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Live at the ApolloJames Brown
Soul & R&B · 1960s

Live at the Apollo

Released 1963Soul & R&B
Classic

An electrifying live document that captured Brown's raw command. Thrilling and historic. One of the great live albums. Released in 1963, it's an early landmark for James Brown.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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