260K views · 3.4K reactions | In 1986, James Brown, facing serious accusations, appeared on CNN via satellite link, completely uninhibited and erratic. He sang random lines from his songs, veered off on tangents, and gave a wild, chaotic interview. Interviewer Sonya Friedman, however, remained a beacon of professionalism, handling Brown’s unpredictable behavior with remarkable composure. | Historyinmemes | Facebook

64K views · 4.5K reactions | James Brown’s catalog of songs is one of the most diverse in all of recorded music. He was able to rework the classic Chuck Berry hit, “In The Wee Wee Hours (Of The Night),” by drawing on his various inspirations and styles! | James Brown | Facebook