James Brown - Sunny ( Live in Paris )

Bobby Hebb's classic in best performance ever by one and only godfather of soul MR.DYNAMITE...

[@lmqcyb]

The best version of Sunny. Many are good but this one, man! this is the best!

[@ILoveGod06]

Plus the dances that James Brown incorporates in here are complex and still energetic at the same time. James Brown did his own choreography and was self taught throughout his whole career. Amazing and unbelievable for a self taught man. Michael Jackson was also self taught to a level but still needed trainers to help him dance perfectly to the level of James Brown, MJ's dancing was not completely improvised like JB which is why I'd say James is the better dancer. The 70s was when his dances became more complex and didn't just range from the mashed potatoes, the James Brown and the camel walk, he used his arms equally as his legs and moved all four of them at the same time. I found so much and plenty of footage of James Brown dancing similarly to how he dances here and like I said they're all 70s footage. Which shows you he took variety seriously especially in his dancing, definitely wasn't a one trick pony. The rhythms in his music and his music style was also varied but still perfect. I've yet to see his 70s dancing style be portrayed in cinema in a biopic cause the "Get on Up" movie wasn't it. They focused primarily on the 60s for his dancing and in general. Should've made it 3 hours at least and a 4 hour director's cut to show most of his 70s era.

[@nyterpfan]

The most dynamic, soulful performer of all time with the tightest, funkiest band of all time!! End result--IMMORTALITY!!

[@tyroneprice6642]

James Brown truly the Godfather of Soul.

[@sargeanthulka]

The best single live performance I've ever seen... this is just absolutely incredible.

[@DrKnows721]

Ladies and Gentlemen, the one and only Mr. James Brown . . . . . . and yes that's Bootsy baby . . . . did anybody else notice that this band is so tight that its damn near waterproof . . . . R.I.P. Mr.Brown , I know that heaven is funkier now that you're there

[@jaglinus85]

That horn arrangement is just out of this world!

[@nyterpfan]

+Linus Kallin You said it--my man!! That band is just INCREDIBLE..so dynamic and soulful...they were in a class all their own!!

[@davidbloom2940]

+Linus Kallin You're right...it's smokin!

[@eastlake93]

+Linus Kallin Yes, and goes well with that dance.

[@franz909]

Out of sight .

[@kyriesampson7781]

Arranged by the great Fred Wesley

[@bigcat81]

seriously, how could anybody thumbs down this? Like, seriously.

[@deniskostic1502]

Well James have unic style Why Bob Hebb have Best original version One of the shorly Is Eddie Murphy 😂

[@l241ensea70y3w3]

This is the greatest thing I never witnessed in real life.. I wasn't even born.. Thank you, internet.. And thank you James Brown and anyone who helped him make music throughout his career.

[@harambes_revenge9220]

Nobody could do James Brown but James Brown. One of the greatest!

[@Gabriel02780]

I never realised James Brown was this good. Great performance. I love it.

[@MacKenTayomoJ]

Among the icons of singers, James Brown forever has the best energy. His abundance of energy radiates into the crowd. James come back brother we are missing you.

[@bcm3977]

A masterful and magnificent performance for the ages.

[@makeminemusic1]

So very very, classic!!! James killed it! Awesome Job!! Now this was Music!!

[@Xe4ro]

Malinda Walton There is still good Music. Honestly there was never bad music. From the days of classical music to this day. If you look for it you can find good music all over time ;)

[@DiegoBrigante]

This just might be the greatest musical performance in history.

[@gianniburgess4498]

That band was before its time

[@user-jw7jx9ic3i]

古さを感じさせない格好良さが素晴らしい！

[@rickdavenport9538]

I lose it everytime,when J.B. starts dancing. What a entertainer! The band was hot as fish grease.

[@mehendil]

Man, Bootsy's on fire!!

[@TheDarkDutchman]

Wow!!!! I had no idea this was a James Brown song... I know it's from Bobby Hebb but mister Brown made it his own....

[@user-cb5pl6cj1k]

かっこよすぎて

[@dpkehoe]

GOD DAMNIT!! James somtimes words escape me....

[@SuperSukme]

god damn he dance! I stopped everything i was doing when I saw it. That's where Micheal got those moves from.... DAMN!

[@dnsrmr]

Why do people keep knocking each other, like Michael Jackson? Sure he learned many of his dance moves from famous James Brown, but so what! He learned from a wonderful mentor. I wish I could dance like either of them,and sing like them too. God gives something to each of us. Let's give thanks, not be critical.

[@chk_g]

Probably the best version of Sunny.. Right?

[@LadyEstas]

Yeah you are totally right bro !

[@GammaFields]

chuckgobbo I love this version, but the electric flags version will always be the most profond to me.

[@sonyaethaniel]

Jamiriqyau

[@user-vd5qm7fv4v]

chuckgobbo nope, Bobby was the best

[@KarenDBrame]

Stevie Wonder's is AMAZING too!!

[@ronstewart4749]

james lost his mind and set that stage on fire

[@mikebaker8358]

My favourite video to watch. Hands down the coolest man to ever walk the planet

[@joeynighttrain1126]

Whooooah ... the Things that James Brown can do wit a song .... James Brown i love you I looooooooove you! I aaaaaaaaOV oooove ahooove YOU! thanks for puttin this up

[@Haffofthesun]

I LOVE this song for 2 reasons, Its Amazing! and My name is Sunny. :D

[@jonathancahm]

JAMES FUNKS EVERYTHING UP

[@smp12]

Timeless music...

[@BahamasSoulRadio]

Uplifting soul like this is what we play, thanks Mr BROWN, you touched many lives,DJ EXPAT

[@canuckinla]

Paused an episode of "River" on Netflix to search the internet for details regarding the song "Sunny" which was featured in the show. Glad to find this version. James Brown owns and completely embraces this song. Thank you for posting!

[@funkyflautist]

can't stop watching this,well beyond awesome omg...

[@gfjdtghrthtrdhdtrhtr]

Best frontman ever !!

[@StevenCharlesJazz]

The Bomb!! He took that everywhere, and then, like Pharoah Sanders or John Coltrane, when his feelings moved beyond any words he could sing, he just let his voice wail it out!

[@rosagy08]

LOVE IT SO MUCH....

[@lollypasam1]

What a 'Showman'. James' simply 'Rules'. Ultimate Icon and entertainer.

[@ganjalistic]

Its amazing what they can do these days in the studios, make any mediocre voice sound the part, but if you ask me, they dont even come close to Mr. B singing live! I'm only 24 but I really feel i've witnessed the end of true quality material coming from the music industry, maybe i'm lucky to witness such a milestone that will go down in history, but I still have many more years to come and theres only so far back in history im prepared to go in search of good music! Rant over...

[@paola8575]

Thank you for your version! RIP

[@davidbloom2940]

Nothing but soul, spirit and life force. Every time I saw JB my exhilaration was dripping.

[@robertcel]

Love the fancy footwork.

[@lightheart5]

Rest in Power, James Brown

[@nailah4200]

James Brown. OOOOOOOOOOOOH WEEEEEEEEEEEE!! The real dancing machine. Sorry MJ.

[@Lornsadaisy]

one of my favorite tunes of ALL time - love it - still can't decide which version is best though!

[@beatz04]

Probably the best performance of anything that has ever be performed anywhere.

[@anthonypatterson5061]

The kiss to crowd was pure class.

[@bartmason9916]

The horn outro w/vocals is siiiick...Good God!

[@chianti8251]

Sunny~! My favorite♡

[@DYNODRUM]

Much "Respect" To this Man ,who started things, Only He could Finish.. Love, Prince and M.J. -but, He was The Supreme . Saw him ,around, 99'/2000 One of His Last Shows .He still had it .God Bless , the Great Music and what He gave of Himself ...

[@stelladiberlino]

nicest "sunny" i have ever heard

[@KeatonNixon]

la sinta se sobrecarga ...........yo solo con verlo ............me dio ganas de bailar waooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...........james brownnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@13berza]

There can never be as good version as this of Sunny

[@sonyaethaniel]

Absolutely Amazing

[@texasjohnnyboy]

The only thing that can describe this is Super Bad, Gravity, Soul Power! . What a huge sound this band has, what a groove and an artist and front man that cannot be imitated. I love the overtones on his voice... This cat goes unequaled!

[@MsBbyI]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!! His moves are legendary

[@mariuuusmuyvivo3758]

Grande BOBBY !!! Grande tu Aporte a la Música del Mundo y ......... Muy Grande Maestro ... si ! Usted ... JAMES BROWN uno de mis Ídolos !!! los Aplaudo de PIE a los DOS !!!

[@Heitorlocura]

Esse cara tem o diferencial pra merecer ser chamado de Rei. Salve Mr. Brown!

[@blaqmarc]

I get chills when he screams at the end of the song, you can feeeel his soul pouring through you. That's what I want from an artist, your true self not a carboncopy.

[@wonghonggui1191]

This man merged into his song

[@franz909]

He was a ' merger ' ....

[@nicolacorato1900]

Lui è un genio e il gruppo che lo accompagna è stratosferico!!!!

[@davidorrell4903]

This is my favorite James Brown

[@julianolovato6657]

Thank you for uploading!! Good job!!

[@MultiShmed]

love his dancing!

[@susansname]

A great tribute to Bobby Hebb.

[@hugoMARviggiano]

GIGANTE!!!!!

[@RaulCIbarra]

The best showman of all time !!!!!!!

[@gobabe2396]

Foot Ga !! That band Kicked Azz. The King Literally Owned it. My goodness gracious. Thank you for the upload. Would love to see the entire concert. Asaaahhhh!! Goot Gad!

[@onlyonelm]

Fondamentale per quello che ha cantato,scritto,prodotto...Renzo Arbore lo porto' in tv per una settimana. Doc..Doc..Doc

[@rooflesstelevision7275]

Iconic!

[@rbkpetroleo]

Just .... the King of Soul ... James Brown!!!

[@guigui944]

I FEEL GOOD!!!

[@Medinsomniaks]

Mr dynamite! He's awesome on this song!

[@mamika93]

MAGNIFIQUE MERCI ;)

[@TheComedyStew]

That’s an 18y/o Bootsy Collins on bass. Amazing history!

[@mardenhill]

3 people never saw a ray of sunshine in their life.

[@JRR951]

man james brown does it all... raw funk to r&b.

[@suhaimiahmad7327]

I love it

[@babygenius7]

My fav version!!!!

[@freewilly1666]

Amazing!!!!!!!!

[@brunosobreira6391]

The best ever!

[@Paul-uf7jn]

A legend

[@hwilsonv]

increible, impresionante, puro power

[@net50000]

la mejor vercion, lo maximo #1

[@vagizkaliev6374]

No words!!

[@Gil1976]

another JB masterclass

[@invictalegend8554]

Just a master

[@atiqulny]

king of kings!

[@mrsoulsang]

This was crazy!! Wow! I may never sing again!

[@superlelijk]

thank u from TUNISIA !!!

[@armyone90]

The Best

[@Schellnsau]

the godfather will NEVER die!

[@massimolaratro6148]

amazing

[@virtualracersgp]

Qué maestría, por Dios. Un enorme para la Historia de la Humanidad.

[@tookes9]

Just watch Unsung and all this time the bass player i admired on this video is actually Bootsy Collins !!

[@Silverstein1883]

A great song arranged by a great one

[@MrTheviewer]

a legend!

[@acidthunder1]

amazing version of sunny

[@franz909]

James Brown could have done it in several directions , pop sound as original or funky ,but he did it exactly like he should have, upbeat , why it sounds so bad ass.

[@sargeanthulka]

Best version ever of this classic great song. The French were treated to a genius performance!

[@sonyaethaniel]

Iconic

[@popizm]

it won't get better than this... will it ?