Mr. CHRISTGAU: "Papa's Got a Brand NewBag" began a decade long progression of ever more elaborate rhythmic constructions, which had a way of erupting from each other.
Brown's classic singles include "Papa's Got A Brand NewBag, " "(Get Up I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine, " "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud, " a landmark 1968 statement of racial pride.