James Brown’s catalog of songs is one of the most diverse in all of recorded music. He was able to rework the classic Chuck Berry hit, “In The Wee Wee Hours (Of The Night),” by drawing on his various inspirations and styles! | James Brown

459K views · 16K reactions | This song hits every time  James Brown live in Paris, 1968 | James Brown | Facebook

From Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood to James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party, watch some of Eddie Murphy's best moments on SNL. | Saturday Night Live

Eddie Murphy "James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party" Robe, 1983 | Eddie Murphy memorably impersonated Godfather of Soul and 1986 Inductee James Brown during SNL's ninth season. "That [sketch] was one of those things that I didn't get 'til we did it," Murphy recalled, but acknowledged that James Brown was a fan." James Brown actually told me, 'You should [play me in a movie of] my life story. And I was like, Well, people would be laughing: He said, 'No, no! They'd be laughing if you was playing a

James Brown’s foot moves inspired the dances of many other iconic artists. Including but not limited to Prince, Michael Jackson, and Bruno Mars. | James Brown

50 years ago this month, #JamesBrown released his classic song “Get On The Good Foot”! Half a century later, the song remains one of his most iconic hits, inspiring this funky dance by the incomparable Norah Yarah Rosa Mukanga. Post your best “Get On The Good Foot” dance moves and tag @JamesBrown! #Anniversary | James Brown