Godfather of Soul rolls into KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR: Music's Godfather of Soul, James Brown, rolled into the KL International Airport and gave his famous cry: “I feel good!” 

After five decades of performing, the 72-year-old icon is still as colourful and energetic as ever. 

The multi-award star, here for a charity concert, arrived from Hong Kong at 10pm and immediately charmed passengers waiting at the arrival hall of the KLIA. 

“The people here look lovely,” he said, as he relaxed with back-up singer Candice Hurst in a buggy that led them to a waiting car from the special VIP lounge. 

FEELING GOOD: Brown greeting fans as Hurst sits beside him in abuggy after arriving at KLIA last night.

Wearing his trademark dark glasses and a brown suit, he smiled broadly as he passed through the arrival hall. 

Brown made history in 1964 when his album Live at the Apollo became the first LP to sell over a million copies. 

In 1993, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy for his contribution to the music industry. 

Most Malaysians will immediately recognise his soulful voice behind the song that has become synonymous with ntv7's theme of being the Feel Good Channel. 

The James Brown Live concert at the KL Hilton on Monday is set to amaze his fans. 

The concert is in aid of two charity homes – Rumah Kasih Tengku Ampuan Afzan and Rumah Warga Emas, which support young children and senior citizens in Malaysia.