The 1972 Apollo Theater performances were recorded, however the plans for an album were shelved likely due to Mr. Brown’s endorsements during that year’s presidential election, stinting the album sales of his re-packaged material.
Read MoreFred Wesley became more involved in 1972 with the James Brown output for Polydor by producing the string of instrumental hits for The J.B.’s, including “Gimme Some More,” “Pass The Peas,” and “Givin’ Up Food For Funk,” as well as arrangements for other featured artists on Mr. Brown’s People record label.
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