"The Popcorn" is a 1969 instrumental written and recorded by James Brown.
It was the first of several records Brown made inspired by the popular dance of the same name.
[1] It also appeared as the title track of an album released the same year.
The recording's bassline shares great similarities with Cold Sweat.
In fact, it's a revamp of an earlier single "Bringing Up the Guitar" by Alfred Ellis and The Dapps, featuring the same band on this recording.