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(So Tired of Standing Still We Got to) Move On
R&B / Soul · 1991

(So Tired of Standing Still We Got to) Move On

James Brown

James Brown's 1991 single delivers an urgent, empowering funk anthem, showcasing his enduring power to ignite action with a relentless groove and commanding vocals.

1991 · Scotti Bros. Records

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This is James Brown in full, late-career funk force, a potent shot of pure energy and purpose. "(So Tired of Standing Still We Got to) Move On" is a call to action wrapped in an irresistible groove, featuring the Godfather's signature raspy vocals, tight horn arrangements, and a rhythm section that simply won't quit. It's the sound of defiance, determination, and the undeniable urge to get up and make things happen, both on the dance floor and in life. Essential for anyone needing a motivational jolt with an authentic funk backbone.

Moments Worth Listening For
The immediate, driving drum and bass groove that kicks in, setting an undeniable rhythmic urgency from the first beat.
The powerful, unison horn section stabs that punctuate James Brown's vocal declarations, acting as a call-and-response.
A specific moment where James Brown's ad-libs escalate in intensity, pushing the band to an even higher level of funk fervor.
The breakdown section, if present, where the rhythm section locks into an even more stripped-down, hypnotic groove before the full band re-enters.
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How does (So Tired of Standing Still We Got to) Move On sound next to the rest of James Brown's catalogue?

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The writing leans notably further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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