Brown’s soul-drenched 1966 song “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World” perfectly captured the tension between male dominance and female contribution. The powerful message is the reason why the song is still one of Brown’s most enduring hits. But behind its famous lyrics lies a story that isn’t as well known: they were written by Betty … Continue reading The Woman Behind James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World”, Betty Jean Newsome