Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff

[@LydgiaOfHarlem]

A voice of my era now gone physically but her voice will last forever! RIP Jean Knight.

[@bsmith5304]

Definitely

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

She had a song on 1985 it was way too simple sounding the words are too simple it doesn't have the good sound that 1985 dance music had

[@Darrick-zq9hl]

Rest in peace, my beautiful Black Queen. You will always be the real, ( Ms. Big Stuff ) !!!!God bless you always in all ways.

[@MM-vv8mt]

Rest in Peace, Ms. Jean, and thanks for all the grooves! In 1973 I was a white kid attending a majority minority middle school (Col. Josiah Belt Jr. High) in Glenwood Maryland and after the bell rang we'd all race over to someone's house to catch Soul Train on the box and we'd dance and laugh and have a grand old time. Some of the best lessons if my life were learned then and there, especially that while I wasn't anything special, many of my friends were, and that's where I developed my lifelong love of '60s and '70s soul music. The power of music to bring people together! 💕🙏

[@SamuelLopez-pj2gd]

So sad she's gone! But she was great she was one of my disco ladies of the 70''s like Donna Summer, Sue Robinson, hot Chocolate, Shaka Khan, kc and the sunshine band and others, I' watched soultrain, solid Gold all the time😢😢😢

[@christinemarsh4827]

I'm sure that you are special too. Please do not underestimate yourself. If you were to ask your friends and family what they most admire about you, the truth would come forward & hopefully you could accept it. ❤

[@ReginaldWebster-fs8tt]

That's fantastic ! And thank you & your mom for instilling in you an open heart and mind ! God Bless You Sir !😊😊😊

[@KasimOwens-lo8vg]

I'm sure in those days women needed to have a song anthem. This is one of many we should cherish our days 💕💕💕 on Earth with our loved ones

[@georgethomasmendivil7776]

BIG! BIG! OUTSTANDING! Memories of OUR past life with this Spectacular Amazing music 💞

[@thescallywagwhisperer]

Even as a child in the 70’s, I appreciated the fact that even though everyone was dancing differently, they all kept the same groove.

[@emmanuelwakawa8456]

Fantastic

[@tinahardman1525]

They were all dancing together.

[@denisehodges9587]

Yeah you could even dance alone or with other chics it didn't matter as long as it was a stone grove. ✌🏼

[@frednoble1833]

Im gonna be 60 years old in October. I think i was 8 or 9. When i 1st heard this. NIGHTFENCER

[@tracyannes]

2:00 Dang....check out Lopez before she was famous! Correction....meant to say Rosie Perez!! 😂

[@1mespud]

Thank you, JEAN KNIGHT for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. "MR. BIG STUFF" will always continue to be part background soundtrack to our lives. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family.

[@SharonISAAC-c9u]

Absolutely 💯, May she Rest in Paradise., a beautiful soul Queen👑❤️

[@bsmith5304]

Absolutely

[@DayBeforeTomorrow]

You'll never hear music this good being made ever again!

[@unicornmadness6286]

She passed away today, age 80.

[@bsmith5304]

You are so absolutely right

[@colmcgillveray1010]

@@bsmith5304 There is lots of incredible music being made.

[@robertb5465]

I certainly hope not.

[@smhorse]

​​@@unicornmadness6286: her obituary was published in today's copy of "The Times". She is recorded as having died on 22nd November.

[@philaman1972]

Huge props to the late, great Mr. Don Cornelius for creating these incredible moments in music and television history!

[@nate61]

Amen and we are all thankful for his vision of his and better for it

[@tulelazule6914]

He was so great!!!

[@JohnnieFuller]

What You Said!! Right On My Brother! I came up in the 70's

[@elliottparker6389]

preach it

[@SharonISAAC-c9u]

Amen, may he rest in Paradise.👑❤

[@agape4tube]

We were in the clubs dancing constantly in the 60s & 70s. When this came out in 1971 we crowded the dance floor. Each dance tune had it's own moves.

[@bsmith5304]

Exactly 💯

[@entertainingsportshighligh7525]

i was born in 1971, i guess this was before my time, lol

[@richardplume3212]

4561z my number i hav a grandson hendrix life is sweet not mud peace

[@Tiberius291]

"Mr. Big Stuff" was one of the songs played on our brand new record player my parents purchased for my sister and i back in 1971, nostalgic memories.

[@dryonwashington6283]

Amazing seeing this because my great grandfather is Carroll Washington and he co wrote this song. In fact sued to have his rightful credits to help writing this song. Your legacy lives on Gramps ❤️

[@aleb.5970]

Really? I heard my grandma was apart of this song.

[@nate61]

Your grandfather made a great song and it's a classic

[@Organise_Space]

Gramps is a jam droppa & party rocka - Props.

[@kalimba04]

Mad respect tho your father.

[@SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

Amen..one of my favorites of all time!

[@michelles7520]

Love her, Rest in Peace beautiful woman 🙏🏽

[@HarryHeath-pb6rv]

The queen of soul one of em ya know big one woe!

[@bertiew6771]

Timeless. RIP Jean. You're music will live forever.

[@dwaynejones9639]

You hit the nail on the head with your written words of never again. This is a classic song that will live on forever.

[@chanelv5373]

Rest in Peace Pretty Lady. Thank you for the music🕊️✝️

[@MrBigStufff]

Now this is the original Diva song! What attitude and sass! I could groove to this all night! 😍👍❤

[@rozchristopherson648]

I remember hearing this record on the radio so many times back when I was a kid in the 70s. RIP beautiful Jean Knight. ❤🙏🌹

[@carmelinasubervi8073]

Rest in peace Jean Knight! Your song brought a lot of confidence in my heart. Thank you!

[@karlbuchanan1363]

When mrs big hair sung that, we didn't have a care in the world and everybody was happy. Good days

[@petegarza2025]

There ain't no music like CLASSIC SOUL MUSIC and I was only 12 years young when"MR.BIG STUFF" by "JEAN KNIGHT" hit the air waves and I remember watching her perform the song on "SOUL TRAIN" and "AMERICAN BANDSTAND" and I absolutely loved the song and now that's she's gone this soul classic will always stand the test of time because they sure don't make music like this any longer...R.I.P. Ms.Knight🙏🙏🙏

[@rogerricafort2389]

April 2019 and still watching and still enjoying it. Anybody out there feeling the same way.

[@brianwilling432]

Oh yeah, 10 / 01 / 2020 covid tell us who you are, cause we the people are tired of this shit.

[@sherryward5752]

I love this song also

[@theresaaguero9648]

Still listening in 2020! Thank God for music in this horrible year of the pandemic.

[@josephomelia2696]

You bet, reminds me of when I was a kid! 🙂

[@jesusfirst7320]

Hello QUEEN 2020/12👑. Enjoying it and it bring sweet memoeies of my childhood and my MOTHER 5/06 RIP💔👑🌹. STAY BLESSED and SAFE ALWAYS 💜. GOD BLESS YOU QUEEN SISTER 👑💎

[@denniscarey8426]

RIP Jean Knight... we've all sung Mr. Big Stuff a time or two!

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

*This song is super groovy and get's me in a good mood EVERY TIME*

[@bettypayne8652]

😂😂❤

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

@@bettypayne8652 :(

[@robertthacher2660]

Even your dog wears shades!

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

@@robertthacher2660 Indeed!

[@kellyreilly7782]

Loved to watch Soul Train every Saturday Afternoon growing up in the early seventies!!!

[@Floridafisherman5000]

OMG, Used to absolutely love this song when I was a kid!! How I miss the 1970s!!! Not to mention watching Soul Train as a kid with all those great artists and dancers!!! I doubt very much the kids of today will miss the 2000's.

[@victorinolaurie3]

Soul Train was fa shits.. I wouldn't miss not a one show lol miss those days..💋

[@AndrewWhite6969]

Well us 90s kids miss the 90s haha😅

[@Floridafisherman5000]

@@AndrewWhite6969 But if you grew up in the 70s you'd be missing the 70s! LOL Much better times!!!

[@alanspagnolia9474]

Whom else out there was fortunate enough to grow up in the 60's / 70's ??

[@abjectt5440]

69 Thankfully.

[@marvabaker961]

I was born in the 50s. I was 21 that year, and I remember this song well. Reminded me of a guy who was a' Mr Big Stuff'

[@vjw7272]

I did and have no regrets!! Loved the 70's ❤

[@donaldwilkins7778]

Thank you for making great music back in the day,Rip Jean Knight

[@metrojuan2000]

Wooooooooooooooo this is good Music!! I was in my teen's, I am 62 years old now!! Best Music ever!!

[@JohnDoe-qf2mp]

Juan Martinez when was this song released?

[@JohnDoe-qf2mp]

I don't know if it was in the 80s but I want to know if it is

[@LilBoom]

damn u old af

[@JohnDoe-qf2mp]

Lil Boom rude

[@quinto]

1971 number one hit .

[@DavidRoss-lo7kz]

Jean Caliste Knight 1943-2023 Iconic

[@billyho911]

RIP Jean!!!! Song will live forever!!!

[@kellyalonzi2917]

She was such a gem. RIP.

[@lindacottone9917]

Love this song and her awesome attitude singing it. Thanks and RIP

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Linda How are you doing today?

[@naftalibendavid]

Love that hair! That voice! That groove! Those lyrics!

[@colleenhenry940]

R.I.P Jean Knight! Love the song from way back!!

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Colleen How are you do

[@KennethDawson-zv8rn]

Tic TOC! Tic TOC;

[@wandaclark5020]

1st song i learned as a child yess rip Mrs Jean never forgotten

[@ritagordita5874]

This is it! Pure, awesome funk from a real Queen.

[@ladyyuna2000]

💐💐RIP Jean Knight (January 26, 1943 - November 22, 2023) ( aged 80) you will truly be missed and my prayers go out to you and your family. 💐💐

[@FLAVIODIVULGADOR]

Poxa que musica... nossa!! isso sim que deveria estar nas radios!!! melodia!!! letra! poxa tudo de bom!!!! AI QUE TEMPO BOM!! BOM DEMAIS,A PREOCUPAÇÃO NOSSA ERA CURTIR ESTAS LINDAS CANÇÕES !!!! COMO DANCEI ESTA MUSICA!!!! ABRAÇOS A TODOS!!

[@philmarasco7833]

Rest in peace mama...❤

[@doshinall]

I was an adolescent in the 70s. Didn't know anything about a "Mr. Big Stuff" trying to get my love... only know that it had a great beat and we used to dance to it.

[@ronaldwashington5728]

Donna Shinall Same here baby girl!I couldn't have been more than 5 and I remember my mama playing this on her (Hi Fi)!LOL Good memories, quarter parties and all!✊😁

[@patsvida6338]

Donna Shinall Me too!

[@kathyyoung135]

Same here..my Mom/and lil sister would dance to all of the Motown songs..loved it and had a blast! Miss those days!

[@msbevins101]

Still dancing in 2018

[@maevemurphy5869]

Donna Shinall Fairplay to you for that i love it i was under 10 in the 70s but I was brought up with music and I used to love dancing and especially when I was young in my bed room with my friend thanks for reminding me of that mindyourself be happy

[@karenbouldin4697]

Boy do I loooove the OLDIES! MUSIC made a lot of sense back then...

[@elliottparker6389]

What a mighty song as I remember this growing up in the dirty south.

[@MuseEthnic]

RIP 🕊 thank you for this classic ❤

[@mangojulie123]

Who's here in 2024 still rocking to Mr Big Stuff over 50 years later? If you are, mash the I❤️Jean (RIP) button: 👇🏾

[@Darrick-zq9hl]

She is now resting in heaven with whom I like to call my big guy in the sky.

[@davidbrown8065]

I wasn't even born yet. I love all this stuff

[@GarwinWayne]

The #1 R&B song of 1971 RIP Jean Knight

[@PeaM-cq3gv]

11, and a R & B lover, the songs goin' through my head: to the tune of Aretha (All the kings horses), Staple Singers (I'll take you there), Jean Knight (Mr. Bigstuff); at a time when I would sing on request; Loco motion, Little Eva; Donny & Marie, Puppy Love; Gladys, Midnight train to georgia; Jackson 5 (Rockin' robin); To all the ones we've lost so far,... you are forever ingrained in our hearts!

[@ericwanyonyi2445]

Yep. I remember this one. It was my favorite at one time. My Dad bought the single and we played on the record player until it got scratched.

[@russellflowers3495]

Every jukebox in Louisiana had Mr. Big Stuff 45 on it, she was a great artist with good music. RIP

[@debbiewallace67]

Rest In peace. This song brought me great memories dancing with friends as a teen ❤️🙏

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Debbie How are you doing today?

[@chuckwagon5518]

This is one of the best rhythms I've ever heard in a song!

[@discerningtruth6848]

I had aspirations as a teenager to go on "Soul Train and "The Price is Right...back in the 70s...as well as mimicking the dance moves from the Soul Train dancers.😊❤😂

[@1goldbaby]

R.I.P Ms.Jean Knight,didn't know she had passed!! Legend..

[@Sangderuc]

A terrific song recorded in 1970 at Malaco Studios in Jackson, Mississippi, arranged by New Orleans producer Wardell Quezergue (who plays organ on this track), joined by studio musicians Vernie Robbins on bass, James Stroud on drums and Jerry Puckett on guitar. The unnamed horn players and backing vocalists are also great, the whole thing is so tight and funky. If you like this, check out King Floyd's "Groove Me" which was recorded at the same session and was also a big hit.

[@Don_nell]

Hey great info thanks! After 9 years are you still there?

[@CarlosRoberto-ub5nz]

Quem desfrutou , desfrutou , quem não desfrutou não desfruta mais . Anos 70 a música soul emperou durante 10 anos aqui no Brasil 🇧🇷 estado de Minas Gerais na cidade de Belo Horizonte. Bons tempos.

[@solnascentehouse2178]

No RJ, também.

[@amornaocorrespondido6879]

Nasci muito depois dos anos 70, mas sou muito fã do R and B clássico. Por exemplo, Sam Cooke, The Temptation,Gladys Night and the Pips

[@ImageByMalcolm]

Look how beautiful our people look back then. And even more beautiful today.

[@alanawilson6104]

Preachhhhhhh this woman is gorgeous

[@cricketmaxwell5654]

Her words to this song let me know fancy cars, money, diamonds & stylish clothes wasn't the only thing in life. Love means more.

[@kentburrell3419]

RIP Ms. Knight..still rock Mr. Big Stuff.

[@c5cpe]

Love this! Didn't know Soul Train aired this long back. I knew it in the 70s with Dynasty, EWF, or the Commodores. So glad to embrace it now❤

[@PatrioticPirate]

I've been listening to this song ALL my life (I'm 42). I have FINALLY found out what Jean Knight looks like. THANKS, KZbin! And THANKS to the poster!

[@ADF-fe7fv]

We lost another legend today. R.I.P., Ms. Jean Knight. Keep giving "Mr. Big Stuff" some hell!

[@timothymcclain4551]

Thank you Miss Knight for giving us songs like Mr. Big Stuff! This song is a cherished part of my childhood and I love and appreciate you!

[@anthonyford6655]

I am old school and I was born in 1959. When I first heard this song, I knew that she was taking about a Man who thought that he could have any Woman, just because he had a nice looking car and dressed real fine. Yes the beat was great as well.

[@anniemaesmith8564]

I remember playing my record player with Mr Big Stuff and dancing Rest in Peace Jean Carne😅

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Annie How are you doing today?

[@barbaraarbo3715]

Great song from my youth...RIParadise Jean 🕊️🕯️🎶.

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Barbara How are you doing today?

[@KcPenguins]

Awe, RIP, 2023 we loved these tunes during the roller skating erra 70s!!

[@Rescue162]

Ms. "Big Hair". RIP Jean Knight Nov. 2023.

[@unicornmadness6286]

RIP beautiful soul.❤ You'll never be forgotten. Age 80.

[@winkeemanley1820]

Remember hearing this song back in 1974. Still a great song.

[@SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

I thought it was earlier 72?

[@winkeemanley1820]

@@SuperCaliforniaBarbi Yes it was. There was this one radio station that continually played this song back in 1974.

[@timsteele123]

Does the song sound any different today than when you heard it in 1974?

[@winkeemanley1820]

@@timsteele123 This song is still as great as it was back then.

[@murphychapman6157]

A classic that we will never forget,R.I.P

[@ltod2]

RIP to Jean Knight,this was hit still to this day

[@buttyscott1]

RIP Jean..grew up with this song ..never even knew the singers name till now..condolences to her family

[@cherylkennedy-jones1206]

I have this 45 vinyl record! Loved the song & still do! Rest in peace Jean Knight.

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Cheryl How are you doing today?

[@josehuizar9272]

I was around nine years old when this came out and I was rockin' it! I'm Mexican American and I didn't care!

[@bomjam2590]

Those beautifully trained voices we used to have. Wow! We've gotten so lazy :-(

[@stark992]

robots

[@btinsley1]

It's all unintelligible rap now...nobody can really SING anymore.

[@liamjagoe260]

Oh, you're a singer? And you used to train your voice, but now you've gotten lazy and don't train anymore? That's so cool, who did you used to sing with?

[@liamjagoe260]

@@btinsley1 what's all unintelligible rap?

[@btinsley1]

@@liamjagoe260 🤣 LOL! What, you haven't noticed?🤣 that's rich in denial if you choose to defend.

[@cielmirmagalhaes273]

Que maravilha. Ouvi esta música no final da década de 70. E só agora é que pude reencontrá--la.

[@shulestuff]

was in 6 elementary school in Kenya listening to local bands covering these and JB..those were the best years

[@gingerfoxxy1]

I came from the generation in the 1970s when everyone watched Soul Train regardless of what race, color or background you came from. We also went to clubs in Midtown Manhattan and uptown, Harlem, Lower East Side that were Black owned and Salsa Clubs, we went to soul food restaurants, we went to gay clubs, underground clubs in NY Chinatown and everyone got along and had great times! Miss those days!

[@gbh8939]

Thank you, Jean for this great dancing song of my youth. This is a big hit and lasting one.

[@jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712]

a soul classic, and a classic live performance from the wonderful jean knight. and on soul train. who does not know this song, a timeless soul classic.

[@mrsdmp2u26]

I remember my parents dancing to this song in the living room. They would put the record on and hand dance

[@barbaraguillen2399]

RIP, Thanks for the Great Memories at the age of 12.

[@chadmelgren3584]

You'll be greatly missed but remembered fondly

[@lindalovesmusic9091]

Loved watching Soul Train! The clothes, the hairdos, the DANCING!

[@12donda]

STILL ROCKING IN 2016 !!!!!

[@MrSebboxxx]

... and funky :-)

[@monicabella7894]

mark miller No! Mistake! FOREVER!!!

[@mholmgren9343]

What a jewel!! beautiful song, great rhythm, makes you happy, makes you wanna dance and sing. Nothing like today’s “hits” that have to utter obscenities to hit top of the charts! So glad I’m not from these last generations

[@lawanda7940]

Rest in peace Ms. Knight. Mr. Big Stuff was one of my family's favorite song when I was a kid.

[@wadelewis8394]

R.I.P Ms. Knight. Thanks for sharing your beautiful soul to the world. I walked into man hood to your Mr. Big Stuff 😂 couldn't tell me nothing ‼️😀🎶🎵

[@voodoonights551]

this is a stone cold groove , I gotta love my golden voiced sisters , they have the groove that I melt when they get on the mike

[@ladylydia762]

Voodoo Nights thank u!

[@LPJack02]

RIP Jean Knight (January 26, 1943 - November 22, 2023), aged 80 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@marceolius1]

Muito bom ver todos dançando se respeitando e sem vulgaridade atual....que maravilha !

[@MargaretNutsugah-mi5xd]

I have loved this Song for over 50years now.

[@ThompsonSmith207]

Hello Margaret How are you doing today?

[@reedykat30]

So love ❤ this one. “who do you think you are?”

[@amandajackson195]

Thanks Jean for Inspiring me to become the nurse I am today ♡♡♡♡♡

[@williambethel3093]

Amanda Jackson's

[@fabiovdkgames6771]

Essa música nos faz relembrar os bons tempos.A única pena é que voltamos na música mas não voltamos o tempo.

[@christinewilliams938]

Thank you Jean ❤

[@singleparenthustle3689]

Count down to Newyork 2024 Loading.......Give people the same Vibes they give you. Big Harlem

[@theestallion818]

Quality music never dies 2019 and forever til I die old school lover signing off!

[@AlkaidSuhailalMuhlif]

I was 15 years old when this came out , fabulous song. God I miss that times.

[@alanawilson6104]

This song is a piece of heaven and this women is an Angel

[@magdagoebles1035]

this is so fabulous. the dancers are so smooth. and having her right in the middle with that reassuring hair is sweet

[@terecitafernandez4346]

The best of the besties!! Never get tired of these awesome jams!!!

[@umbertotucci1970]

I was 14 when it first came out. I remember still dancing it in discos in London after many years...(1977/78)

[@marconespaulino8065]

Essa musica na época ninguém ficava parado nos bailes dava até pra dançar um samba rock,ou mesmo como balanço...bom demais.....

[@josegoncalves9933]

1982 eu éra feliz e não sabia.😣🎩🎻🎺🎸🎷🎙