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Ooh, they don't hear me cryin'

The World (Is Going Up in Flames) - Charles Bradley Release Date: 2010 Duration: 03:23 Recording Details:
  • Composed by Charles Bradley, Thomas Brenneck, Mike Deller, Leon Michels
    • Genre:
  • Soul
  • Funk
    • Critical Reception:
  • Metacritic: 79/100
  • Other Scores: AnyDecentMusic? 6.5/10, AllMusic 5/5, Blurt 8/10, Consequence C−, Now 4/5, Paste 8.4/10, PopMatters 8/10, Tiny Mix Tapes 3/5
  • Positive reviews highlighted Bradley's emotional and passionate performance.
  • Mojo placed the album at number 40 on its list of "Top 50 albums of 2011".
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    The World (Is Going Up in Flames) - Charles Bradley Release Date: 2010 Duration: 03:23 Recording Details:
  • Composed by Charles Bradley, Thomas Bren…
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    The World (Is Going Up in Flames) - Charles Bradley Release Date: 2010 Duration: 03:23 Recording Details:
  • Composed by Charles Bradley, Thomas Brenneck, Mike Deller, Leon Michels
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    Charles Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017) was an American funk/soul/R&B singer. Born in Gainesville, Florida, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Bradley spent the better part of his childhood living on the streets. One of the more optimistic moments of his childhood came in 1962, when his sister took him to see James Brown at The Apollo. Brown’s energy formed a lasting impression on Bradley. He went home and immediately began practicing microphone tricks with a broom attached to a string, imitating the Godfather’s every move. With his newfound inspiration came an ur… read more
    Charles Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017) was an American funk/soul/R&B singer. Born in Gainesville, Florida, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Bradley spent the better pa… read more
    Charles Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017) was an American funk/soul/R&B singer. Born in Gainesville, Florida, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Bradley spent the better part of his childhood living on the streets. One… read more

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