There are so many embarrassing video clips to share from the long, controversial life of the recently departed "Godfather of Soul," James Brown. But, rather than share something funny (and that CNN interview is disturbing enough), I'd like to share one of the final moments of greatness for Mr. Brown:

By the way, you should own James Brown's 1962 breakthrough release, Live at the Apollo. Seldom has a live performance been so expertly recorded and put on wax.