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Down And Out In New York City

James Brown

1973

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About The Song

Reached #50 on the Hot 100, Charted for 7 weeks, Album: Black Caesar.

Peak Chart Position#50
Year1973
AlbumBlack Caesar

Overview

Why This Song Matters

Down And Out In New York City became a nationally visible song, reaching #50 on the Hot 100. It stayed in circulation for 7 chart weeks. Black Caesar places the song in its original album setting.

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