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happypervert -> The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 8:21:15 AM)
I was channel surfing this morning and saw something about James Brown on BET, and it turned out to to be an open (gold) casket celebration of his life. I'm not a fan of Al Sharpton, but he gave a great eulogy; Jesse Jackson gave one too. Even Michael Jackson was there to say how he was inspired by watching JB as a kid. All this was on a stage, and a funky soul band played in between speeches. It was a rocking good show. That service was filmed in Augusta, GA on Friday; the day before they did something similar at the Apollo Theater in NYC. It's funny, but I kinda feel sorry that Jerry Ford had such a modest send off -- seems like a president shouldn't get shown up like that by a singer.

missturbation -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 10:38:07 AM)
If i'm right and i may not be lol but when i glanced at news i think i saw his open coffin in front of a stage where people paying tribute to him through song etc. I found it kind of creepy. On the note of James Browns send off being more outrageous than Jerry Fords - well thats show business. I dont even know who Jerry Ford is to be honest but im presuming he was some kind of politician in which case understated for a funeral seems to fit better than the opulence of james browns.

juliaoceania -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 12:12:34 PM)
quote: That service was filmed in Augusta, GA on Friday; the day before they did something similar at the Apollo Theater in NYC. It's funny, but I kinda feel sorry that Jerry Ford had such a modest send off -- seems like a president shouldn't get shown up like that by a singer. Perhaps Ford wanted it that way. He had 93 years on planet Earth to decide...smiles Personally I feel James Brown added more to my life than Ford did. Edited to add: I love your new signature line

MzMia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 12:19:07 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: happypervert I was channel surfing this morning and saw something about James Brown on BET, and it turned out to to be an open (gold) casket celebration of his life. I'm not a fan of Al Sharpton, but he gave a great eulogy; Jesse Jackson gave one too. Even Michael Jackson was there to say how he was inspired by watching JB as a kid. All this was on a stage, and a funky soul band played in between speeches. It was a rocking good show. That service was filmed in Augusta, GA on Friday; the day before they did something similar at the Apollo Theater in NYC. It's funny, but I kinda feel sorry that Jerry Ford had such a modest send off -- seems like a president shouldn't get shown up like that by a singer. James Brown IS the Godfather of Soul, he deserved the wonderful celebration he got. Its not a matter of being "shown up" its a matter that they happened to pass away at the same time. Now let me go practice dancing on the good foot!!! See you in heaven James***[:D]

Emperor1956 -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 12:25:17 PM)
quote: OP: It's funny, but I kinda feel sorry that Jerry Ford had such a modest send off -- seems like a president shouldn't get shown up like that by a singer. Uh....cut to the Pearly Gates, St. Peter and all the angels...greeting the big THREE: Saddam Hussein, Jerry Ford and James Brown. A horrific mass murder and despot, the guy who pardoned Richard Nixon and the Godfather of Soul. Do you have any doubts who gets into heaven? If you have a moment's thought...you need to stop thinking and watch this about 22 times. and that's just what he could do with a bunch of square white kids. I have no doubt the angels are dancing tonight. E

MzMia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 12:25:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: juliaoceania Personally I feel James Brown added more to my life than Ford did. LOL, after reading the legacy of Gerald Ford, I KNOW James Brown has added more to my life. I still need to thank Gerald Ford for pardoning Nixon, and APPOINTING Cheney and Rumsfeld...LOL Gerald Ford's Legacy: Cheney and Rumsfeld ROFL ROFL ROLF[:D]

MzMia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 12:39:50 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Emperor1956 quote: OP: It's funny, but I kinda feel sorry that Jerry Ford had such a modest send off -- seems like a president shouldn't get shown up like that by a singer. Uh....cut to the Pearly Gates, St. Peter and all the angels...greeting the big THREE: Saddam Hussein, Jerry Ford and James Brown. A horrific mass murder and despot, the guy who pardoned Richard Nixon and the Godfather of Soul. Do you have any doubts who gets into heaven? If you have a moment's thought...you need to stop thinking and watch this about 22 times. and that's just what he could do with a bunch of square white kids. I have no doubt the angels are dancing tonight. E Look damn it, I have not even started drinking yet, and you have me rolling on the floor.....[sm=mrpuffy.gif]

asubmissiveheart -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 9:57:39 PM)
And you were surprised, why?

michaelOfGeorgia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (12/31/2006 10:00:56 PM)
i know this may not sit well with some, but i'm wondering... when James Brown died...was his last words "I feel good"? (meant solely as a humorous inquiry and not intended to offend anyone)

MzMia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/1/2007 11:25:20 AM)
Hummm ya know what? I hope he did say that, and he is doing the Good Foot Dance in heaven. James Brown, you rock. RIP James [:D]

chocolatelover69 -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/1/2007 11:33:27 AM)
it was sad to see Janes Brown pass, i didnt realize he was sick but wnen an older person gets pneumonia it is common

chocolatelover69 -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/1/2007 11:36:20 AM)
i love your posts MzMia it is clear you are much smarter than the rest of us

MzMia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/1/2007 11:52:15 AM)
LOL I am hardly smarter than most people. You are really sucking up to me... keep it up! I love it. *2007? Bring it on!*

Fawne -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/1/2007 7:32:47 PM)
" Get up offa that thing and dance till you feel better..." No wonder it is raining in New York today... Godfather is in Heaven. He left us a legend. Thank you.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown "Hit me, now....." <soft smile> "Owwww"

MzMia -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/1/2007 8:17:52 PM)
Thank you, I forgot how many hits "The Godfather" had. [;)]

Real0ne -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/2/2007 7:21:15 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Emperor1956 [A horrific mass murder and despot, the guy who pardoned Richard Nixon and the Godfather of Soul. LMAO! beat me to the punch!

Fawne -> RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style (1/2/2007 8:47:02 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MzMia Thank you, I forgot how many hits "The Godfather" had. [;)] Thank you. Not kind to joke... buuttt... 3 men walk into a bar. Saddam Hussain, Gerald Ford and James Brown. 'nuh said... ? Bizarre world we live in. "Please, please, please - You got the power...."

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