The hardest working man in show business works YOU for 58 straight minutes.
Experience the explosive energy of the “Godfather of Soul” in this unforgettable 1980 performance at Atlanta’s Chastain Park. Backed by his powerhouse band, James Brown delivers a non-stop set of funk, soul, and R&B classics, including Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag, Get Up Offa That Thing, and I Got You (I Feel Good). Captured at the height of his stage mastery, the concert showcases Brown’s dynamic vocals, electrifying dance moves, and unmatched showmanship that kept audiences on their feet from start to finish.
Practical Effects
Cape routine perfection — the original mic drop.
Sound
The JB's horn section could power a small city.
Editing
Raw '80s multi-cam energy, zero polish, maximum sweat.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1980 set captures Brown between disco decline and hip-hop's birth — he's simultaneously legacy act and living influence.
Brown's 'cape routine' originated from a 1956 wardrobe malfunction and became his signature; by 1980 he'd performed it over 10,000 times.
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