Black Liberation 1969 Archive

"Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud"

Description

James Brown recorded "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud" in 1968. It was released as a single as well as on the albums Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud and A Soulful Christmas.

Creator

James Brown

Publisher

Kevin Maguire
published via YouTube.com

Date

1968

Coverage

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" as one of their "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll". It reached #1 on R&B Singles Chart and #10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Player

Citation

James Brown, “"Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud",” Black Liberation 1969 Archive, accessed November 21, 2024, https://blacklib1969.swarthmore.edu/items/show/1262.