"It's Too Funky in Here" is a song recorded by James Brown. Released as a

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in May 1979, it charted #15 R&B. It also appeared on the album ''

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praised the song as the "disco disc of the year". Live performances of the song appear on the albums ''

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'', '' Live in New York'', and ''

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References

James Brown songs 1979 singles Songs written by Brad Shapiro {{1970s-R&B-song-stub