Cab Calloway "St. James Infirmary Blues" on The Ed Sullivan Show

Cab Calloway "St. James Infirmary Blues" on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 23, 1964. Subscribe now to never miss an update: ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSubscribe
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[@QueenetBowie]

Dude was almost 60 here, yet not a drop in quality, the man was pure talent.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Absolutely facts

[@jasongouldburn6114]

Damm he must of been really old in blues brothers

[@Ambipie]

​@@jasongouldburn6114 He was tiny and old in that movie but he could still spit. He used to be able to slide from stage left to right

[@jasongouldburn6114]

@@Ambipie damm I love KZbin comments so much wisdom and knowledge I hope you have a very happy holidays!!

[@dougschnufski5824]

Yes he was! A pure badass! You wanna see badass ,check out the Nicholas Brothers tap dancing team! Get sooommmeeee!

[@davehire1433]

The Beatles had to be like “Dang, we gotta follow THAT?”

[@lucasneon]

Not really, their performance this day was prerecorded on the 9th

[@markeddeckmusic7202]

They don’t stand a chance , over rated anyway , yet cabs the real hep cat deal

[@johnostaszweski2189]

@@markeddeckmusic7202 hep cat,nailed it.😀

[@deficharliegosseTK]

They never stood a chance

[@landensummitt909]

Funny enough this was within the same month of that legendary performance. But the beetles had preformed a few weeks eairler

[@loudastous1159]

One of the truly greats,no one could touch this man's vocal expressions

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

We've evolved to mumble rap and the dark culture unable to put together a coherent sentence.

[@jedtayag8034]

​@@buildingwithtrees2258 Then that means you're not looking for music that you like. The internet is a massive place. It's not all mumble rap. There are a ton of people with tons of singing talent and skill. Not like Cab of course, but ones that show you that the music from yesterday's time is still alive and kicking.

[@macunum3009]

And music appreciates music. Beautiful music all around

[@thekinginyellow1744]

Eh, he's got the voice, but the wrong interpretation. This song should be a dirge, and let's face it, Cab is just not a sad man.

[@ralphmueller3725]

No one could touch this mans influence on music at large, period. when it comes to soul, this mans soul burns bright as the sun.

[@notanotherjamesmurphy5574]

I love the fact that the Beatles and Cab Calloway each did appearances on the same episode of the Ed Sullivan Show. Cab Calloway was one of the most important acts preceding the 60’s rock

[@sillyguy459]

WE MAKIN IT OUTTA THE INFIRMARY WITH THIS ONE🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️

[@christianzafiroglu6705]

Man, what a voice. A powerhouse is putting it lightly. Bottle that and power the country for a few weeks.

[@tonycanabal1659]

I first heard his version in a Betty Boop cartoon as Snow White.30 years later, his amazing voice is still clear!

[@cherylalt101]

@tonyc... I was just telling someone on another thread that I first saw a cartoon version of this song that mimicked all Cab's dance moves. I forgot it was actually a Betty Boop cartoon lol! The cartoon is amazing and Cab in his prime was an incredible performer!

[@Shaka_Zulu]

I don’t get why this doesn’t have millions of views this is the most fantastic rendition of St James infirmary blues. You can just see how much fun he has singing it and I think if you aren’t having fun singing why sing at all? Sure we have our fair share of sad songs that are good but they just don’t compare to how upbeat a happy song like this is. I think a lot of people have forgot just how amazing Cab’s pitch control is.

[@pumpkin_the_snek]

I think this song is actually quite dark. maybe that's just my dumb interpretation though. One of my favorite songs honestly :)

[@ixthebest8325]

This man is truly amazing but I prefer the version of this song played by King's Oliver Orchestra

[@Jcaeser187]

@@pumpkin_the_snek its a pretty even mix of both, thats why I love it! gallows humor of a sort

[@gatorandy3899]

Hoy en diA nadie valor los verdaderos musicos de antes, yo digo que estas cansiones nunca pasaran de moda, diempre sera recordado

[@rubix187]

@@pumpkin_the_snek it is a dark song. St. James Infirmary takes inspiration from The Unfortunate Rake by A.L. Lloyd & Alf Edwards. Cab changes the subject matter a little and gives a more cool/hip delivery in comparison

[@jackroyaltea5034]

That “HA SNAKE EYES!” Always kills me.

[@thesaltypineapple7663]

This is so impressive, no auto tune no editing no nothing

[@henrydgolsan5517]

WE MAKIN IT OUTTA ST JAMES WIT THIS 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥‼‼‼

[@westernspy3374]

I dont care how advanced we get with technology we will never ever be able to replicate something like this

[@GlazeonthewickeR]

The fuck does this even mean?

[@benjaminvaldes3591]

@@GlazeonthewickeR I don't know but it makes perfect sense

[@soundsandsoul6421]

​@@GlazeonthewickeR ur not hip

[@michaelgadsby]

What a voice! I love how he differentiates the approach, almost lyric by lyric, to paint a picture of the character's crazy despair and deranged self affirmation. I love how his voice and performance chew the scenery into a pulp, but everything feels in service to the song. Totally unique stylings, totally fantastic.

[@raymondgallardo576]

Actually, Calloway's performance was live while the Beatles' final performance was actually taped ahead. So by the time, this was aired they were already back in England.

[@gator_productions]

How come

[@noesunyoutuber7680]

​@@gator_productions Probably logistical reasons - presumably they couldn't get the Beatles in the day of the live taping, likely because of touring or other press obligations, so the only option was to have them film their segment ahead of time.

[@KASH10043]

And he was 57 years old when this was recorded! I've adored him since the first time I saw him. One of my biggest regrets is that I wasn't around to see him preform in a nightclub with his band back in the day.

[@VermillionPengu]

Dam, people really do be looking younger nowadays I often forget how it was before.

[@matthewgillies7509]

And the Blues Brothers was filmed and released 16 years later!

[@ayndowney9401]

Check out Cab in The original Blues Brothers with Jim Belushi performance of Mini the Moucher excellent performance

[@motnosniv]

That big band jazz sound was a knockout!

[@mechzombie-pvz2rfl]

A brawl is surely brewin'! And begin!!

[@davidwesley2525]

Fun Fact. Cab Calloway sang St. James Infirmary Blues in a 1933 Betty Boop cartoon " Betty Boop Snow White ". 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

Cab Calloway was so unique and animated. His music blended so well with cartoons like Betty Boop and The Looney Tunes. He was truly one of a kind, there was never anyone like him, before him and there would never be another like him, after him. RIP King 👑👑👑👑

[@JoseLopez-do5ui]

Right. See had nicely entertainers dressed. Kept nicely pure talent No garbsge sabout Racism many Nat king Cole Sarsh Vaughn Sammy Davis many msny all so many wonderful people weve lost mom Lopez

[@JoseLopez-do5ui]

Amen. Well said

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

@@JoseLopez-do5ui Thank you

[@pko166]

this man is a piece of art, a walking piece of art

[@joe56474]

Damn, Cab was one of a kind. Would have loved to be able to see him live.

[@2Dope713]

I Just heard this for the first time in my life , My God! down the rabbit hole i go

[@AChi__]

That voice is something else. Salute to the Man, the Legend, and who was never a myth.

[@ginos7823]

King dice 🎲💜👑

[@plutototoh]

WowowowowowOWOWOWOWOW WOW!!!!!!!! HE IS AMAZING!!! WHAT A STUNNING SHOWMAN

[@scorpius6667]

The Ultimate Showman!🦂🥂

[@logancarlton9522]

The audio quality is insane! It's sounds like it was recorded yesterday!

[@balcon983]

I will never find a sweet man like you is right !

[@mabel8179]

Wow, his voice was as strong as it was in the 1930s! And his teeth were still amazing. Such a legend.

[@the1truejoe178]

he sings it different every time and its always good

[@MrRichiekaye]

The greatest! What a tour de force!! No one comes close today.

[@imetaboyiusedtoknow8308]

Another great performance by Cab Calloway. Love the way he walked onstage and that horn (trumpet?) was 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@ronin6158]

from :58 fire blankets were thrown over the rest of the orchestra. yes thats the trumpet w muting. I think it's Chris Griffin.

[@Santi66]

Puedes rastrear al Cab Calloway en los años 30, 50, 60 e incluso 80. Conservó su voz y su talento. Una gran voz, una gran expresividad musical y un gran artista en el escenario. Hoy, a las puertas de 2024, sigue siendo un GRANDE

[@OceanSwimmer]

One of God's Originals --- Cab Calloway. Lord, bless him! 🎼🎶🎶🎼

[@asmabenoun9484]

What a vocal wow,,, my favourite.... Betty boop classic i remember this song from there too

[@davidwesley2525]

Petty boop? Her name is BETTY BOOP. The most Famous cartoon Lady of All Time. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@asmabenoun9484]

@@davidwesley2525 yes, thanks autocorrected I overlooked it

[@davidwesley2525]

@@asmabenoun9484 I've made a similar mistake a number of times , how do I use auto corrected?

[@filmfreak5856]

@@davidwesley2525settings my brother

[@abigailgarcia3090]

If this man knew the impact that his voice and choreography had on culture today!

[@orange-ranger7089]

in moments like these are when i appreciate technology the most, bc this is a musical piece of history that could have never been heard again if not for technology

[@giraffesinc.2193]

I was born 100 years too late to enjoy this man in his prime, but DAMN!!! What a performer!

[@ericlarson7556]

First Frontman and genius extraordinaire. I would not have the blessed childhood I had in the 1980's listening to a plethora of powerful frontman and frontwoman voices of it was not for you Cab Callaway. You rock!

[@alexkalish8288]

Just a superb vocalist and stylist and a damn good dancer on top of that. He's an American Master of his art.

[@fridaynightseance2374]

i’ve never been so floored by the immense talent of someone like this before. this is hands down the best version of st james infirmary

[@broskydoodle6697]

One of the best performers ever. This man could sing the same song a million times and I'd love each and every one

[@kevinchang5865]

One of the coolest cats in the game!

[@shimon1166]

I used to see him at Aqueduct Racetrack in the crowd gambling away on the horses.

[@arnoldblashak171]

He had a lot of heart❤

[@nayf6847]

Louis Armstrong been real quiet since this one dropped 🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@PositiveZ7]

And hit that falsetto with ease. Oh such a story teller, singer, artist, and hard workin pro.

[@niozella1041]

What a performance. The greatest. Wow, just wow,😎

[@skovner]

One of the greatest versions of this song. A fantastic performance.

[@RobertoPoncebk]

He's very funny and even more appealling with that strange sad stories

[@wretchedslippage3255]

60 years old and still better than anything since.

[@TheHigherUps.]

This 1930s right? if it’s not then this might make sense because he lived to 1994

[@angryanakin]

@@TheHigherUps.this video is from 1964 if that’s what you were asking

[@MP-ky3hc]

@@TheHigherUps. He's talking about Cab.

[@TheHigherUps.]

@@MP-ky3hc yeah I know that

[@Smoke1]

Woooow, there are no words for how awesome this is.

[@BiscuitGirl9154]

definitely one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century! God rest his soul

[@erniefied5782]

I LOVE A SASSY TRUMPET

[@johnnyj0104]

One of a kind 😎

[@CosmicMomDove]

When I was a kid Grandma & my parents made me watch this. THANK YOU GOD FOR MY FAMILY. They informed my taste in music just as I informed my son’s musical taste. RIP to all my loved ones & Cab Calloway ❤️💔.

[@staffy73]

Right on!! This cat was and still is legendary wherever he may be! I bet St. Peter brought out the nice bandstands when he arrived 😎

[@renafielding945]

There was a man in a group I led who reminded me so much of Cab Calloway, and it was so sad that he had never heard of him or heard one of his performances. He was an elegant and handsome man but never knew who he looked so much like.

[@StephanieJeanne]

(Gasp) He was absolutely incredible!! It gives me such pleasure to hear him! This performance is out- of- this- world cool!! Cab Calloway, thank you!! 🤩❤ Ed Sullivan Show, thanks so much for preserving this! 💜💜

[@henrimatisse7481]

incredible vocals, I was so ignorant til now of Cab's talent!

[@MrResns]

God damn, how come i've never heard of this legend

[@lyshchuwm5890]

👍😉👍L'œuvre de c'est artiste formidable est une véritable cathédrale...

[@rainergoertz2070]

Einer der ganz Großen !!!

[@pikiwiki]

Wow.

[@mattleinhauser9166]

Cab is so awesome. He's a good man. Love you brother.

[@toddsaedify]

pure class and fun, always makes your day

[@misha350]

Wow....just wow!! There's no other like Mr. Cab Calloway🤩🥰

[@natashakacharava9633]

💖❤️So....Wonderful !!!!❤️💖👏👏👏💖❤️💖❤️💖🌹❤️

[@lysgauty1]

Genius

[@kabronetti]

this guy was a super star...total class

[@donaldauguston9740]

This was fabulous!

[@ivyking4149]

Gives me goosebumps, what an outstanding singer, artist and entertainer. I feel the love Grts from Amsterdam

[@williamhervey6409]

Stunning, no other words will do!

[@playstationg.s.l4276]

Vaya talento, estilo y elegancia se manejaban en esos tiempos...

[@user-dh5cv6go1v]

Wow, pure class by the original Mr. So Smooth.

[@marctoleds6259]

What a class act!!!

[@mfdoom1167]

There will never be another talent like Cab Calloway

[@altpotus6913]

Quite the showman. Also one of my favorite tunes.

[@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight]

Beautiful ❤

[@mechzombie-pvz2rfl]

This man is truly a king of dices 🤩 We get him guys

[@MrGlueLantigua]

Saay MAN! Hand me another shot of that BOOOOOOOOoooOOOOOooooOOOoOOoOoooooooOoooOOOooooooooooooooooze!

[@myyoutube887]

Unsung of Flowers Strengths

[@polarfuchsin5560]

This man had an amazing beautiful voice.

[@duradim1]

What a set of pipes.

[@MrBnnashton]

Mr. King Dice, Mr. Hi-De-Ho

[@ericbeltrami2718]

Nice! Absolutely legendary!

[@FallNorth]

Funny old world. I was just reading about Jim Morrison drunkenly singing this song so looked it up.. and thought "hey sounds like that guy in the Blues Brothers" .. and it of course, now I google it, IS! I've not seen that film ... this century ;) Very distinctive voice and style.

[@RagingEggs]

No matter what we do, neither you nor I will ever, ever, EVER be this cool.

[@JohnPaul-rs5dr]

Some people were just born to entertain folks, man what a talent.

[@vintageloverrich]

Amazing. Love Cab

[@asahmed1980]

What a voice! 😃

[@sirnicholas5542]

I got goosebumps exactly ten times watching this

[@outtakontroll3334]

that would have been a great send off for him, hope he got it.

[@rocckrown153]

Folks, I'm goin' down to St. James Infirmary, See my baby there; She's stretched out on a long, white table, She's so sweet, so cold, so fair. Let her go, let her go, God bless her, Wherever she may be, She will search this wide world over, But she'll never find another sweet man like me. Now, when I die, bury me in my straight-leg britches, Put on a box-back coat and a stetson hat, Put a twenty-dollar gold piece on my watch chain, So you can let all the boys know I died standing pat. An' give me six crap shooting pall bearers, Let a chorus girl sing me a song. Put a red hot jazz band at the top of my head So we can raise Hallelujah as we go along. Folks, now that you have heard my story, Say, boy, hand me over another shot of that booze; If anyone should ask you, Tell 'em I've got those St. James Infirmary blues.

[@psychodelicategirl]

This is amazing. I got chills.

[@benjaminluane4029]

What a AMAZING performance 😮 *jaw drops on the floor*

[@jonathandorr2234]

I learned this song, at 13?yrs old on guitar.. my sister and I ,as wh kids, who loved blues music. The information, from culture, is the education, and it was not list ,on me. I’m still hard for amerika to love, and love 🇲🇱Ras Tafari, far more than my ancestors, stolen land🇯🇲

[@softpawzyt]

i was watching this and i was like we’re does this remind me of then i remembered that King Dice from cuphead was inspired by him

[@betsyduane3461]

Sing it Cab

[@eoghanfehr7719]

Incredible !

[@TKMcEachin]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jefffinkbonner9551]

The classic cartoon version of this song with a Rotoscoped Cab dancing as Coco the Clown lamenting the death of Betty Boop as Snow White is an amazingly creepy video for the Halloween time of year!

[@sonicfanboy3375]

​@@thoth81Wait for real?