Sweet Emma Barrett: Bill Bailey

[@XtheMagnificent]

That's my Great Grandfather on Drums Gettin DOWN !!!!

[@victoriakirchner4371]

I saw Emma Barrett and her band play in Preservation Hall in 1981 or 82. She was in a wheelchair, could only play with her right hand because of a stroke. But she still rocked the place and every song was amazing. And still wore that red hat and red garter. I purchased their album that night and asked each one of them to sign it, which they graciously did. Emma smiled and said, "And that's all you get!". The next day the album was stolen from the hotel room..a nice hotel..and we didn't have time to get it replaced before leaving. But I got to see Sweet Emma and her Preservation Hall Band. She passed in 1983, so I'm glad I got to see them; will never forget them and love hearing them online. Saw their album online, all signed; maybe it's mine from that night, almost 40 yrs ago! When I had the privilege of meeting this talented band, and Sweet Emma.

[@ignatzs4706]

Signing the albums for sale was common. Signed copies are almost always available on ebay.

[@alanmorris7669]

Wow! What a story! I'm jealous.

[@hilmarwensorra1215]

In VERY loving memory of Mrs. Emma Barrett (1897 - 1983 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).

[@n.brucenelson5920]

I saw her with the Preservation Hall band at Graceland College in 1968. She had all of us up on the stage dancing with her. What a joyous night that was!

[@chutielerki]

I agree, he says to her at the end 'you're great and don't let anyone tell you differently' as if he is talking to someone who hasn't made a name for herself already. She graciously thanked him and smiled. That's the thing about Southern Belles- they will smile sweetly and accept even a backhanded compliment to keep the peace for the moment... but they won't forget :) This guy is dense, probably from Connecticut and had never heard of her, how sad for him. It is up to us to keep good music alive

[@concatinate]

Emma was considered more of a novelty act than a serious musician at the time. The announcer's comment makes more sense in that context.

[@ignatzs4706]

@@concatinate most of the traditional jazz musicians in New Orleans were treated that way in the US. Note that George Lewis had great acclaim overseas in the late 50s and 1960s. Even Louis Armstrong was treated as a showman by many.

[@bucaneromax1]

This is just awesome. Not only the wonderful piano playing and Sweet Emma´s fantastic voice, I also love how the guy in the end starts to dance. Whosoever had the chance to see that in person was incredibly blessed and privileged! Makes me almost feel envious ;-)

[@luizbillora]

Hoje se fala muito sobre preconceito, sobre racismo, sobre exclusão social. Eu imagino o que a doce Emma deve ter passado para chegar onde chegou. Para nossa felicidade, ela pôde ter deixado a sua historia gravada para qua as gerações futuras pudessem saber quem foi ela, que pudessem saber da sua musica. Grato à Sweet Emma pelo que fez pela musica...

[@simonnaylor3536]

I would love to see a movie about her! 😊

[@firelion789]

Love her she is incredible!!!!

[@tonyhume100]

one of the most wonderful clips ive ever seen - love the guy who cant hold back from groovin' at the end - very patronising host, but emma keeps herself together and swings that piano....and some today think jules holland can play new Orleans!

[@viracocha26]

So glad to have found this treasure! Thank you for sharing this with the world!

[@elisiaweimar4219]

I wish I could have seen her play ❤️

[@carolguyton1630]

i SAW tHE BARRETT GIRL 50+ YEARS AGO AT THE PRESERVATION HALL IN NEW ORLEANS & i'VE NEVER HEARD OR SEEN BETTER DIXIELAND BLUES.....MY FAVORITE SONG IS 'CALL ME'

[@Anne-FrançoiseDufey]

Vue et entedue a la Nouvelle Orleans au Preservation Hall en juillet 79. Elle avait 81 ans et jouait sur sa chaise roulante. Vraiment rmouvant !

[@Yaravis]

This is priceless. Thanks for posting.

[@NewOrleansJS]

really she is SWEET ..! great Emma, in all her performances

[@manuelbocanegra1843]

Alegría, vitalidad sureña afroamericana, tan bella como sus blues

[@arcirio1]

Q Maravilha. Q momento mágico.

[@atlienrider6048]

I agree. This performance/interview is indicative of the time. We have come a LONG way, baby! Thank goodness.

[@stevensmith8666]

Interviewer sucked even by that day's standards. To see another awful one, search Dewey Phillips interviewing Jerry Lee Lewis.

[@stevensmith8666]

Oh, my gawd, Daddy-O Dewey was the worst interviewer. He had to be the whole show. It eventually phased out his career and he died a derelict in 1968.

[@moherowy1863]

Fantastic Emma,thanks.

[@fernandochevarriavucetich5671]

CANTA CON MUCHO SENTIMIENTO, ME GUSTA Y ES IMPRESIONANTE CON EL CONJUNTO

[@nattarahtlegrand1530]

Magifique!

[@manoelluizteixeira8073]

Genuinamente autentica, seja no tar ou mesmo cantar, o que faz, junto com seus parceiros, uma grandiosa ua `equipe` de primeira, isso com muita verve, talento e `mil e tantos sentimentos`. maneco - Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil.

[@FrankDeruyck]

from the heart, out of a sweet black soul.....perfect

[@kennyguitarallen5662]

just brilliant loved her

[@fotisred7863]

Very nice lady.

[@MrVarakai]

That's what i call a cool gal....

[@Leocadia333]

The host is Art Ford who, in spite of his chauvinistic attitude (it was part of our culture in those days unfortunately) was really a lover of the avant garde and a front-runner in radio and television broadcasting, bringing some of our greatest musicians to the attention of the public. Without him we wouldn't be able to see and hear this fantastic performance and others like it. archive.org/details/ArtFordsjazzParty1958 So, we have Art to thank for this, warts and all.

[@notvalidcharacters]

Thanks, I was wondering who it was. I don't get all the commentary about "patronizing". He's obviously respectful. I think people bring their own baggage here.

[@mrtocino6659]

estos si hacían arte de la música, gracias por tu música...

[@kelkolilla]

You're right, I totally agree with you. Unfortunately for us women, most guys used to be like that back then. I think she's a fascinating woman. There are not many artist like her nowadays.

[@stevensmith8666]

I know my father was like that about women when he was married to my mother. His 2nd wife straightened his ass out! And me? I had a sister, I have 2 daughters, and I've always believed in Girl Power. Sweet Emma was the best advocate ever, even before Girl Power was recognized! Screw this host.

[@johnwhitehead3360]

Nostalgia - I did see her in New Orleans

[@johnnycanoeiro4200]

love this

[@Mickjazzman]

pure jazz wonderful

[@ginogepi254]

Magnifico documento musicale...

[@MrMelodynelson]

I was looking for that for years

[@duggydugg3937]

luv her clangly bangly pianna playin'

[@charleslecuyer4996]

What a performer this Amma. I mist her.

[@rodericksloan1255]

Gee Sweet Emma ROCKS.

[@arcirio1]

Fantástico!

[@arcirio1]

Que Maravilha!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@donaldhawkes5226]

See her play in the movie hustler with Paul newman

[@cahcah3194]

Good tunes

[@Leocadia333]

See 3 episodes of Art Ford's "Jazz Party" (1958) on archive.org - archive.org/details/ArtFordsjazzParty1958

[@АндрейВезич]

Прости- прощай, Одесса-мама! Мама!!! Спасибо, что меня ты родила...!!

[@MaquiagemSRM]

💕

[@gregorysullivan7175]

You Know what's great about genuine it trumps snobbery every time now if i were in charge i'd give that announcer his walkin' papers tout' suite.

[@thehificlub]

Wish the band hadda let her be heard

[@Leocadia333]

Sweet Emma is far too good for the obsequious man who interviews her in this clip. He is blatantly condescending. He treats her as if she is some kind of performing pet, or a three year old child, telling her she can sing anything she wants but to make sure she shows her bells.

[@pauldockree9915]

Do not hide the belles.

[@howardjdownes]

Probably early 60s. I think the presenter incredibly patronising. She'd have been approaching 70.

[@carolinbarnfield3175]

A wonderful muscian & a horribly patronizing TV host

[@mario.international]

word

[@johnsmith-kx5my]

I couldn't agree more Carolin. Don't shoot the piano player but no problem shooting the host. Such was life in those days alas! Still not too far removed from Billie Holiday's 'Strange Fruit'!

[@snowstrobe]

See how much she struggled to stay polite to him... More talent in her little toe than all of him.

[@SniffMyDeadwax]

Th only thing I would say in defence of the presenter is that he had her on his show back in day when openings were so few

[@rodericksloan1255]

Gee Carolin how is he patronizing? Is it because he is a male and you do not like males come on lets know why you post the last part of your comment.

[@Stryder46]

What year was this? Early 30's?

[@DavidAmrod]

Stryder46 I would guess late 40s early 50s... early TV was not normally taped, so this may be later.

[@gwennehensel4700]

1958, and Sweet Emma would have been 61 or 62. She is awesome!

[@stevensmith8666]

There was no TV in the 1930s.

[@ZER0--]

I was expecting the English comedian Bill Bailey.

[@Anne-FrançoiseDufey]

M4:11 4:11 4:19 4:19

[@laurentstuderlafontaine8077]

l'animateur rit lui de toute ses dents

[@atlienrider6048]

Are you serious?

[@crystalhogan9362]

why didn't someone fix her teeth that man was making fun of her

[@paddotk]

Gollum... GGhhollum!

[@louiseperrello8652]

Scary looking 😨

[@chrisjenkins5846]

She wasn't blessed with looks that's for sure

[@barbaraallen6183]

To make such a cruel comment ,you're not bless with much either.🖕