James Brown: "Mother Popcorn" 🎵🎶🎤🎧 August 2, 1969 - “Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me)” by James Brown hits #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart for 2 weeks, also peaking at #11 on the Hot 100 on July 26, 1969. Written by James Brown and Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis, it is the ninth R&B chart topper for “The Godfather Of Soul”. Brown and Ellis craft the song, taking inspiration from Brown’s groundbreaking single “Cold Sweat”, which the duo also wrote together. The Popcorn, then a p

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