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The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 8:21:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		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.


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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 10:38:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		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.

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 12:12:34 PM   
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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.

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 12:19:07 PM   
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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***

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 12:25:17 PM   
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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.

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 12:25:49 PM   
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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

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 12:39:50 PM   
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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.....

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 9:57:39 PM   
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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 12/31/2006 10:00:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		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)


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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/1/2007 11:25:20 AM   
MzMia


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I hope he did say that, and he is doing the Good Foot Dance in heaven.
James Brown, you rock.
RIP James

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

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/1/2007 11:36:20 AM   
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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/1/2007 11:52:15 AM   
MzMia


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You are really sucking up to me...
keep it up! I love it.
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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/1/2007 7:32:47 PM   
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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

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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/1/2007 8:17:52 PM   
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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/2/2007 7:21:15 AM   
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[A horrific mass murder and despot, the guy who pardoned Richard Nixon and the Godfather of Soul.


LMAO!

beat me to the punch!


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RE: The Godfather of Soul went out in style - 1/2/2007 8:47:02 AM   
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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.

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