Daily Archives: February 1, 2015

James Brown records ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1965)


Video: 'James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (Parts 1 & 2) [stereo]'

(Monday, February 1, 1965) — James Brown recorded “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” today at Arthur Smith Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading James Brown records ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ 50 years ago today (Feb 1 1965)

Sherman advances into South Carolina 150 years ago today (Feb 1 1865)


Video: 'PBS The Civil War: Episode 8 - War Is All Hell 1865' (Carolinas Campaign begins at 21:00)

(Wednesday, February 1, 1865; during the American Civil War) — After about two weeks of preliminary movements and extensive preparations, Union Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman today actively began his march into South Carolina from Savannah, Georgia, and Beaufort, South Carolina.