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What was the first single by James Brown and The Famous Flames on Federal Records?

  • "Please, Please, Please"

  • "Try Me"

  • "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"

  • "I Got You

Answer

James Brown and The Famous Flames signed to Federal Records in 1956, and their first single on the label was "Please, Please, Please." The song became a regional hit and eventually sold a million copies.
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