James Brown - Think! (1960) {Universal Music Japan Mini LP UICY-9281 rel 2003}

Limited to 5000 copies.Paper sleeve. THINK, credited to James Brown and The Famous Flames was originally released as KING 12-683 in 1960. It was Brown's third album, and as with most of his non-live pre-1970's albums, it contains previously released singles. Here it's some of his final Federal and early King sides. All songs are backed by his first great "James Brown Band" lead by J.C. Davis. Tracks 11 & 12 are James solo without The Flames. It was reissued numerous times throughout his career, some with different covers.

Here's the tune stack and discographical info……

1. Think 2:49 (FEDERAL-12370A, Jan. 1960, #15 R&B)^^
2. Good Good Lovin' 2:14 (FEDERAL-16361A, Oct. 12, 1959) **
3. Wonder When You're Coming Home 2:32 (FEDERAL-12378B 8/60)^
4. I'll Go Crazy 2:08 (FEDERAL-12369A Jan. 1960, #15 R&B)^
5. This Old Heart 2:10 (FEDERAL-12378A 8/60, #20 R&B, #79 Pop)^
6. I Know It's True 2:41 (FEDERAL-12369B Jan. 1960)^
7. Bewildered 2:23 (KING-5442A 1/61, #8 R&B, #40 Pop) *
8. I'll Never Never Let You Go 2:19 (KING-5524B 7/26/61)^^
9. You've Got The Power 2:21 (FEDERAL-12370B, Jan. 1960, A-side #15 R&B)^^
10. If You Want Me 2:23 (KING-5442B 1/61)^^
11. Baby You're Right 3:05 (KING-5524A 7/26/61, #2 R&B, #49 Pop)^^^
12. So Long 2:48^^^

the musicians:
*January 30, 1959, Beltone Studios, New York, NY
James Brown- lead vocals
Bill Hollings, J.W. Archer & Johnny Terry - background vocals
Louis Madison - piano & background vocals
Bobby Roach - guitar
Bernard Odum - bass
Nat Kendrick - drums
George Dorsey - alto sax
J.C. Davis - tenor sax
Produced by Andy Gibson

**June 27, 1959, Beltone Studios, New York, NY
James Brown- lead vocals
Johnny Terry, Bobby Bennett & Eugene "Baby Lloyd" Stallworth - background vocals
unidentified - piano
Bobby Roach - guitar
Bernard Odum - bass
Nat Kendrick - drums
George Dorsey - alto sax
J.C. Davis - tenor sax
Produced by Andy Gibson

^November 11, 1959, King Studios, Cincinnati, OH
James Brown- lead vocals
Johnny Terry, Bobby Bennett & Eugene "Baby Lloyd" Stallworth - background vocals (except 22)
Sonny Thompson - piano
Bobby Roach - guitar
Bernard Odum - bass
Nat Kendrick - drums
James McGary - alto sax
J.C. Davis - tenor sax

^^February 20, 1960, United Studios, Hollywood, CA
James Brown- lead vocals
Bea Ford - lead vocals (Track 6 only)
Boby Byrd, Bobby Bennett & Eugene "Baby Lloyd" Stallworth - background vocals (except 22)
Bobby Roach - guitar
Bernard Odum - bass
Nat Kendrick - drums
Alfred Corley - alto sax (except Track 9)
J.C. Davis - tenor sax
Roscoe Patrick - trumpet (Track 9 only)
Alfred "Fats" Gonder - piano (Track 9 only)

^^^September 27 & 29, 1960, United Studios, Hollywood, CA
James Brown- lead vocals
Alfred "Fats Gonder or Bobby Byrd - piano
Les Buie - guitar
Herbert Lee Perry - bass
Nat Kendrick - drums
Alfred Corley - alto sax
J.C. Davis - tenor sax
Roscoe Patrick - trumpet
Produced by Sydney Nathan