James Brown on The Hollywood Palace (1969) | Colored On TV

James Brown performs a medley of his hits then does a song with Sammy Davis Jr. on The Hollywood Palace, March 15, 1969. You can see the full episode featuring Charro, Nipsey Russell and Peggy Lipton on The Hollywood Palace KZbin Channel • Hollywood Palace 6-23 ...
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[@simmiewilliams5970]

Love this....back when Black was truly a beautiful thing. James the architect of funk, and Sammy, one of the greatest showman to ever live. Sammy did it all...facts.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@jalebjaba1487]

It still is

[@fungirl809]

Its still a beautiful thing

[@williamparker3328]

BLACK STILL IS! BUT WE HAVE TO REACH BACK AND PULL IT BACK UP MAINSTREAM. CAN YOU DIG IT?

[@eloisharrell9862]

@@adriennerobinson1180 you

[@williamlove3087]

The godfather of soul and the candy man himself performing together. What a wonderful combination of talent.

[@KKSMusic-ck9fd]

The band was tight! Imagine being there live..

[@tracyskins7854]

Always!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@mamanomusa-storyteller764]

I saw Mr. Brown once live! He was not yet a star and was performing on the "chittlin' circuit". We were in Robins IL right outside of Chicago. There was an outside stage at the fire station and up and coming acts would perform for free. We thought he was fabulous and had the making of a star. I think we were right! Takes me back!

[@seasonedsofisticate1901]

They said James demanded his band members be on point. He didn’t play.

[@tracyskins7854]

@@seasonedsofisticate1901 the "Godfather " would fine you if he caught you off key.

[@dennisscott1610]

yeah they sure were!!!!!

[@katelutterodt2479]

THOSE WERE THE DAYS WHEN BLACK TALENT HIT THE UNIVERSE SO HARD WE STILL CAN'T FORGET IT TILL NOW

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@xplaybwoix]

This footage is very symbolic. The great Sammy Davis trying to adapt to the new modern music , welcoming and embracing James Brown who would be the next important black entertainer. You can tell Sammy Davis knew how special James Brown was, two extremely confident performers but from different generations and musical styles ,at different stages in their career showing complete respect and admiration for each other.

[@scretching08]

Yessss!

[@edsmall1902]

They were from the exact same. generation. Sammy was born in 1925, James in 1928. (Not in1933 as is purported.) James lied to the police in Augusta, Georgia when he was a young.man. He gave them an age five years younger than his actual age in order to avoid going to adult prison. He went to a juvenile detention center in Toccoa, Georgia instead. That is where he met Bobby Byrd, who became his back-up singer later. His purported age stuck with him the rest of his life. Anyway, there will be someone who will try to correct me on this matter. Watch the responses to this post.

[@power966]

SOUL BROTHER NUMBER 1! Mr. James Brown. His foot work can NEVER be duplicated, and his drummer is on another level.

[@bobdobalina838]

Sound of the funky drummer!

[@ljjblackbird7289]

​@@bobdobalina838 He has so many good ones. I loved JayBo!

[@dabigdikdangler]

I think that might be my favorite James Brown hairstyle

[@MrNanah38]

James Brown songs only have a few words but damn he says a lot

[@butterflykisses6469]

🤣 lmao, that is so true.

[@tribeofjudah6470]

We black, We cool, We beautiful! 🖤

[@tremekawilson9238]

Indeed

[@73grapes]

Say it loud, we and we proud✊🏾

[@DewayneBrooks6168]

Facts

[@ILoveGod06]

I'm proud and soulful that God gave me my beautiful skin. All shades of black can make a pair. All nationalities of black people. Variety is a good thing. Black is beautiful and handsome, ain't no other way. 💪🏾

[@alanmorris7669]

As you can see, there will never be another "Godfather of Soul." He taught us to, _"Say It Loud! I'm Black And I'm Proud!"_ Rest in peace, James Brown. We will never forget you.

[@DavidRichardson95]

The Godfather and the Candy Man. Does not get no better than that. What a moment in time. Two of MJ's biggest influences on the same stage at the same time. #RIPJamesBrown #RIPSammyDavisJr

[@justred5164]

You got that right brotha!!!!!!!💕

[@claudettenarcomey6317]

A sight to see these two masters on the same stage !!! Both fabulous dances !!! Can't be beat !!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@ljjblackbird7289]

There were 3. You forgot Jackie Wilson!

[@becca1270]

Omg that was everything...watching Sammy fake like he couldn’t hit them moves..you just can’t fake not having rhythm..he just started hitting them moves..and James Brown has always will always be everything..I don’t know why they call them times the oldies, will never grow old❤️

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@seasonedsofisticate1901]

Amazing. You can really tell that Prince and Michael Jackson did actually study this man like they say they did. Amongst other greats.

[@classicrellz24]

Man, Nate Jones is in that tight pocket with 'Sweet' Charles Sherrell and Jimmy 'Chank' Nolan. The only live performance where JB performs without his horn section but keeps his woodwind section (Pee Wee Ellis, Maceo Parker and St. Clair Pinckney) and let's not forget that Soul Sister gettin' down in the background.

[@zepfan5486]

I cannot find what type of bass Sweet is playing but man I have never seen anything like that before!

[@risteardohaodha23]

@@zepfan5486looks like a Vox Phantom

[@LeapofFaith47]

Back Then if u didn't have stage performance ability you could not be a star , had to be a great Musician as well as Entertainer wasn't enough to just sound good,U didn't have to be a Dancer but you had to bring something to the table that made u unique to watch and look at. Industry now a days cannot even compare to the talent in the past 50 60 70 80s...

[@erickthefantabulous1]

True facts just listening to a couple rap songs that are supposed to be hot today Total mumble rap trash And most of the R & B songs aren't much better And I'm not a hater of the new school i no good music when I hear it Shout out to leave the door open (Bruno Mars and Anderson paak)

[@simmiewilliams5970]

It’s laughable when HipHop artist call themselves Musicians.

[@journeytothemosthigh5021]

Thank you!

[@my2cents361]

These youngstas get Minute Rice fame. Longevity determines true success

[@adriennerobinson1180]

You got that right. The Truth

[@tinashegumiremehte5957]

James brown and Sammy Davis Jr two G.O.A.T's of their Generations 💯

[@GODSlove1358]

My grandmother said James Brown was her favorite entertainer and I see why💃🏾🤸🏾‍♀️💃🏾🤸🏾‍♀️

[@alisonboulding185]

That Lady Dancer Is Rockin The House😜

[@jedwing]

You noticed? Yeah me too. Dang, white go go boots and that mad 'fro.

[@rhondaardis5880]

She throwing down!

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yes she is

[@geneamadijakande6384]

This man still amazes me, and the Godfather of Soul lives on. Anybody who does not understand this is either just to young to really 'get it' or has a 'hole in their soul.'

[@petrinajohnson5656]

Awesome duo Sammy & James. James gave definition to fancy footwork!

[@tracyskins7854]

Yes he did!!!

[@garrettc8490]

Nobody delivers the funky like the Godfather of Soul. He's the architect of the funk! Soul Brother #1 gone but never forgotten! Sammy, no words can define your talent. Mr Entertainment says it all!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

JAMES BROWN AND SAMMY DAVIS JR.WERE THE REAL DEAL. GREAT ARTISTS. SADLY, WE WON'T SEE ANY ENTERTAINERD LIKE THEM AGAIN. RIP

[@stedye]

You could see the respect amd and mutual admiration they had for each other.

[@JayBelafonte]

“We can do anything we wanna do, because WE together”

[@skineyemin4276]

I caught that.

[@UYMGOD]

I could watch this a thousand time over and over again....what a gifted human being James Brown was, wow 🤩....

[@beatricegaines9283]

This was wonderful to see two Master Showmen....Mr.Davis is Multi talented singer, tap dancer, actor...of course Mr James Brown writer, singer, and dancer as well! !! I AM PROUD of them both.

[@monicagomez4616]

Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr is one of my favorite performers. The ultimate quadruple threat- he can sing, dance, act and play a host of musical instruments. It doesn’t end there with his many talents, he was also a comedian. That’s makes his a I would have love to basked in his presence watching his live performances. I heard he was also a fast draw with a handgun. What a man, that Sammy. Wished I had met him . I admire great talents and Sammy is tough to beat. 😍😘

[@ericmoore7863]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@TC-xh5wp]

Two of the greatest performers. I can't even imagine the stories they had from back in the chitlin circuit days. I've heard a few, but probably not the craziest ones.

[@kiddfromla]

I wanna hear

[@williamparker6817]

After Sammy introduces JB he throws his elbow and they go into I GOT THE FEELING! NOW THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL A TIGHT BAND! WELL REHEARSED! THAT'S WHY THEY WERE THE NUMBER ONE BAND OF ALL TIME!!!!!!! GOOD GAWD!!!!!!

[@Soda3000Pop]

Sammy was in with Sinatra doing his thing and James was doing his thing, two of the greatest black entertainers of all time! RIP black kings!

[@feralLove]

😀 Damm, James Browne sure had one of a kind moves!! Sammy too!! The classic white gogo boots the female dancer is wearing to complete her ensemble 👍And the horn section 👍🙂 That's solid gold entertainment!! LOVE IT!!

[@s.rosesmith6525]

My son's great uncle. His family did not think he was a big deal, but we loved him.

[@williamparker3328]

Is he crazy or is he just crazy? What is he talking about? He better get something on his mind.

[@homeworkats5266]

When I see such talented African American guys, i'm BLACK AND I´M PROUD.!

[@marcellespencer124]

no just proud not racist at all 🇬🇧

[@thogough]

Brilliant musicians!

[@injailoutsoon1998]

I see elvis freddy Mercury and I say I'm proud!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mamahaddassahysrael8103]

You can be proud it is your birth right. Big up to our people, we need to celebrate our people.

[@theegyptianeagle7601]

@@injailoutsoon1998 and I am white and told you , Michael Jackson, j5, James Brown, Steve wander,ray Charles, I am proud of black amarican artist 😎☝💗

[@colleenscott7769]

Everybody on stage was on point! Perfection!!

[@kelvingilchrist5175]

Before Hip-hop, there was this man... Mr. James Brown 😌

[@user-vg1nc9rf9v]

He's the reason you have hip hop!😊

[@jamesgraham3116]

Most people know about James Brown, but not many know just how talented Sammy Davis was.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

I knew

[@johncaldwell881]

Both men were talented

[@RMGCBG]

The Godfather of Soul, The hardest working man in show business. The King, Mr.James Brown. Still my go to artist. Legendary Bootsie Collins just killing it on Bass!

[@johncaldwell881]

That’s not Bootsy Collins, that’s “Sweet” Charles Sherell on bass, this was still the James Brown Orchestra era, Bootsy and his older brother Phelps came a year later

[@sojiadamo5212]

The coolness collaboration factor between them was 50million outta 10 ♋️

[@wbrandon7456]

I LOVE to see JAMES BROWN with the cape draped across his back cat walking across the stage CLASSIC soul BROTHER #1. Loving James and Sammy clowning. This brings back NOTHING but fantastic warm to the SOUL childhood memories. Keep sharing these memories.

[@anthonywestjr1063]

That was worth every Nanosecond! ✊🏾🍻👍🏾

[@kitsonk717]

James Brown was very handsome with his natural hair style. I wish he felt that way.

[@jedwing]

Yes, I don't feel that gas head look lol. What a clip. Can you get tighter as a band?

[@margomckaine78]

@Sheila: I was always surprised that more people didn't realize that. I'm glad you brought it up. James actually WAS handsome but sometimes he went against his looks. That nice afro cut here really highlights his strong masculine face. He also looked very handsome with a mustache. Don't be too tough on James, Sheila. Remember the times - black men had been brainwashed that everything about a black man - including his hair - was ugly. The propaganda worked.

[@theeXodusof730]

His attitude was that changing your hairstyle would make the public notice you more. He shared this idea with a young Michael Jackson.

[@germyw]

He changed it because of his interest in black resistance.

[@jalebjaba1487]

If he had only thought that ,he wouldn’t have went back to processed hair.

[@floridagator1765]

Thank you for THIS post!!! Mr. Brown WAS UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[@tracyskins7854]

Yup yup

[@rogercook8277]

It is truly a blessing to be able to see these classic clips of entertainers from back in the day. May they both R.I.P. 6/16/2021

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

Sammy was a cool cat back in his day!

[@tracyskins7854]

Yes he was!!!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Yes he was

[@6844376]

Sammy would be a cool cat 50 yrs from now

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

@@6844376 - I can dig it! 🍻

[@doliefelderjr1145]

One of my favorite entertainers

[@sharakanelson6965]

Man! James Brown is/was a true legend! Im sitting here mesmerized by this Man and his performance

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

James Brown just had the funk in him. He was a bad, bad man. Awesome to see him and Sammy Davis Jr. on Sammy's show. Both were legendary. RIP Soul Brother #1 and Sammy Davis Jr.

[@mizfrenchtwist]

james brown , was an amazing original , and his band couldn't be any more tighter , didn't miss a single beat . sammy and james , two of some of the greatest showmen there ever was R.I.P. men.........thank you , for sharing...........

[@tkinkonda]

The Melanin which travels in his body and his soul... Wonderful...

[@walterjohnson9795]

God Father James Brown had rhythm in every part of his body from head to toe!!!

[@jenjoseph9394]

MICHAEL J JACKSON'S FAVORITE SINGER , SINGING ONE OF MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SONGS.🎀..

[@willettebrown4908]

Sammy " CANDY MAN" Davis!! BRAVO 2 REALLY GREAT ACTS!! 👍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 👏

[@TheWorldisSoDivided]

I miss them both. They’re rocking heaven. ✨

[@dimviesel]

Whole Performance gave me the chills. Amazing to watch

[@ruff1draft]

Both gifted dancers

[@mcus922]

ABSOLUTELY, THE “GODFATHER OF SOUL”, and SAMMIE DAVIS, JR. - BOTH R LEGENDARY IN THEIR OWNERSHIP OF BEING DYNAMIC ENTERTAINERS💕💕💕

[@KosmasMJpec]

History of good old music and performance!Here you see 2 of the greatest performers that ever lived. Plus this footage is great cause you clearly see his great moves!

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!!! The one & only!!!!👑👑👑

[@mimirose4012]

I enjoyed the whole thing from the beginning to the last bit!!

[@masterwayne27]

Priceless that history had these moments!!!

[@cantstop-wontstop2138]

NOBODY has EVER done it BETTER than- The Godfather of Soul Mr. Dynamite The Hardest Working Man in Show Business Some have been great- but NONE have been better.

[@lestinecramer3534]

Bring back Good Memories. When we had Good Times with Music acting out and singing along. Remember the Good Old Days Gone But not Forgotten. So Glad I came up doing this time. When Food, Music and The Love ❤️ of People was REAL.

[@289rory]

The genuine admiration and respect they showed each other is enough to make me smile.

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

James and Sammy one the 😎 coolest/Smokin brother s back the 60's.im the old Hollywood Palance!!

[@Stonehopper1067HMG]

I can just imagine a little Eddie Murphy watching this performance and trying to impersonate it.

[@Thunkle]

Such an amazing display of truly professional entertainment !! James does a medley of hits LIVE....banters with Sammy Davis....Dances and entertains some more....no heavy breathing...no commercial break...,,Dancing...comedy...singing...No one will ever beat the entertainment value of James Brown !!!!

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@erickthefantabulous1]

Hell of a clip I love the late sixties early seventies vibe of soul music With the hair the clothes and the music was transitioning to something different I was 5 1/2 when this was performed And I've been blessed with a hell of a memory it starts at about 4 years old

[@zivaray]

It’s the drummer for me!!!!

[@brandonlittle5722]

this mini performance is better than most most 2 hour show

[@glennrobinson6524]

This is why I subscribed I love watching this old skool -stuff-you guy's are the best at digging it UP.

[@shainailsbeautyltd]

Yes and keep it going. For my kids and grandkids.

[@rubyredd6366]

First! "The Godfather of Soul"

[@uppitycoon]

I have no idea how “realblack’ gets all of his videos from, I am just happy that he likes to share them with everybody. Thank you

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

James was definitely the man in his time.

[@pappagetti]

He can't dance. You act like this dude was a legend or something...

[@JayBelafonte]

He’s still the Man

[@williamparker6817]

There was never EVER one who did it better to THIS DAY! SO LET'S GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT! CAN YOU DIG IT? I DON'T MEAN ANY HARM BUT I'M 65 AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF GROUPS AND JAMES BROWN WAS THE GOAT!!!!! DO YOU HEAR ME?

[@williamparker6817]

@@pappagetti who are you referring to when you say he can't dance? I hope you weren't talking about MR DYNAMITE MR. OUTTA SIGHT. YOU ARE MAKING ME LAUGH! I'M ABOUT TO GET MEDICAL HELP BECAUSE I THINK I BROKE A RIB FROM THAT DEEP LAUGHTER. I NEEDED THAT THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!!

[@willthebestbest9667]

@@pappagetti he is a legend! I’m black and I am Proud!

[@my2cents361]

In '68 when I was 10 Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud forever changed my life✊🏾 Solid upload reelblack! Now I gotta watch Get On Up. Chadwick Boseman nailed it💯 RIP Brothas🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@locksmithdcprofessionals2020]

Get on Up was garbage. All it did was showing one clip of his life holding a gun and running it OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER and OVER... and OVER.

[@jazzminegodazzreese2797]

Journey On God Father of Soul

[@ShunDaGunMan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKxeaWFbt58aNU

[@ericmoore1173]

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

[@rebahenderson211]

Radio and TV rarely play James Brown more militant songs. They only play his dance music. If, you have his music you know what I am talking about. James Brown was not highly educated but he was smart and a great performer and knew his music. A master showman and so was Sammy Davis Jr. Their education was performing and making money. Both started out very young.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@jeffreyyounger5772]

Right on sister, you told the truth!!##

[@johncaldwell881]

James Brown once said I have a PhD in street smarts

[@BlackStorm555]

@@johncaldwell881 that’s the best kind to have.✌🏿

[@Kemet09]

In Chicago, where we JB 70’s Funk is a cornerstone of the Skating scene, the un-clear owned radio stations play ‘Payback’ and that’s it!!! 1 damned song!!!

[@GLAS63]

OMG!!!! What an amazing performance.. I miss this kind of entertainment..❤❤

[@theeXodusof730]

Sammy is 100% UNTOUCHABLE.

[@erwinstuckey9411]

FABULOUS: Apps are good but apps can never match JB's legendary and astronomical gift of music, song, dance, and dat' funky feel!!! Thanks for posting!! ES Cincy

[@gimondoquai]

Amazing! James and his band were just pioneers and insane to watch. What a great video

[@Nghilifa]

The best there ever was, BOTH of THEM!

[@Mr1963corvette]

Godfather of Soul!! The Famous Flames nothing finer than those horns! He is without a doubt THE HARDEST WORKING SOUL BROTHER EVER!! SAMMY AND JAMES THE EPITOME OF TALENT AND CLASS!

[@solomonoverhead]

Soulful CLASSIC! Rhythm. Poise. Effortless Soul. ✊🏾

[@calvinbealer7264]

Great 😃👍 Memories from the Hollywood Palace in 1969 by 2 Legends. Sammy Davis Jr and James Brown. DYNAMITE 🧨🧨🧨

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

The drummer is goin to work back there nah!!

[@ricardiadavis3466]

How bout the Sister back there keeping in time with the Drummer!

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

@@ricardiadavis3466 - and not only that, she danced the whole performance, gotta have that cardio and stamina man!! 😅

[@uploadvidz4490]

@@ricardiadavis3466 no dance without music

[@floridagator1765]

Is that Clyde or Jabo?

[@recordguy4321]

@@floridagator1765 neither..That is the GREAT Nate Jones!!

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

still MINDBOGGLING!! how JB moved & grooved like that!!!

[@tyroneanderson2168]

The admiration between both legends is beautiful to watch!!!

[@dusroots]

This particular era of James Brown was my favorite! The short fro era had so much swag and soul. 'I got the feeling' 'cold sweat' 'kansas City' etc

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

Get down Mr. Brown! 💪🏽

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!!!

[@stellajones1261]

Damn he could dance

[@tracyskins7854]

@@stellajones1261 I believe "Michael ' studied The Godfather.

[@jesseoglesby7480]

Nobody did it better than James Brown.....# The Boss

[@televinv8062]

Band is tremendous and the drummer....off the charts sickness...🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍

[@elisianez1291]

What i heard about how James Brown created his sound, his band thought he was crazy, but he pushed them to fuse jazz blues R&B and funk, and thankfully we got Soul baby!

[@justred5164]

Sammys so little 😂😂😂my dad was little too!!! Wearing heels like Prince😂😂😂

[@bay782]

He said aye bruh in 1969, some things never change

[@kimstewart2649]

SO INNOVATIVE DID HE JUST DO A COUNTERCLOCKWISE SPIN .....AND THOSE SOULFUL SOUNDS EEEEEE....MR. JAMES BROWN I LOVE YOUR MUSIC FOREVER🔥🔥🌟💖💖💖

[@141Lav]

Absolute CLASSIC 101: what a treat ❤️🌹❤️

[@lindajohnson5012]

A Real Soul Brother that was Breaking Barrier's❤️✊🏾💯.💯 For Show"!👍🏾✊🏾

[@choclochonclo]

Two of my favorite people .Both Great Talent. Makes me feel good. Just watching this.

[@clarissacoby2653]

Get it JB !❤️🖤💚❤️🖤💚

[@jv-ep2tc]

when you can offer this kind of talent, you only need 3 channels.

[@Tristanrgreene11]

I need two more hours of that…. Man.!

[@antwanholman2449]

James: You can do anything you wanna do cus you're together Sammy: Thank you, Brother Me: DAMN I LOVE BEING BLACK!!!

[@seizethedayandlive]

Who needs a personal trainer when you've got James Brown's music?

[@gregorymuhammad7308]

The man is awesome

[@tracyskins7854]

I n d e e d!!!!