Blind Man Can See It (feat. The J.B.'s)

Recorded for the soundtrack of the 1973 crime film Black Caesar, with James Brown leading the J.B.'s and producing the recording. Brown and trombonist Fred Wesley arranged the track, while Bob Both handled mixing, creating a tightly syncopated instrumental built around bass, guitar, drums and horns. Released in 1973 on Polydor Records as the second track of the Black Caesar soundtrack, 'Blind Man Can See It' demonstrated Brown's approach to composing instrumental music for cinema. Its sparse rhythmic arrangement formed part of a soundtrack that expanded his work beyond conventional singles and albums. The recording became a significant source of material for hip-hop producers, most notably through its use in Das EFX's 1992 hit 'They Want EFX'. Its distinctive instrumental groove has maintained its reputation among DJs, collectors and producers exploring James Brown's extensive catalogue of breakbeats.