single · December 1, 1985

Living in America

James Brown

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"Living in America" was a one-off single for the Rocky IV soundtrack, released in 1985. It marked a late-career resurgence for Brown, hitting number one on the Billboard R&B chart.

• The song was featured in the 1985 film Rocky IV, which was a major box office success.
• "Living in America" reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• The track was co-written and produced by Dan Hartman, who also contributed vocals and instruments.

James Brown was an American singer, songwriter, and bandleader, known as the Godfather of Soul. He pioneered funk music and soul music in the 1960s with his highly influential style and dynamic stage presence.