the very best of
Album by James Brown
"The Very Best of" by James Brown is a compilation album featuring a selection of tracks from the American singer's extensive career, highlighting his influence on funk, soul, and rhythm and blues. The album showcases key themes of social commentary and energetic performance.
First released: 1997

Tracklist
- 1.Gravity3:50
- 2.Living in America4:08
- 3.Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine5:16
- 4.I Got You (I Feel Good)2:46
- 5.Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag4:16
- 6.Hot Pants (She Got to Use What She Got to Get What She Wants)3:06
- 7.Cold Sweat7:25
- 8.Think2:49
- 9.The Payback7:38
- 10.Out of Sight2:22
- 11.Funky President (People It’s Bad)4:01
- 12.Please, Please, Please2:44
- 13.It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World2:46
- 14.Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)4:50
- 15.Soul Power3:20