Comments on: Audience with the Godfather

By: Harriet Anthony

Harriet Anthony — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:03:13 +0000

Thank you Mr.Brown, My world changed at 13yrs. old. When I started listening to your music,I couldn’t sleep without radio or record player. I had a portable carry case. You were my comfort when I was on punishment in the house,I would get on everybody’s nerve cause I played you all the time. At “59″ I still do! I always came to your concerts,You would get your money’s worth guaranteed! I had an opportunity to meet you,but was scared to death because I was married and pregnant. I do have a picture that we took together in the ’80s’ and I still have it. My sisters use to make fun of me because I was so in love with you. I didn’t care what nobody thought,they weren’t gonna take James Brown from me. to this day,my husband teases me about James Brown. You will go down in history as the “God father of Funk!!! There will never be another “James Brown”. My sisters knew he was the best,they were just jealous cause I had found my “Man”. To this day,his music still sounds good,cause it still gets people on the floor! Prince&Michael have had sucess and I love”em”,but there is only one Godfather”James Brown”, “Phonomenal” RIP, LOVE YOU,Ms.Harriet

By: Joanne Stiavnicky

Joanne Stiavnicky — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:26:49 +0000

And that he did…in his casket. I watched the whole thing on BET, even the gloved-one (who probably wouldn’t have had such a phenomenal career w/o him) payed tribute to the Hardest working man in the business.Not to mention pretty much every black activist in the U.S. of A. Strange and unique…decided to hide much of his money in the backyard…maybe to avoid further IRS visits? Had lots of wives and women…ups and downs and changed almost 6 decades of music with his energy and originality…He can finally relax…(and not have to relax his hair neither).
RIP – Godfather!

By: Celine Leduc

Celine Leduc — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:24:09 +0000

Mourning and celebration come to mind when I heard of James Brown passing. As i mourn his death I also celebrate his life which was music. He accomplished thorough his art the impossible that is breaking down racial barriers as talent and not skin color was focussed on. May his message of unity be heard all around the world and may each and everyone of us, know that talent, gifts and art can build bridges between people. His lesson for my life is simple, use your talent, use your God given gift and never give up as it brings people together…. May his legacy and the legacy of all those who proceeded him and follow him live in in music and dance. May we find a bit of eternity by remembering the man, his work and his music. The music did not die with him it makes him alive each time we play anyone of his songs, or we dance or we watch him perform….
Mourning also indicates the coming of dawn and the new day one filled with memories and the other hopeful that we can all be one, different, unique and yet together bound by our love of the arts, of music, the word or a good performance. Let us celebrate his legacy and remember the man who gave each one of us so many hours of pleasure, allowed us to be creative and inspired a whole generation… Yes it is possible, a new day has dawned and his music lives….
Rest in peace James Brown and thank you for the memories those that passed in our youth and those we are making today and tomorrow when we listen to your songs.
God Bless you and your family, Selene

By: Ryan Lobo

Ryan Lobo — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:26:17 +0000

James Brown will be sadly missed. He has shown that true talent can keep a lasting career. At his age most would have retired but he continued belting out the tunes. It is too bad that we lost such a talented performer but he will never be forgotten.

By: Jody Hersh

Jody Hersh — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:59:46 +0000

Wow…James Brown gone, the shock to millions of his fans everywhere. He was a man/musician who made a Big impact on the music scene (whether you heard of him or not, you knew the music anit got you moving). He was the man who influenced many musicians from his time to today. Its hard to believe he is gone, but he will continue to be in many hearts around the world. James Brown was a Legend who shall never be forgotten!

By: L P

L P — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:36:16 +0000

James Brown was and is an honorary member of the legends’ club. The heritage he leaves us with will live on, i’m sure, for decades to come if not more. He was undoubtedly a great source of inspiration to many rising and/or established artists and performers. I can’t help but wonder now if his words will have as much of an impact as his work: “…we gotta clean these lyrics up!”. I could not agree more. Today’s top rap/hiphop artists produce great stuff but it’s a little rough to listen to sometimes: let’s just say I wouldn’t want my unborn children to listen to most of it… and it’s unfortunate because those are the guys with the most influence on kids today. If they cleaned up their act a little as Brown suggested, I’m sure it would have a positive direct impact on many of today’s teenage generation. Rest in peace James Brown.

By: Dirk Wagner

Dirk Wagner — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:00:02 +0000

WOW. This came a big shock. He is on your front cover. HE was suppposed to come to Montreal in the beginning of the year for a concert. And then on CHRISTMAS DAY he dies of a heart failure. Nobody saw that coming. WOW i can’t believe we lost a LEGEND like that so fast. He was really the godfather of soul and the best one out there. So long JB. WE will miss you but never forget you.

By: Pedro Eggers

Pedro Eggers — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:22:06 +0000

The one and only time I’ve ever envied Bugs Burnett. I can’t imagine what I would have asked the Godfather of Soul given the huge career he had and the storied life he led but I know the rare honor it is to have interviewed the man in the shadow of what we now know to be his last days on Earth. I thought the man would live forever, hell, he certainly seemed to never slow down, even when he was in trouble with the law he was a force of nature unto himself. Another great one has left us and the world is a little bit more quiet for it. Farewell.

By: Eric Wilson

Eric Wilson — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 22:30:05 +0000

Last week, I asked my wife if she wanted to see James Brown. I confess, I am not a big fan. I know the hits, but not much else. “Oh, I saw him 2 years ago, he is amazing!”. I replied that he is a legend, and it would be such an honor to see him. Sadly we won’t get that chance.
James Brown has taken the journey that we will all take one day.
However, James Brown did not die. He is a legend, and his memory, music, and influence will live on…

By: Sasha Elickus

Sasha Elickus — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:32:43 +0000

Wow, when i heard James was coming to Montreal, i nearly peed myself! After bidding on his tickets, hoping to get them, i find out on Christmas that the Godfather of Soul is gone. Such a sad thing, he was truley amazing…hey proof that James Brown was a God, he passed on Christmas day!!!
RIP forever James xoxo