: The song was co-written by Brown's then-girlfriend Betty Jean Newsome , who reportedly drew inspiration from her observations of gender relations at the time. Themes and Interpretations
: The track reached number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 8 on the Hot 100. In 2010, the original 1966 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame . Iconic Video Versions James Brown ItS A ManS ManS ManS World Official Video
: An extraordinary performance where Brown pays tribute to late artists like John Lennon and Otis Redding. : The song was co-written by Brown's then-girlfriend