Southern Roll | Memphis 2023

[@goaway152]

people having fun. this is what it should be.

[@whathandleUtalkabt]

When you're 55 and know you did every move here and even more in 1985 and your arthritis kills you today, sucks. So sad when we get older. Enjoy skating as long as you can in life, folks. It's a short trip on earth.

[@justallah2785]

💘

[@shannonharris7532]

Truth!!

[@sweetsugarjones]

I have early advanced osteoarthritis and it’s a lot to come to terms with, especially when you see other people doing things you still want to do. It started at 40, disability at your age and it’s spread throughout my spine and hands now at age 62. There’s nerve interference when it’s inflamed. It took a while but eventually I got so tired of my own self pity that I decided to focus on the things I can still do. That’s when I saw that community and love are actually what most makes (skating and) everything in life fun. We can still do that part, and that idea helped me to feel somewhat like myself again. I continue to bellyache about it because it’s hard, but I don’t feel like my life is over anymore and I hope you don’t either. You’re not even very old! Joy still exists for us and for so many who share physical challenges. Go get it ♥️

[@kathyhames2200]

I feel ya! We didn't ask Arthur permission to enter our body It's sad when we were younger we never listened to our parents about getting old So when we got that Email things started falling off😂 it's not what we ask for

[@justallah2785]

@@kathyhames2200 I still think we are a little better physically than our grandparents. I couldn't imagine them roller skating. I was shocked at Ms Mable who is 90 with a boyfriend in his 60's. She credited her longevity to a clean lifestyle. Never taking drugs, alcohol or consuming pork.

[@59lizzz]

It’s beautiful seeing young adults and older adults interacting withgrace

[@mediocremang]

yeah especially blacks it's so rare

[@nikisha1791]

I agree 👍.

[@Jettabbg]

@@mediocremangtf…

[@lilfloydshivers8237]

Most definitely is amazing to see

[@marsalisthomas2111]

Big family reunion whenever skaters gather

[@carmaela2689]

I love that there are people who still do fun stuff like roller skating for entertainment. I really appreciate that.

[@tereancecash4395]

Started my kids young on skates my 4 year old shocked me at the skating rink out there without nothing holding him up😂❤

[@janicescott-pair97]

I love the various age groups, all together. 😊

[@Rileygirl746]

I am an 80-year-old white woman and I spent my growing up years wearing my mother's shoe skates that had wooden wheels. Best years of my life. Wonderful seeing these youngsters and oldsters doing something wholesome and fun. Just gave up rollerblading. 😂

[@RobertClaeson]

Yes!

[@lbu9542]

No violence, different cultures having fun together, just good clean fun. Love it!

[@janicescott-pair97]

I agree.😊

[@CousinMarvin]

this is the way it mostly is if we didnt have the media we would all be getting along fo the most part.

[@phil9256]

There it is right there. You already know.@@CousinMarvin

[@dawntrudell438]

Too ❤❤❤

[@EasyHeat]

No CAp! These divided times need more uniting activities like this across the nation! #PlanetRock

[@Zanskarma]

What a vibe! Really love to see the older aunties and uncles doing their thing!

[@randomvintagefilm273]

They are the best because there was no social media in their day.

[@robertaorres8019]

This is awesome! Wish they did this “rollindance” around here. So slick…..men are so cool and women are soooo sexy. A skating rink could have an 21 and over skates and 12 and under family skate. Practice nights. And how the skate teems dress alike 🎉

[@doctip]

Hey l'm 81 years young and after watching you brothers and sisters l just added Rolling in Memphis to my Bucket List Y'all Straight Up Rolling Been rolling since l was 10 My love for has never diminished 1st thing do when l visit another city is to check to find the Rink😂😂🔥👍💯💪☮️👃🏿👃🏽👃💜💛😇🌄😅👍 Old School

[@justallah2785]

It dont stop & it dont quit till the wheels fall off✊🏽❤kzbin.info/www/bejne/q53Jdop8odaEqZo

[@boomerang905]

Praise God you can get down at 81. One of our Teachers rolled until she was 90. She was an Artist also 😊😊❤

[@vass169]

@@boomerang905 Yes, God Bless And May You/We All Roll On for many more joyful years to come ;0)

[@boomerang905]

@@vass169 ❤

[@damotivewasmoney8648]

That's love❤🤞🏿

[@mariearmstrong9185]

Im 67 years old and am so enjoying these videos. This is what we did back in the days

[@dianne8936]

I feel you. I'm 66 now, still cute, but you can't fight time.

[@mariearmstrong9185]

@@dianne8936 Isn't that the truth lol

[@Junkman2008]

@@dianne8936 You CAN fight it, but you're gonna lose. 😄

[@shiatsuequino1121]

Omg 🤗 yes we did 👍🏼👍🏼.I’m 63, that was our Friday and Saturday nights 😊

[@lukequigley121]

YES, 71yo and growing up fam would go to JOYLAND rink once a month.. Loved it..Got quite good , TORE IT DOWN..Now just watch and go back..AH

[@sharonbowers9929]

Soul Train on skates! This is AWESOME!!! ❤

[@davidthomason2941]

The couple with the Cali shirts mad me smile!

[@EnjoyingThePlanet]

Oh god, I can watch them for hours! Memphis!!! So, many different skate styles, skate swagger, personal styles, all ages, and good skate music. But, best of all, everyone is having a really good time! Community! Excellent video editing & quality. ❤

[@tracygilmore4488]

I've been watching this all night!!!🎉😂

[@sophiabright8371]

I'm sitting here watching in awe. Weeping to see the joy, the skill, the swagger, the chill, and the utter COOLNESS of having so much fun doing something that requires so much focus & alignment with so many others-all kinds of self-expression. 😮😊😮😊😮 I thank you all. So generous of you to share this MAGNIFICENCE. TRULY TOUCHES MY HEART. Y'ALL ARE THE ABSOLUTE BOMB!!! To the people putting this video together: the skating camerawork is beyond excellent, the music, editing, and the LOUD & PROUDNESS... OH MY GAWDZ! I feel like I won the YT JACKPOT TODAY. THANKS SO VERY MUCH. I DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH I NEEDED THIS TODAY. 😂❤😂

[@traceygrayson5352]

Me and my arthritis STILL rolling on these skates in my 50s!!!

[@cheolacarnitas2682]

I swear I love seeing Black folks roller skate and steppin' (couples dancin)...makes me feel sooooooo good lol

[@jparks1937]

roller skating should be a future summer olympic event...

[@ieronymos9265]

So should American football, but we are still waiting all these decades of that to appear.

[@loose2550]

I'm English. I've been to a lot of the world and the US but not Tennessee. I've never seen anything like this. Not the foggiest why KZbin decided to suggest it to me but I now have the biggest smile!

[@crystalmcthune4160]

Memphis is where it's at, sir. You will love the BBQ.

[@michellechapman6839]

That FOOTWORK be REAL!!!

[@gew9487]

I'm so jealous!! I want to be that good at skating!! But at 77 I might be risking life and limb. Amazing talent all!! Loved this!! I'm hooked!!❤❤😂😊

[@fridayfriday6972]

Memphis did not disappoint! Let's go Memphis!!🎉

[@ironwork92000]

You give black folks some skates... You have something greater than magic

[@babyrenee6537]

and you look beyond race or this flesh.. you see people as God does

[@kelligreen9165]

Umm, psst, 🤭, Indian, American Indian, in the words of Belinda Carlyle," We Got the beat!" Drums just run all through my blood all the time, lmao. When I die, Bury me deep Put speakers at my feet Wrap some headphones round my head And watch me Boogie, when I'm dead!!

[@MrGolden28473]

That older couple dancing, and when he slaps her bum, when she smiles at him. Is the best thing I've seen in years! Love it

[@susandees4120]

Absolutely love this

[@BellaTheUnitiger]

All I can think about is how much better ice skating competitions would be if they had this kind of flavor in them.

[@tammyebconquerncare1018]

Thank you for showing Memphis in the positive!

[@doctortrue6711]

I am glad they are upholding the skating culture with a fresh twist..I remember good times in the late 70s as a kid every body loved to go to skate centers listen to music and have fun.sick of all the bull these days we need that old school stuff.

[@erickabrady4780]

Well said

[@diggledoggledo]

Yeah this was nostalgic. Saw some people from our generation in their still holding it down. Great to see. BTW the demographic changed a bit depending on which Airbase my mom was at the time (SD, NB, Germany) but this is what it was like everywhere- skating and hanging out. Glad to see it still exists in some places - thought it had went the went the way of the drive-in theatre.

[@carouselcakes6237]

My face hurts after smiling for 10 minutes straight. Love it 🥰

[@kevinbrown7406]

This be off the chain.

[@Trishaw41]

Y-HELL YEAH

[@Trishaw41]

Great great great job you guys 🎉❤💯💫👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@sharonbrown473]

DON'T THOUGH 🔥

[@pixpusha]

This is so inspirational. People of all ages and abilities out there on the floor. I have no excuse!

[@tazerknight1]

I di lot skating in young days. Good to old school and young school together.

[@snoleygames]

2:52 So beautiful, and so graceful! Respectfully.

[@DeariesRobinson]

Sheesh

[@bowerydoll]

Love. Our. People. My week started off bad today. I'm home seeing this tonight and my soul feels so lifted. Thank u x0x0x0x0x

[@SamoneJones]

Everybody is so SMOOOOTH! Love it! Great community!

[@maryfletcher3607]

I’m so happy to see skating back in style, it’s so much fun!

[@fcager5009]

Man, I am born and raised in Memphis. I live in Las Vegas, and I just happen to see this video. This does my heart well to see my people enjoying themselves like this. Brings back memories. Proud of my city simply because of this video.

[@garyfrazier1645]

That was a good one! Memphis Showin Out!

[@ms.stacey]

Memphis is where it's at!! They all were jamming, sequencing, gliding, and doing the unthinkable on their skates! Loved it, Go Memphis! ❤

[@Rubberglass]

So much more wholesome than gong to the club.

[@kOmack880]

Proud of 901!

[@veroldaley1]

This is wonderful, thanks guys

[@sharongrossking2780]

I don't skate, but my husband is 72 and does all this stuff !!😁😁

[@andyharpist2938]

Such grace and style. Just amazing.

[@Beverly-e4z]

I'm 66 and spent most weekend evenings in the winter at the skating rink during grade school. Loved it. I have watched a lot of these videos of skaters and it's great! Looks like they're enjoying themselves.

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

I enjoy watching the young peeps coming together like this. U. N. I. T. Y. #THATSKATELYFE #ROLLBOUNCEROCKSKATE

[@landonprice5656]

Verzuz battles are necessary for the culture

[@mynamesjeff4853]

the dj mix was Harddddd

[@johannakluver4460]

Greetings from Germany…i thought Roller Skating was only in the 70´s and 80´s?? Love to see it😍

[@IRgEEK]

Love it! Why so many went to those big, klunky, inline skates I will never understand. Skating in the 70s when I was growing up was fun like this. This awesomeness taking place right up the road from me and I had no idea! Well done! Rock On #901

[@YEM-z1m]

The young lady in the green short jumpsuit and hat footwork was crazy!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@GBayless]

I don't see a lot of my people, and others in one place like this... it's AZ! I Love it keep them coming!

[@sharonlujan391]

Great editing skills love watching them❤😊

[@shantriaanderson3490]

I love it! Also, I need this mix for my workouts/practice time. Also, ALSO, this Memphis massage therapist is on deck to help elongate those skate years. 😊💜🤗

[@andyharpist2938]

If I jump on a plane from London I could be there by Friday night skate session! Will it be safe for a lonely Englishman strolling along there??! WIll someone hold my hand? Best regards ANdy

[@CM-vm7zg]

This was the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. Really great videography. Very talented. Please keep up your work.

[@jofreeman9276]

Now all that is needed is gor the roller rinks to play music from the 60's, 70's, and 80's, and watch the rink become lit up!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@mjar2954]

AMEN‼️

[@Roller_Riding-Gaia]

You did a great job capturing the charm and enthusiasm of free maniacs 👍

[@EasyHeat]

Roller Skating was my childhood. My introduction to electro funk. I love this!

[@nicoelgreeko]

I used to love to go rollerskating to music when I was a kid. Miss those days...

[@TheHighlander2024]

Let's Get It! Let's Go! 🛼🛼 #Skatelyfe 😎👋🏿💯🙌🏿👏🏿

[@stoicfabianwtfradio1398]

it’s amazing how amazing the vibe always is at these roller rinks and parties. It was the same back in the 80s, 90s and it’s the same now. everyone’s just having a good time listening and vibing to good music, learning moves and all. There’s something about skating.

[@Nicolecooper961]

Straight Fire.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ivaberry2020]

Thanks for sharing Beautiful ❤🎉😊

[@lesleysmith9771]

Mtown I wish y'all all the best from ATL via Mississippi....😊

[@Nain617]

This is so beautiful !!!

[@LT-wt8jn]

I used to roll at the rinks shown. Back in the days of cowboy, Greg, Pops, Griffin and others. Crystal Palaces was the home base. Brings back memories.

[@lindamcclain2728]

Black folk doing what we do. Much love to you all❤❤😮😊

[@foodtastesgood8579]

This mix fire fire 🔥🔥

[@lynnshoen]

The whole point of skating is having fun. That was 50 yrs. ago for me. Love this!

[@ebkikibo]

Last dude was DANCIN on those skates.

[@Cali-ssippian]

This so live i messed up a good pair of socks sliding around the floor dancing like i had skates!! Keep'em coming!!!✔️💯💪🏾

[@fuzzylogics139]

My heart is just pumped watching this..🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️❤️ YEAH!

[@Cnsrvtv038life]

Representing Cali. Oh yea. ❤❤ love to the couple from Cali. Thems my peeps.

[@lisacapers5853]

Keep skating. Love y'all, killing it.just smooth.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@felisamoniquette2641]

Everybody looks like they’re having so much fun. Wish it could be like this on the streets too. 🫶🏻

[@ripjeffhanneman]

I love seeing people happy

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

What rhyme and style.Thanks for sharing and love the interaction with a peaceful gathering.

[@joel4535]

so smooth these youngsters are so fun to watch

[@kimasp7482]

ooo golly, this reminds me of my teenage years ...figure skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer...GREAT TIMES!

[@crabstick250]

Such joy!! Love this sending love from nyc ❤

[@LaurieHernandez-xs9md]

I often wondered what my Dad's Hometown was up to in this decade! 💖💯💖💯 Amazing people having 'The Most Fun'! Peace from CA!

[@coffeeconversation]

MEMPHIS In the Building! We show out every time 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexandertheyhate6266]

Perfect ending 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@SyprasKill]

Lotta aunties and Unces here. Love them!

[@cincokees631]

Enjoyed watching the performance of the skaters 😊 Thank you for sharing

[@hopeinajar77]

Y’all about to make me get back on the skates 🥰

[@marlomchenry1784]

First time on this channel.I live seeing Black people do there thing on skates.There is no one like us.I love seeing skate culture.Even the sixty plus crowd is boogeying on skates.

[@CM-vm7zg]

The skaters are awesome and kudos to the videographer. Very cool.

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Thanks for sharing and showing that there are other things besides drinking and partying. Live the life and love the beat and the styles you all share. New England here

[@kOmack880]

YO BIG UPS TO THE DJ OF THE SOUNDTRACK TO THIS VID!!!!!! I wanna bump this ish in my car!!!

[@susanmacatangay4209]

Now isn't this more fun than getting trouble. Good exercise and good times. That rink looks fantastic.

[@leleg3046]

Love skating, remind me of the good ole' time! Looks fun😉

[@sheilaiking4725]

My Peoples !!! I Love It. ✊✊ Soul Power !!

[@michaellicavoli3921]

That guy doing the splits…outstanding!

[@kelligreen9165]

Always wanted to start skating again, sigh, it's too late now. I'm an Air Force Brat and used to enjoy skating all over base, even in most buildings, dancing and doing gymnastics in the empty rooms of the gym, carried a huge boom box everyday, everywhere. Man if I could just turn back time....

[@mtm00]

I L💚VE this.

[@HobRob148]

Love it!!! Go Memphis!!! Looks so chill.

[@Jane..1]

My City ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Man, this is so beautiful it's like Soul Train but on skates.

[@InfamousSilverbackSylvia]

I was there for this event...I FINALLY MADE IT ON A SKATE LYFE TV VIDEO MAMA!!!! 😂 timestamp 4:22

[@orangemound3520]

❤❤❤ I see you

[@vanillerygarden]

We have no roller rink in my country. I´m crying seeing this. My personal dream, a room full of adults having a damn good time on skates.

[@aaronwagner8904]

I had no idea people could look so cool while roller skating! Great video and music as well!

[@whimbird6538]

this makes me so happy! i miss skating(figure and roller). no roller rinks anywhere near me anymore. no car. no money. no roller skates(i want purple boots size 11 wide, with green wheels and purple lights ). i'm going on 58 but i remember skating in tandem with friends like this back in the day. I WANT TO SKATE AGAIN.

[@TypeOneg]

Seriously you all are so dang beautiful it's kilin me.