James versus Gene - There Was A Time - You Decide?
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Uploaded by soultime654321 on Jul 23, 2008
james brown versus gene chandler - there was a time
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Jb was and is funk in person there will be never be another also jb cut many versions of this some many would say better than his own original.
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Gene Chandler!!!!!! No question!!!
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Gene Chandler won this one, more energetic
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Not ever the great Duke of Earl can even come close to the splendor and excitement of The Godfather
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Horses for courses really. Both versions appeal to different audiences. Despite JB's being the original both have qualities that sets one apart from the other. I love the strict, sharp treatment that marks the James Brown version however, you won't find the raw, joyful, awesome feel in the original that you find in Gene Chandlers version. Being a lover of both Northern Soul and Funk, I don't have an issue loving both :o)
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I agree with mw94533. In the middle to late 60s, JB had the tightest rhythm section in the industry. There were no close seconds. The driving force of this song and other JB hits of the era, if you listen closely, were Jimmy Nolen and Alphonso Kellum on guitars. Their timing was impeccable and the licks were deceptivlely simple yet genius and quite complicated. Add JB's voice and the tight drumming results in a masterpiece. Gene Chandler, although talented, is no comparison to JB for thi song.
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JB is more in the pocket, and the consistant horn line is very funky, it has a distinct feelin of the sixties, so relaxed and groovin. When he sings the verses, the groove that the band breaks into is tight and RELENTLESS,..AND SOOO FUNKY!!! On Chandlers, the drummer is loose, and he doesnt carry the real vibe of the groove, (no downbeat accent) the ONE is missing in the Chandler version, further more,.. how could it B funky, if the essence of funk is missing? .... THE ONE, the downbeat, UNHH!!!
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are we really having this discussion?....really?
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james brown ftw
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Gene Chandler AND James Brown did tops of this. Gene Chandler was more northern soul, James Brown was more funky. Both versions made my life a better place, how about you, THINK ! I work with Deaf People, THINK What have they missed. Just Enjoy
All the bes Daveyboy 999
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Gene Chandler was 1st rate - No James Brown - but QUITE talented. IN THE DAY, people didn't do these petty comparisons. We just ENJOYED everybody.
MrsDiamondears 2 years ago 5
First version is ok... But come on, JB is the inventor of the yehhhhhhhhs and hijjjjjjjjjjjjjjjhs. Gene's screams don't get close to JBs. Good tribute do.
buscadordeososmex 2 years ago 5