"This Old Heart" is a song written by James Brown and recorded by Brown and The Famous Flames. Although they performed it in a rhythm and blues style, it originated as a country song.[1] Released as a single in 1960, it charted #20 R&B and #79 Pop.[2] It was the group's last release on Federal Records before they switched to its parent label, King. It was also one of their first songs to be released in the United Kingdom (by Fontana).[3]

"This Old Heart"
Single by James Brown and The Famous Flames
from the album Think!
B-side"Wonded When You're Coming Home"
Released1960 (1960)
GenreRhythm and blues
Length2:08
LabelFederal
Songwriter(s)James Brown
James Brown charting singles chronology
""You've Got the Power" (B-side of "Think")"
(1960)
"This Old Heart"
(1960)
"The Bells"
(1960)

References edit

  1. ^ Brown, Geoff (2009). Life of James Brown. London: Omnibus Press.
  2. ^ White, Cliff (1991). "Discography". In Star Time (pp. 54–59) [CD booklet]. New York: PolyGram Records.
  3. ^ Brown, Geoff (2009).