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Through the passionate and fiery fervor of his singing and the complex polyrhythms of his rhythms, the legendary James Brown became one of the most important figures in the transformation of rhythm & blues into SOUL music. This collector's edition on LP includes a number of James Brown's most iconic songs from his early days with The Famous Flames, when he gained fame under the name "Mr. Dynamite." These tracks were originally recorded for the Federal and King labels, between 1956 and 1962. Highlights include early hits such as "Please, Please, Please," "Think," "Try Me," "Shout and Shimmy," "Night Train," "I Want You So Bad," and "I'll Go Crazy," to name just a few. These magnificent pieces offer a glimpse of a Brown still in evolution and allow us to hear him pay tribute to his early influences. R&B ballads, doo-wop, gospel, and blues are all present throughout this compilation. Brown's early repertoire marks one of the most important cornerstones of the soul and funk idioms. All these sensational recordings provide a great starting point for exploring Brown's legendary discography.