:  "I can't do the splits no mo."  Check it >>>  {#Bananasplit}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
Oh Pleeezzz bring those times back! {#Bounce}
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Oh YEAH!
Posted 16 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
god i love this!! WOOOOOOOHOOOO

Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]