"Feel good, feel good, I got you!" When James Brown starts performing, just like he said, "I got you!" You can't help moving with him. The Godfather of Soul is one of the most hardworking artists. Born in the ghetto, he built his empire with blood, sweat, and tears. He is also an activist for the Civil Rights Movement. Partially because of his friendship with Vice President Hubert Humphrey, many people call him "Uncle Tom". As the most influential Black artist at the time, he wrote "Say it loud, I'm black, I'm proud" after MLK's assassination. This song helped African Americans regain confidence but also made many people furious. People were confused about which side he was on. Let me tell you, he is on America's side. He loves his country as a whole. This can be seen from the song "Living in America":
"Eye to eye, station to station
Living in America
Hand in hand, across the nation "
His intention is quite obvious. He wants everybody hand in hand, no matter if you are white or black. We are united and we are one! America is great because of its diversity and its acceptance of all races and cultures. This is a big vision and it requires respect, understanding and compassion.
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