The Payback

By James Brown

Recording of "The Payback" (James Brown, Fred Wesley, John Starks)
Duration
7:29
Year
1974
Type
Studio

Recording Dates

August 4, 1973 International Studios, Augusta, GA
September, 1973 Advantage Studios, New York, NY

Alternate Versions Of This Recording

Recording Time Artist Type Year
The Payback [Part 1] 3:32 James Brown Studio 1973
The Payback [Part 2] 4:02 James Brown Studio 1973
The Payback [Part 1, DJ Promo Version] 3:35 James Brown Studio 1974
The Payback [Part 2, DJ Promo Version] 3:58 James Brown Studio 1974

Recording Credits

Producer James Brown
Lead Vocals James Brown
Background Vocals Unknown
Guitar Jimmy Nolen, Hearlon Martin
Bass Fred Thomas
Drums John Starks
Tambourine John Morgan
Trombone Fred Wesley
Horn Arrangements James Brown
Rhythm Arrangements James Brown

Appears On

Release Artist Released
The Payback James Brown December, 1973
Star Time James Brown May 7, 1991

Session Details

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