| James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul | ||||
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| Released | August 1968 | |||
| Recorded | 1968 | |||
| Genre | Soul jazz | |||
| Length | 38:13 | |||
| Label | King | |||
| Producer | James Brown | |||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [2] |
James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul is the twentieth studio album by American musician James Brown. The album was released in August 1968, by King Records. [1] [3]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Soul with Different Notes" | James Brown, Clyde Stubblefield, Jimmy Nolen, Maceo Parker | 8:10 |
| 2. | "Go On Now" | James Brown, Alfred Ellis, Cicely Hill | 5:53 |
| 3. | "Buddy E" | James Brown, Bud Hobgood | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Fat Soul" | James Brown, Alfred Ellis, Cicely Hill | 9:13 |
| 5. | "Little Fellow" | James Brown, Alfred Ellis, Cicely Hill | 8:12 |
| 6. | "Gittin' a Little Hipper" | James Brown, Bud Hobgood | 2:47 |
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