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Singer James Brown dies at 73.
news.yahoo.com — ATLANTA - James Brown, the legendary singer known as the "Godfather of Soul," has died, his agent said early Monday. He was 73.
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And the news in musical form:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr_6q9DcSiM
You'll be missed old timer... -
holy ***** that's so sad
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R.I.P
you will be missed. -
That's super bad.
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Aw.... what the *****. This Christmas sucks.
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He seemed older than 73.
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and on XMAS, wtf? *****...
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NOo!! James!!!
Don't die!
just... GET UP!
GET ON UP!!
STAY ON THE SCENE!!! -
Wow, this is so sad :(
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man i got a chill when i read that. another music legend leaves us =(
RIP
Time to play some james brown funky drummer =) -
its not often that someone comes around who influences a genre so greatly. he'll be missed.
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With him dies a legacy. There will never be anyone like him again.
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An influence to many and that is why I say thanks for you influence on me and for giving us all soul/funk/and r&b greatness.
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My heart just plunged when I read this headline... Rest in Peace, Godfather.
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Now he's dancing with the other greats
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Goodnight, sweet prince.
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RIP James. Nobody had energy like you.
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He definitely made a significant contribution to soul R&B.
Too bad he was all cracked out in his final years. -
My dad used to think it was funny to wake me up by blasting his James Brown - Live at the Apollo album. There's nothing like receiving an injection of 100% pure soul to start your day.
Rest in peace, James. -
I did not see this coming at all. It's crazy. To die on Christmas... Sad.
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I read the article, and I still can't think of a thing he sings. ...A little help here?
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this is the saddest christmas in years (for me anyway). Farewell dear funkster...you'll be missed.
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This article is the most emailed article on bbcworld.com : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4085565.stm check its date...weird eh?
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You will be missed.
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the pioneer of soul and funk music. james brown, you'll be remembered.
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I first heard of James Brown from The Blues Brothers. Had to get all of his ***** afterwards. What a ***** legend.
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He may not have been a great man, but he was a great artist.
And despite his flaws, the world is a better place because of his influences.
You had a hell of a run... Thank you. -
Probably hit a bad rock of crack, the old cumdumster
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JAMES BROWN IS DEAD. *thump thump thump thump*
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Santa Clause, go straight to the ghetto.
Santa Clause, go straight to the ghetto.
Tell him James Brown sent you. Ha!
Go straight to the ghetto. -
Please everyone do not worry! James Brown will be replaced by the cookie cutter rejects of our favorite show to hate: "American Idle"
That phucking show must die.
Tragic losing the godfather of soul... he will be missed. -
Such a shame :(
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I just got tickets last week for his upcoming show in Calgary.
He will be missed, at least his music will live on. -
he was the best of the best of the best of the best.
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R.I.P Mr. Brown such a sham that you are gone
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Was the hardest working man is show business.
See you later man. Rest in Peace.
And guys try not to cut the guy down so much.The man was one of the true greats. -
Damn shame.
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worth viewing, great moves http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4SLBBDCtys
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag -
get on up!
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*np Sex Machine
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Last I heard he was being treated for "severe pneumonia" at an Atlanta hospital, next thing you know he was dead. Man that's bad to hear
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NOT ON CHRISTMAS!!
gah this has ruined the day for me
RIP JB -
I guess he isn't "feeling good" anymore. RIP.
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God Bless you, James Brown! Now just get on up! Maybe g-d will help you become the true sex machine! You will forever live on in your music!
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Terrible news. :( James Brown will always be remembered for bringing a bit of funk into all our lives.
A great loss. :( -
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Another Great one passes away :(
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A festivus miracle!
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