Transcript: Harlem Says Its Farewell to James Brown

MELISSA BLOCK
All Things Considered (NPR)
12-28-2006
Harlem Says Its Farewell to James Brown

Host: MELISSA BLOCK
Time 21:00 - 22:00 PM


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MELISSA BLOCK, host:

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 where he made his debut in 1956 and where he recorded his famous live album.

NPR's Robert Smith reports from New York on the raucous celebration that once again filled the Apollo Theater with the sound of soul.

ROBERT SMITH: In 1962, James Brown took the stage of the Apollo Theater ...

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