James Brown performs "I Got The Feelin". Part 2. Live at the Boston Garden. April 5, 1968.

James Brown performs "I Got the Feelin. Part 2", highlighted by his many dance moves. Live at the Boston Garden, April 5, 1968.

In the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on April 4, 1968, rioting broke out in cities across the country. James Brown had been scheduled to perform at the Boston Garden on April 5th. Boston Mayor Kevin White had initially wanted to cancel all public events, including James Brown's show. As there was concern that the cancellation of the show might cause an escalation of the crisis. it was agreed that James Brown's show would go on. The show, one of the greatest in Boston's history, went on and the city of Boston remained relatively calm. James Brown consoled his mourning audience, dedicated the show to the memory of Dr. King and was instrumental in keeping the peace on the streets of Boston. This concert became known as " The Night James Brown Saved Boston"

Released as a single in 1968, "I Got the Feelin" reached #1 on the R&B chart and #6 on the pop chart. The Jackson 5 auditioned for Motown founder Berry Gordy in 1968 with a filmed performance of "I Got the Feelin'" with Michael Jackson at age 10 closely mimicking James Brown's vocal style and dance moves.

Video transcript:

James Brown: Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby baby come on.

[Instrumental Music]

James Brown: Hey baby. Keep going. Alright. No you don't mean it now. Alright, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I got the feeling baby. I got the feeling now. Sometimes I roam. I'll be coming back home. Sometimes I seem to be fly. I just don't know when to say bye bye. Hey baby. Alright. No you don't mean it now. Hey!

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