"The Popcorn" | ||||
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Single by James Brown | ||||
from the album The Popcorn | ||||
B-side | "The Chicken" | |||
Released | 1969 | |||
Recorded | 1968 | |||
Genre | Soul, funk | |||
Length | 2:55 | |||
Label |
King 6240 | |||
Songwriter(s) | James Brown | |||
Producer(s) | James Brown | |||
James Brown singles chronology | ||||
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"The Popcorn" is a 1969 instrumental written and recorded by James Brown. It was the first of several records Brown made inspired by the popular dance of the same name. Released as a single on King Records, it charted #11 R&B and #30 Pop. [1] It also appeared as the title track of an album released the same year.
The recording's bassline shares great similarities with Cold Sweat. In fact, it's a revamp of an earlier single "Bringing Up the Guitar" by Alfred Ellis and The Dapps, featuring the same band on this recording.
Chart (1969) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [2] | 30 |
US Best Selling Rhythm & Blues Singles (Billboard) | 11 |