Info: The Godfather of Soul Autobiography by James Brown
Song title: Somebody Was Fooling My Friend
Song by: Gail Nobles © 2021

(Singing)

Good evening everyone. Ive got more James Brown vibes. James Brown and Otis Redding knew each other. There were friends. Did you know it? Otis always called James Bossman, and he went to James with a plan Otis wanted to learn how to fly a plane he was using.

According to James Brown’s book, “The Godfather of Soul Autobiography” James said, “Leave that alone. Death that to the pilot and co-pilot. I've been flying a long time. I know. Let them do it.”

James warned Otis about the plane all the time that it was not big enough to carry all the people and all the equipment.

Otis would say, “It’s alright Bossman.”

James said that somebody was fooling Otis. Well, anyway, Otis Redding had a tragic death in that plane. You know, when we get big ideas in our minds, sometimes we just can't listen when somebody tells us not to do something.

I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to the paw prints of the Cat Bear. Echo’s and quotes. Today’s topic … James Brown & Otis Redding.

Somebody Was Fooling My Friend
Song by Gail Nobles
Copyright © 2021