Oh Baby Don't You Weep
James Brown
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10 facts about this song
Original Release"Oh Baby Don't You Weep" was originally released in 1964 as a two-part single by James Brown and The Famous Flames.
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Chart PerformancePart 1 of the song reached number 23 on Billboard's Hot 100 and number 4 on the R&B chart in the US.
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Gospel OriginsThe song is based on a traditional American gospel song, also called "Oh Baby Don't You Weep."
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Live Recordings"Oh Baby Don't You Weep" was also recorded and performed live during the famous James Brown concert in the Boston Garden in April 1968, following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Iconic VocalsThe song features the classic harsh, throaty, emotional vocal style that became associated with James Brown and was key to helping him earn his nickname, the "Godfather of Soul".
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InfluenceJames Brown's version of "Oh Baby Don't You Weep" has been sampled by numerous hip hop artists, highlighting its ongoing influence on popular music.
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Backing GroupThe song was performed with James Brown's band, The Famous Flames, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Other VersionsWhile James Brown's version is perhaps the most famous, the song has also been performed by other artists such as Mitty Collier and The New Inspiration.
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Album InclusionDespite being a popular song, "Oh Baby Don't You Weep" was not initially part of a full album. It was, however, later included in James Brown's album, "Ain't It Funky", released in 1970.
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Signature StyleThe song exemplifies James Brown's signature rhythmic style, known as the "One," which emphasizes the first beat in the bar, typically led by drums or horns in Brown's music. This style later became an integral part of the development of funk music.
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