Nelson George and Alan Leeds have assembled the fi rstcomprehensive collection of writings about the late, greatGodfather of Soul, creating a fascinating mosaic of the manand the musician. Known as the hardest-working man inshow business, James Brown embodied rhythm and blues,funk and soul, and sensuality. His musical innovations insuch indelible grooves as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) SexMachine," "I Got You (I Feel Good)," and "Papa's Got aBrand New Bag," transformed American music.To appreciate Brown's immeasurable infl uence, to chroniclehis professional and personal triumphs and struggles, andto capture his essence, writers from four decades weighin on the legendary Soul Brother Number One. Whatemerges is a tribute to a trailblazer—one that no dedicatedfan or music history buff will want to be without.