How Do You Stop
"How Do You Stop" is a song written by Dan Hartman and Charlie Midnight and recorded by James Brown. It appeared on Brown's 1986 album Gravity and was released as a single which charted at number 10 on the US R&B chart. Brown also performs the song on his 1989 album Soul Session Live. Joni Mitchell covered "How Do You Stop" on her 1994 album Turbulent Indigo in a version featuring vocals by Seal''. Personnel James Brown – vocals Steve Winwood – synthesizers (listed in liner notes as "Lead & Backing Synthesizer") Dan Hartman – guitars, keyboards, programming and background vocals T. M. Stevens – bass, background vocals Ray Marchica – drums The Uptown Horns (Arno Hecht, Bob Funk, Crispin Cioe, "Hollywood" Paul Litteral) – all brass instruments References 1987 singles James Brown songs Joni Mitchell songs Songs written by Dan Hartman Songs written by Charlie Midnight 1986 songs