This Old Heart

"This Old Heart"
Single by James Brown and The Famous Flames
from the album Think!
Released	1960
Format	7"
Genre	Rhythm and blues
Length	2:08
Label	Federal 12378
Writer(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)

"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]

References

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).