James Brown: Live at Montreux (1981)

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"Soul Brother No.1", "The Godfather Of Soul", "Mr Dynamite" are all titles that have been applied to James Brown over the years. A hugely influential figure in black American music, he was a driving force in the development of soul music in the early sixties and funk in the early seventies. He has had more R&B hits in the US than any other artist, and has charted singles in countries around the world. One of the defining elements of James Brown’s career has always been his electrifying live show and his performances at Montreux give ample evidence of this. This DVD focuses on his choice as the best of them all from 1981. It’s a string of hits from start to finish delivered with all the flamboyant style and showmanship for which he is rightly famous.

Director: François Jaquenod
Genre: Music
Runtime: 71 min
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Cast

Production: Montreux Jazz Festival
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

concert

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Brown: Live at Montreux about?
"Soul Brother No.1", "The Godfather Of Soul", "Mr Dynamite" are all titles that have been applied to James Brown over the years. A hugely influential figure in black American music, he was a driving force in the development of soul music in the early sixties and funk in the early seventies. He has had more R&B hits in the US than any other artist, and has charted singles in countries around the world. One of the defining elements of James Brown’s career has always been his electrifying live show and his performances at Montreux give ample evidence of this. This DVD focuses on his choice as the best of them all from 1981. It’s a string of hits from start to finish delivered with all the flamboyant style and showmanship for which he is rightly famous.
Who directed James Brown: Live at Montreux?
James Brown: Live at Montreux was directed by François Jaquenod.
Who stars in James Brown: Live at Montreux?
James Brown: Live at Montreux stars James Brown.
How long is James Brown: Live at Montreux?
James Brown: Live at Montreux has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is James Brown: Live at Montreux?
James Brown: Live at Montreux is a Music film.
Where was James Brown: Live at Montreux produced?
James Brown: Live at Montreux was produced in Switzerland.