In April 1970, “King” label released “Soul on Top”, the 32nd James Brown studio album. It was recorded November 1969, and was produced by James Brown.
Personnel:
- James Brown- vocal
- Oliver Nelson- arranger and conductor
- Ernie Watts- alto saxophone
- Joe Romano – alto saxophone
- Maceo Parker- tenor saxophone
- Buddy Collette- tenor saxophone
- Pete Christlieb- tenor saxophone
- Jim Mulidore – baritone saxophone
- Al Aarons- trumpet
- Chuck Findley- trumpet
- John Audino – trumpet
- Tom Porello – trumpet
- Jimmy Cleveland- trombone
- Nick DiMaio – trombone
- Kenny Shroyer – trombone
- Bill Tole – trombone
- Frank Vincent – piano
- Bill Pitman- guitar
- Louis Shelton- guitar
- Ray Brown- bass
- Louis Bellson- drums, bandleader
- Jack Arnold – percussion
Track listing:
- That’s My Desire – Helmy Kressa, Caroll Loveday
- Your Cheatin’ Heart – Hank Williams
- What Kind of Fool Am I – Leslie Bircusse, Anthony Newley
- It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World – James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome
- The Man in the Glass – Bud Hobgood
- It’s magic – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
- September Song – Maxwell Anderson, Kurt Weill
- For Once in My Life – Ron Miller, Orlando Murden
- Every Day I Have the Blues – Memphis Slim
- I Need Your Key (To Turn Me On) – Louie Bellson
- Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag – James Brown