Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of James Brown’s 53rd Studio Album “Gravity” Originally Released on September 15, 1986.
“Gravity” is the 53rd studio album by American musician James Brown released in 1986 on Scotti Brothers Records.
Three songs were released from the album "Living in America", "Gravity" and "How Do You Stop".
"Living in America" peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles charts.
"Gravity" reached #26 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart, and at #93 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart.
"How Do You Stop" peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.
The album track "Turn Me Loose, I'm Dr. Feelgood" was used as the theme song for the Australian TV sketch comedy series The Late Show (1992–93) and is often played by Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies when one of their batters hits a home run at Citizens Bank Park.
“Living in America" was featured and performed by James Brown in the Rocky IV movie. In the film, Brown sings the song during Apollo Creed’s ring entrance, in reference to the character's patriotic image.
The song was also featured in the 2003 NASCAR Pontiac commercial with drivers Mike Skinner, Jack Sprague, Jerry Nadeau, Johnny Benson, Jr. and Ricky Craven.
In 1987, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and won Brown a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Track-listing
All tracks are written by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight, except "Let's Get Personal," by Hartman, Midnight and Alison Moyet.
1. Gravity
2. Let's Get Personal
3. How Do You Stop
4. Turn Me Loose, I'm Dr. Feelgood
5. Living in America
6. Goliath
7. Repeat the Beat (Faith)
8. Return to Me
9. Living in America (12" R&B Dance Version)
10. Gravity (12" Extended Dance Mix)
11. How Do You Stop (12" Special Extended Mix)
12. Goliath (12" Message House Mix)
13. Living in America (Rocky IV Soundtrack Album Version)
14. Gravity (Single Version)
15. Living in America (Instrumental)
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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