Jimmy Briscoe & The Little Beavers - Sugar Brown - Live 1972

[@jimlaliberte9858]

This kid was simply fantastic!!!! A shame they never achieved national fame...

[@susansusan138]

It is a shame. Very talented

[@rogland6003]

There producer turned down a bunch g offer from another major record company and they stay on that small label and never got national or international exposure jimmy was ahead of his time

[@TheNumbasign2]

Needed haircuts

[@gigidooley3892]

I saw recent pictures of Jimmy Briscoe and he is still FINE!!!!

[@DJaySplitSecond]

These kids would have def gave the Jackson's a run for thier money! pure talent here! these kids sound very good

[@garyscott4104]

DJaySplitSecond no they would've, the j5 had better voices and voice contrtol.. I love Jimmy Briscoe as well,but I am keeping fair is why I'm NOT adding choreography nor the song writers.. Micheal voice had poise & control..Even as a child he had the ability to control his wind and knowing exactly when to peak and not over sing a song.. it this which set him apart from from many and any others to come after him.. now Frankie Lyndon would've truly gave him a run for his money... no one else,sorry.. respectively, bc I too love Jimmy Briscoe, but he was no Micheal Jackson..

[@xell5252]

I Love Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, I actually own the original LP with "My Ebony Princess" my favorite songs are "Where Were You When I Needed You" and "Together" . I see Multiple comments making reference and comparing them and other's of their time to the Jackson's. Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, The Sylvers, and let's not forget, 21st Century, the Ponderosa Twins or the Brighter Side of Darkness., All of whom were extremely talented (FYI, I own ALL the original Debut LPs from these Groups) Everyone is also saying "if not for Joe Jackson" or "if not for Berry Gordy and Motown". Smh, that's a Crock of Crap, the Jackson's were a big hit because a 10 or 12 year old kid, in the front, who Sang and Danced like he was a Seasoned Veteran of 35 years, was unparalleled in his talent (not seen since little Sammy Davis Jr) Joe Jackson, Berry Gordy nor Motown made Michael Jackson, The Lord Did, and there's no arguing, we have yet to see another as fully and completely talented as Michael Jackson. So stop with these crazy comparisons and let these very gifted cats (Jimmy Briscoe, 21st Century, The Sylvers, The Ponderosa Twins, The Brighter Side of Darkness, etc....) hold their honored place in R&B history, and let Michael Jackson and his Brother be. My apologies to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers for my rant above, believe me my Brother's, when I got hip to your music in the early 80's I fell in love with it, and I went to every oldies/rare/hard to find record shop until I coped your debut album and 21st Century's debut album at the same time, still have it today, the jacket is worn, but the LP is in perfect condition. Peace and Blessing ✌🏾✊🏾

[@melvinpruitt3907]

@@xell5252 I say the exact same thing when people compare New Edition to the j5.I just tell people to just stop it .please. The j5 were a phenomenon and no other Black group has ever been that since.Now,we've got a lot of talented groups that have come about since,but again the j5 were just special in more ways than one.

[@Kymarb2]

Are you kidding ? They are no where close to being in the same league as the J5 . There will never be another teen group like The Jackson 5 !

[@kevinneverson5200]

@@Kymarb2 fr

[@kathyjohson1273]

I grew up with some of these guys, Reese, Kevin Bonds, Robbie Makins & Jimmy Briscoe!!! Cherry Hill, 3400 block of Spelman Rd, Baltimore, Md.

[@viviankankam9704]

I love when Jimmy said, "you treat 😅me like a King 👑 everyday."💞🎶🎶 My Mom gave me every Right Magazine & when they hit🔥 I had their posters inside my closet door... It was crazy between The Jackson 5 & Jimmy B & the lil Beavers....life was 😃🎶🎶

[@JBlingBling03]

I remember my mother(RIP)r taking me and my 2 younger sisters to the Apollo Theater in Harlem to see Jimmy Briscoe and the Little Beavers when I was about 13 years old. They put on a very nice show. They were so talented and sooo cute!!! I definitely had a crush on Jimmy and Maurice (the tall one in the back). Jimmy sang this song and was singing his little heart out just like in this video.Great memories!!!

[@IceManLikeGervin]

That was extra crispy!! Frankie Lymon/Teenagers, Jackson 5, New Edition get a lot of early 'boy band' recognition as trailblazers in that musical genre but these fellas deserve some respect too.

[@lsf9818]

I agree! Other groups like The 21st Century , Lighter Shades of Darkness & ponderosa Twins plus one all great groups

[@IceManLikeGervin]

@@lsf9818 Yes, many 1960s/1970s teenaged boy groups have been overlooked.

[@verlonwatkins5217]

My homeboys from Baltimore, good old memories

[@duncan3417]

@@verlonwatkins5217 were they from Cherry Hill? I got some reason I thought they were. I come from the time you dressed up to go to Mondawmin. Soul of the city was broadcast in Hill Top . We don't even want to go there now.

[@smorris5638]

Real singing, pure talent, Days gone by.

[@reallygoodatmusic]

this clip is from a television show called, SOUL! it featured black music artists from r&b to jazz & funk, as well as black poetry readings & learning about important black individuals. i believe the show was on from 1969-to the early 70s. this episode was called, "the young peoples" special. this show was about the importance of being black & proud of who u were back then, showing self respect and self worth.

[@duncan3417]

We had a dance show in Baltimore called The Soul Of The City. I believe they had to be on there. I do remember their other big song called MY Ebony Princess. These groups from that time had real raw talent. They were not always polished like today but, they were real and it all came from the heart and soul. This is where bit begain and what it should go back to. duncan3417

[@kalinthomas6675]

I remember that show! We loved that show and that group!

[@duncan3417]

Baltimore had some real talent. Remember the Moon Man Walk? @@kalinthomas6675

[@DJaySplitSecond]

@@duncan3417 yes my daddy’s band called Chocolate Butter Milk in 1976 played there, my uncle the drummer is from Baltimore

[@duncan3417]

@@DJaySplitSecond Thanks for the reply. We had a lot of talent then. The performers were not flashy or crude. It was all about the music and not the fashion or drama.. It came from the heart and your mother could listen and watch with you because there was not any foul language or mostly sexually explicit lyrics and X rated grinding. Alot of performers were from the ghetto , but , they were not ghetto.

[@The1961thea]

The voices. What more can I say!!!!!!

[@donaldowens6707]

This group should have been successful. Their version of "Wildflower" was outstanding. They performed it in a club in Baltimore, known as the "North End Lounge"... Don't know if they ever recorded the song. Someone slept on this group!!! ?‽??

[@darleensmith4459]

R.I.C.H....Raised In Cherry Hill, Baltimore, MD 🎼🎤🎼

[@carolynhowell9768]

So underrated

[@soulfullioness1347]

I saw them on SOUL back in the day. They were soooo CUTE! I still remember their performance

[@blljohnson3431]

I too will always remember their performance on soulin the mid 70's. Absolutely greatness. It's a shame they were blackballed or blocked because it's a known fact they would have given many a run for their money! Period. Do you know the contribution to the music 🎵🎶 industry, they were robbed of this!!!

[@gigidooley3892]

Jimmy Briscoe you are still so fine...

[@reallygoodatmusic]

unforturnately, these times are gone forever, there is no unity. none. this show was all about being proud of who you were. today its all about (mine, & money), the respect is gone. no one cares anymore. i love to find these shows on dvd but i dont think they are. its to bad, it brought back great memories.

[@maverickstyles9126]

Yeah! That was raw!

[@rjam1974]

@missayawk Remember, there were the Jackson 5, Osmonds and many other young acts of that time. Jackson 5 was blessed to be a part of Motown which was a POWER in the music industry during that time. Sometimes its about whose backing/or not backing a act that separates them from the pack. MJ himself was like a lot of young talented acts but he had a special element about him(he was a performer from birth and the pops really made sure the bros. were ON POINT)

[@xell5252]

I Love Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, I actually own the original LP with "My Ebony Princess" my favorite songs are "Where Were You When I Needed You" and "Together" . I see Multiple comments making reference and comparing them and other's of their time to the Jackson's. Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, The Sylvers, and let's not forget, 21st Century, the Ponderosa Twins or the Brighter Side of Darkness., All of whom were extremely talented (FYI, I own ALL the original Debut LPs from these Groups) Everyone is also saying "if not for Joe Jackson" or "if not for Berry Gordy and Motown". Smh, that's a Crock of Crap, the Jackson's were a big hit because a 10 or 12 year old kid, in the front, who Sang and Danced like he was a Seasoned Veteran of 35 years, was unparalleled in his talent (not seen since little Sammy Davis Jr) Joe Jackson, Berry Gordy nor Motown made Michael Jackson, The Lord Did, and there's no arguing, we have yet to see another as fully and completely talented as Michael Jackson. So stop with these crazy comparisons and let these very gifted cats (Jimmy Briscoe, 21st Century, The Sylvers, The Ponderosa Twins, The Brighter Side of Darkness, etc....) hold their honored place in R&B history, and let Michael Jackson and his Brother be. My apologies to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers for my rant above, believe me my Brother's, when I got hip to your music in the early 80's I feel in love with it, and I went to every oldies/rare/hard to find record shop until I coped your debut album and 21st Century's debut album at the same time, still have it today, the jacket is worn, but the LP is in perfect condition. Peace and Blessing ✌🏾✊🏾

[@therealdjspecialk]

Simply SPECTACULAR!

[@AndreaElizabeth100]

I never understood why they were not more successful? I love the Jackson 5 and they remind me a bit of them.

[@helenbestman5338]

Backing.

[@belindawalls3261]

WOW Never head of them. The lead singer sounds exactly like young. Michael Jackson. He can truly sing!!!!

[@susansusan138]

First time hearing them too. Very talented. They really should have been successful. A lot of politics in the industry.....

[@iluvmyboba]

I keep coming back to this video to see Jimmy Briscoe show us why we're lookin' at a performance from over 35 years ago. And 2:39 answers that question every time.

[@froz1]

Also a favorite moment in this performance!

[@toniemartin]

that young man voice could make anyone melt!!!!!!

[@thebest706]

Nothing like seeing their van parked or driving on Edmondson Ave in the Village. Fun days along with seeing the SoftTones van too.

[@bgblkb]

They represented Cherry Hill .I lived on Bethune rd. and was proud of these dudes. They were ripped off by adults who took advantage of their ignorance of the business.

[@kathyjohnson5813]

bgblkb yep, I lived on Spelman Rd. in Cherry Hill, the one lived across the street from me & my family, was Reese, Maurice Pulley!!! :-)

[@cathyjohnson4535]

bgblkb Cherry Hill, Balto., Md. Spelman Rd.😎😎😎😎

[@sirresebethea]

Yesssaaaa Cherry Hill South Baltimore my Hometown

[@sirresebethea]

I lived on Bridgeview Rd my Mom grew up on Bethune Rd My Dad Roundview Rd

[@rochellelevine]

i knew these guys in cherryhill in B-MORE MD.!! I LOVE THIS THIS SONG STILL!

[@WarrenHolly]

They couldn't get in half of the clubs they needed to perform in. Great job fellas👍🏾🙏🏾

[@Terry3634]

These young brothers can Sang!

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are so sosososo gifted

[@tommieshider7326]

They performed this song at the SSYC in Plainfield, NJ when it was first released.

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are so sosososo underrated

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are so sosososo talented

[@sheilapalmer224]

I love your voice

[@chigjuanspartacus2822]

WOW! This group is incrediable

[@joevillagrana183]

love em

[@xell5252]

I Love Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, I actually own the original LP with "My Ebony Princess" my favorite songs are "Where Were You When I Needed You" and "Together" . I see Multiple comments making reference and comparing them and other's of their time to the Jackson's. Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, The Sylvers, and let's not forget, 21st Century, the Ponderosa Twins or the Brighter Side of Darkness., All of whom were extremely talented (FYI, I own ALL the original Debut LPs from these Groups) Everyone is also saying "if not for Joe Jackson" or "if not for Berry Gordy and Motown". Smh, that's a Crock of Crap, the Jackson's were a big hit because a 10 or 12 year old kid, in the front, who Sang and Danced like he was a Seasoned Veteran of 35 years, was unparalleled in his talent (not seen since little Sammy Davis Jr) Joe Jackson, Berry Gordy nor Motown made Michael Jackson, The Lord Did, and there's no arguing, we have yet to see another as fully and completely talented as Michael Jackson. So stop with these crazy comparisons and let these very gifted cats (Jimmy Briscoe, 21st Century, The Sylvers, The Ponderosa Twins, The Brighter Side of Darkness, etc....) hold their honored place in R&B history, and let Michael Jackson and his Brother be. My apologies to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers for my rant above, believe me my Brother's, when I got hip to your music in the early 80's I feel in love with it, and I went to every oldies/rare/hard to find record shop until I coped your debut album and 21st Century's debut album at the same time, still have it today, the jacket is worn, but the LP is in perfect condition. Peace and Blessing ✌🏾✊🏾

[@sandyshayegray1481]

Glorious💜 Blessed Beautiful Brilliant Extraordinarily Gifted💜💙💛

[@DavidRoss-lo7kz]

Spectacular

[@eddielester3589]

Well remember this is at a time when a lot of Young Black Groups tried to follow (not copy)The Jackson 5.I think it is all about being successful in the business which these Groups wanted. The 21st Century, The Brighter Side of Of Darkness ect.I think they looked up to the The J5 .We never knew what Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers would have become if they would have gotten that one big break or just more National exposure. I read a comment right here on one of the posts about the Group by the one and only Paul Kyser the one who Produced them said the Group was turned down by Don Cornelius a few times. Paul stated that he felt that they saw Jimmy as a threat to the Jackson Five at that present time. They were up and coming and hit a wall right there.These were Paul's very words right here on KZbin. I will try to search for the Post. In the music biz...Who knows?

[@sheilapalmer224]

This is a great perfomerce

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are so sosososo fantastic

[@akapam57]

I remember them when I was little. had a crush on jummy briscoe.lol

[@antoniowilder7397]

a rare talent. hes the b-more michael and i love his wealth of work and a real entertaining angel every boy in the schoo lcorner can relate to. sorry, chris brown,but where is your crown when folks turning you down? you suppose to help your people as though like micheal did. truly, you are one bad dude, keep on doing yourself.

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are a genius

[@MonthodBurl-l2h]

Love this ole skool

[@starksvickie8616]

Priceless

[@theodorejohnson1746]

Raw talent

[@jessejohnson6799]

And this was live enough said

[@sugar2101]

I never heard of them 😮

[@katrinahouston1604]

aww this Lil fellows are so cute!

[@LeoThePrezPretlo]

Young teen Soul of the 70's

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are so sosososo pure

[@LIsMRMOTOWN]

The whole broadcast of their appearance on this show ("Soul!"), in which Black Ivory and Lucky Peterson were also featured, can be viewed by googling: "thirteen.org"+"soul"+"march-1-1972."

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are so sosososo superb

[@gigidooley3892]

Jimmy you are still so fine!!!

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are the real deal

[@Gump-tion]

True talent indeed. Problem was the Jacksons beat them to the spotlight.

[@iluvmyboba]

Sing the song, Jimmy!!!! I tell ya, this kid had a lot of potential. Great performance by these guys considering the very litte energy from a considerably WEAK audience.

[@mcclendonreport]

The crowd was in silent awe. They weren't weak. They were in show me/observance mode.

[@nysaxman]

Notice how 1970s TV cut away immediately when the kid started grinding his hips? 😅

[@billsantos2425]

My favorite ebony princess

[@cl8yt]

the one thing these kids was missing to make it big was Joe Jackson

[@xell5252]

I Love Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, I actually own the original LP with "My Ebony Princess" my favorite songs are "Where Were You When I Needed You" and "Together" . I see Multiple comments making reference and comparing them and other's of their time to the Jackson's. Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, The Sylvers, and let's not forget, 21st Century, the Ponderosa Twins or the Brighter Side of Darkness., All of whom were extremely talented (FYI, I own ALL the original Debut LPs from these Groups) Everyone is also saying "if not for Joe Jackson" or "if not for Berry Gordy and Motown". Smh, that's a Crock of Crap, the Jackson's were a big hit because a 10 or 12 year old kid, in the front, who Sang and Danced like he was a Seasoned Veteran of 35 years, was unparalleled in his talent (not seen since little Sammy Davis Jr) Joe Jackson, Berry Gordy nor Motown made Michael Jackson, The Lord Did, and there's no arguing, we have yet to see another as fully and completely talented as Michael Jackson. So stop with these crazy comparisons and let these very gifted cats (Jimmy Briscoe, 21st Century, The Sylvers, The Ponderosa Twins, The Brighter Side of Darkness, etc....) hold their honored place in R&B history, and let Michael Jackson and his Brother be. My apologies to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers for my rant above, believe me my Brother's, when I got hip to your music in the early 80's I feel in love with it, and I went to every oldies/rare/hard to find record shop until I coped your debut album and 21st Century's debut album at the same time, still have it today, the jacket is worn, but the LP is in perfect condition. Peace and Blessing ✌🏾✊🏾

[@helenbestman5338]

Hehe 🤔🥺😁😁😁

[@stewartfosterc]

They started to crack up at the end

[@hazelmckelvin56]

our(Baltimore, very own....Cherry_HIll

[@hazelmckelvin56]

should've been so much more!!!!!!!!!

[@sirresebethea]

Yes Cherry Hill🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@arriafemi]

I know right!!!

[@myv8x9]

Vintage,hands down.....#B-MORE....#NE

[@sirresebethea]

Cherry Hill’s own South Baltimore

[@softyme63]

@rochellelevine Do you know what happened to them as adults? Just curious.

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

How old where they in this video? They look really young like in their pre-teens.

[@dwaynewhitted8047]

If I'm not mistaken they were between 15 and 17 at the time

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

It couldn't be cause I was told by Jimmy Briscoe, himself that he sung " I only feel the way" at that age. They seem younger in that video.

[@DeeNice681]

They look more 12 to 14 than 15 to 17!

[@katrinahouston1604]

Jimmy look Marcel King from that group Sad Sensation. If you don't believe me look that group up and check that lead singer out. The only thing is he wears glasses.

[@wilsonmjw2001]

70s new edition

[@dwaynewhitted4878]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves they're good but the Jackson 5 we're great

[@xell5252]

I Love Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, I actually own the original LP with "My Ebony Princess" my favorite songs are "Where Were You When I Needed You" and "Together" . I see Multiple comments making reference and comparing them and other's of their time to the Jackson's. Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers, The Sylvers, and let's not forget, 21st Century, the Ponderosa Twins or the Brighter Side of Darkness., All of whom were extremely talented (FYI, I own ALL the original Debut LPs from these Groups) Everyone is also saying "if not for Joe Jackson" or "if not for Berry Gordy and Motown". Smh, that's a Crock of Crap, the Jackson's were a big hit because a 10 or 12 year old kid, in the front, who Sang and Danced like he was a Seasoned Veteran of 35 years, was unparalleled in his talent (not seen since little Sammy Davis Jr) Joe Jackson, Berry Gordy nor Motown made Michael Jackson, The Lord Did, and there's no arguing, we have yet to see another as fully and completely talented as Michael Jackson. So stop with these crazy comparisons and let these very gifted cats (Jimmy Briscoe, 21st Century, The Sylvers, The Ponderosa Twins, The Brighter Side of Darkness, etc....) hold their honored place in R&B history, and let Michael Jackson and his Brother be. My apologies to Jimmy Briscoe and the Beavers for my rant above, believe me my Brother's, when I got hip to your music in the early 80's I feel in love with it, and I went to every oldies/rare/hard to find record shop until I coped your debut album and 21st Century's debut album at the same time, still have it today, the jacket is worn, but the LP is in perfect condition. Peace and Blessing ✌🏾✊🏾

[@Diwani_Spark14]

@@xell5252 Great points these young men were extremely talented as well as the other groups you mentioned I just discovered Jimmy Briscoe and The Little Beavers music and I am rocking to it. This was an incredible showcase of talent.

[@sharonhamilton2255]

Where are 13th y now?

[@xell5252]

I own the original Ebony Princess LP😁

[@msdnsproductions]

wow this is gr8..itsa messed up the jackson 5 overshadowed many very talented young boy bands back n the day

[@DNDBOT]

They singing while selling candy at the store.. They where R&B none jackson pop stylee.. the did Do Wop ..

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

I frankly said the same thing.

[@Rose-qx2jb]

Love this. Wish someone could upload their performance of Bring the Boys Home from the same program. It's dope.

[@melvinpruitt3907]

Now let's see Justin Bieber try that....i think not!!!!

[@CCI320]

They tried and failed to make a new Jackson 5. Everybody wants to be like Michael.

[@foreveryours7464]

Sounds too much like the Jackson’s didn’t need another group sounding alike.

[@patriciadodson4633]

Yes bad management

[@dme1016]

I remember tge group name. Talented, raw lead singer, but the songwriting was terrible. And the backing pitch was off. Just being real.

[@anthonystroman8407]

They were good. But the Jackson 5 were great.

[@MaxineHargrove89]

The voices not to tight

[@menofvaloradamantstonebalt5726]

They can sing .. but this song sloppy as hell