Alexa Good Morning, May 3, 2017 (James Brown)




Alex celebrates the birthday of James Brown.
James Brown's nickname is "The Godfather of Soul"

One of his greatest hits is the song  "I Feel Good"

 

Soul is a type of music.  Do you like "I Feel Good"?

James Brown Worksheet 





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