James Brown Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Get On The Good FootJames Brown6rank/position

Get On The Good Foot (Pt.1 & 2)

Once you start introducing JB’s tracks, there’s no end to it, but this one is also a popular, easy-to-use song.

It comes in Pt.1 and Pt.2, so it’s crafted to be straightforwardly long and convenient to use.

This is the type that really gets the crowd going when played loud at high volume, so it’s not recommended for smaller venues.

The audio balance is from an older era, so the sound is a bit light and the rhythm isn’t rendered as clearly as it could be.

Get Up Offa That ThingJames Brown7rank/position

James Brown – Get Up Offa That Thing

A funk track released in 1976 by American singer-songwriter James Brown.

It reached No.

4 on the U.S.

charts.

The track has been used widely across media, including in the film Sister Act 2 and in Wal-Mart commercials.

I Got You (I FEEL GOOD)James Brown8rank/position

James Brown – I Got You (I Feel Good) (Live)

A track released in 1964 by the American singer James Brown.

The title “I Feel Good” became his famous catchphrase.

It was used in Ecover’s “Feel Good Cleaning” commercial, a Belgian detergent brand.

Ain’t It Funky NowJames Brown9rank/position

Ain’t It Funky Now

James Brown’s “Ain’t It Funky Now” is a funky, super cool track.

It’s the kind of song I somehow want to listen to while waiting to meet someone at night (haha).

When you hear it, you can’t help but want to let your body tap out the beat—one of those songs.

The brass sounds delightfully stylish and unbelievably cool.

James Brown’s voice is gritty and smooth, and it’s just so on point!! Doesn’t it make you want to shout that out?

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Funky DrummerJames Brown10rank/position

Funky Drummer (Pt. 1 & 2)

It’s no exaggeration to say the history of hip-hop began with this drum! This funk number by the legendary American artist James Brown is etched into music history.

Released in March 1970, it’s famous for the improvised drum break that emerged during a session after the instruction to “let the drummer play.” Even without lyrics, you can feel the heat of the moment and the steadily rising groove.

This beat was later sampled by countless artists—such as Public Enemy and N.W.A.—and helped lay the foundation of hip-hop.

Many of you may also recognize this rhythm from the theme of the animated series The Powerpuff Girls.

Perfect for anyone who wants to trace breakbeats back to their source! Surrender yourself to the beat that changed history.