"Down and Out in New York City" | ||||
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Single by James Brown | ||||
from the album Black Caesar | ||||
B-side | "Mama's Dead" | |||
Released | 1973 | |||
Genre | Soul, funk | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label |
King 14162 | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | James Brown | |||
James Brown charting singles chronology | ||||
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"Down and Out in New York City" is a song written by Bodie Chandler and Barry De Vorzon and recorded by James Brown. It appears in the film Black Caesar and is included on the film's soundtrack album. [1] The song was co- arranged by Fred Wesley. It was released as a single in 1973 and charted #13 R&B and #50 Pop. [2]
Chart (1973) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 50 |
US Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles [4] | 13 |