Fats Waller & Ada Brown - That Ain't Right - Stormy Weather (1943)

Fats Waller & Ada Brown : That Ain't Right (Nat 'King' Cole & Irving Mills), with Lena Horne, dancer , Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, drummer Zutty Singleton, bassist Slam Stewart, Trumpeter Benny Carter...
in "Stormy Weather" (1943) by Andrew L. Stone, for Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.
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[@michaelcarroll2543]

That's my Grandfather.... the trumpet player who stands up and speaks

[@johncolic2269]

NO WAY!!!! awesome!!!!

[@michaelcarroll2543]

John Colic I'm so proud of him

[@johncolic2269]

Did he record w Fats? @@michaelcarroll2543

[@michaelcarroll2543]

John Colic my father said No

[@motob4406]

@@michaelcarroll2543 shit nice, times a funny thing

[@adairbrowne9628]

I am so proud to be the great-granddaughter of Ada Scott Brown! I have memories told to me by my mom Adah Jeanne and my brother Sonny. I cry every time I listen to her music.

[@cgpcgp3239]

Adair Browne come on tell us some...

[@AbiolaTime]

Write a book. I know I'd love to read it. I'm sure others would too.

[@singing4fun]

Must be so awesome to see and hear your great grandmother on a video like this.

[@chazzwozzio]

What a legacy

[@michaelcarroll2543]

Adair Browne your great grandma speaks to my grandpa in this movie, the trumpet player

[@carrielcody6164]

The amount of talent on that screen at one time is INSANE!

[@jjburkk]

Carrie L Cody The entire film is like that. I don't think they could make this movies equal these days.

[@treetop1283]

It really is.

[@alicel3992]

@@jjburkk you know that's true, for sure. I haven't been so excited about a movie in a very long while, except the Kinreds Brothers films like War Room, Couageous, Fire Proof, just to name a few. They just don't make movies like they used to.

[@hatorokku22]

​@@jjburkk what movie is this??

[@jjburkk]

@@hatorokku22 Stormy weather

[@Assyrianmikey]

"I was born balling and im a ball the rest of my life" Im surprised no rapper has sampled that or used it in a song cuz thats a dope line

[@dxb338]

funny it took seeing it typed out to for me to get the pun "born bawling." great line.

[@EclecticWizard6]

@@dxb338 Good catch!

[@LeVezz]

It shows they don't know their own musical history lol

[@Ascending11]

@@LeVezz yup ... self imposed Ignorance, sadly.

[@TonnyMysteryinc]

@@robt1418 you sound ignorant as hell go listen to country or some talking about todays age is bad as hell but they more cultured then WHITE PEOPLE

[@TheNightWatcher1385]

“You got the world in a jar.” “Yeah, but where’s the stopper?” That’s a surprisingly deep question once you think about it.

[@PiotrBarcz]

Ahahaha, that's just genius!

[@promontorium]

"Baby I was born ballin' and I'm going to ball the rest of my life."

[@PiotrBarcz]

"I went to a fortune teller, I had my fortune told, she told me you don't love me, you only want my gold!" "That's right! How'd she know???" That's just pure lyrical awesomeness!

[@byHexted]

Fats a goat of this time period, his ad libs and talking responses are always so creative and clearly pre planned but feel improvised and add a lot to the music. It’s a good example to show someone who hates rap and says “talking isn’t music” fats music wouldn’t be the same without the talking

[@brandonleja8333]

Exactly! They say hip hop isn't music because of "talking ". But there are many examples of talking in songs that are considered music. Including talking in Jazz, Blues, and Rock. Hell Muddy Waters would talk in some songs and that's always considered music. But not rap. Makes no sense!🤣

[@michaeljayklein500]

Fats Waller---one of those select dozen or so artists that were unique and one-of-a-kind; thank the stars for records and film, that's all I can say!

[@donzellacandelaria3694]

I Agree

[@HistoryBuff75]

Just realized that he died not long after this movie was made.

[@macewindu210]

Have you heard him on organ? He's an American Bach

[@robfriedrich2822]

I bought a CD box and was impressed, how much he recorded.

[@Mohagnito94]

Fats is the complete Artist. He is a composer, singer, pianist, comedian & mime. Thank God for KZbin so that 14 year olds like me can learn of such Gloriousnes

[@teodorojaranilla5008]

PAST generations like FATS WALLER ,,OSCAR PETERSON...ADA ..are who the YOUTH TODAY should go back to...with all the internet and learn from them...THEY were TRUE GREATS of ANYTHING

[@noone-pg4lr]

I’m 14 and this is deep

[@1blessedbrotha]

my grandmama would look at me and say, "I wanna know one thang, is you is or is you ain,t my baby", then I would say, I is Ma and she,d cup my little face in her hands and another me with kisses....miss her so much.

[@GeoffsSousChef]

awwwwww 🥰❤️

[@marcilk7534]

Beautiful memory.

[@melissavidic2895]

1blessedbrotha aww so touching, 🥰

[@suncustom1]

Wonderful!

[@AbiolaTime]

Awww... I love that song too. And what a lovely memory.

[@m3tafunj]

I didn't know the phrases "ballin'" and "beefin'" went back this far!

[@s13zenki]

Boolin in 1943

[@mochawitch]

"There's nothing new under the sun"

[@DreamGyrl360]

beefing meant something different tho.

[@DreamGyrl360]

@@sharksport01 WHAT ARE YOU TELLING ME, ARE YOU SAYING THIS IS ABOUT MEN BEING UNDERCOVER LOVERS IN 43?! @McAfee

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

"ballin' the jack" goes back to the '20s I think

[@r0mmm]

That vibe is unbeaten. Why can't we have that anymore 😢

[@cycloneranger5354]

covid

[@christiankrenek7689]

Amazing! I’m a skinny white boy from Massachusetts, and I first heard this in grad school seven years ago. I’ve been listening to it ever since! This is *music.* Fats on the Keys and Ada belting out the brass. I can’t get enough!

[@FeldgrauDivison]

same here lol

[@calvinjackson538]

Sing it Ada!!! That lady is laying this song down!!!! Thank you for this post!! I love seeing black singers from the 1930's and 40's because this brings me close to my dad. This was his time of youth and its just great to see what music and singing and songs were like at this time of jim crow and segregation.

[@Engelbird]

calvin jackson god bless your father - and you, calvin

[@sparklecanada0112]

It also gives these performers the much long overdue recognition they did not get at the time.🙌💓 It allows too, future generations access to their works. Thank You for Posting this video.

[@marcilk7534]

This is my favorite genre of music. I don’t have a familial connection to it, but somehow from a young age it spoke to my soul.

[@alicel3992]

@Kevin Henderson You got that right😃 Rappers "got nothing" on these folks. Wow! What a treasure.

[@carltonpoindexter2034]

Imagine if Hollywood of that era had not been so segregated. What great musicals we could of had!

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

"One never knows, do One?"

[@jazzclownproductions]

Hahaha I know right!!

[@marvinmuonekejazz]

I absolutely love the chemistry between Fats and Ada!!

[@Mloofylicious]

I'd pay good money to hear them live. Such a delightful performance!

[@ustwoalberts]

i just want to b there among them -forever

[@janeelstree4984]

I was born during the war in England when this was made, and my parents used to always be singing ‘ain’t misbehaving’ fats Waller version. It’s real treat to discover these recordings of Fats, and I think Lena Horne was in Stormy Weather; anyway, she was a pin up on my teenage wall for years. Thank-you for enabling to revisit sweet memories. Lovely!

[@donnatate458]

This is the first time I've heard her. What a voice!

[@chelsea3187]

Me too, I love her deep & rich voice. I wish I could find more songs she sang

[@hremdldw]

" I went to a fortune teller she told me you don't love me all you wanted was my gold " Fat's reply how did she know ? That cracks me up every time .

[@WandaElliott]

That cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣

[@maxwellestis7941]

"one never knows, do one?" best quote

[@kevinboone2178]

Never. Does you does, or does you does not, know who the plump lady singing with Fats Waller is? And this: Is you is, or is you ain't, a jazz pianist? Good Evening, friend. (See my response to "Brandon" elsewhere on this site, as he answered the question in a response to the same inquiry from another gentleman.

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

Ikr? The amount of times i replayed that part over and over again isn't even funny....

[@Engelbird]

i think i'll be saying that for awhile now

[@ChristopherLund]

2:17 "Ah, beef to me mama, beef to me. I don't like pork no how." My favorite line.

[@adairbrowne9628]

@@kevinboone2178, the plump lady you are referring to singing with Fats Waller, is Ada Scott Brown, my great-grandmother. She has an entire collection of great songs. Thank you for inquiring

[@GeriHalliwell4ever]

I'm 89 now. I remember going to watch them play. They are all dead now. Good memories.

[@jhas888]

Sure wish that party was tonight, just across the street.

[@lorrieharkey3383]

Oh she has the most smooth thick beautiful voice!!!! Rich and strong....

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello lorrie how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@luckyshow98]

"I went to a fortune teller and had my fortune told She said you didn't love me/ All you wanted was my gold" "Yeah she was right, how'd she know" lol I just love this, so playful and so wholesome.

[@littlesnowflakepunk855]

"baby I was born bawlin' and imma ball the rest of my life"

[@natehicks8323]

Everybody want some gold, baby

[@JerryJr65]

Ada Brown... the music just glows out of her!

[@vahgeuvje10]

Baby I was born ballin’ and I’m going to ball on the rest of my life. -Fats Waller

[@mark91345]

This is a terrific piece of musical history.

[@brendaharbula9087]

That is so cool! My Dad was a professional pianist and loved Fats Waller. He even recorded a CD devoted to Fats Waller. The power of music has gotten me through so many rough times during my life.

[@elizabethsnyder_baldonado39]

Fats Waller & Ada Brown...& Mr. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson!!!!! & Lena Horne!!!! REAL TALENT cannot be faked. 😘🎶🎹🎶😍 Who else does a movie even need??? "Stormy Weather", y'all. Thanks for posting this.🤩

[@Renserin]

I love the back and forth here between the singer and the man at the piano. There's just such a spark there, and I think it's yet another talent that's sadly become a lost art, these days.

[@Ichijoe2112]

The lost art of call, and response.

[@Ewerb7]

This is just classic. I know some people think this is demeaning to blacks, but I think this is quite the opposite. It shows what incredible brilliance in music, acting, dance, and humor blacks have contributed to society. I just love this stuff.

[@GOLIATHdominates]

Wait, what? How could blues and stride piano possibly be demeaning to black people? The entire American songbook is based on what was going on in New Orleans...

[@adambarnes4086]

Ewerb7 you gotta be white..smh..ur racism is showing

[@andrewbarrett1537]

GOLIATHdominates They don't mean the great musical performance. That is timeless. They mean the wide grins the waiter and clientele were forced to plaster on.

[@sparklecanada0112]

I agree. It's all, How You Choose To Perceive It. I see, Excellent Performers that are Thoroughly Entertaining.🙌🙌🎼🎶🎷🎹🥁 Yes, They can be seen also as an asset to their particular race. Yes, You could remember the pain and ignorance of the era. What matters most are The Talented Human Beings,The Wonderful Music and Acting. I choose to focus on the Positive, not the Negative.✌❤🤗

[@sparklecanada0112]

@@adambarnes4086 Intended or Not, Your comment comes off a bit racist as well,Sir. Actually. I have heard some African Americans say that ,that time period and those films(and also the "Blaxploitation" films of the 1970's)are a shameful period in Black History and They cause more shame than appreciation. It isn't specifically an opinion of this gentleman. And I would assume he meant no insult or offence in stating that. So, It's all in how you personally perceive what you are watching. I look at the Actors. I look at the musicians. The dancers. I judge by Talent, not by Skin Colour. I do so in life in general. I would judge a film or performance by Content or Storyline(Is it Intentionally Racist? Is it Speaking Down to The Actor or Promoting a Negative Stereotype? Those I tend to avoid.).

[@billybabu]

Real talent unlike the dribble of today. Watching in Lock down here in the UK. Love and blessing from Wolverhampton England to you all.

[@user-dh5cv6go1v]

My favorite musical, the talent together in this is outstanding!

[@Aiden_yuh]

With Ada and fats energy it’s just pure awesomeness. It’s a shame that there’s not that much footage of Ada

[@tolugo87]

This is pure GOLD!

[@waltervaught8896]

These people started all the rhythm and blues and soul and wrap that we have today.

[@Ichijoe2112]

You forgot about this thing called Rock, and Roll perhaps you heard of it?

[@waltervaught8896]

@@Ichijoe2112 they started rock and roll pop all of it I know because I'm a music historian.

[@waltervaught8896]

Most of elvis Presley music is black. Even his dance moves.

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

Or more soul that now???

[@waltervaught8896]

@@Ichijoe2112 started rock and roll also.

[@TheNightWatcher1385]

The good lord took Fats far too early. He had at least 20 more years of good music he could’ve made. I weep for the music we never got to hear.

[@sherlynn7211]

Just so amazing,, so much talent there,, so many star's .. wow! and I spotted Bojangles straight away,, his dancing is like no other ..

[@NightShade1218]

"Put the best looking one in front." "That'd be me." XD

[@cheyenne86]

i JUST LOVE THIS NUMBER .. Fats is so good with his comebacks and Ada is just great

[@BillyDrakePianoMan]

Ada - She said you didn't love me, all you wanted was my gold. Fats - She was right! Haha

[@MsSquirrel3000]

She was right! How'd SHE know?"

[@HistoryBuff75]

Well she was a psychic!

[@Ichijoe2112]

They just don't write 'em like this anymore.

[@DreamGyrl360]

DON'T encourage his bad behavior!

[@BassicVIC]

WD “How’d she know!?” Hahaha

[@ivanrainbird2416]

now this is talent and the whole band

[@robertchesnosky3508]

WATCHING THIS LEGENDARY MUSIC ICON IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS LIFE 1943 WE REALIZE WHAT A HUGE LOSS IT WAS AND STILL IS. THEY CALLED HIM "THE HARMFUL LITTLE ARMFUL". REST IN PIECE MR WALLER. THERES NEVER BEEN ANYONE LIKE YOU

[@walterbriggs272]

Fats has played in my memory since I was 6 or 7 years and I love it! His fun way of playing just tickles my fancy bone

[@luannekin]

Fats Waller a great man & a wonderful musician !

[@Jameslopez5682]

Hello Lunanne how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@pauld7827]

My Father in Law introduced me to Fats about 45 years ago and I fell in love with the music. Little stories and great stride piano. It's hard to believe this was recorded 80 years ago...

[@oldbluechef]

Always a big fan of Fats Waller.

[@jazzclownproductions]

moi too!!!!!!!!

[@austingordon4527]

Aways and forever fats Waller we will remember you eternity

[@jazzclownproductions]

Team Fats Fuckin Waller!!!!🎉🤘🏳️🤜

[@hudentdw2]

Man I love Fats Waller He was such an excellent musician whatever had in mind and played it sounded very musical He was one of a kind!

[@thingish]

This is a great memory bringer of times with my dad, of the many LP vinyls dad would play, concerts we attended, nights we would jam to BB king, Billie Holiday, George Benson, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, Ada Brown, Thelonious Monk, and so many more, occasionally eating at restaurants with live jazz. Mom came also, although I do not believe she shared the fondness as much as she did the Renaissance, classical pieces and various dance varieties ...watching musicals and going to festivals, Oh Mr. Bill Bojangles Robinson! ...but I was sure blessed to be raised right and surrounded with good music and the arts.

[@DrCrabfingers]

How much fun is this! I want to go back in time and experience this sensational culture....

[@thomasforsythe7256]

When my Dad went to Julliard School of Music in the early 20's he met Fats Waller in Harlem

[@andrewbarrett1537]

Thomas Forsythe Was your father Reginald Foresythe?!!? !

[@thomasforsythe7256]

@@andrewbarrett1537 No Andrew, his name was Harold Bruce Forsythe

[@insearchof9903]

How old are you?

[@thomasforsythe7256]

@@insearchof9903 I am 67

[@andrewbarrett1537]

@@thomasforsythe7256 Awesome. I'd never heard of him before! What instrument(s) did he play?

[@onetrueslave]

Soon as this video started my shoulders jus' dropped and my toes started a-tappin. Awesome.

[@joshuacummings3178]

Wow... This is so frightening. He did that year December on the 15th. He looked so jolly and full of life.

[@rosegreen2787]

One of my grandparents favorites 🥰 I miss them everyday

[@aaord7872]

Great singing and talent

[@liberte5847]

Outstanding R and B historical incredible rendering ! No words ! Emmanuel from Paris France. The best ever pianist Fats Waller no way !

[@ronniebaker4549]

A lot of talent in that room!

[@jimgraziano7312]

His eyebrow control is EPIC!!!!!

[@iahest]

Jim Graziano 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@larrysorenson4789]

Fabulous. My Grandpa played the upright to silent movies in Racine Wisconsin. God bless you and them all.

[@brianward7724]

Well, I'd never even heard of Ada Brown before, but BOYOBOY what a wonderful, sultry voice! The whole scene was terrific, too.

[@teodorojaranilla5008]

i HAVE to keep going back to listen to ADA BROWN...geewhiz ...what a voice and artistry....thank you..forever!!

[@reneexuereb8485]

Great film with a talented ensemble of great black entertainers.

[@user-bb7pe8ji6r]

You just can't go wrong with a Fats Waller song, ad libbing to Ada Brown's singing!

[@user-tf4cv1pc6y]

Мурашки по коже, какая прелесть, какое исполнение

[@deninevh]

20 Years ago I saw Ain't Misbehavin' with The Pointer Sisters and was knocked over by how incredible it was. I became a Fats Waller admirer that night. What he did with words, he played with them and made them all work together. A wordsmith indeed, a man of great talent.

[@andrewbarrett1537]

Fun bit of ragtime trivia: Ms. Ada Brown, singing (and acting) here, was a cousin of the famous ragtime composer Mr. James Scott, from Kansas City. I hope she recorded and made more movies! Too bad HE never got to record, make piano rolls, or make any films! (Happily, two of his piano students, "Tiny" Parham and Bennie Moten, DID make recordings, so between their recordings and the sheet music of his pieces, we have an idea of how he may have played).

[@perninjean-laurent2527]

just exceptional. What strength, what technique, what generosity, and what humor displayed, for these people who have experienced everything, especially the worst. thanks to them

[@tomzetex]

Fats Waller sem dúvida está entre os maiores de todos os tempos. Músico maravilhoso, instrumentista genial e ainda por cima tinha uma veia cômica fantástica!!!

[@alicel3992]

It's so good, had to watch it again. Wow!!! Can't say enough about their talents, skills and my enjoyment just watching this.

[@willgood9675]

"I wish somebody would book me someplace"

[@andrewbarrett1537]

Will Good ROTFL

[@erleboswell]

Behind, or in addition to all of his comedy, the man could really play piano. He was a total talent.

[@johnburugu8706]

Black people are resilient despite all the odd stuck on them and despite all the road blocks put their way are still here see how happy they are

[@iheartcryptoverse2857]

Why do I love pre-war blues so much? Wonderful!

[@Ichijoe2112]

Is blues? I thought this was Swing Jazz. But, it all kinda reverts to the Blues at some point any way.

[@useyournogos6845]

@@Ichijoe2112 This is pure Blues Jazz.

[@johnburugu8706]

When you look at these old video clips just their persona dressing and discipline leaves one wondering where did we go wrong as the so called modern generation, where did the rain start beating us. Can we move back the hand of time for another better 😎 Sunny day all we can do is just sit and hope

[@eccentriclullaby1357]

Great scene! Warm atmosphere ♥️♥️♥️✊🏿🎵

[@politonno2499]

Worst war in history; best music in history

[@greenghost1845]

Damn Fats Waller been ballin since 1943

[@alphasun1]

This film was packed with talent, led by Waller.

[@scottkay6495]

Also love the " Feed the Kitty " sign 😍

[@slownoman]

timeless music from an all-time great film- the first to treat black actors and musicians with the dignity they should have had all along.

[@Mellowman468]

Lol Baby, i was born ballin n imma ball the rest of life! Man where did the men with all that jazz go these days?

[@jalohepo-oja7399]

I love the ending when Fats puts his coat on like he's about to leave and then sits right back on the piano hahaha CLASS ACT

[@artgray521]

WIBC radio in Indianapolis had a dj who used "Take It Easy" as his theme music. It reminds me of afternoons with my Grandmother after school. The lyrics also gave me some words to live by. Thanks, Mr. Waller!

[@refillingthecup6750]

Why have I never heard of this lady? What a voice!❤️

[@kevins90sc]

Fats is one of my favorites to listen to him and Bix Biderbeckie ..All day long on a long drive home.

[@angelabaiers5055]

That is so cool! I love this era & music! The horns players were superb!

[@MrJuniorCollector]

music is life music is part of history music is knowledge

[@billschwalb9486]

Glad I looked for more from "Stormy Weather" after listening to "Ain't Misbehaving." I love this one between the banter and Ada's wonderful voice. M-m-m-m! It's sad that the great talents that were in this film couldn't regularly get properly funded film projects like Stormy Weather. Also, "Feed the Kitty"- I wondered where the phrase came from. I've always known tip jars as "The Kitty." It's much older phrase than the movie though.

[@ricksandoval1187]

I wish I could play like Fats... Damn you life and work and everything else that comes with it!

[@ebybeehoney]

I could listen to this all day - and night!

[@DrCrabfingers]

Superb.

[@halfpace1462]

I swear there's a sort of limbo for dead people and it all looks like this, just the talented people playing their hearts out in pulgatory

[@Alffovinni]

this is when music when actually music

[@garywilloughby6893]

This is sooo good !!

[@AbiolaTime]

Voice is rich and flavourful as warm molasses. And the presence with so much charisma🤗🧡🤗

[@Jamesmartens55]

Watch fats for the first 20 or so seconds of this video, I have never seen someone so passionate about what they do....and THAT INTRO! we need people with character back in the world

[@hremdldw]

"I went to a fortune teller to get my fortune told she told you don't love me all you wanted was my gold"{Ada}{Fats reply}She was right how did she know!The blues that some stuff.