Mother Popcorn
James Brown
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Yeah, yeah,yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Popcorn, yeah, yeah, yeah popcorn! Some like 'em fat and some like em tall Some like 'em short Skinny legs and all I like 'em tall I like 'em proud And when they walk You know they draw a crowd! See, you gotta have a mutha for me Yeah, yeah, yeah ah come on! A look-a-here! There was a time when I was all alone I had a secret thought I was gone Somebody done me! Said now I see What you are doin', brother To stay ahead of me And when I get burndt ha! I use some salve And when I want some lovin' A mother she got to have See, you got to have a mother for me Yeah! Popcorn! oh! uh! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah! Eeee yeah! Do the popcorn hu! Ooooooooh! Ooooooooh! Popcorn! uh! Yeah-yeah-yeah Look-a-here! ha! good lord! Hu! hu! Look-a-here! Do the popcorn and do the horse Show everybody where you at! You gotta be boss The way you do your little thing Step in a small ring And jump back baby! James brown gonna do his thing! Popcorn! yeah! yeah! yeah! Sometime sometime I'm feelin' low Sometime I'm feelin' low I call another brother Talkin about Maceo! Maceo! blow your horn! Don't talk no trash hu! Play me some popcorn! Maceo! come on! uh! Popcorn hu! ah!
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Written by: Alfred James Ellis, James Brown
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Mother Popcorn" is classified under the genres of funk and soul. It is considered as one of the classic hit singles of James Brown that reinforced his reign in the world of funk music.
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Release TimeThis song was released in the year 1969. It falls under the late 60s timeline of Brown's prolific music career.
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Chart Performance"Mother Popcorn" is not just famous among fans but also captured the chartbusters. It reached the No. 1 spot on the R&B chart and also secured No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the Unites States.
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Part of a Series"Mother Popcorn" is also known as "Mother Popcorn (You Got to Have a Mother for Me) Part 1". Its title signifies that it's part of a series of songs.
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Live VersionsBrown has performed live versions of the song, and these performances were released in numerous albums such as "Sex Machine", "Love Power Peace", and "Say It Live and Loud".
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Cultural InfluenceThe song's rhythm has been a significant influence in the world of hip hop. The drum break, especially, has been frequently sampled.
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Sociopolitical SignificanceSome interpret the song as a kind of social commentary, reflecting the hard realities of the African American community during the late 1960s.
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Performer's BackgroundAt the time of the song's release, James Brown was already a respected figure in music, known for his dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals. "Mother Popcorn" further imprinted Brown's legacy in the music industry.
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LegacyEven half a century after its release, the song is frequently played on oldies and classic soul radio stations, showcasing the timelessness of Brown's music.
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Unique FeaturesThe song displays Brown's unique music style, particularly his invention of 'funk' style where rhythm is stressed more than melody or harmony.
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