Doing It to Death" is a 1973 funk track by Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s, featuring James Brown. Although a #1 R&B hit, the title is never mentioned in the lyrics, which instead feature the hook "we're gonna have a funky good time". The song is notable for James Brown's live-style performance, an uncommon key change downward from F to D, and the return of saxophonist Maceo Parker to the band | Mark Hall