Fans of legendary soul singer, James Brown, brave the cold to stand in line to view his body at the Apollo in Harlem, New York, Thursday, December 28, 2006. (W.A. Bridges Jr./Atlanta Journal-Constitution/MCT)

Soul Power

[3 January 2007]

by William Glasspiegel

Though James Brown's body was lying in state at the Apollo Theater, on the streets of Harlem, his spirit seemed to be everywhere.

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f’real

Comment by Stephan Gordon from the 206 — January 4, 2007 @ 1:00 am

Enjoyed the article --- its got SOUL!

Comment by Nina from Illinois — January 4, 2007 @ 11:03 am

Ayekooo!

James Brown is the best...and you can write your ass off!

Comment by Kwaku from Accra, Ghana — January 5, 2007 @ 8:15 pm

A lovely evocation of time and place.

Comment by Alonso Jasso from San Antonio TX — January 8, 2007 @ 10:37 am

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