Released on April 4, 1968, 'I Got the Feelin'' is a studio album by American musician James Brown. Following his traditional rhythm and blues style merged with funk, the album significantly contributed to the development of the latter genre. It was the 19th studio album by James Brown and is regarded as a significant influential piece in Brown's body of work. It reached number 6 on the Billboard R&B albums chart.
The album is characterized by powerful triplet drum fills, a trademark of James Brown's style. The title track, 'I Got The Feelin'', is considered one of Brown's signature songs that encapsulate the dynamic energy and sound of his band. It was a top five R&B single and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 Pop chart. Another prominent song from the album, "Maybe I'll Understand," was actually a re-edit of a recording dating back to 1966.
Notably, 'I Got the Feelin'' also contains instrumental tracks such as 'Shades of Brown' providing a platform for his talented band members to shine. Brown's distinctively energetic performance fused with relentless funk influences makes this album an iconic contribution to the American music scene.
