Ain't Nobody's Business If I Do ..... Broadway1989～1991

Ruth Brown / Linda Hopkins /Sir Roland Hanna

[@CarinSottedEagle]

The very BEST BROADWAY show ever produced... just love the memory of sitting in the audience. They tore the house DOWN!!!! 2021

[@melmingin8445]

Ruth Brown won the Tony award ,but I prefer Linda Hopkins performance!!!

[@qsw-1228]

Did anyone notice @5:00 what was said 😂 this was just majestic! No excessive keyboarding, nobody in any back room pulling strings; just pure talent!

[@layde1]

Ruth Brown's face is an absolute scream! This is a real gem from both ladies.

[@62chucky]

lo..wait JUST one second HERE! LINDA and her entrance line 01:15-01:24..SING!!!! Both legendary pioneers of R&B/Blues. The awesome Ruth Brown and Linda Hopkins....sheer magic do ya hear me? YES!!!! Love them.

[@arthurknight9928]

Love it love it ladies yes over🎉

[@BEAUSONS]

linda killed it with this perfomance and ruth brown held her own Legendary !!

[@joystratton4658]

Linda scattin was Awesome ❤❤❤

[@shawndabirch1947]

This was from the musical Black and Blue. These two ladies brought A-GAME the entire run!!! Truly the thrill of my life to hang out back stage!❤❤❤

[@shawniem]

I saw it took my Mom for Mother’s Day in 1990! Excellent Show, you can tell Linda Hopkins have a Gospel background!

[@suzinnebarrett9517]

Am honored that I saw this show back in 1989 (second row seats $50!). Unbelievable beautifully, visually STUNNING and all players SUPERB! Robert Altman directed a filmed version that was shown on PBS.

[@sugarlove]

never get tired to watch it! God bless them ❤️

[@Rowoches]

One of the GREATEST performances ever!! I just love RUTH BROWN!

[@TinnyDee]

Love it. I think I was born in the wrong era for music...lol

[@TraciMann]

I had the pleasure of working with Ruth Brown in a musical called Hello Mrs. President written by Phoebe Legere!!!

[@darreylhenderson8979]

Words can't express how much I love this! This is two legends right here!

[@Dsweet93]

The class, the attitude, the talent- we need more of real musical entertainment. What an amazing tribute to Bessie Smith. They did the best job ❤️

[@jeffcaldwell30]

Linda Hopkins just passed away a few days ago. I've been liking her since the 80's.

[@manramen]

This was just good solid entertainment right here from ... well I see 3 talents on that stage but wouldn't be surprised if there's more backstage somewhere. Feel like this is the kind of performance to show folks looking to get into acting and/or singing and/or theater because we see TWO different styles to one song. Both impressive, both different, it would help to drive a point to newcomers that there just isn't ONE WAY to do something.

[@tanishabanks7857]

I saw this on PBS in 1993, and I've been searching for it ever since. I fell in love with the vaudville style performances and especially Linda Hopkins. I actually ran into her twice in the same month in 1998! As a writer, I hope to honor these fantastic performers one day by creating a work that helps younger audiences (you know the twerkers and krumpers) to appreciate the roots of their music and dance.

[@AndreaYJones]

OMG! I've been looking for this for years!

[@tanishabanks7857]

Gabriel Acevedo Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that insight.

[@whatsgoinontoday2371]

you lyin PBS comin up... they airing some good stuff ..first The Old Settler now this...im late and shock

[@yellowlight2563]

Any progress?

[@tanishabanks7857]

@@yellowlight2563 Of course. :) In fact, in June of 22', the non-profit I work with produced a show that highlighted the history of The Cotton Club and The Savoy in 1920's Harlem. Our youngest actor was 15, and the cast had a blast portraying historical greats. So yes, progress.

[@marvinking9848]

Johnny Carson absolutely loved Linda Hopkins, she was on his show more the 15 times on the Tonight Show, she was amazing.

[@kurtjackberhalter1537]

You both are missed,God bless you,Ruth and Linda!

[@devlinadams4166]

May these two classical legendary ladies make beautiful sounding music and song in heaven rest in peace Miss Brown and miss Hopkins

[@alexiajazz]

They don't make them like this anymore! Absolutely wonderful!!

[@sugarlove]

FANTASTIC!!

[@BonesRodriguez]

Are you kidding me? Amazing

[@regeneratedsun6105]

Diva vs Diva...too divine! 😍 She said "Get outta here!" Lol

[@polly8844]

They are both the toast!!

[@MrJazzjames]

Here is a great lady and inovator and a good friend from the sixties when I met her in Junior high with her son ronnie. She was very nice. She knew how to make you feel special.

[@MarcieLuvzMusic]

Priceless.... most definitely... a must see, love these most talented ladies.... LEGENDS!!!! Ruth Brown and Linda Hopkins fantastic, I truly loved it... thanks!! Mx Happy Birthday Ms. Linda*

[@ahall503]

Linda Hopkins just celebrated her 89th birthday here in Los Angeles last night! Amazing woman of entertainment!

[@62chucky]

Wow, did she?! I love Linda Hopkins man! I hope she is well and STILL singing.

[@GlenDoll]

She's still with us, but not living in California anymore. I hear she's happy, though. It's been a few years now since a stroke ended her ability to perform, but it didn't end her zest for life.

[@62chucky]

where is she living now? Healthwise how is she?

[@GlenDoll]

A couple of strokes have left her unable to perform, although she is still aware of everything. She's living somewhere out of California now, in a care facility. Not sure which state, but I'm told she's happy.

[@jeffcaldwell30]

She just passed away on the 10th of this month.

[@deeway1963]

One word; SUPERIOR! Totally love Miss Ruth! TOTALLY!

[@jbpharm]

Ruth Brown is one of the greatest ever!!!!! I mean EVER...soul speaker...

[@erikhayes3515]

Looks like so much fun!!❤

[@1bunnsinger]

Truly amazing!!!!

[@davidanthonystone5165]

I saw these two fabulous singer in this show and at other times wow they blew you away

[@ohmbuoy1]

Wow, how can you not love all three of these talented, beautiful people?! Smilin' & chillin'!

[@jbdmed]

awesome performance! Saw Ruth (solo)10 years ago in Ann Arbor, great then ,,this is the best!!

[@jamesmatthews4151]

Awesome performances!

[@femininebeauty5934]

Great performance. Love these 2 women. 💕😘

[@kda340]

I saw this show and loved every minute of it!!!! Such talent, omg

[@cayndii30]

In tears. They are amazing!

[@MaartenPieterBakker]

I have seen the show in Amsterdam in 1995 (with Melba Joyce as one of the leading ladies). I enjoyed every minute of it and I still play the CD frequenly. I still don't understand why the theatre was only half full!!

[@shiekaa]

Great voices .

[@teresanferreira]

Fantásticas!!!!!!

[@devlinadams4166]

RIP : Ladies Mrs.R.Brown & Mrs.L.Hopkins💐💐💐💐

[@elizabethdaniellesimaviggi3289]

BrAva congrats r.b. l.c. rest DESERVEDLY forever in heaven and paradise amen

[@ONAZNAMSIULESOJ]

EXCELENTE ESPECTACULO, que bien para los que estuvieron alli, muchas gracias al que lo filmo y al que lo reproduce aqui. Bendiciones.

[@BxCortez2050]

Wow !!!!!!

[@babyboomerrodg]

brilliant

[@polly8844]

Ya, her expressions are priceless!!!

[@peterlanzrein9104]

Oh yeah.....i was there in New York, i thin it was at the Minskoff Theatre 1991. Linda is not only an outstanding performer with an amazing voice, she is also one of the most symathic persons i have ever met. We became friends, after a concert at the Jazz Festival in Bern. We met a few times and i still remember when i went shopping with Linda in Bern. After shopping, we had a few drinks together - Linda allmost missed her performance that night:)

[@amazinvisionaries]

This just makes my HEART SMILE, SOOO BIG

[@TraciMann]

Linda Hopkins used to host an open mic every Sunday at Gent's in NYC after Black and Blue! We really had fun...

[@GlenDoll]

She did one in Los Angeles (Hollywood) too, which is where I had the good fortune to meet her.

[@TraciMann]

Glen Doll that's great!!!! did she sing 'Meet me with your black drawers on?" That was so fun...

[@BalletBabyBoy]

GREAT LADIES! Who can replace them :( NOBODY!

[@realartdrum]

Love themmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)

[@jadezee6316]

lol..what great lyrics on this song..sung so brassy here...always have liked it....sung with appropriate defiance...

[@berthadaniels5373]

LoL They are hilarious. Too funny n cute too. Pure talent.🌹💜

[@cathytoms1770]

Bad side of being too far away - not having the privilege of seeing this performance in person. That must have been one outrageous night.

[@MsNesiaArdi]

it's a great show!!! Gosh i love them!!!

[@bymyself9487]

Hilarious!!!!!!! Love the Ladies Thank you💙

[@Touchjewlz]

watchin in 2021 ..ICONIC

[@zaurike]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@davidwhitehurst6625]

A perfect pairing two legend at there very best

[@khadijaboyd6200]

Hey, hey, khadija

[@toriluvblige09]

oooooo that range go girl I live it

[@barbaraharney3050]

Brilliant!

[@gorgeouslady5612]

Ladies Sing the Blues!.

[@jdjking]

Rest In Paradise Linda Hopkins...

[@whitesky18]

That was wonderful!

[@davidbrooks6870]

R.I.P Queen. Ms. Linda Hopkins

[@jaihemingway3680]

Ruth Brown, and Linda Hopkins!!!

[@peterschneiter7960]

WOW! Fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamjackson6705]

How could I not come here .You have Maxine Sullivan as your avatar.

[@MSPUKIMOLIELIE]

I wish I sang like that. Too bad I'm not Baptist; I would have learned to sing since I was a little girl.

[@its_me_barb]

Goodnight, God bless xx

[@polly8844]

What is Ruthie Girl doing now. Whatever it is, it must be fabulous .

[@moorzeekable]

Ruth Brown was charming

[@lottel777]

Amazing!!

[@Idalinamusica]

Love it

[@justinleemiller]

I promise you no two performances were alike.

[@johnyzero2000]

Man I wish there had been a tie at the Tony awards both Linda and Ruth winning!!!

[@moonpie22399]

happy early birthday linda.

[@joylynneharwood]

I like what she did with that problematic verse.

[@saravdcd]

LOVE IY

[@tomatocamote]

QUE COSA TAN MÁS MARABILLOSA DOS VOCES INCREIBLEMENTE EXCELENTES Y PODEROSAS JUNTAS NO NO NO LO MEJOR DE KZbin..................

[@talkindurinthemovie]

jeeze I wasn't even alive when this took place lol

[@XX-gy7ue]

hi thank you for posting this wonderful clip does anyone have the finale it has to be one of Broadway's greatest moments please post it if you can

[@ustwoalberts]

roland hanna !

[@stevenk79]

GLORY DAYS.....

[@user-yr5dp1mp3z]

😄Кируля! Японажмать! 😄✌

[@keithtanner2806]

🤣🤣

[@FazeNot]

:)

[@renowacjalastryko5121]

Stare, ale jare

[@BalletBabyBoy]

good girl, learn from the GREATS

[@cuttysark711]

I looovveee this! P.S. Did she say what I think she said? @4:59 ?

[@ILoveToScrub]

This is better than woopie ;)

[@meeraloveskrishna]

Grils sho can sing! Where's mic?

[@user-ro2sq4ib1e]

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