On January 1, 1976, “Polydor” label released “Hot”, the 45th James Brown studio album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by James Brown.

Personnel:

• James Brown – lead vocals, arrangements
• Dave Matthews– arrangements
• Bob Both- recording supervisor, engineer
• David Stone, Major Little – engineer
• Michael Doret – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by James Brown; except where noted.

1. Hot (I Need to Be Loved, Loved, Loved, Loved)
2. So Long – Irving Melsher, Remus Harris, Russ Morgan
3. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons – Deek Watson, William Best
4. Try Me
5. The Future Shock of the World
6. Woman
7. Most of All 0 Hank Thompson
8. Goodnight My Love – Gus Arnheim, Harry Tobias, Jules Lemare

Please, Please, Please