I Don't Mind (James Brown song)
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"I Don't Mind" is a 1961 R&B song recorded by James Brown
& The Famous Flames
. Originally recorded in the studio and released as a single
, it was a Top 5 national Billboard R&B hit, peaking at #4, and reached #47 on the Billboard Hot 100
. Brown and the Flames also recorded a live version of "I Don't Mind" on their 1963 album Live at the Apollo.
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
& The Famous Flames
The Famous Flames
The Famous Flames was an R&B vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd that recorded and performed with James Brown during the early years of his career...
. Originally recorded in the studio and released as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, it was a Top 5 national Billboard R&B hit, peaking at #4, and reached #47 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. Brown and the Flames also recorded a live version of "I Don't Mind" on their 1963 album Live at the Apollo.
Chart positions
| Chart (1961) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard R&B | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop | 47 |
Cover versions
- The WhoThe WhoThe Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
coverCover versionIn popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
ed "I Don't Mind" on their 1965 debut album My GenerationMy GenerationMy Generation is the debut album by the English rock band The Who, released by Brunswick Records in the United Kingdom in December 1965. In the United States it was released by Decca Records as The Who Sings My Generation in April 1966, with a different cover and a slightly altered track...
. - The Moody BluesThe Moody BluesThe Moody Blues are an English rock band. Among their innovations was a fusion with classical music, most notably in their 1967 album Days of Future Passed....
also covered the song on their 1965 debut album The Magnificent MoodiesThe Magnificent MoodiesThe Magnificent Moodies is the 1965 debut album by The Moody Blues first released in the UK and the first and only album featuring their R&B lineup of guitarist Denny Laine, bassist Clint Warwick, keyboardist Mike Pinder, flute player–percussionist Ray Thomas, and drummer Graeme Edge...
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