When did James Brown release the single Give It Up or Turnit a Loose?
James Brown released the single Give It Up or Turnit a Loose in 1969. The track reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart that same year.
Questions about Give It Up or Turnit a Loose
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What album features the instrumental version of Give It Up or Turnit a Loose from 1970?
The instrumental version appeared on the Ain't It Funky album in 1970. This recording removed James Brown's vocals and added guitar overdubs instead.
Who played drums alongside congas during minutes four and five of the live Sex Machine take?
Clyde Stubblefield played drums alongside congas during minutes four and five of that live take. That five-minute performance featured an organ riff and a florid bassline not present in the studio cut.
Which synthesizer version of Give It Up or Turnit a Loose was recorded by Dick Hyman in 1969?
Dick Hyman recorded a synthesizer version on his 1969 album The Age of Electronicus before the live versions emerged. No other funk record from that era generated as many derivative works across multiple genres.
On what date did Lyn Collins record her own rendition of Give It Up or Turnit a Loose with James Brown producing?
Lyn Collins recorded her own rendition with Brown producing in 1974. A genuine live version from Chastain Park appeared on an album released in 1988 though it was recorded in 1985.