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By Elayne Fluker | Published April 20, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

JAMES BROWN The Godfather of Soul was a consummate performer and thanks to Clark he was able to share his one-of-a-kind showmanship to national audiences in the late 50s.

JAMES BROWN

The Godfather of Soul was a consummate performer and thanks to Clark he…