James Brown

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James Brown (1933-2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was singer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.

His song "Get Up Offa That Thing" was featured on the Muppets From Space soundtrack. The instrumental song "Night Train" was the opening number on episode 206 of The Muppet Show.

References

• Roosevelt Franklin's dog, shown in The Sesame Street Library Volume 2, is named Night Train; it shares its name with an instrumental R&B standard, recorded by Brown.
• A Sesame Street animated caricature of Brown is featured in a series of "Soul" alphabet skits.

Song parodies

• Sesame Street episode 4089: Miles sings "I Love Fruit" on American Fruit Stand.
• Sesame Street Live production Super Grover! Ready for Action‎ includes a parody of "I Feel Good", possibly "I Love Fruit".
• Sesame Street episode 4158: Papa Bear and Baby Bear sing "Papa Gives a Big Bear Hug".