Following hot on the heels of the Mar-Keys' astonishing "Last Night" the year before, this recording was "instrumental" (sorry about that) in paving the way for the sound that became known as funk. With its staccato syncopated beats and short sharp strokes, "Night Train" was a major stepping stone in 1960's soul music. Credited to "James Brown And The Famous Flames." Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage King/Federal Records factory sleeve. It grades close to Mint in both appearance (Labels, Vinyl), though the labels have a penciled light initials that are difficult to see on the blue background. The audio is also very close to Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- (sw) | M- | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| King 5614 | 1962 | #5r in April, #35p in May |
A-side
B-side
Artist
James Brown
James Brown
Title
Night Train
Why Does Everything Happen To Me
Track Time
3:35
2:09
Songwriter
Washington-Simpkins-Forrest (A), James Brown (B)
Washington-Simpkins-Forrest (A), James Brown (B)
Producer
James Brown
James Brown
Category
Funky Soul
Funky Soul
| Marsh Rank | 439 |
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