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Album · 1974

Damn Right I Am Somebody

by Fred Wesley and the J.B.’s

Released
1974
Label
People Records
Catalogue no.
2391 125
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
43:09
Country
US

“Damn Right I Am Somebody” is an album by Fred Wesley and the J.B.’s, released in 1974 on People Records. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 43:09. The line-up features James Brown (arranger, synthesizer), Fred Wesley (trombone, arranger), “Sweet” Charles Sherrell (bass), Fred Thomas (bass) and Hearlon "Cheese" Martin (guitar).

Who played on Damn Right I Am Somebody

  • James Brown arranger, synthesizer, producer on 3 tracks
  • Fred Wesley trombone, arranger on 2 tracks
  • “Sweet” Charles Sherrell bass on 1 track
  • Fred Thomas bass on 1 track
  • Hearlon "Cheese" Martin guitar on 1 track
  • Jerone Jasaan Sanford trumpet on 1 track
  • Jimmy Nolan guitar on 1 track
  • John Griggs congas on 1 track
  • John Morgan drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Maceo Parker alto saxophone on 1 track
  • St. Clair Pinckney tenor saxophone on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Damn Right I’m Somebody 6:00
  2. A2 Blow Your Head — James Brown, Fred Wesley 5:06
  3. A3 Im Payin’ Taxes, What Am I Buyin’? 9:48
  4. B1 Same Beat (Part 1) — James Brown 3:20
  5. B2 If You Don’t Get It the First Time, Back Up & Try It Again, Parrty — James Brown 3:56
  6. B3 Make Me What You Want Me to Be 3:59
  7. B4 Going to Get a Thrill 6:22
  8. B5 You Sure Love to Ball 4:38

More albums by Fred Wesley and the J.B.’s

Food for Thought 1972 · People Doing It to Death 1973 · People Breakin’ Bread 1974 · Polydor Hustle With Speed 1975 · People Records Groove Machine 1979 · Drive
Food for funk (J.B.'s 45's groove) 1990
Funky Good Time / Live 1993 · Live
Bring the Funk On Down 1999
The Lost Album Featuring Watermelon Man 2011
These Are The J.B.'s 2014
More Mess On My Thing 2019

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Damn Right I Am Somebody?

The line-up of Damn Right I Am Somebody includes James Brown (arranger, synthesizer), Fred Wesley (trombone, arranger), “Sweet” Charles Sherrell (bass), Fred Thomas (bass), Hearlon "Cheese" Martin (guitar), Jerone Jasaan Sanford (trumpet), Jimmy Nolan (guitar) and John Griggs (congas).

Which label released Damn Right I Am Somebody?

Damn Right I Am Somebody was released in 1974 on People Records (2391 125).

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