album · June 1, 1970

It's a New Day – Let a Man Come In

James Brown

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This 1970 Polydor album captures James Brown at a pivotal moment, merging raw funk energy with gospel fervor. It features the hit single "It's a New Day."

• The album's title track, "It's a New Day," was a Top 10 R&B hit for Brown in 1970.
• Recording sessions for the album took place athöhe studios in Macon, Georgia, with Brown's legendary backing band, The J.B.'s.
• Upon its release, "It's a New Day – Let a Man Come In" reached number 15 on the Billboard Soul Albums chart.

James Brown was a defining artist in 20th-century popular music, hailed as the Godfather of Soul and the architect of funk. In 1970, he was at a creative peak, having recently split with his King Records label and established his own production company and independent imprint.