Cab Calloway - St James Infirmary & Minnie The Moocher - LIVE

Cab Calloway - St James Infirmary, Minnie The Moocher - Jazz à Vienne 1990
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[@theweirdofengland]

To think this guy started performing in the 1920s, and was still putting on a brilliant show in the 1990s. Massive respect.

[@kathygraham6251]

but what an inadequate audience

[@jamessimpson9350]

Respect the masters cause they are legends legends live on and ob

[@delvikingjr5739]

@@kathygraham6251 They just don't make them like Cab anymore !!! Great talent !!!

[@billsager5634]

Unbelievable! Cab's well into his 80's here, and still has a perfect voice!! This is real entertainment! Most singers today can't hold a candle to Cab Calloway.

[@postproductions]

Sinatra was too

[@ribboncrown1527]

Even at that age, after singing for at least 50 years at that point, he seemed so happy to be onstage. Amazing how someone can keep that creative spark for so long.

[@glamgal7106]

Looking from my "Big Bands Songbook," Cab was among one of the composers for "Minnie the Moocher;" the other two were Irving Mills and Clarence Gaskill. Also "Minnie" is the first single song by an African American to sell a million records. Considering that this happened in 1931--with the country going through the Great Depression, among other reasons--I'd say this was a huge accomplishment for Cab that shouldn't be overlooked.

[@JasonJason210]

He first did Minnie the Moocher in 1930, sixty years before this.

[@user-lv7me6li6q]

This man is 82 years old in this video, and can still sing like he did from the 1930’s and strut. Maybe not dance like he used to, But his voice hasn’t changed in the last forty years. Like what the hell. This man is a damn legend.

[@3mran96D]

I like the guy but his voice clearly has changed, he still got a good voice but with less energy in his voice and at some points of his performance, his vocals sound tired and strained.

[@3mran96D]

It is the effect of age i guess

[@infinite840]

This is what happens when you love yourself and God loves you back. Connection.

[@juliehernandez80]

Some folks just born with it.

[@why-jn9cl]

@@3mran96D yeah but if you had no context you wouldnt really guess that hes 82

[@goldprime118]

R.I.P. CAB CALLOWAY we'll never find another singer like you

[@weirdgamingmoon8324]

Agreed. He was one of a kind hi-de-ho man and probably the only one.

[@Theculturedpearl13]

Could search this wide world over..but never find another sweet man like him.

[@weirdgamingmoon8324]

@@Theculturedpearl13 Thats the sad, Cold and painful truth 😪😭😔😢 But I hope when he died he got what he wanted.... the booze, 20 piece on the watch chain And a chorus girl to sing him a song and everything else.

[@mozart7074]

Agree but I hope another one will borns.

[@BJ-eb3lt]

Amen to that, what an awesome performer.

[@jacklandismusic]

God, imagine this: His first recordings were with a whole band, all in front of a gramophone. Whoever was loudest was heard best. That means he had to BELT to outcompete the brass. That’s absolutely insane to me.

[@The1920sDandy]

Actually he started when microphones were used in studios for a few years (since about 1925), but during live performances you still had to have a voice so same conclusions ^^

[@taf44tt8io]

Before crooner's time, it had been shouters's one as Big Joe Turner and many others.

[@brendonvanderwalt6977]

Wow I never would’ve thought of that. What a singer indeed

[@coolcoconuts4453]

Old mate still has it, even if he was alive today at 112 he'd still have it. Don't think anyone will ever entertain like Cab did

[@mariocaffari5015]

His Spirit is still arround, everytime watching him doing HIS number

[@kazz9188]

He'd be 114 now... May his soul be resting well. A legend.

[@WeegeeFan1Studios]

116..

[@St777tb]

​@@WeegeeFan1Studios117

[@WeegeeFan1Studios]

@@St777tb Not 117 until this December 25th.

[@jakemarsing2615]

Holy crap. No 80-something year old should be able to sing like that. The way he just slides into his upper register usually goes away. It never went away for him, clearly. Just amazing.

[@jm71681]

To hold that note at 0:56 with such clarity and strength, and at his age during this performance; unreal.

[@updownstate]

I met Calloway before a show and we shook hands and I said, "I"m so excited!" and he said, "Well, that's just fine."

[@mylink.orb17]

Thank you for sharing that memory! Teen daughter and I got quite a kick out of it 😁

[@updownstate]

@@mylink.orb17 Yes, I sounded like I was about 12 years old. It was a wonderful show. Proof that one can be in his 80s and still get down! A great thing about the show I saw was that there was a dance floor and people got up you can tell they were dancing together for 50 years. It was a night of much fun and joy.

[@WeegeeFan1Studios]

​@@updownstateI constantly wish I'd been alive when Cab was to go see him. I've been absolutely OBSESSED with Cab, particularly his senior years, and he's just so so amazing. What year did you get to see him?

[@updownstate]

79? 80? He was still scatting and dancing. Some people got up and danced and you could see they'd been dancing together for probably 40 years. It was a great evening. I scatted with Cab - whoo whoo! It's good to know he still has fans. Somewhere on YT there's a video of him singing "Mini the Moocher" to a great animation. That song led me to somehow learn that kicking the gong is smoking opium. And also, chasing the dragon is smoking heroin. I'll leave now.@@WeegeeFan1Studios

[@ozznik9717]

Even with his old age at the time, he's still rocking his show. nothing but respect for Cab, he lived his music

[@shannonschaerer1010]

Agreed - He was a truly fantastic stage performer and put out many GR8 songs - & was still going strong at 82 (I read in another comment) in this video. Now, 6 years after your comment (Jan 2024), people are saying the same about Mick & Keith at 80 after releasing their new album. I can only imagine seeing & hearing him perform back in the 30ies!! What an experience THAT would have been!! At least he left us a LOT of Musical Happines!! I'm not NEAR 80, but I have loved Cab since I was 11ish, & still love to hear him sing. The tempo here is a little faster than usual, it seems - maybe I am wrong. Either way, it sounds GR8 to me!! Peace!!

[@WeegeeFan1Studios]

​@shannonschaerer1010 The song is indeed quicker. Cab in the 70s changed the genre of the song into disco to be a bit more modern than it's original blues one, but this is still the disco version, even being 14years after releasing the original disco one!! Cab sang until November 1993 great still.

[@davidharris6656]

82 and boy could he still entertain

[@devildarlin1364]

I sure hope they followed his orders on what he said he wanted when he died. Especially the booze.

[@chipbipple2593]

He seems like he was a joy to play for his entire life. I think he died the year I was born.

[@orionnijman]

1994

[@chipbipple2593]

orionnijman I was born September 23rd of that year.

[@twospiritbanjo]

Adam Peoples we have the same birthday 😂 though I'm a 1999 baby

[@LugerNut]

14th of May for me.

[@Genie1234]

Damn you guys are lucky I was born 2006

[@johnjones-wx9nj]

thats what you call feeling the music

[@CandyCloudsOfLulaby]

Any time I listen to Cab Calloway sing Minnie The Moocher, it's never the same xD

[@phoebedorsai7145]

He's was aging, so the first time you hear Cab Calloway he was probably well into his senior years. If you go and find his 1920's and 30's black n white videos or the songs he sounds a lot different and his dancing was amazing.

[@WeegeeFan1Studios]

​@@phoebedorsai7145He got much more articulate in his songs and his voice matured so much into his senior years which is why I prefer them

[@CibelesSanz]

When I get older, I want to have the same energy as him!

[@daniellakaran5760]

Me too. ❤

[@mrsevendeadlysins5591]

Don't we all.

[@charlie891]

Say boy, hand me another shot of that bOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOZE

[@michaelhatcher5264]

😆

[@creolelady3519]

I am sitting here looking at this and crying. Because he looks just like my late Dad. May they both RIP.

[@flubble2473]

Bless them!

[@koreymiller26]

🙏🏻

[@timdavis7173]

Rip

[@mylink.orb17]

Aww 😭🤗😊

[@Oi325]

Jesus this guy was amazing his vocals were great even in last years.

[@sammartinez8084]

He was 95win he did this show he was a great man i love his voice

[@WeegeeFan1Studios]

@@sammartinez8084 *82, almost 83

[@kazz9188]

And he STILL tried his moves fron the 30's. What a captivating soul this man was!

[@muffs55mercury61]

This was nearly 60 years after he cut the original songs. Age sure didn't take away any of his energy or change his voice. Wow!!!!!

[@glamgal7106]

I learned about Cab Calloway and "Minnie the Moocher" from my years of working with elderly patients in Recreation. From watching this video, it was obvious that Cab loved to perform and was indeed very talented in doing so. I think it's safe to say that "Minnie the Moocher" has stood the test of time.

[@AChi__]

I learned of Cab and his songs (Minnie the moocher first) from when Outkasts sampled Minnie the Moocher for their song Mighty O on the Idlewild soundtrack. St. James Infirmary is my main jam though. Also, on a side note, a lot of people slept on Idlewild (the movie and its soundtrack) lol

[@mikehardenbrook7899]

My dad use to sing Minnie the Moocher once in a while. And rather than "red hot hooche coocher" dad would say "low down hooche coocher" What a wonderful entertainer! I can see watching his old videos where Michael Jackson got his dance moves. Cab did the moon walk in a 1930's video. Wish i could have met him or saw him preform. RIP

[@martinm3474]

I think Cab taught Prince a thing or two also...

[@apollo_gen]

This man lived through it all, from the 1910s to the 90s. What an eventful life he must have experienced, love Cab Calloway.

[@jackroyaltea5034]

God damn. His voice was still amazing. I don’t even think he lost a step. In fact I think that gruff added to the lows is awesome.

[@jampick5528]

Mr. Cab Calloway a true legend !!!

[@Astonyshing]

Astonishing performance given his age at the time

[@wiseal4827]

As a long time blues lover, Cab Calloway is par none. I love this video showing he could still scoot in his 80's. I'll soon be there & hope I can do the same.

[@josekurotanaka3965]

My good man, hope you accomplish this goal. Best wishes from the bottom of my heart.

[@napalmmuncher5413]

cab calloway is a man before my time and still has brought me so much joy with his performances. may he rest in piece.

[@paulkersey1007]

This world will never make or have another man like Cab Calloway. Absolute legend.

[@jamesblake1115]

Immense man great talent Never seen a man give so much joy and fun like him Wonderful .... much love

[@gsm212121]

I saw him with Pearl Bailey in “Hello Dolly!”... unbelievable performances in the show BUT it was after the bows when things heated up! Incredible performances between those two legends. I was fourteen and I will never forget it!

[@jussiparonen8426]

Hey folks, this man was pure gold. Forever.

[@yuhand_ayaninura]

Rest in Peace dear Sir. What a true entertainer, a great man with exquisite gift and talent ⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@reeftheweirdboy9177]

I'm so glad I found this guy on the internet

[@jonoon27]

You glad you found this guy....???? He was not lost, you were. Hie was around for many decades, long before you were born. He is legendary Cab Callaway, long before internet was around.

[@daniel_k_music]

@@jonoon27Yeah but he's not taught in school or anything, so the only way young folks can find people like Calloway is through the internet. I don't know what you misinterpreted from the comment. The commentor found Cab on the internet. Like how you found him through word or a book or TV.

[@jonoon27]

PastaDan ...What got me was “found” and “this guy”...that is like calling Albert Einstein “that physics dude”...!

[@comagirl666]

jonoon27 you missed this persons entire point, we know he has been around before the internet but some of us would have never known without it. Don’t have a go at someone for voicing their appreciation just because you don’t like the language they used 🤦‍♀️

[@jonoon27]

comagirl666 Thanks for the advice...I needed that. Now I feel a lot more content and much happier!

[@The_Butler_Did_It]

He still had a pretty strong voice for a man in his 80s didn't he?

[@808Zucci]

I used to watch koko the clown as a child, I am from the UK🇬🇧 and after some research into the artists which featured their music on that show it led me here, firstly this is the most impressible thing I have ever seen the original dance moves from cab calloway were impersonated onto the show aswell absolutely amazing ! , Sir Cab Calloway is a legend R.I.P🌹,,

[@erinwoods8373]

A true genius of performance. God Bless his soul.

[@petekooshian5595]

I'm only 24 but my dad used to play Cab's songs for us as kids :) I think he still has the tapes somewhere!

[@AlisonzitoCrazyBoy]

Thanks to this gentleman I started to fall in love with the jazz genre...❤️🎺

[@Alffovinni]

CAB IS KING. This is beyond amazing RIP

[@jaqatlantic]

I attended his performance in Chicago (at the then Fairmont Hotel) around this time. He was terrific!

[@Eazy-ERyder]

This epic legend performed at the top of his game for over 60 years right up until the end and NEVER lost it. He is STILL loved today.

[@dpkennedy]

I had the opportunity to work with him. Brilliant. Dynamic. Commanding. Charming. Funny. Supremely talented.

[@Argi1000]

What a titan... Incredible human being!

[@bohemoth1]

Lord! He was born in 1907 and just look at him now just a strutting like a teenager or even better.

[@MeteoXavier]

***damn, he's in his 80s here and still killing it. This performance is even better than his Blues Brothers one.

[@Firebirdarisefromashes]

I am obsessed with him & his style what a powerhouse ❤mega star 🌟 legend forever .

[@enzodamico2967]

This guy was incredible, I love him

[@danielstump3204]

One performer extraordinaire ! Just never was anyone else like him!

[@babygirlalaura]

BLESS THIS MAN

[@rozchristopherson648]

From my parents time. I’m in love !!! RIP Musical genius, Cab Calloway ❤️🙏

[@franksanchez8111]

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 it go, let it 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 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 another shot of that booze; If anyone should ask you You just tell 'em I've got those St. James Infirmary blues

[@Tracy_tuber]

I had the honor of meeting him in 1982🖤

[@dr.winstonoboogie7302]

His voice was still so powerful and soulful!

[@joshlewis5065]

Dude's a legend, he raised the Blues Borthers

[@wolverine3566]

*Cab Calloway - St James Infirmary & Minnie The Moocher* - Thanks again, Zycopolis TV! 'St James Infirmary' is another song with rich biography which deserves a special playlist of numberless various brilliant performances.

[@TonyTurner]

Incredible

[@JohnDoe-qo3jm]

I wish I could have the opportunity to see Cab Calloway live while he was here on Earth.

[@allisonmartinez8077]

What a magical man and such a magical voice, hands down for Mr. Cab Calloway

[@bessekai_no_me]

a pesar de los años su voz siguió siendo hermosa, me hubiera gustado ir a alguno de sus conciertos ...no se encuentran talentos así en el presente

[@MrJeanlima19]

I love his voice ❤️

[@drewcummings2453]

such a brilliant performance. makes your heart ache when you think of how many musicians missed out on doing something like this due to guns and drugs. RIP to the legend

[@howardpittman883]

Love Cab Calaway, one of a kind.. He was the man,and still is. I'll never forget Cab.

[@paulaapimentel]

Koko clown's voice ❤❤

[@angelofdeath275]

Paula Pimentel and the dancing!

[@tonyreina432]

Local boy from m home town! Saw him many times, never failed to ROCK THE HOUSE!

[@vinst_2907]

Охеренный голос, даже в этом возрасте. Жаль, что не знаком был с его творчеством раньше. Легендарная личность.

[@JamieeSupernova]

I admire this man's music and I hope someday I can sing some of his songs live and it be as entertaining as he was.

[@belindamehlman1448]

One of our most talented.

[@reginaldjohnson747]

The great Cab Calloway

[@72Elwood]

Amo quest'uomo..love this man..tons of happiness.

[@berketoot]

You are awesome human Cab Calloway.You never lost your energy,even 82. R.İ.P king...

[@1Shao_]

Need a Cab movie 👌🏾

[@brucetarver4738]

This where One Musician, Cab Calloway, furthered the JAZZ Experience Entire LIFE 🎹🎶🎼🎵🎺🥁🎼🎼🎹🎶🎵

[@ChatNoirful]

This is a beautiful interpretation, andI watchedtime him maybe about the same as Robin Roper when I was living in Berkeley. Such talent! I Love him and his songs. He will live forever in our hearts. Rafael.

[@cyyrious]

I loved watching cab calloway growing up especially when my cartoons like Tom and jerry use to imitate him... I wish I was around to see him in his prime at the Cotton Club. my grandparents played Cab he was a Cool Cat!

[@stevecaranci2463]

He was one of a kind and a true entertainer. RIP Cab Calaway

[@jeffking291]

What an amazing Entertainer‼️ One of the Greats. He was able to appeal to everyone, including whites, which, back in the day, was really something. Music is an International language all its own. Here at some 80+ years old, he still had it ❗️ Thanks for posting. 📻🙂

[@shootybaking]

He still has it.

[@stephenpowell5912]

R I P Cab Callaway,Giant of Jazz ,Love his music and such a talanted man 🎶🥁❤❤❤❤1907-1994 🎶🥁🎹🎺Eat don't Hula ,Love his Ads for Hoola Hoops ❤️Minnie the Moocher is one of my favourite tunes 🎶🥁🎹🎺🎸🎷R I P Cab Callaway,Such a lovely man ,Wish I could have got to meet him and hear him ,Name me a singer that can fill his shoes ,I think not ,He was doing his music since the roaring Twenties.

[@tonyellis8287]

Just blown away after watching this

[@colleenhenry8022]

Loved watching him, no one can do this like him!

[@Gilgurl1]

Damn this is what we called a MUSIC

[@Antonio-Merkel_1984]

*Gentleman of respect.*

[@GI.Jared1984]

it breaks your heart to know all the legends of gon

[@GrievingForGrace]

I was just thinking that earlier today. But what a privilege to have them preserved on recordings!

[@OG_Deadpool]

what a powerful voice

[@jamesbrookeriii811]

Mr.Entertainment and my Mentor...Long live Cab Calloway..The Greatest of all Time...

[@aleccaprari8664]

He was 83 and going strong

[@Ijustbebored]

I’m 15 and I hope that these legendary songs still be heard from then, now and the future🙏🏽💓

[@germainegoodson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜❤️Happy Memories, Treasured FOREVER!👯‍♀️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@duggydugg3937]

so glad he was on film....

[@franklydum5056]

That cab calloway improv is beyond great

[@tired_of_u_ppl7985]

So much older than when he started and his voice was still wonderful 😌💛

[@idkman9356]

I’m so mad this legend died before I was even born

[@daniellakaran5760]

Me too. He died 10 years before I was born.

[@the-dullahan]

Cab was too powerful for this world.

[@kimiakiooyama6149]

Thank you for nice Video. Cab Calloway is always with Betty Boop.

[@davidwesley2525]

It was actually BETTY BOOP who helped boosted Cab Calloway's career.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonyellis8287]

Amazing

[@freedomisntfree2089]

His voice never aged for sure...

[@markshumate6950]

The man.

[@fromdarknessshouldbelight3799]

*_Nice A Real Legend_*