James Brown on The Mike Douglas Show 1969

00:28 I Got You (I Feel Good)
01:03 I Can't Stand Myself
01:40 Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
02:29 I Got The Feeling
03:44 There Was A Time
14:19 Cold Sweat
17:55 Kansas City
January 2, 1969

[@zivaray]

I just love James Brown's hairstyle in this clip! CLASSIC CUT!

[@starvroscasadine9271]

Yes sharp hair cut,!!!!!

[@lanslater]

Agreed legendary especially when he was on the pedestal into the array of mics talkin bout owning WidW

[@jardelburton6078]

Looks like Wayne Brady

[@radiobutch2]

His music was a big part of my growing up, and now that i see this, I have even more respect for the man.

[@christymichael]

A light that is now recognized in a fantastic film ' Get On Up' .. Way ahead of his time. A voice for peace for all men. A gift of God' s Soul

[@puppetken]

christymichael So talented!

[@christymichael]

puppetken natural born talent

[@nutothis1]

This man NEVER got tired!

[@lutabon8366]

absolutely fuckin amazing, him and his band untouchable,clean, raw, organic, soul

[@markpitre3514]

That Band knew they were playing for a God. They didn’t even get payed sometimes. When you get to perform with a God every night ur willing to sacrifice. The experience alone is worth everything.

[@markpitre3514]

Lots of hip hop songs actually use a beat from his song Funky Drummer. Great Stuff.

[@Monkforilla]

@@markpitre3514 James brown is not god. How could you even say something like that. Also god is great but you can’t live your life on god alone , he is here to guide you but he will not hand money to you

[@jetpaq]

James took blues, and turned it on its head. The arrangements that he created and executed were so brilliant and influential, that even now, artists emulate his vision. Seeing him in this format really sheds a light on the soul of the man. Simple, talented, passionate, intelligent and honest. This was such an inspiring post. What an absolutely wonderful window into the godfather of soul! Thanks James.

[@blessedlion5329]

Try to emulate

[@kool-808]

Michael Jackson learned a thing or two from him as he was his mentor. Papa Brown was his biggest influence in showmanship and singing since he was a child.

[@GeoffreyPheasantFilm]

1968-1972 is most definitely the pinnacle of Funk! and it's fantastic to see and hear these live performances from the one of the originators of the funk music genre. James Brown and the J. B's

[@Gexxon]

JB's band was TIGHT as hell. They sure don't make'em like that anymore as in LIVE and this tight! Excellent interview and JB sets a lot of records straight, and from the heart. RIP JB!

[@corneliuswhite5139]

@Ron Malcom So did Prince.

[@Monkforilla]

@@corneliuswhite5139 does that make it okay? Also tight bands still exist , tower of power , snarky puppy , any math rock group

[@ninasimone8589]

SOUL BROTHA #1 Mr. James Brown. You paid the cost to be the boss. #legendary. Chadwick Boseman MUST win the Sag, Golden Globe and Oscar for his outstanding portrayal of Mr.James Brown!!!

[@cypress0ne]

Boseman's performance was just awesome indeed. I doubt it will win ALL of those awards but I'm sure it will take one or two lol.

[@rawraw5919]

cypress0ne

[@jesserae4719]

RIP Chad. I’m going to watch it right now from this comment. Thank you!

[@tyroneprice6642]

I had a house party in the early 1970s and people came after watching James Brown on TV.

[@Toracube]

No one sounded like James Brown. Sure there were many great soul funk bands.. but all looked at JB and were blown away. Truly a unique musician.

[@malleyc]

Great interview. After seeing "Get on Up" I got more interested in James Brown. He was a very cool man with a lot of wisdom. Never thought I'd hear myself say that!

[@gerardnielsen8971]

James Brown was Not only a father of soul Music. He was Far more than people can imagine. He was Unique in every way possible. He gave more to charity than any Other star. Elvis was also very generous (but with his friends mostly) James Brown came from a really poor background. he had Nothing accept his God given talent he was born with. you all should do a bit of a research on this Great Human being. No one can Ever replace James Brown. He was One of a Kind. May he rest in Peace under God's wings.

[@wizz1249]

Amazing not only to watch and listen to james brown, but the references to the culture at the time are just crazy.

[@sunshinegyrl411]

This man was remixing music back in 1969 wow JB was so futuristic!!! This man came to earth with a mission I love him and the movie was great!

[@stillastillsfan]

One of a kind. Cannot ever be duplicated. Incredible band w him. The hardest working man in show business!

[@PatrioticPirate]

(12:02) That's so needed to be heard and UNDERSTOOD 45 years later...

[@Granny42able]

Good job Mr. James Brown, what a wonderful man.

[@bettyebell5659]

Granny42able ,y

[@Frankisoul]

Great guy. Gotta love a musician who stands up for what’s right and doesn’t lick people to sell more records!

[@debbiejennings7927]

I went to all of his shows ...I never missed not one of his shows when I was a kid...loved this guy...he made it y'all .he had that desire and was determined to be a star. Because of the way he grew up . Once again Rip james ....will see you again .

[@eosdelb]

This is the best James Brown show I have ever seen! I want to see more! Thanks for posting this.

[@valritz3100]

This man is Brilliant, You don't have to have a degree to have knowledge Common sense and knowing who you are and fighting for what you want . Very ahead of his time and very unrated as the greatest entertainer. !!! He did it for the people not for money his people R.I.P ❤❤

[@mauricekim7800]

Holy crap, first time I'm seeing James Brown's father!

[@abadbitch7831]

Maurice Kim father??? what do you mean

[@vika0194]

A bad bitch did you even watch the video? His dad is there

[@jamesmcallister8655]

@@abadbitch7831 He means James Brown,s real father in the audience on this show.

[@jolantakaczorek5087]

Właśnie po raz pierwszy poznałam znakomite utwory krążka wydanego w 1969 roku... BRAWO ❤

[@vidamarie7600]

Wow, my mother was 7 months pregnant with me, and I have an appreciation for his dance and music.

[@Houdini774]

James Brown was more than a genius, James Brown was anointed by God. It was his destiny to be born in the time and place that he was. James Brown was a great man among men.

[@anntheia59]

I agree with you. He was definitely anointed by God.

[@jusb1066]

bull crap, genius at what> wife beating?

[@Clyde177]

@@jusb1066 genius in music, dance, and song.

[@jusb1066]

@lat woods I've also strutted on stage, grabbed my crotch and screamed, however like James brown it wasn't a music genre ,

[@nirradyen-tolobaz3727]

@Jusb1066 I am so sorry for your lack of visibility on the music scene ,and your frustration at not being recognized 4 your talent in your time.However,sir,your words betray U as a man of envy and an inability 2 express yourself without negativity.Peace be un2 thee.Thank U4 your time.✨🎼🙏🏼🎼✨

[@simmiewilliams5970]

I saw all my hero’s on the MIke Douglas show as a child, I remember those programs to this day, and those tv graphics were cutting edge:)

[@PorkChopJones]

Thank you Mr. James Brown for all that you have done, more than many people even know. You were their for us 1000 %. I grew up on your music as many of us have. Many have turned their lives around threw your music. Thanks to the Mike Douglas for having possibly the only true interview of James Brown. This is from the soul. Thank you.

[@dannyburch2122]

True patriot. ...R.I.P. James Brown

[@tonyjrify]

you surely deserve the top grammy award!!! keep finding these james brow treasures!

[@balance_one]

It's nice to see this sober side of him in interviews. He has a serious message and knowing what drugs did to him later on is rather sad.

[@christinebenjamin3119]

Right smh😞

[@akimmalik1329]

Oh Wow he is deep. I really never ever listen to a serious interview before. After watching his movie it was so much he had been through.

[@sheilacoady9486]

Boy i remember THE JAMES BROWN ON THIS SHOW HE KILLED IT I WAS HOLLERING, AND DANCING THROUGH THIS HOLD SHOW AT HOME.. I WAS ONLY 15YRS OLD.. AND THE STRANGEST THING HAPPEN WHEN I WAS 17YRS OLD MY BROTHERS WAS REALLY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY I WAS IN THEY BAND SINGING, AND THEY DANCER, AND MY 2 SISTER'S THEY FOUND OUT JB NEEDED A DANCER SO THEY TOOK ME TO TRY OUT, AND THEY TOLD THEM THEY WAS MY MANGERS AND I WAS 18YRS OLD.. AND GUESS WHAT I KILLED THAT DANCE🔥🙌😂 TRY OUT I WON TO BE ONE OF JAMES BROWN DANCERS. BUT WHEN WE GOT HOME WE TOLD OUR DAD.. AND MY BROTHERS GOT IN BIG TROUBLE WITH OUR DAD.. I CAN REMEMBER HIM LIKE YESTERDAY SAY I YOU CANT BE WITH NO JB DANCER AT 17YR OLD. 😩😩 I LOVE JB TOO MUCH MY FATHER SAID TO HAVE TO KILL HIM OVER MY YOUNG BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL.. I WAS SO SAD I WISH I WAS 18YRS OLD SO I COULD OF BEEN JB DANCER..THE SAD PART.. BUT THE GOOD PART WAS MEETING HIM..HE HAD A POWERFUL BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT, AND SOUL..I DON'T SHARE MUCH OF MY LIFE IM I USELY DON'T SHARE SO OF MY LIFE MOST TOUHING MEMORIES ONLINE BUT I DID I CANT EVEN BELIEVEI DID 😆🤣.

[@manoneal1724]

Not only is the music of previous decades so much different, but the contrast between personalities and the way that artists presented and expressed themselves in the past was vastly more interesting. There seems to be a connection between creativity and social behavior. And I think that it's evident when you look at the musical geniuses of the 60's and 70's who offered insightful, genuine anecdotes and the pop stars of today who open their mouths and say nothing.

[@Benstar16]

Great post

[@tomjones7089]

He had the old school v-neck sweater on. That sweater was big, back in the day.

[@BUTTRYKK]

THANKS FOR POSTING, RARE FOOTAGE

[@CooManTunes]

1969 - the greatest year in music history!

[@Weirdbald]

A pivotal, key interview. A bit irritating to see the way the Susskinds were being somewhat patronizing to JB, but the man dealt with everything with grace and intelligence. A moment in history. JB was the man.

[@only1jamesp]

I see from this video that james and his father had a better relationship than what the movie protrays.

[@tonyrussi7777]

The GREATEST Entertainer of all time!!

[@devotion1100]

Great Interview !!!!!

[@soundandstage]

No If's-But's Or Man be's about it James Brown is the Hardest working

[@KBallenger53]

I was living in Flushing, NY when this aired! As a matter of fact, James co-hosted the show for that entire week! I used to run home from school just in time to catch it! I was in the Second Grade at P.S. 214! Those were good days!!!

[@needahandle]

Brown looks great here and with the type of born wisdom that belies his 7th grade ed. One of those broken mold kind of men.

[@artchickification]

Beautiful interview. Sad we still talk about black and white. Like James Brown says, 'I'm a man first."

[@bettyebell5659]

artchickification y

[@kimmylive2127]

Now they call us people of color(POC) smh. I’m American

[@evonza4858]

YES he is and you over there now playing housewife so stop playing yourself🤭🥰❤️🖤💚

[@evonza4858]

Ps excuse my last comment,🤭🥰l was doing two things at once and my text came to the wrong one.But what l was saying is that black people don't want to protest and speak out ALL the time but we have to❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚we have to until this unjust system and the people behind it treats us(black people) better.We are prepared to protest,fight this unjust system and live our best lives all at the same time by any means necessary I'm just saying 🤔🥰❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

[@lucveu]

I guess, we are Human Beings first….. not man or woman, nor black or white, ……we all are Human Beings There is only one race : humanity there only one religion : Love

[@thorbynumbers5368]

Love the Give it Up Turn it Loose guitar mixed in with Cold Sweat!

[@Johnson-id4ny]

This man was a true legend as well as a Dynamic entertainer.

[@barrypike01]

There will never be the likes of this great singer again. All the male artists sound overproduced and the same these days and with no class or style. Here today gone tomorrow, but James Brown will live on and on through the ages

[@mickeyjetpur7998]

This video should be shown in the schools to inspire young people. And every young person should get a chance to play a musical instrument. I knew I liked James Brown very much, but I did not know how thoughtful and intelligent he also was.

[@comacash6425]

Mickey Jetpur I fee the exact same way,, He's the man for real!

[@tinolombajr.8864]

"Cold Sweat" is hard-core 60's there, and that band is tight as fuck.

[@Hugo_AFBG]

I see why MJ Loved Him!!!

[@puppetken]

Wow James Brown is so very talented.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Thank you You Tube for sharing this history of respect for yourself makes you stand up for yourself as a child of God Linda j.☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️🙏🙏🙏🙏 Changes everything and people 💯☮️☮️💯💯☮️

[@tbrod8017]

Man he was handsome. That haircut was nice too! I liked him without a process.

[@tanmarketingchannel3436]

1969 he came out with new image - natural hair,call me a black man,standing tall ,being real.

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

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[@ArghRawrWhoa]

mrjo2thec google it

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

mrjo2thec yes. A hair relaxer. Relaxed/processed/chemicalized hair

[@rexxgarvin5313]

You know that! You were there at that time!

[@MrBillbies]

"He's the King of them all y'all/He's the King of them all y'all/Oh yeah, yeah yeah" Arthur Conley, "Sweet Soul Music"

[@MrBillbies]

+joseph peden Amazing philosophy compared to Today's Race Baiters and Hucksters!

[@marcomoss1979]

His Dad looked very good as well...This could have been added to the movie...because you left there not knowing If his Dad ever came back in his life and there he is on the Mike Douglass show

[@kwesiellison5606]

I wish I could of seen JB perform. I love that energy he got

[@carolynshakes925]

It's so hard and sad the life james brown had to live , than selling himself only losing everything he had for someone else to enjoy wow.

[@selfiekroos1777]

JB told you... Learn english

[@shannon6708]

Give the drummer some! James Brown soul brother number one for ever1

[@rayburton4867]

Damn! They need to rebroadcast JBs speech! JB was and will always be our KING!

[@ThomasBridges-k2k]

Dam seen this year's back wow still good his bands always on point it's 2022 here I am listening and watching WOW his dad was there too nice

[@ARaspberryBeretOn]

Beautiful interview. Thanks for sharing.

[@dimples2434]

As a child I would watch the Mike Douglas Show every afternoon after school! I ADORED JB as a child and as a Black kid from Atlanta he meant the world to us ! #SWATS4LIFE (SWATS is the acronym for southwest Atlanta)

[@linaloves5154]

love this man rip soul sexy man

[@joycegresham3669]

I love you Mr Brown, when I was a little girl in Atlanta I used to go and see you every year at the city Auditorium. I was there when you introduce Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 thank you for good memories love you forever rest in peace

[@bootayjam]

daaaaaamn you're a legend-thanks so much for uploading! All the more reason to wish I was born 25 years earlier-that drum break in Cold Sweat is IMMENSE

[@abrahamluciferulteusiii7166]

James Brown was the King of Kool.

[@travisgolden7937]

James brown goes hard

[@powerofpeace7]

hardest working man in show biz!!

[@jesseh2479]

Hes was a great man and musician. Now hes a legend

[@philipjames751]

1969 the year I was born, makes me feel amazing seeing this.

[@Dcuniverse60]

He was 36 years old here

[@lizziesangi1602]

My gosh ! We (mom & me) watched Mike Douglas every day, 'cause that wz the time mom wz making dinner, I'd be in the kitchen with her. He had the grooviest guests and personalities, all the time! If this don't tell you, nothin' else can ever show you.

[@lizziesangi1602]

@marchelo marquina Thank you for your +1's!

[@DataSlam]

That was REAL live TV performing at its best, unlike today's canned backtrack bullshit.

[@cassandrajenkins3817]

That was a beautiful interview

[@1magnificentreg]

just saw the movie "get on up" last night and i watched this to see how honestly the movie portrayed him. so far, decent with the exception of his relationship with his father. seems he might have been cordial here for the sake of "keeping one's own business out of the public eye.."

[@annkopfer6713]

saw the advance....Bozeman looked WAY TOO Sly Stone circa 65/66! Jagger needs to stick with the dumb shit he and Richard been doing for the last 50 years......Shattered does it matter.....

[@charlieharrison6453]

r.i.p.JB your music will live for ever

[@d3a1990]

The band is so tight it's absurd. So funky. And James... I mean cmon.. the best.

[@ZumaDogg]

Never heard James so articulate and with a short haircut. He's #1 along with Little Richard.

[@Saxtafunkta-fecta]

The most sampled artist in the business

[@kmoses2814]

He is one of the under-rated black hero of all time

[@angeliquejohnson5726]

Love his truth and witness to turning the "mistake of youth" and suffering, into "his" success. Encouraging the "possiblity" for others, being an open and willing example. GOD have mercy and bless his soul. Amen.

[@LettyFlo]

Awsome Show! Awsome post!

[@lorethaanthony7550]

I regret never seen a live concert I regrete I never met him...... I love his music introduced to me by a play sister when I only knew of Elvis Presley..and Rickey Nelson. God give each of us gifts of talents

[@lorethaanthony7550]

Mr. James Brown was the music foundation for many performers that we know of today. HIS Thoughts about being black in America...I wish he had put his thoughts on paper as well spoke from a platform to the races. He was of simple words but they thought process and how he articulated his words were powerful. His love of music...his concern for his people..in my opinion it was season with a touch of being a pioneer activist .asking for change in this country by leaving the door of opportunity open...We can get it ourselves.... When James Brown went to Heaven The door was OPEN! .

[@charleswilliams8248]

Absolutely untouchable! Magnetic 🧲… Charisma, difficult to duplicate!

[@jyozao7209]

I call him SOUL BROTHER#1 GODFATHER OF SOUL and monster talent

[@michaelcrockette8694]

so many more great ones to come over the next several years. I was about 9 at this time and was just getting into JB.

[@juanitawatson596]

Great interview!

[@cornellharris3477]

I like this Video because of the interview. I don't like the mess they made of the use of graphics. James Brown does his own graphics with energy and movement.

[@yowzephyr]

Remember James Brown's great song "Papa Don't Take No Mess"? Well there he is, papa, at 05:37. Hallelujah.

[@Eyemallfunkedup]

A soon as he said "Jews", they signaled Mike to get him off. I bet they were sweating bullets.

[@JOHNROBERTCRUZ]

Visual/Audio Echoes of Entertainment Greatness... I cried the day James Brown died... May GOD rest James Brown in peace...

[@JOHNROBERTCRUZ]

James father Joe Brown is shown at 5:26-5:56...

[@betovenmoza6726]

A big man. Thanks you for all. RIP.

[@rareblues78daddy]

"By God, we paid a lot of fucking money for this chroma key system, and we're gonna use it!"

[@ViolentHitman]

who said that?

[@rareblues78daddy]

+LayYaDown GiveYaSumThatStovePiPe Apparently, the director of the Mike Douglas show....

[@balance_one]

+rareblues78daddy lol for real

[@iwinitall3638]

Richard Goldman lMAO

[@romaneingram3139]

Greatest funk arranger

[@rgwrites]

the interview is amazing

[@kiwanishinton9410]

Band as tight as a size 4 dress on a size 12 woman,

[@sexylexie]

It better be that way or you’re getting docked for every mistake. That alone with make you play like I’m paying for you to be that way..

[@goncaloboamorte4897]

@@sexylexie .

[@Queenalika85]

😂😂😂💯

[@crazydaysful]

Just saw the James Brown movie "Get On Up" and it was good. Chadwick Boseman did a good job playing James Brown...the dancing was good even though he couldn't out dance James.

[@narvelancoleman3813]

@crazydaysful.....I think Chadwick Boseman did an EXCELLENT job portraying James Brown, as well as his execution of Mr. Brown's very, difficult dance moves. But why would you take away points and leave a negative to your comment by saying "even though he couldn't out dance James." I'm pretty sure that it's a given that no matter who they cast in the title role.....NO ONE was going to be able to outdo the original. Let's be reasonable here.

[@crazydaysful]

Narvelan Coleman By me saying Chadwick Boseman was a good dancer but he could not out dance James Brown was not meant to be any downgrading of Chadwick.....I was just writing that just to be writing it and it was reasonable.

[@XilomenAngelisa]

"but TODAY I OWN that radio station, that's black power"

[@alstonmoore9351]

what you doing on here 2yrs ago?

[@jbratt]

It is the power of being an American. Hard work gets you where you want to go. JB knew this and did not let anything or anyone hold him back. He believed in himself and didn't make excuses. What a great American.

[@jazzyjj5491]

The King of Dance Moves 🕺🏾🎶🎵❤🙏🏽

[@NkrumahTure]

J.B. was in top form. Soul Brother Number 1.

[@chariotwofilthy8374]

Love this thankful that Mr. James Brown was a real man with a heart that God loves him no matter what people say about him being real from the soul no matter what people say this man is real from the inside out ☮️ god bless him be yourself as a child of God he is saying what needs to be said he is a real child of God love this video Linda j. Peace ❤️💯🦋 I 🐻🐻🦋💯💯💯