These songs show James Brown’s full range—his power as a performer, yes, but also his depth as a storyteller, a thinker, and a man who understood the world around him.

Getting into the soulful stylings of the incomparable James Brown? These four songs are essential listening for any fan.

Indeed, these are three eternal James Brown soul songs that will leave you dancing, sweating, and panting. [RELATED: Previously Unheard James Brown Song “We Got to Change” Released] ...

"This is the biggest thing I've I've ever done in my whole career," the Dutch producer says of his rework of Brown's 1971 classic.

James Brown's “Living in America” reappears on this week’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart at No. 8, immediately becoming a top 10 hit once again.