James Brown

Music American 1933 – 2006 100 quotes

An American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, record producer, and bandleader, often referred to as the 'Godfather of Soul' and a founding father of funk music.

Quotes by James Brown

The beat goes on, and so do I.

Interview 1995

Papa's got a brand new bag.

Song 1965

I taught the world how to funk.

Speech 1982

Life is like a song; you gotta keep the rhythm.

Interview 1978

I don't need no doctor; I've got soul.

Song 1966

Hard work pays off.

Speech 1964

I'm black and I'm proud.

Song 1968

The stage is my home.

Interview 1971

You can't sit still when the funk hits.

Speech 1976

I came from nothing and made something.

Interview 1988

Say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud.

Song 1968

Music heals the soul.

Speech 1992

I don't follow trends; I set them.

Interview 1962

Living in America ain't easy, but it's home.

Song 1985

The cape is my signature.

Speech 1970

I put my heart into every note.

Interview 1975

From rags to rhythm.

Autobiography excerpt 1980

Cold sweat runs down my back when I perform.

Song 1967

I believe in the power of the groove.

Speech 1979

You gotta have soul to survive.

Interview 1969