STAR TIME includes a 64-page booklet with three essays - brief appreciations by writer Nelson George and Brown's longtime tour manager Alan Leeds and a longer history by 2 of the box's producers - a complete discography and an introduction penned by the Godfather of Soul himself.
Personnel includes: James Brown (vocals, piano, organ); Bobby Byrd (vocals. organ); Phelps "Catfish" Collins (guitar); Maceo Parker (tenor & baritone saxophones); St. Clair Pickney, Pee Wee Ellis, Clifford "Ace King" MacMillian (tenor saxophone); Al "Brisco" Clark (baritone saxophone); Lewis Hamlin (trumpet); William "Bootsy" Collins, Bernard Odum (bass); John "Jabo" Starks, Nat Kendrick (drums).
Producers include: Ralph Bass, Syd Nathan, James Brown, Hal Neely, Afrika Bambaataa.
Compilation producer: Harry Weinger.
Personnel: James Brown (vocals, rap vocals, piano, drums); Jimmy Parker (vocals, alto saxophone); Russell Crimes, Jerone "Jasaan Sanford" Melson (vocals, trumpet); Bobby Byrd (vocals, organ); Bill Hollings, Brandye, Martha Harvin, Carlton Coleman, Louis Madison , Sylvester Keels, Jeanette "Baby" Washington, Margie Clark, Maretha Stewart, Johnny Terry, Afrika Bambaataa, Lloyd Stallworth, Marva Whitney, The Jewels, Vicki Anderson, Willie Johnson, Bobby Bennett (vocals); Wallace Richardson, Alphonso "Country" Kellum, David Spinozza, Eddie Setser, Nafloyd Scott, Larry Byrum, Robert Coleman , Ron Laster, Bobby Roach, Sam T. Brown, Hearlon "Cheese" Martin, Les Buie, Jimmy Nolen, Joe Beck , Kenny Burrell, Kenny Poole, Skip McDonald, Billy Butler, Phelps "Catfish" Collins (guitar); Mac Cephas, Gene Clark (violin); Al Brown (viola); Kermit Moore (cello); Joe Farrell (flute, English horn, tenor saxophone); Joe Poff (flute, alto saxophone); Seldon Powell (flute, tenor saxophone); Nat Jones (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Michael Gipson (alto saxophone, trombone); Jimmy McGary, Al Corley, George Dorsey (alto saxophone); Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Muscle Shoals Horns (tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone); Clifford Scott, Eldee Williams, Frank Vicari, Clifford MacMillan, Robert McCollough, Ray Felder, Wilbert Smith, J.C. Davis , Sam "The Man" Taylor , St. Clair Pinckney (tenor saxophone); Al "Brisco" Clark, Charles Carr, Haywood Henry (baritone saxophone); Levi Rasbury (trumpet, trombone); Joe Dupars, Robert Knight , Dud Bascomb, Johnny Grimes , Ernie Royal, Isiah "Ike" Oakley, Joseph Davis , Lewis Hamlin, Lammar Wright, Jr., Clayton "Chicken" Gunnells, Wayman Reid, Roscoe Patrick, Darryl "Hasaan" Jamison, Teddy Washington, Danny Stiles, Marvin Stamm, Richard "Kush" Griffith, Mack Johnson, Ron Tooley (trumpet); Dicky Wells, Wilmer Milton, Fred Wesley, Dicky Harris, Holly Ferris (trombone); Chops (horns); Lucas Fats Gonder (piano, organ); Ernie Hayes (piano, keyboards); Sonny Thompson (piano); Charles Sweet Sherell (Clavinet, drums); Timothy Hedding, Richard Tee (organ); Jerry Poindexter, Robin Halpin, Randy McCormick, Anthony Marinelli, Barry Beckett, Brian Banks (keyboards); David "Panama" Francis (drums, timpani); James Madison , Clyde Stubblefield, Melvin Parker, Clayton Fillyau, Edison Gore, Arthur Dickson, John Starks, Keith LeBlanc, Nat Kendrick, Roger Hawkins, Beau Dollar Bowman, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Billy Cobham (drums); Johnny Griggs (congas, percussion); John Morgan , Ron Selico (percussion).
Liner Note Authors: Clifford White; Harry Weinger; James Brown; Alan Leeds; Nelson George.
Recording information: Arthur Smith Studios, Charlot; Bell Sound Studios; Beltone Studios, New York, NY; Dukoff Studios, Miami, FL; King Studios, Cincinnati, OH; The Apollo; United Studios, Hollywood, CA; Universal Studios, Chicago, IL.
Directors: David Matthews ; Lewis Hamlin.
Arrangers: David Matthews ; Fred Wesley; James Brown; Sam Lowe; Brad Shapiro.
There are few box sets that can match the greatness of James Brown's STARTIME. Backed by such brilliant musicians as Melvin and Maceo Parker, Bootsy Collins andRolling Stone (5/13/99, p.52) - Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's." Rolling Stone (5/30/91) - 5 Stars - Classic - "...a staggering collection....goes well beyond the usual hits 'n' rarities approach of boxed retrospectives to get at the essence of Brown's development from gospel-style shouter...to Soul Brother No. 1...and from God-father of Soul...to grandfather of rap..." Rolling Stone (4/18/91) - "...The success of STAR TIME should pave the way for further examination of the James Brown catalog....the box is an ideal way to reintroduce Brown's massive body of work to a public more familiar with his legend than with the records themselves..." Entertainment Weekly (6/12) - "...soul history as a headlong rush of killer hooks, brain-melting horn blasts, and a scream that fuses passion and violence in one initiable call of the wild..." - Rating: A Q (6/91) - 5 Stars - Indespensable - "...Brown is one of the half- dozen most important, most influential individual oeuvres of the entire rock-and-roll era: the equal of Dylan, The Beatles and Motown....This isn't just the history of one artist; it is literally the history of the groove, the beat that can't be beat..." Uncut (p.119) - 5 stars out of 5 - "No home's complete without it." Mojo (Publisher) (p.115) - 5 stars out of 5 - "[T]he music is undimmed from blues, jazz and R&B to soul and funk."
Awesome!! Every single cd on here is amazing. It is a great collection of James Brown's span of hits. Whether it's Pappa's Got A Brand New Bag, or Payback, this box set has something for everyone. Submitted by stuminnotti (Anchorage, AK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
we miss you, brother james if you are out of cash just go to the bank drive to the nearest best buy and get this box set!. disc one has a mix of jazz, soul, instrumentals, early rock and roll and funk and it is called mr. dynamite!. disc 2 has the more funky grooves and political anthems. disc 3 has super cool funk like mother popcorn, hot pants, ants in my pants, talking loud and saying nothing and funky drumeer. disc 4 has the payback and despite the decline he can still move on with unity. no wonder rolling stone loves this boxed set. go on git!. Submitted by davidandino83 (chicago) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Can your heart stand it ? This JB four cd set is possibly a contender for the greatest collection of modern day music ever put together. Without him, there would be no Parliament, Prince,
Fela Kuti, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Stooges, hip hop etc. Every cd is a gem from the early Little Richard/Ray Charles tracks through to such
seminal tracks like "Cold Sweat Pts 1,2 3", " Bring It Up", and the brilliant social commentary of "King Heroin" the most frightening anti drug song written. Can your heart stand to miss listening to this glorious music ? Submitted by Rob J (Letchworth, Herts.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Never Out of Date!! There are a lot of artists today that penned their music after the Godfather of Soul James Brown! This CD is one of the ultimate greatest hits that you could have in your music collection.
I have this collection and it's the best money I could have ever spent!
Buy it, and you won't be dissappointed. Submitted by Bev (Birmingham, AL, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
THE BEST OF THE SETS!!!! If you want a set to remember "The Godfather" by...THIS IS IT!!! You get his oldest up to the late eighties hits and they are all choice material!! Not a bad moment on this set. Its worth every dollar! Have owned this for about more than 5 years and when I want to JUMP I put this on!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? Submitted by Jhill61462 (Chicago, IL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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