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.

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