Harlem Says Its Farewell to James Brown

From: All Things Considered (NPR) | Date: December 28, 2006| Author: MELISSA BLOCK | Copyright information


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12-28-2006

Harlem Says Its Farewell to James Brown

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Time 21:00 - 22:00 PM

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On now to the late James Brown. His career came full circle this afternoon as the body of the legendary singer was returned to the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Fans lined up around the block to file past Brown's casket, laid out on the same stage ...

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