Ed Sullivan deserves a lot of credit. He is the most uptight white man on television, yet he broke ground for a lot of black performers.
@come2morrow3687 ай бұрын
Amen!
@philiphatfield56667 ай бұрын
He came across as 'uptight', but he was really a hip cat. He was a real connoisseur of American culture and he embraced all kinds of talent. He wanted people of all ages to be entertained. He was a brilliant newspaper columnist and he knew all about contract law. Remember, he paid all of these acts that appeared on his television show, and being on his show was very important if an act wanted to make it big in show business. If he appeared a little stiff in front of the camera, it was supposedly due to the fact that the lights in that small studio were incredibly hot----even for that era. For those of us who grew up in the 1960's, the Ed Sullivan Show was must-see TV!
@ra158995507 ай бұрын
No doubt about it!
@fernando56487 ай бұрын
Probably the stupidest remark I’ve ever seen !
@john-sv2sv6 ай бұрын
❤
@maximalist50386 жыл бұрын
The fact that this is one of Brown’s most tame performances is stunning
@feliciasuekaplan2478 Жыл бұрын
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@Breeze09118 ай бұрын
Good thought. Yes, amazing ain't it? 😏
@neonblack2116 ай бұрын
really? I think this is a lot more high energy than when he was you know, inebriated.... a different kind of energy lol
@DrizzyDre7878 жыл бұрын
James Brown's swagger level on stage was on a different level wow!
@territarheel51637 жыл бұрын
Listen to more, more, more! There will never be another - a fantastic performer.
@sherryhunter47656 жыл бұрын
Dre Vision When I was A kid in 1968 Mr. Brown mezmorized me at Flint Michigan's Whitting Auditorium and there will never be another Entertaining Artist ever in any living persons life will measure up. He was like a Earthquake that changed the shape of music and dance. He could sing and dance like nobody else but changed everybody else. He came from the woods and built mansions. My hat is off to you Mr. Brown.
@tevinwilliams38036 жыл бұрын
Fr fr tho he was sharp asf 💯 Legend
@ernstthalmann43064 ай бұрын
Cocaine works!
@j.franknash89894 ай бұрын
To this day, you can't sit still when a JB joint hits
@jordanrivers58258 жыл бұрын
this is Michael Jackson's greatest inspiration. Simply amazing
@jordanrivers58258 жыл бұрын
Andoc Not really.
@SsjGod17Gaming568 жыл бұрын
+Destiny Sulfridge Right on!
@jordanrivers58258 жыл бұрын
Cliff Moore I don't know who Janelle Monet is but I'm sure you're right lol.
@magovenor8 жыл бұрын
+Cliff Moore No doubt, from her 'Tux", hair do, and her version of the slide!
@YaoEspirito7 жыл бұрын
If you watch her video "Tightrope"; most of the moves she makes were tributes to James Brown.
@remmy1082 Жыл бұрын
JB had what 90% of artist today lack and that's pure talent!!
@darrylpringle1499 Жыл бұрын
You don't need talent now, just BS and marketing
@fransbuijs808 Жыл бұрын
There will always be talent, but the way to make it to greatness is being the hardest working man in show business.
@amuroray9115 Жыл бұрын
@@fransbuijs808 well said
@lindabergman3127 Жыл бұрын
Darn right👍👍👍
@pearlperlitavenegas20233 ай бұрын
😂 Amen
@sharonjones49218 жыл бұрын
MJ and Prince definitely are descendants of James Brown's artistry moves; RIP to the GREATS!
@christinebenjamin31198 жыл бұрын
Yes!🙏👼💪💐
@OmarTorrez7 жыл бұрын
Yes! And James got it from Jackie Wilson and the Nicholas Brothers... and on and on...
@jerryfinger67687 жыл бұрын
The grand daddy of all these moves with no doubt is Cab Calloway.
@moussakool65917 жыл бұрын
Omar Torrez & don't forget Byrd who gave James ..his chance ... !
@ThePanther977 жыл бұрын
Omar Torrez Yeah, James mixed so much dance moves in his move set to the point he became such a unique dancer and showman. James was so full of everything on stage, it's crazy, that's what made him stand out from the rest in my opinion.
@dirk-yvmooij47836 жыл бұрын
Wow, he did not only had a great voice, but the moves to... he was far beyond for the time, he REMAINS the best bleus/funk/soul man ever lived....Peace!!!
@thomasdupont7186 Жыл бұрын
I love me some bleu music, especially since I'm French.
@juan_matus Жыл бұрын
and a bit of mambo ...
@FathomFrequency Жыл бұрын
Maybe a teeny little cocain...doesn't matter...still rocked the socks off people and inspired others.
@user-zf5lz7gz8k Жыл бұрын
Wow,merveilleux!
@bobstockard40658 жыл бұрын
I'm a 65 year old Native American I remember James Brown went to see him in Little Rock Arkansas. it was a great concert I enjoyed it very much.
@geraldbrooks76996 жыл бұрын
Bob Stockard , I also saw him at Barton Coliseum, 1968! Fantastic show!!
@cahi85016 жыл бұрын
Gerald Brooks i also saw him at the garden. Good crazy times
@xeduxion46985 жыл бұрын
3 veterans rewinding time and racing down memory lane. No cellphones then, wish 🌠 somebody captured u grooving wud hvbn nice to see!
@Klote32414 жыл бұрын
Im native European, i never saw James brown live but i still like his music.
@gwendolynsmith64234 жыл бұрын
To have seen him live was off the hook.A great talent the likes of which will never come again. I saw him at the Regal Theater as a kid and the Holliday Star,my dad’s treat to his 5 children and spouses.
@JazzyJka7 жыл бұрын
his foot work is amazing
@rayshardsmith2546 Жыл бұрын
I remember both my mom and dad told me back when he performed on this show … there was not a black person on street …. 1960s was the last true decade of black and pride … this performance on the Ed Sullivan Show meant a lot to black people at the time
@gaylordmcgillicuddy87457 жыл бұрын
No one performs at this level on tv today, and no one has in a couple decades...
@Kirtanlifemusic5 жыл бұрын
Only MJ on this level and he was his student
@ubreblanca484 жыл бұрын
Try Bruno Mars
@marktesoro95784 жыл бұрын
Bruno Mars.
@sebastiantejada64234 жыл бұрын
Michael jackson mate
@LonestarPogi4 жыл бұрын
@@ubreblanca48 You gotta be kidding me. That midget couldn't dance jackshit without dance instructors showing him what to do.
@hannisori10 жыл бұрын
man if time machines are ever invented, i'd have to go back and see James Brown live!
@Epimpin10110 жыл бұрын
The internet is basically a time machine...
@sherryhunter56236 жыл бұрын
Hana Marie saw him live in 1968 and let me tell you I was only 6 but the concert never left my mind.
@chichairstudiomonicahubbar64475 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@deborahpettigrew64915 жыл бұрын
@@sherryhunter5623 i feel ya
@danilo164105 жыл бұрын
He is entertaining God now, with his dance and singing. If you go to Paradise you will see him. (c:
@jordanrioscreations8 жыл бұрын
He sings very effortlessly.
@williammitchell1804 Жыл бұрын
James switched the accents from 2 and 4 to 1 in Jazz and R&B, and created his own brand of FUNK. He changed music forever. In this video he didn't even break a sweat. It was just a mike check! This band and The Flames are so tight.
@johnjohnson28557 ай бұрын
No one will ever come close to those moves ever!!
@francisclause46683 ай бұрын
THE GREATEST EVER!!! JAMES BROWN!!! CLASS DISMISSED!!!
@tonyjrify7 жыл бұрын
DAWG THAT BAND IS SUPER GLUE, TIGHT AS YOU WANT IT TO BE!! BEST BAND EVER, PERIOD HANDS DOWN!!!
@andrewstaples86776 жыл бұрын
william parker cause they don't wanna get fined
@719Flowers5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Staples what's that mean? Generally curious
@Tarantulisimo5 жыл бұрын
that's cuz of all the fines JB would levy over the slightest misstep.
@feliciajones67424 жыл бұрын
He didn't play with them...they knew better 😂
@TheGrandmasterMan4 жыл бұрын
Watch how Brown directs them with his arm movements @ 0.53 and 1.13 - this was slick stuff.
@mr.poptart40528 жыл бұрын
damm that double spin at 02:01
@grottphd90908 жыл бұрын
It's really incredible the influence he had on a young Michael Jackson.
@christinebenjamin31198 жыл бұрын
Right and look how big of a star and entertainer he became. R.I.P to them both.
@mundodesenhado4635 жыл бұрын
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@maggotbrain74995 жыл бұрын
At that time everyone ws doing James Brown, MJ was good at it, and it paid off.
@DreDaDon168 жыл бұрын
James Brown was a true innovator
@kassahund6315 жыл бұрын
He sings very effortlessly. That's how you kill the competition.
@revolution5298 Жыл бұрын
He was Michael Jackson's IDOL and watching this it's pretty clear why. What a legend💜
@LogicAtItsFinest Жыл бұрын
The man is a powerful entertainer.
@carolharris1236 Жыл бұрын
Such precision! Love the way that rollicking music echoed in the studio! The man and his band, was a force to be reckoned with on the stage!
@billybabu6 жыл бұрын
Great voice, great musical arrangement and great entertainer. Not many people can fill the late great legendary JB.
@davemeade43716 ай бұрын
Garbage arrangement. These 2 songs didn't go together in any stretch of imagination
@maracayg9 жыл бұрын
He was like a hurricane on the stage. Obviously many performers in pop music have taken much of James Brown's style.
@user-ch7ke2os9i8 жыл бұрын
For 1966 it's so fantastic!
@domenakk71388 жыл бұрын
Even in 2016 it would be an awesome show :)
@lrd.suckme45137 жыл бұрын
Тимофей Запеканкин the 1960s where the best times for music. I'd normally smack the shit out of you if it wasn't a compliment.
@Texturas756 жыл бұрын
For any year this is fantastic!
@d.b.96459 жыл бұрын
Known as the Godfather of Soul, but maybe a little unnoticed as a genius when it comes to performing. If you loved his records and wanted to hear him live, he mezmorized a crowd by performing his tunes in a completely different way, style or tempo. "Pure Dynamite" accurately described him and very personable. From the early days with a complete show with 30 people, down to the 80's and 90's smaller group of maybe 12, he never shorted his audience. Without a doubt "The hardest working man in show business".
@elainebines6803 Жыл бұрын
James brown performed for us... Not money, that was just a nice bonus 😊
@Gerardnolan1918 ай бұрын
You're absolutely right Elaine, how are you doing?
@SSmith-fm9kg4 жыл бұрын
The One, The Only..."James Brown, and The Fabulous Flames!" I saw James perform at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport. As his final song was ending, he was in a single spotlight. The entire building was in darkness. The curtains were closing as he was singing and dancing, and the single spotlight turned into a strobe light. The most incredible thing I've ever seen. The entire audience exploded in screams.
@danielbaker5570Ай бұрын
This has to be one of the most perfect performances of all time
@chrism.nsarille28425 жыл бұрын
No words.. that entrance was iconic!!
@lorenzocarrillo Жыл бұрын
He was seriously one of the most gifted talents, and he left us all with great hits that will never fade away.
@DCFunBud8 жыл бұрын
That was awesome! It was watching a black tornado perform.
@queenbulova56826 жыл бұрын
I feel good after watching this where is the talent like this?
@maddiej.48277 жыл бұрын
i m a huge MJ fan ...and i love and respect Mr. Brown a lot ....thanx sir for Inspiring Michael ❤ Rip Legends
@apswindall8 жыл бұрын
Nobody can top James Brown, even now that he's gone.
@sebastiantejada64234 жыл бұрын
Michael jackson come on!!!!
@egotisticalquan7247 Жыл бұрын
@@sebastiantejada6423 pupil can never be better than the sensei 🤫
@ezzz42 Жыл бұрын
@@sebastiantejada6423 id rather see james and the jb's live over micheal jackson.
@mourice1669 Жыл бұрын
@@sebastiantejada6423 he took from JB
@bihkat73358 ай бұрын
@@sebastiantejada6423James brown Taught Michael 😂😂😂
@jyozao72097 жыл бұрын
James James James Mr. Brown Mr. Brown Mr. Brown you are great and no one will ever replace you.
@AbzAden6 жыл бұрын
That energy just love it how runs down to the stage and so smoothly just dances 👏👏👏👏
@mackslastchild4 жыл бұрын
The drum roll at 2:05 just makes me crazy!!! Amazing!
@calateraldamage1396 жыл бұрын
He has so much passion its ridiculous
@patrickrang20768 жыл бұрын
Mr. Dynamite! The fastest feet in show business! Wow!
@mammakamel8 жыл бұрын
What a performance, what a insanely talented dude. Thanks for the upload.
@davidlarson5991 Жыл бұрын
Get uppa get on up!! James was a huge part of my life! Our local 7 sounds and Black Society solidified soul into our very being. Soul was our passage along with rock, and folk.
@SeemaKumari-zx6bb5 жыл бұрын
This is mindblowing. I am speechless!
@Stewartchampion Жыл бұрын
Every single part of this is tight as fk....the band is playing there stuff at full wack...the command james has over them..just mind blowing good...no dought prob could be over working them etc..but after all is said and done ...and the sun goes down...look at the results...... just absolute class... can't touch this level these days...you can get near it ..but ya can't pull it under.. the skill of those guys ...still amazing to watch
@tamarabradshaw47996 жыл бұрын
Mr Brown inspired all musical artists across all cultures and musical genres. He got front men movin & groovin and for that we are truly grateful.
@sahilkhan24707 жыл бұрын
At the same time, there was this little kid who sat in front of the tv, studying and watching the Master at work, this little kid would be later on called, The King of Pop
@annas81027 жыл бұрын
I love this comment ❤️ RIP LEGENDS 😥
@ghettomist15757 жыл бұрын
Sahil Khan Literally every black musician can trace their work back to this guy. Prince, MJ, Rick James, Stevie Wonder, and so many more. James Brown probably has links to people like Chuck Berry.
@sahilkhan24707 жыл бұрын
GhettoMist ah yes! thank for adding that
@jeffbatpa247 жыл бұрын
king of shit...no one called him that until he came up with it. He "wanted" to be called that...he isn't worthy of the name
@nextplease32646 жыл бұрын
+jeffbatpa24 who is worthy of it then, smartass? He was being called King of Pop back in 1984/5 by the tabloids- he only started pushing the name in '89 onwards. The media also called Elvis the king of rock and roll, and then he and his manager started pushing the name themselves. Maybe do your research before typing random dumb shit Jeff
@checkerslane6 жыл бұрын
Wow you can see easily see the inspiration for Micheal's dance moves
@vitocorleone14625 жыл бұрын
Damn that band is great too
@Romik19815 жыл бұрын
Thank you James, from Russia, your songs is alive!
@maireadpower64754 жыл бұрын
He was so full of energy 😁I would have loved to grown up in his time,, what a performer what an artist..👏👏.. what a dancer!!!..love from Ireland 🇨🇮🇮🇪💚💚..
@darlinspaces6 жыл бұрын
he seized the stage and won. I'm a child of the 1980s and I personally think today not a whole lot of male singers can sing as effortlessly as James did, but they do take his moves and dance style.
@rabiabenchabane25454 ай бұрын
The voice ❤
@rubbersoul42011 жыл бұрын
What an iconic entrance!!!
@elenij37817 жыл бұрын
Brown. Genius
@TheEldonfitz4 жыл бұрын
The greatest talent of the 20th century. Never to be equaled. The best!
@gailsmith3581 Жыл бұрын
When I was in elementary school in Washington DC I was a Safety Patrol (you know, the kids that would direct their peers to cross the street safely). We used to get free tickets to the famous Howard Theater to see wonderful entertainers like James Brown, the Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips, etc. Didn't realize how blessed I was until much later in life to be able to see these greats in person.
@JohnBurgundy3 ай бұрын
The coldest to ever do it, blessed my family put me on his music when growing up. My Dad said your grandpa only played James Brown on the weekends lol
@EBR1 Жыл бұрын
What a masterful performance by a master of his craft. This performance illustrates the difference between a virtuoso and somebody who is just "good". His dance routines were as perfectly executed as his vocals and he didn't miss a beat, key, or step.
@als125poundweightlossjourney5 жыл бұрын
James Brown gave it his all everytime. Seen perform in front of 35,000 and 300 and he played like no other everytime. The worlds greatest performer!!!
@sherryhunter79557 жыл бұрын
Saw Mr. Brown show 49 years ago and there is no show that has matched the level. At the time I was only 6 and I can remember like it was yesterday.
@jyozao72096 жыл бұрын
I saw Mr. Brown in 1968 in Flint MI and me sounded good performed to any performer I have ever seen in my 55 years and I will never forget it.
@Tintinxcvii6 жыл бұрын
Timeless music, that anyone can jam to! & no matter what your feeling you gotta feel happy listen to James Brown!
@a.b.sproductionsllc5 жыл бұрын
That zoom at 1:10 was on point! This was when TV was creative without all this crazy pans and stuff. And damn what a sound!
4 жыл бұрын
James Brown was a true original .
@curtisdelor50978 жыл бұрын
What a man, what a performance!
@samaraalcantara96107 жыл бұрын
amo James Brown, cantava e dancava muito saudades....
@bijouphillips97545 жыл бұрын
WOW! What an amazing performance! Truly an American legend!
@Canadaismybitch7 ай бұрын
Godfather of soul.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@shebmet7699 Жыл бұрын
МЫ СЧАСТЛИВЫ,ЧТО ЗАСТАЛИ НА СВОЕМ ВЕКУ ТАКИХ ТАЛАНЛИВЫХ ЛИЧНОСТЕЙ,КАК БРАУН👌💐
@kurtadams30214 жыл бұрын
The LEGENDARY Mr. James Brown
@ronaldgarcia25905 жыл бұрын
The king of soul james brown no one else like him👍
@USMC_2-18 жыл бұрын
MUCH LOVE & RESPECT TO THE LATE JAMES BROWN, WE MISS YOU AND ARE FORTUNATE TO BE LEFT WITH YOUR MUSIC.
@Summerlove07632 ай бұрын
James.. Thank you ❤️🌹❤️
@andersonlimacanella2346 Жыл бұрын
Master of funk!
@travislewis77859 жыл бұрын
That's how you kill the competition.
@sssbattleaxe8 жыл бұрын
+Travis Lewis there IS no competition!
@danielgranniss9376 жыл бұрын
Travis Lewis k
@LeviLeraz6 жыл бұрын
You can still the feel the energy in 2018! Timeless
@elizabethleninski45506 жыл бұрын
And now I feel good Mr. James Brown.. thank you sir❤️
@sherryhunter82195 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC!
@silvinamoreno56155 жыл бұрын
Esos pasos y esa voz lo mejor poema para mis oídos !👍👏
@sherryhunter77235 жыл бұрын
NATURAL TALENT IS SOMETHING THAT IS REAL AND THAT DAY MR. BROWN DID IT FOR REAL AND AMERICA 🇺🇸 KNEW IT.
@lisavernert38507 жыл бұрын
Good Lawd Almighty ..this man was blessed with talent ..and I love that smile ))))))
@deemathis90006 жыл бұрын
I was 11 yrs old watching this show of my hometown #Hero! Augusta, GA loves "JB!"
@dianajackson19585 жыл бұрын
I'm 13 years old but i love James Brown❤❤❤❤❤
@elishaj.o11344 жыл бұрын
Are u related to michael jackson??? Cos ur name kkkk
@Steeve.Austin4 жыл бұрын
Algerian people love james brown, 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿
@jeancruise33134 ай бұрын
So awesome i love it
@ellisisland13747 ай бұрын
Timeless hit!❤🙂 RIP iconic Mr. James Brown!🫡💐
@danielstefane3124 жыл бұрын
is anyone here in January 11th 2020 James brown at his best A super Talent
@patriciawynn13128 жыл бұрын
Prince,Tapuc.,Michael J.,Ray Charles,and whole lot more singers not to know them all,May they Rest In Peace.AMEN.....Patricia Wynn😢
@alithr28004 жыл бұрын
The entrance is amazing
@francisclause9307 Жыл бұрын
Mr. James Brown!!! U brought so much happiness into my life!! I couldn't sing, but I would go out dancing and always try your moves!!
@gracianoafonso1976 Жыл бұрын
I feel good, amazing song James brown, foi fonte de insperação de muita gente
@angelaaraujo80815 жыл бұрын
IGUAL NUNCA , VAI EXISTIR ...ELE ERA O REI DO SÓUL(MUITOS IMITARAM ) MÁS NÃO CONSEGIRAM ...É O COMETA QUE PASSOU EM NOSSAS VIDAS .🎤🎤🎤🎼🎶🎵🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵💕💓💞💗💖💖💗💞💕💕💓💞💗💗💕💓💞💗💖
@itsmegmira6 жыл бұрын
so freaking talented !!!!!!!! legendary
@KatHood235 жыл бұрын
he was soo smooth
@pinkfloydfan928 жыл бұрын
I love watching videos of legends, but I always feel like they were in the right place at the right time to gain success...
@kangruckus59396 жыл бұрын
Cherish G exactly
@danmoyer57736 жыл бұрын
Any place was the right place for James Brown
@frlsh6 жыл бұрын
dalcassian Nonsense. Pure nonsense
@worcesterthicko6 жыл бұрын
That is because you are a moron
@TerranceTonyThomas6 жыл бұрын
This is assuming that today's music would even be possible without the legends... Switching time periods, you could say that a lot of today's artist wouldn't be successful in older periods. People's taste changes.