James Brown "I Got You (I Feel Good)"

Nobody embodied the dual threat of song and dance like James Brown.

A smooth crooner if there ever was one, Brown was also a masterful stepper. His signature moves undoubtedly influenced early breakdance and are still recognizable in popular dances from today's Tik Tok generation.

"I Got You" is a terrific song to dance to. James's slides and sustains on words like "feel," "nice," and "spice" allow dancers to hold poses or elongate moves the way he did on stage, usually slowly sliding to the side before popping into another move.

Brown's signature move during shows was to faux faint or act like he was exhausted near the end of a set, signaling helpers from off stage to revive him, place a cape on him, and walk him away from the crowd before Brown would push them away and return to the microphone and an amped-up audience.

One of the few criticisms about Brown's performances was the fact some of the things he'd say -- especially during concerts -- were difficult to understand. Mocking these inaudible hoots and hollers became a bit of a cottage industry for some comedians.