Gravity
by James Brown
Released: September 15, 1986
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Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Gravity" is the 53rd studio album by American musician James Brown, released on September 15, 1986, by Scotti Bros. The track "Turn Me Loose, I'm Dr. Feelgood" gained further recognition as the theme song for the Australian TV sketch comedy series The Late Show (1992–93). It was his first album for the Scotti Brothers label.
Inside the Recording
The album was primarily written and produced by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight, who had previously created the hit single "Living in America." This track had reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV.
Interesting Facts
It is also frequently played by the Philadelphia…
It is also frequently played by the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park when a batter hits a home run.
Essential Tracks
Gravity
"Gravity" is the 53rd studio album by American musician James Brown, released on September 15, 1986, by Scotti Bros.
How Do You Stop
Additionally, the tango-inspired slow jam "How Do You Stop" achieved notable success, breaking into the top ten on the R&B charts.
Turn Me Loose, I'm Dr. Feelgood
The track "Turn Me Loose, I'm Dr. Feelgood" gained further recognition as the theme song for the Australian TV sketch comedy series The Late Show (1992–93).
Living in America
The album was primarily written and produced by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight, who had previously created the hit single "Living in America." This track had reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV.
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Reception
The album was primarily written and produced by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight, who had previously created the hit single "Living in America." This track had reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV. The title track of the album became a minor hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Additionally, the tango-inspired slow jam "How Do You Stop" achieved notable success, breaking into the top ten on the R&B charts.
The Complete Album Story
"Gravity" is the 53rd studio album by American musician James Brown, released on September 15, 1986, by Scotti Bros. Records. It was his first album for the Scotti Brothers label.
The album was primarily written and produced by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight, who had previously created the hit single "Living in America." This track had reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was prominently featured in the film Rocky IV.
The title track of the album became a minor hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Additionally, the tango-inspired slow jam "How Do You Stop" achieved notable success, breaking into the top ten on the R&B charts.
The track "Turn Me Loose, I'm Dr. Feelgood" gained further recognition as the theme song for the Australian TV sketch comedy series The Late Show (1992–93). It is also frequently played by the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park when a batter hits a home run.
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