James Brown "Prisoner Of Love" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[@tblissert]

Everybody wants to talk about the performance, but can we talk about that tux jacket/vest combo? Incredible.

[@zulemawilliams2243]

Thank you zooted and boated

[@zulemawilliams2243]

Thank you zooted and boated

[@claudeabraham2347]

Very chic & stylish.

[@robinw9289]

It is FABULOUS, I LOVE IT

[@Blankdogman]

The whole thing, impeccable.

[@earlyculyer4103]

Baddest man to ever put on a pair of shoe's!

[@dusroots]

His control of the band was on another level! 🙌🏿

[@PJ-hn4cg]

Now THAT'S a soul singer ! OMG ... whew ...

[@teamdaedae2861]

Voice travels so far you could hear him when he’s away from the mic 🐐

[@stanleyrichiii4474]

Dude could really sing. His showmanship. Sometimes makes you forget. He could sing. From the Soul

[@famousfeather6904]

Damn That want HER SO BAD 🎙️ N HAND WAITING FOR A CAPE LOOK LIKE THE BACK DROP WAS..

[@patrickryan1515]

What a handsome guy. I love how he took this Perry Como song and transformed it into the fullest dimensions of its soulfulness.

[@anagram8]

An absolute explosive opening verse, "alone from nite to nite you'll find me..."

[@michaellopez2070]

It's basically from the Jazz standard age, like 20s or 30s. That's why the lyrics are so good. Songs basically had to stand on their own of a very stripped base, and then people did their interpretations. James Brown goes through so many dimensions of expression here. It's basically perfect open singing/front man musical performance. They had the stage backing, of course, but he could have had the same impact in only black and white with a black backdrop and a spotlight on him. He grew up street performing so knew how to make something out of thin air.

[@patrickryan1515]

@@michaellopez2070 He certainly fleshed it out.

[@mongoslade4016]

Look at him it's not an act. He is reacting to the music!!!

[@DavidRichardson95]

JB was _sharp_ as a kitchen knife! It would've been a treat to have seen this in real time. The epitome of an entertainer. Please upload more vintage JB clips.

[@jackandcallieaccount2668]

Mr james brown puts on the best show ever

[@adrianwalters1401]

How on earth is this video sitting on 36k this is James at his best flawless performance this video should be in the millions💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥

[@blaw11b]

No Lip sync no Auto tune.

[@anthonydepasquale7844]

Unbelievable. This is too good for words. This made me cry.

[@wesraymond9721]

The template for Price, M.J. You name it. Best showman ever🎼💯

[@fabolousjada5070]

*prince But I agree

[@williamparker6817]

THAT BAND IS ON FIRE!!!!!! YOU HEAR ME!

[@kimberlyhendricks6388]

Yessssssssss

[@tamikoc6972]

King James Brown saw him live at the Hollywood bowl He was dressed to the nines and his dance moves were on point

[@abelwritesmusic]

This is why black Americans are the best musicians in the world!

[@JessicaNaranjo4094]

The greatest! Thank you!!! Also, let’s thank lil Richard for helping James brown, and influencing his shouting style.

[@Mr.Jaquaveon2k]

I don’t think it was Richard alone tho

[@maxwellklaus7003]

Hello Jessica how was your day today I hope you are save in this pandemic?

[@Dion_Mustard]

200% PURE SOUL! Nobody will ever compare to JB. He oozes Soul from every orifice of his body.

[@kimberlyhendricks6388]

His hair was fire (perm or straightening comb)

[@jellyfish3333]

It was called "processed", usually with a lye-based chemical. Many Blacks (myself included) did it back in the 60's and 70's to get that straight, slick look.

[@cathawilliams159]

Hair ,Clothes , Dancing Was MAN of SOUL Mr. JAMES BROWN We Love YOU RIP🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@dirtyspriteisgood1857]

Im a new fan and he is just amazing. Look at his hair! not only so talented but so vibrant of a person!!!!

[@kimberlyhendricks6388]

Yesssss that hair was good

[@arturogonzales9166]

Greatest showman

[@ahveekhy]

Classic footage, always loved his ballads.

[@lisaatkins9797]

That was a smooth brother beautiful brown skin and all !

[@maxwellklaus7003]

Hello Lisa how was your day today I hope you are save in this pandemic?

[@TheShabazzProduction]

We just loved him!!! He put so much of everything in what he did. I'm glad I caught him at the height of his power in 1968, hetore The Apollo Theatre up. I wanted to stay for a second show, but the alter guys cleared the place out. I thought of hiding under a seat, but I knew that wasn't going to work. Years later in the 80's a caught him again at the same theatre.

[@Repunza]

lol

[@Mr.Jaquaveon2k]

Lucky

[@arizonasavage5255]

James brown was amazing his dancers were on point I saw this at my dads house we were watching old reruns of the Ed Sullivan showed I’m 23 years old I’m so greatful to see such greatness and hear such amazing vocals

[@Love_and_liiight]

Damn that was good !

[@BishopRobertRayNGACHURCH]

It will never be another James Brown, the Godfather of soul is gone, but never forgotten, he inspired me , made me work hard in my profession as a preacher, he was my Ila growing up back in the 60s in Birmingham, Alabama, 😊

[@patrickhicks9880]

i love this version

[@mongoslade4016]

He can really sing

[@TheShabazzProduction]

Everything about it is cool, even the silhouettes of the shapely woman in the back! James was a genius.

[@williamg2552]

JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES (BOBBY BENNETT & BOBBY BYRD) singing PRISONER OF LOVE on CBS-TV’S “THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW” OCTOBER 1966…back by The James Brown Orchestra

[@TonyFrickey-ur9jy]

Tge human voice is my favorite instrument. Thanks James Brown.

[@alanoffer]

I saw him in London in the seventies it still is one of the best shows I’ve seen and over the years I’ve seen many

[@manbatmiso]

ALONE FROM NIGHT TO NIGHT YOU FIND ME

[@keena_makeba]

Love this song..first time hearing it and seeing this performance ♥️

[@mrwish102]

The passion is just amazing 🥺🥺

[@jerryferko8309]

march 28 2022 .........thanks ed ......giving us folks a chance to see this tremendous entertainer .......

[@miamia7633]

Outstanding!!!!

[@ghanasoul]

Classic clip. It’s really too bad that this was second and last appearance on the Sullivan show. Imagine him doing his ‘67-‘71 material live on Sullivan with his band? It would’ve been great to see.

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

Are you kidding? Ed couldn't afford enough roof insurance to handle James during that period.

[@ghanasoul]

The Security BodyCam Channel HA. You’re probably right.

[@fabolousjada5070]

Dont matter in 2001 after his prime he sang this song even better. The man is simply the best voice live in soul music even Otis Redding will get tired this man energy is unmatched

[@illinoisbear]

James Brown is definitely the goat!!!

[@dattamusic3498]

At 2:10.....I swear, with all his Black Pain and Strain, he was saying "Was Never Loved"....deep

[@fabolousjada5070]

I feel that

[@KarenBH]

He was brilliant ❤️

[@SeemoreDunkan]

Back when music was something people listened to

[@johnfulton4921]

Sing it james!!!

[@atenasdenis]

Written by Ross Columbo RIP 1934 at 26 years of age

[@fabolousjada5070]

Yes and Kenny sang it but nothing like this rip to both of them

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

Love this song and I love this man he was the father of soul touch my heart when he sings this song and I got to fight the tears cuz I'm missing that much rest in peace beautiful soul brother and be with our God

[@maxwellklaus7003]

Hello Ellen how was your day today I hope you are save in this pandemic?

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

I'm doing fine and I pray you are too

[@geraldpiester7033]

wow!!! again-- I say ... what!! beyond phenomenal!!! One of the most authentic 3 minutes ever

[@susybenavides657]

Just Love This Man!!💗

[@maxwellklaus7003]

Hello susy how was your day today I hope you are save in this pandemic?

[@michaelallard2640]

Definitely one of my fav songs by JB. Beautiful melody mixed with all that SOUL. It's an all time classic .....

[@scorpio8716]

Great,years after he has a brand new funk versión,so cool ..👀✨✨✨✨

[@zippymedina7793]

Love this and Browns' vocals are on fire 🎙🎶🎵❤

[@harmonichebe]

Fatima "the hardest working man in show business"-"soul brother #1" the incredible james brown, RIP. Be Blessed

[@stanleyrichiii4474]

If he is not the King . Why did so many Greats , try to be him?

[@kimberlyhendricks6388]

The band!!!

[@glauciomartins1614]

a voz do james brown me arrepia, ele passava emoção

[@ashleyh8449]

Chills every time. The best.

[@fuzztone1130]

HE WASN''T CALLED THE "GODFATHER OF SOUL" FOR NOTHIN'...I MET HIM ONCE AT THE RITZ THEATER IN ELIZABETH WHEN I WAS HEAD OF SECURITY THERE. OPENED THE DOOR OF HIS LIMO. REAL UPBEAT, RIGHT ON..CALL YOU "BROTHER" --AND MEAN IT.

[@jtoo6060]

At this point in his career we called him “Soul Brother #1”

[@francisrobbins1499]

@@jtoo6060wasn't he mister dynamite in 66 and soul brother no.1 in 67?

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

I believe THAT! ❣️

[@stanleyrichiii4474]

Everyone copied him. Prince , MJ. He did it first. The Godfather

[@deadreckoning292]

Yep The drugs, the over the top self absorbed diva ego, etc, etc

[@wigantojapan]

Little Richard !!

[@BeGoodNow5]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing this video!❤

[@hollywoodjoe123]

GOD BLESS JAMES BROWN !

[@aur56765]

New song for me, but amazing!!

[@marcoarturotrejo332]

the master¡¡¡¡¡

[@JBMC8726]

The ability to disposable is a gift too. If you love for real.

[@davidedwards4088]

My goodness!!!😳

[@williamparker3418]

James is singing this song!

[@patriciagreen4046]

Love this song rip

[@reneegordon506]

I love this song!!❤

[@isisincarnated7481]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pauldiggs701]

This is when. Brown was really. Chirping!!

[@atkinssmith2152]

He song da sh.. out this this...

[@barthelemyferreri9043]

James Brown ❤❤😇

[@lucilleberrian8274]

He was so dame fine❤😂

[@tabbazzseaye7549]

James Joseph Brown 1933- 2006

[@AndresManosalvas]

I love it. This channel is great, we want to see the performance of Elvis, The Doors, Mamas and Papas, the doors, CCR, Domenico Modugno, and many more

[@TheSecurityCamChannel]

I'm sure they'll post those soon but since June is Black Music Month I can see why predominantly black are being featured now.

[@SamO4rmWestHtwn]

I’m in love

[@michaelwalker2079]

6 prison of love guards disliked this

[@lawrencesiazon7925]

Beautiful song,reminds me of my beautiful wife Judy ❤❤. I miss her so much 😂❤. I love you Yobo 😂❤. I love you so much ❤❤

[@acquanellaogbemudia9930]

Yeah Awesome Thanks

[@pqdlindasgaiolascarlinhosd5758]

Show !!!!!!!

[@TheJackie2006-b2k]

Sharp as a box of tacks!!!

[@janisreed4137]

He's Super Badd James Brown.

[@gladysparks6873]

I still love that man james brown 😢

[@hazakimmusic]

The Tami Show version takes the cake…but this is dope too

[@fabolousjada5070]

No 2001 live takes the cake he went in for 5 minutes

[@bettyburston8007]

I agree ....thr outfit is impressive!!!!!!

[@oscarmiller6303]

Memories !

[@famousfeather6904]

In 2024 I had to actually listen carefully to the interview he did. Flight off a high ... To find this song...

[@joshuamccuistion559]

If my hair was that thick, I'd have the same hair style. No joke... 👍

[@TonyFrickey-ur9jy]

Dude musta had a 5 gallon bucket of relaxer.

[@desmondbrown1925]

The episode of the Cosby’s when they were singing

[@TheFinav]

David Lynch brought me here.

[@mrwish102]

…The passion 👌🏼 you real need to love real music that makes you hit replay!! But at 2:34 he hits it right

[@nathxdantas]

❤❤❤❤

[@rochellewarren6219]

💜

[@SaintLaurentss]

It’s sad to see this and know he broke down as a man entirely

[@keepingupwithzhair7179]

Do you have the Clara Ward gospel singers?

[@downnorthmusic]

If you like this type of music, you may like ours!

[@kurtadams3021]

Sang Godfather

[@johnsononey]

1966 Olympia show in Paris with the Flames is his greatest show But it’s not on You tube The 1966 show not the 1967 show

[@SoundsGoodwvzmix-_-]

Jb was very strong not a screamer. Listen to Perry Como's original from 1946, the difference is epochal

[@indrataylor3149]

🙏🏿😭✊🏿👑🐐❤

[@johnvega2528]

Man I can’t tell who did it better Sinatra or brown