Featuring in the movie Rocky IV, Living In America made No.5 in the UK singles charts and #4 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for the Godfather of soul.
Much more than just a singer, James Brown made a huge contribution to the music
industry as a musician, songwriter, dancer, bandleader and record
producer. Brown could also play harmonica, bass, keyboards, drums and
various percussion instruments.
Brown had numerous hit singles and albums during the late 50's, 60's and 70's, but Living In America was to be the soul legend's final major chart hit in the U.S. In the UK, he carried on having minor hits until 1998, although The Payback Mix Pt.1 reached #12 in 1988. Brown's last UK Top 40 single was Funk On A Roll in 1998, which peaked at #40.
James Brown passed away on Christmas Day in 2006, aged 73.
