James Brown Cold Sweat Live 1968

[@troyellis7605]

MAN, the drummer KILLED it !!!

[@sbretstacey]

Yes he did!

[@casuspacis3196]

@@sbretstacey are you his relative?

[@sbretstacey]

@@casuspacis3196 Yes, He is my Uncle. He's my Father's baby brother. I had a great teacher!

[@casuspacis3196]

@@sbretstacey very nice to meet you sir! I'm a big fan of Mr. Clyde Stubblefield and his work. Your family is a very proud one. It amazes me that I can write this to you from across the world. I hope I expressed myself in a right way 🙏

[@sbretstacey]

@@casuspacis3196 I appreciate the inquiry! I know exactly 💯 what you are saying! I am still amazed at his work! I am so blessed with great people around in my life! Love and strength!

[@williamstone1536]

Lil Mama in the background could shake them hips!!

[@HNT63]

She killing it

[@tomace194]

Yeah she is. Grandma now. Or dead. Life is a son of a bitch.

[@juneanderson2834]

Fa sho, Sista working it!!

[@kpsa7108]

That camera angle is masterful with her dancing over his shoulder

[@markanthony976]

Very sexy woman

[@fortiterinresuaviterinmodo5549]

Clyde Stubblefield is simply amazing.

[@sayno2lolzisback]

The drummer blew my mind he was totally in the zone. Did not falter nor miss a beat!

[@tecsuo]

better not miss !! James will have concerns lol😮

[@sayno2lolzisback]

@@tecsuo I'm sure something would have been thrown 🤣 but that's what made them great

[@dom50801]

The coolest, smoothest, slickest performer who ever lived.

[@helenbestman5338]

Mr. Brown is one of the coolest cats that groove this earth.

[@lisaellis2593]

Exactly! He was a BADASS!

[@adonaiyah2196]

@@lisaellis2593 he was known for his temperamental ways as much as his singing

[@areyashore]

By far...! 💃

[@xdd5246]

Sho U right.👌🏾

[@ilocan74]

The drummer's pocket is amazing

[@polotrey]

RIP to the Funky Drummer... Mr. Clyde Stubblefield

[@velvetkilla9911]

Damn thats Shit Cold as Ice! Timeless Classic!

[@KevinDunne-zc4or]

James brown was known as the hardest working man in show business, and Clyde stubblefield was an excellent drummer known as the funky drummer for good reason

[@VettsClass]

That brotha on the drums 🥁🥁🥁 is 🔥🔥

[@sbretstacey]

Clyde Stubblefield

[@steelkeez7700]

@@sbretstaceythe great

[@aeerjordan4994]

Give that drummer a round of applause

[@garfieldharrison510]

When you look at this majestic performance. It beats any performance that Elvis Presley ever gave hands down. James Brown mastered the art of excitement.

[@6n7777]

Guy was the personification of excitable energy. Wish I lived back then.

[@jacobblackburn1379]

I disagree. I think they were two very different kinds of performers who created a new age of music as a whole. They both set new standards for performing as well as music craftsmanship from producing standards as well as knowing how to form a group and getting the sound they wanted. You can compare the two but thats like comparing Steph curry to Joel Embiid. Sure they both play basketball and are both extremely dominant on the court but they have different styles of play and play different positions. Same idea goes with music. I don't want that to come off as me trying to argue with you btw I can definitely understand liking James over Elvis and I'm not trying to say otherwise

[@garfieldharrison510]

@@jacobblackburn1379 I grew up wanting to become a performer because of these two men. I've studied them both in my journey as an Artist over the years. Yes. They both have presence. I'm talking in terms of excitement. James Brown hands down. Elvis Presley brought another type of excitement. Maybe because he was known to be nefarious for his so called wiggle of a leg when he came out. Plus his charming handsome looks as a man. He had an interesting tone as well. Back then European Americans were afraid that he sounds to African American. Those were not the words they quite used in South. But. James and Elvis are Southern. So I understand the connection. Elvis Presley would sneak into the Black Churches and hone his craft as a singer, emulating the Gospel Singers. James Brown also developed his style from the Gospel roots he possessed. But. It's apples and oranges. I revere both their achievements in the music industry.

[@jacobblackburn1379]

@@garfieldharrison510 I agree. I think it's tough because the excitement James brought was from just for how crazy fast his dancing was and how he could do that the whole show. For Elvis I think his excitement started as the whole "pushing the social boundaries" like you said but later in his career he started pushing his voice and would try to hit a lot of high notes or sing some emotional songs. You know, it's honestly really crazy to think about how a generation of people grew up experiencing those two men. Like the more I think about it, I'm only 20 years old with Elvis and James as my musical idols as well as many others from past eras and to think that those past generations got to experience those performers live?? That's so crazy to me. To actually witness the shift in the musical world as well as society in general starting to change slowly but surely. Man, it's just crazy to see what people can do sometimes

[@troyellis7605]

💯

[@thek1dwonder840]

The way Clyde switched up the ghost notes on the groove of this performance is ridiculous. Truly the GOAT himself

[@DrummahMike]

And the beauty of it was, technically, he had no idea what he was doing, he was just a natural and played what came to him.

[@quairan2099]

Jesus. That drummer man. You guys have no idea how hard that is. I salute that man. Funky!

[@youknowwhyimhere756]

It took me about 3 days to get it down sheesb just ghost performing behind him put me in his shoes and those are some huge shoes r.i.p to an original goat. He was literally in a different time zone and stayed in it while everyone is was going at normal speed. Its so hard to explain but to pull this off with perfection mannn makes these new "experienced" guys look like they still just now learning

[@10mustard]

Shits too good man!

[@M3MYS3LFNiixX]

I am a drummer and I concour. Funky as hell and smooth as silk. That there is one Mr Clyde Stubblefield. Amen rest in peace brother drummer.

[@n.oneimportant5]

@Phil Silverman the drummer here is the one and only Clyde "Funky Drummer" Stubblefield (who also played on the recording)...

[@ladybhive1210]

@@n.oneimportant5 ikr💃 Clyde was self taught at 17 years old

[@jamesquininchetta1186]

James Brown footwork was priceless true legend

[@tommierobinson8594]

I just saw where Michael Jackson got his style of dancing from.But you need to check out Jackie Wilson "Say You Will"& watch the dance moves we called them"steps"(that's Hood for choreography

[@needahandle]

@@tommierobinson8594 Yes, Jackie Wilson

[@renarga6886]

@@tommierobinson8594 Yes, but Michael's idol was James Brown. He said so himself.

[@georgeandy6923]

@@renarga6886 And so was Jackie Wilson. What made MJ so great....is that he admired, took in, and learned from All the Greats!!

[@JClaus1221]

and completely stolen from performers from the 1930s

[@georgialouisew4152]

Michael Jackson studied James Brown like a master class. And the two together were magic!

[@sayno2lolzisback]

Michael was an amalgamation of James Brown and Diana Ross, for sure. He studied them well!

[@choward5430]

Saying we loved James Brown is a major understatement.

[@khaldounelbey3968]

The world will never again see showmanship/musicianship even close to "The James Brown Show" during its' heyday......NEVER.

[@emzyking5847]

You’re probably right but Shinyribs is the closest I’ve ever seen

[@shannon6708]

What I wouldnt give to be that backup dancer!

[@byrnejr]

You got the very best of James Brown every time he sang!!! 110%.

[@michaelanderson3247]

That's RIGHT!!

[@michaelanderson3247]

@@emzyking5847 Hah! I saw Little Richard at the Purple Onion in '69.. AND, Ike and Tina Turner!!

[@peervincent7845]

Drum 'n Bass in 1968... This is stunning !!

[@ragingpagan8847]

Give the drummer some! You can see the fear on his face if he misses one beat he’s gotta get ready for the payback.

[@gohanyoung2100]

🤣

[@loveabledarwin]

Finally somebody knows the score 👀

[@joysboy6588]

It's that woman that brings this performance all together for me😂😂😂😂 fucking brilliant🇬🇧

[@Dirane20]

Singing live. No studio magic. Pure talent.

[@kuahmelallah]

Also constant rehearsal work.

[@markanthony976]

0 Autotune,0 backing tracks,0 mixing 100% talent.

[@KerryDSC]

His footwork was on a whole different level.

[@joemonteleonezollo4967]

I was working security at Grocery store. It was slow and a very pleasant 20 Ish Black girl was talking music calling me Mr. Old school back in the day. We laughed a minute later I pulled up Cold Sweat . I said listen she smiled politely and listened. Wasn't 10 seconds before she was feeling it and getting down to it big time. Short time later her Mom came in heard about it and we had a huge laugh . James crosses barriers and time. The G.O.AT.!!!

[@frasierjohnmarshall7621]

Rest In Paradise..CHADWICK BOSEMAN😭... I KNOW JAMES would have proud of your portrayal of him.

[@kathywarrick2084]

He did an amazing job 💖

[@down2alpha]

Damn, that's so good! That's not a groove Clyde is laying down... that's a ditch!

[@1Dubbelman]

down2alpha hahaha I hear you

[@c.s.jackson7214]

Forget the ditch. Those are tracks

[@drumsport]

Clyde's groove could float a boat! The master of the ghost note. RIP Sir.

[@moretimeneeded56]

That is deep!

[@Ipleadthefif]

James footwork is phenomenal..

[@ttaylor1007]

Every instrument is being used as percussion ... the pop of the horns, the strumming of the guitar, the thump of the bass. This style makes his music hit, makes it all sound so funky.

[@williamparker3328]

You're dead on it!!!

[@ricobkind]

@@williamparker3328 he really is, I just watched the biopic and James Brown (Chadwick Boseman) says that is how he wants it to be played after arguing with the band members. Amazing stuff!

[@BocaNejra]

That's what funk it's all about! James had this vision and created this style of music all by himself.

[@williamparker3328]

@@ricobkind yes yes yes!

[@winonafrog]

the best

[@msd7331]

Clyde...give the drummer some Stubblefield..Rest in Peace

[@keithknox5829]

My favorite James Brown song. And he had many. Cold Sweat on side one. Cold Sweat two on the flip side. I remember the days!!!

[@Pensivata]

I was in a band - in Taiwan - with Clyde's son on drums. Between gigs, he would phone up his dad for advice. We were always asking him "what did he say, what did he say?".

[@elizelsilva4400]

@@keithknox5829 Llllll .muito bom

[@joijaxx]

@@Pensivata Wow that's so cool!

[@rodrickross1724]

The funky drummer himself! Clyde Stubblefield , the GREATEST drummer to ever hit the skins!!!!!!

[@schwartzblitzer872]

Great drumming. That sister up the stairs had great moves and body......

[@dex.cameron1855]

Before my time. Wish I was there to witness this..💪🏽

[@elvissorna8861]

Every drum lesson should begin with the Funky Drummer breakbeat. What an iconic groove. Pretty much everything he played is a masterclass in creating a solid foundation. R.I.P Clyde Stubblefield

[@dirtlevel]

Ironically, Clyde said he hated the song funky drummer. I thought it was funny when he said that in the hbo documentary lol. I can’t imagine, it’s a great song all around.

[@winonafrog]

💗💗💗

[@pepperwilliams4428]

James brown had the 'tightest' band around! I saw him live in 1967 at the Oakland Coliseum (I was 14 years old), and his band was on fire!!! And his opening act was none other than, Donny Hathaway!

[@learner5090]

Exactly, JB literally invented that 70s funk sound!

[@raggedyhaggity250]

omg wow😍 that sounds like a show to remember!

[@safee4540]

Didn't pay his band justly!

[@juliusnyny]

@@safee4540 That's the music industry in general...at least back in those days. I was MD for one of those well known bands. I finally quit 'cause the pay wasn't right!

[@somethingforthefamily5869]

​@@safee4540 cuz he paid the cost to be the boss

[@PierreHaessler]

That drummerrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@HiroForever]

RIGHT. The drummer, too, and he s just so chill about it like its nothing

[@blakmartianheretic3318]

@@HiroForever GOD DRUMMER!!

[@prodigalus]

he did right by hisef.

[@JuanLama]

he got fired after that gig

[@acidchurch7619]

@@JuanLama lol no he didnt you must have watched tales from the tour bus where they talked about the incident and used this clip for the show but it not the same drummer or video

[@DI5ITAL]

that one dancing on the ledge 😍

[@ricardoaugustoamaro3064]

Elza Soares

[@karenstewart1265]

The Go-Go dancer was really dancing her tail off! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 2021

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

James Brown is immaculate. That voice, those moves, that rhythm and demanding perfection. Hands down The Hardest Working Man In Show Business!

[@AndyKusanagi86]

i wish i could go around my country blasting this at full volume and saying "you see this? THIS is funk, not that crap you listen to!"

[@christophertracy4963]

EXACTLY!

[@stephengeorge3935]

That was so low down and funky I had to reach up to touch the bottom. And I heard it twice the first time. Good googa mooga!

[@bmuhamad]

The drummers & bass set the time & tone for Mr. Brown to get on down.

[@ericb8004]

"There's James Brown and there's... everybody else." - KRS 1

[@r0b3rtc00p3r]

Damn! That dancer behind him makes me break out in a Cold Sweat! Love those moving hips!!!

[@ferabra8939]

The way funky drummers and bass players locked in was simply magical.

[@tdb3039]

Can't see how the audience just sitting down....I'll be all over the place with my two step☺

[@Unknown-rm7bl]

Because it’s was the 60’s and audience was all white

[@ceeceetracey9839]

@@Unknown-rm7bl thank u

[@bisaiah9797]

@@Unknown-rm7bl ...100

[@ralphmammah6220]

@@Unknown-rm7bl I agree. The audience in the theatre for The Hollywood Palace tended to be mostly white and middle-aged. Many of them would be confounded by this groundbreaking song. But the audience for the broadcast itself would include a broader demographic. Hence, James Brown.

[@razenhell6514]

Proper

[@charlieib8033]

one of the greatest drummers

[@ravisriram6746]

There will never be another James Brown. We will never have music like this again.

[@ricardosevero6754]

Verdade ass 🇧🇷

[@francoisegerablie6650]

Il doit éblouir le paradis Brown. Quel Amour aussi. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@yowzephyr]

I was a kid in the '60s. There were just three performers during that decade whom I found to be utterly fascinating and exciting. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and James Brown.

[@magovenor]

That man had an intensity that was reflected by his voice,dance moves, and band.

[@ladybhive1210]

That little lady was dancing her butt off💃

[@booshank2327]

So much talent on display. Eye-watering compared to today's no marks.

[@barbaraglover4451]

R I P GOD father of Soul

[@Ozzpot]

The birth of funk.

[@williamparker3328]

That's right, FUNK WAS CONCEIVED That Day!

[@tupG]

Even the dancer is absolutely brilliant. What a show...

[@G.A.Hamilton]

One of the greatest live bands in history!

[@williamparker3328]

Not one THE BEST LIVE BAND EVER!

[@lightshadow44]

You ain’t lying

[@drumsport]

Clyde Stubblefield's groove and his ghost notes! Sensational. RIP Sir.

[@kevinlilly6198]

THAT'S THE ORIGINAL FUNK RIGHT THERE!

[@katinawhitley9340]

When James said let's give the drummer some , the drummer was nervous as hell 😂

[@KristianGrig]

I knew I am different white .... momma, grandma, poppa... balkan people dance my man!! Complete madness going on here with them percussions and bass ... FIRE

[@user-bm8dn3sh4u]

This is a time in life when entertainment was truly priceless

[@christianbetancourt4648]

If I could, I would hire this guy to sing at my church. Shout me an amen, brotha James.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

Man, that drummer was concentrating.

[@tahjwilson2864]

He ended up getting fired that night

[@darqman82]

He wasn’t trying to get fined.😂😂😂

[@TheRealDillPickles]

@@tahjwilson2864 for real or is this a joke? I kbow he was known for shit like this but that solo was clean.

[@miami8089]

@@TheRealDillPickles No, Clyde Stubblefield didn't get fired. But in the documentary Tales from the Tour Bus, they indicated a drummer getting fired by James Brown, and they just happened to use this same video as footage. It was actually a different drummer. James Brown had a lot of respect for Clyde Stubblefield.

[@Klaus312]

it’s a very challenging song. and his drumming is just spot on!

[@jerramaurice7836]

James danced his ass off

[@antony-ll9tp]

Can I tell u

[@thromonesmith1059]

Ain’t he!!! I cannot stop watching him break it down. I swear I think I watch this video at least 30 times a day.

[@ladybhive1210]

Didn't he though😆

[@superstarafloaty4209]

I like James brown always acknowledge his band you gotta give him hella credit for that asw 👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🧨💯💯

[@fredball8240]

..but he teeated them like crap on the road even fining them and shorting their pay for missing a single note, riff, or fill...

[@sierria64]

Thank you mr. Brown and thank you mr. Clyde that beat is on point and a sister dancing girl damn thank you for sure we could get down and be tasteful back in the day

[@6n7777]

Love this comment. There’s something so wild and raw yet so respectful and polite about JBs stage persona and all backing him up. Classy FR

[@devnexen]

My preferred version. The drummer ... my goodness he was good.

[@grahamboffey457]

Wow! Mr Stubblefield is beyond brilliant.

[@jerrycurrie7006]

The band upstairs just got a lot better,,,R.I.P. Clyde

[@kurtadams3021]

Jerry Currie Yes indeed

[@derrickcrawford2762]

this man was out cold!!!

[@AR-ii3ly]

James Brown was light years ahead that we are still yet to catch up. He was not just the Godfather of Soul, but the god of performance.

[@MDN891]

Brown had his boys on point w/ that sound...tough ass drummer.

[@magnetodan]

Clyde Stubblefield, a phenomenal drummer.

[@djnphaze]

The Origins of Jungle/ Drum & Bass are inspired by American funk and soul from the 60’s & 70’s. You are welcome to love it too!!! ❤❤❤

[@bostrowskij]

Very interesting tune from a rythmic POW, the way Clyde Stubblefields' drums interact with bassline , guitar riff (somewhat low in the mix in this live version) and the horns. The horn line is influenced by Miles Davis' "So What" according to the Godfather himself. And the dancer is hot!

[@jessegibson7145]

Mr brown smooth as usual but that GO GO DANCER WAS ON POINT WITH HER HIPS!

[@sherryhunter5623]

James you are the greatest.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Sherry, How are you doing?

[@tomlehr861]

Great drum lick every drummer should learn

[@tommierobinson8594]

James Brown was a very Creative Black Man and he was a great influence on the Music Industry and he set the bar extremely high,I had a chance to go to his concerts as a teenager and he was a Trend setter and Role Model in the eyes of the world!!! Godfather of Soul R.I.P

[@mohanapandianraju1120]

you are a very lucky man! cheers

[@Bokaj01]

Dancer in the background got some moves

[@julloa]

Watch out for those ghost notes. This is a must watch for every up and coming drummer

[@Tiberius291]

9 years old in 1968 enjoying my childhood, family, music, and television.

[@cbh2976]

When I was in high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, I was in a group called the "Cascades" and Clyde was the drummer. We were a local R&B group that did covers of Jams brown and other R&B singers/groups. I left the group in 1963 and went in the U.S. Army and Clyde left te band shortley after and join the James Brown Band. Those were the very best years of my life.

[@carlosverde360]

There will be "No body" like Mr.James Brown.. inventor of True Funk ... His Dance & Grooves move the Whole World..What a BEAUTIFUL Contribution...The Black Race for All Races..Yes..All Races have something to "Share".. The BEAUTY of MANKIND!! God " Jehovah " is LOVE!!! Carlos Verde Jr. (Flutes/Saxes/Composer) Yes!! It is a "Bkall

[@buckgreen6028]

James Brown was a true show business phenom!👍

[@jeancruise3313]

Love me some james brown oh yes

[@gregmcdermott3285]

The birth of funk...

[@karlosarmiento1608]

Jesus Christ.. imagine hearing a song like this in that era.. Your mind would have exploded.

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, hard at work, showing the world how it's done.

[@zakiraandzakiya2]

One of most sampled man ever. He was the G.O.A.T.

[@MitchMarley1]

i cant stop watching!

[@floridagator1765]

Clyde wae unbelievable on the drums

[@thescatman5029]

At the end, that eighth note intro between the bass and drums, I call that The Double One! Can't describe it any other way.....!

[@kieronjohnson8834]

The only human being who could wear a polo neck and STILL be funky.

[@kieronjohnson8834]

@Eddie Edwards No kidding. But were they FUNKY? Try reading my post before wading in with a redundant comment.

[@kieronjohnson8834]

@Eddie Edwards 8 other people understand my original comment. See your problem?

[@kieronjohnson8834]

@Eddie Edwards Too much time, so little intelligence. FFS starting a slanging match over a polo neck???

[@kieronjohnson8834]

@Eddie Edwards Got a lawn? Go mow it.. We are done here.

[@dusroots]

JB had the best head of hair ever! Whether it was slicked down or in a fro!

[@andrewsandoz8005]

How can anybody not like JB?

[@nickclark1695]

James brown was a gift

[@imperialdagger]

There’s dozens of reasons this is perfect. For me it’s the complete deconstruction of this song. Completely stripped down and so powerful.

[@jjjmunk]

drummer in the pocket

[@donaldfreeman3433]

Seen James no less than 7 times in his prime with Clyde, Jabo, Maceo, Fred Wesley etc

[@optimum2008]

The Goat 🐐 Don't give a funk what anyone says

[@MitchMarley1]

best Performance on youtube. perfect timing all around. dancing to pitch changes to the ad lib and drum synchronization. Mastery. A genius at work.

[@enriquepina9829]

Love some J. B. Takes me way back!!!!!! Seen him in Concert when I was 15? I'm 70 now still Rock n Roll!!!!!!!

[@PLborn]

Drummer terrified for his life if he makes the smallest mistake 😂 but he killed it. Solo is amazing and sound is incredible 🔥