On June 1, 1967, “Smash Records” released “James Brown Plays the Real Thing”, the twentieth James Brown studio album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by James Brown.

Personnel:

• James Brown – organ
• Alfred Ellis – arrangements
• Three Lions – photography
• Ron Oberman – liner notes

Track listing:

1. Jimmy Mack – Holland, Dozier, Holland
2. What Do You Like – Alfred Ellis
3. PeeWee’s Groove In “D” – Alfred Ellis
4. Bernadette – Holland, Dozier, Holland
5. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy – Joe Zawinul
6. I Never Loved a Man The Way I Love You – Ronnie Shannon
7. Funky Broadway – Arlester Christian
8. D Thing – Ted Wright