SUPER BAD / JAMES BROWN

[@SlideJones]

James was feeding off her energy.That's called Soul power!!!!!

[@MrZootalores]

she was right on the beat & in his face..so yeah, he was following her for awhile

[@jasonisrael9557]

Nah James energy was unique in and of itself ! Had nothing to do with her! HE Was The Man and The Phenomenon Not her although I’m sure he appreciated her dancing

[@305youtuber]

Wait a min!!! The Robot, The One Leg, The Kung Fu, The Guitar, and The Shake while on stage with JBrown!!! Unreal!😲

[@joameshill1433]

yes sirrrr🎉😂

[@CEspinal-i6u]

She got SOUL!

[@BornAgainAmerican1]

Damita Jo is the GOAT of Soul Train dancers. She may have looked older but she was only 18 or 19 when she did this performance with the Godfather in 1973. Being born in 1954 she was barely legal James may have looked. He did hire her to dance on his tour from what I've read. Just think she said she have never heard this record and said her moves were all reactions to the music she heard. INCREDIBLE!!

[@sbss924]

THE GOAT!!!!! She also danced with Joe Tex-"I Got Ya"..omg!!! As a young girl, she was my hero. I looked like her. She made me feel so proud. The way she moved- her looks....amazing !!!

[@christopherglass4900]

Ricky Carmichael is the Goat 🐐!!!!!!!! Of motocross won every race 2 times in a row!!! Even James Stewart and big James say he is the goat 🐐 Florida boys got a stick together!! He can do the scrub He just didn’t invent it. The buba scrub!!

[@donsmith3857]

usually when i see people dance im nauseous because, lets face it, 99.9% suck-- this girl is best dancer ive ever seen--rare talent-- and jb got some superbad moves himself

[@karlcheatham8960]

I love the move when Mr Brown says, "and I'm superbad" and she throws up her fist!" Sweet !!!

[@jmat412]

When is the last time that a dancer stole the show. Both the camera man and JB couldn't keep their eyes off of Damita Jo Freeman. She is the coolest, sexiest dancer ever and she did it without having to grind on James.

[@petuniababi]

Exactly!! Class all the way!! Dancers today should take note.Didn't have to be half naked,either.Just pure talent!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

YES INDEED AMEN LOVE HER

[@nickwalsh8169]

I bet James gave it to her after that performance

[@sherriearrington6830]

nick walsh I bet she gave it to him 😉

[@teahoney15]

@@GW2RS Vagina guitar!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimberleyspivey5446]

Anyone else notice how James seemed entranced by Damita Jo the whole time she was on stage? He hit that that day...lol

[@SuperPellis]

Facts

[@tremekawilson9290]

Damita Jo Freeman was a baaaad ass dancer! The girl could go.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

finest moment in music TV history, in my books....Damita was so on it and all over it...

[@samspace81]

It was HOT! First time I've seen it, electrifying stuff

[@pamelabraden5176]

Yes she was. Hard core dancer. Damita Jo had intense confidence. That no small feet, to dance next to JB and not break a sweat. She was definitely no joke.

[@primeaux1446]

The fact that she adjusted to the live upbeat version so well is legendary and in heels 👠! SUPERBAD

[@davidjarrett45]

She definitely Superbad

[@davidjarrett45]

Karlen Markeyta they don't know what they talking about she tour it up

[@adilsonroberto7756]

obrigado James Brawm

[@adilsonroberto7756]

sou trem

[@RandomNest]

Damita Jo Freeman was the best soul train dancer there ever was. Anybody who can have James Brown in awe and hold his attention the entire time he is singing... Let me tell you somethin', Damita Jo was Super Bad.

[@mr.billthrower7392]

I don't think people realize how difficult 0:34 is, the turn with only one foot on the ground. She makes it look effortless you almost miss it, and she's in HEELS. Everyone reading this should get up and try it right now and see how well they do.

[@Mooser42001]

This never gets old. The Godfather of Soul and the wonderful Damita Jo Freeman. Inspiring, every time.

[@jazzfusioner9840]

Truth...the soul Truth...

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Yes INDEED AMEN

[@SheWhoComesAtNight]

Damita Jo Freeman is a dynamic dancer.💃🏽 ALL eyes were glued on her, especially Mr. Brown’s and the drummer. I remember her from the show “Private Benjamin”.

[@ryanbarclayguitar]

the way the beat changes at 1:00 is ridiculous! Gave me chills

[@jamalyoung-zq9gl]

Good God get it i wish the original jb was on it boosty n his brothers

[@PacificDark]

I'm amazed that a band that large can play at such a fast tempo and not miss a beat. Super Bad.

[@6789uiop]

like Tower of Power too, still playing out too

[@cphillips123]

I watched him fire a guitar player on stage at the Ryman, around 2000. Dude kept turning his amp up, and James would walk over and turn it back down. Now, it wasn’t overpoweringly more loud; James just had such a great ear that he could hear it, even when dude kept trying to sneak. Finally, the 3rd time the guitar player eased back to bump his volume up, James stormed over and yanked dude’s cord out of the amp, actually ripping it in half. He told dude to get his shit and “GET OFF MY STAGE...You’re DONE!” Guy tilted his Bassman combo back and wheeled it off stage, and lost his gig right there. The other 2 guitarists were tearing it UP, for the rest of the show!

[@alcarney1122]

Because they were true musicians

[@eddyg2745]

James Brown's band was one of the tightest in show business but for running the band with an iron fist, supposedly he fired anyone who showed up to rehearsals drunk and would even fine musicians $50 for not having their shoes shined. But when you hear their music you KNOW that their shoes are shined...

[@anthonyleighton4754]

They don't miss a beat because j B would dock their wages for any mistakes....

[@mojadah10]

This is James Brown!!! The man both MJ and Prince idolized. And he is in awe of Damita Jo and her skills. The Soul Train dancers were stars to the stars. I love it.

[@ladypodtron]

Damita Jo Freeman! The greatest. The only person that could upstage James Brown.

[@dpkvwells]

whoever she was, she had the godfather of soul speechless for the first 30 seconds of the song. that was some serious dancing and she just killed that robot.

[@ladypodtron]

Her name is Damita Jo Freeman. She is so good, so fun to watch her, gives me chills!

[@pamelabraden5176]

@@ladypodtron I loved watching her dance on Soul Train growing up. I always practiced dancing like her, but could never master dancing on one leg and holding it. Damita Jo was a super baaaad ass dancer in her own right. The most popular dancer ever on Soul Train.

[@bellalegosi7850]

@@pamelabraden5176 yes she was! I believe she was trained in ballet as a young girl. She wore everybody out on soul train.

[@HoneyPleaseBeSerious]

Go find the other clip where they gave her a award and at 5mins watch how he actually got star struck by her.

[@etterjoachim9725]

That Girl is a legend, break dance and electro buggy way before anybody 👏👏

[@dahendrixster]

Even "The Hardest Working Man in Show Biz" had to turn to look at the band@1:38 as if to say," Man look at this girl... WORKING IT"!!!

[@jamalyoung-zq9gl]

Before the good God get it she got him n the band hype up

[@seldomsceen]

Sis was GETTIN IT..i love this..i rewatch it once every few months

[@joijaxx]

You never wanted to miss Soul Train when Damita Jo was on! Baddest dancer ever! Can never get tired of watching this clip, brings it all back :)

[@mrrex35]

When they change the beat at 59 seconds is F__KING INSANE!!!

[@jazzfusioner9840]

man they drop that break in at 57 seconds....one deep pocket to another....

[@smart1sf]

Factsssss

[@chadwilsona9]

2017 ya just scank till 57sec then drop the duty dip foot pop off...naughty

[@eddyg2745]

in musical terms it is "theme, bridge and recapitulation", and was the structure for most of James Browns songs. Hence his calls to "take it to the bridge!"

[@jamalyoung-zq9gl]

Damn why it wasn't boosty n his brothers the original ones

[@lessthyme]

I watched Soul Train in the 70’s and marveled at all the dancers but there was something amazing about Damita Jo.

[@tyroneprice6642]

I remember this show. James Brown is Super Bad.

[@latashareese7896]

She killed it,James didn't have too dance 😂

[@slimgirls78]

Ha ha ha ha...so true. :)X

[@BillyAlfonso]

One of the best concerts I have ever seen. He was floating across the stage at the age of 63. Doing the splits and all! High energy! Unbelievable!

[@kiaracapellan5498]

Yo im still watching in 2019 and i get goosebumps still.

[@iveywebb]

Me too

[@dorothysimon4808]

Lol and I'm still watching in 2021😊

[@dorothysimon4808]

Damita Jo was really super bad!!! The young lady could dance!!!! Period!

[@larenteria]

LOVE IT!!! Damn, they don't make them like this anymore! Who's got this kinda talent, singing ability, danceability, style and originality! James Brown, when they made you they broke the mold and have never been able to duplicate you again! Great moves Damita!

[@thetruthisthelight3482]

She was killing it

[@thomasmcnally97]

Damita jo is unreal here I don't think I will ever see anyone dance as well as this the moves she drops are amazing pure genius

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@jengarcia6957]

And she did it I a freaking turtle neck! Talk about super bad. Very cool

[@ajphillips412]

The Great Benita Jo Freeman !

[@tabbazzseaye7549]

I became a intest fan of Damita Jo FREEMANs in '72 when she danced along with Joe Tex. Damita Jo has worked with major celebrities in Right On Magazine spotlighted the Soul Train dancers

[@curtisandersongayle7435]

Put this in a time capsule to show what human civilization was doing in the 20th century. Fantastic.

[@autumnmurdock9305]

Must give props to the lovely lady dancing, because I didn't believe I could be mesmerized by anything other than James himself during one of his performances!

[@NaturalElicia]

our black people are so talented. Much Love to that singer great dancer and to the late great James Brown thanks for your legacy!

[@PerkyBlackChick]

This makes me tear up. I was born in the wrong time!

[@barrybadrinath2453]

The dancer killed it 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥

[@sacheverelle]

Good GOD! Get it. 0:59

[@chandac3839]

I was about 13 / 14 years old watching this on tv in the bronx, Damito Jo was my favorite Soul Train dancer.

[@bossteamentertainment6836]

Never gets old....she tickles me!!! Get It Damita Jo!!! Love It!

[@chriscurtis8344]

She was in Right On magazine all the time.

[@Conquerer1000]

I can't stop watching this.

[@troyboulware7096]

That's what you call a Beautiful Proud Soul Sister ...............

[@miked4377]

james brown talent is beyond words....and that dancer is incredible...she puts todays dancers to complete shame....

[@bekit7131]

That lady dancer 💃 is amazing 😻 She dances like a funky robot.

[@LavenderBlume]

LMAO watch the drummer's face beginning at 0:29. Super weird dancing but yeah, that dancer's got mad skills!

[@OfficialAmazing]

The low dadadada guitar sound is nice 👍

[@bdeleon1588]

I like how the band members have no expression on their faces when playing . Superbad!!!

[@mikehollingworth2262]

Cause if they miss a beat.........James will fine their butt....yep

[@MsJae-sf2hf]

Yes! Damita! the best female dancer on Soul Train in 1970!

[@prettydino]

i've already watched this video 4 times today! so great! (what a funky dancer, to boot!)

[@LaurelLaFlamme]

the choreography was amazing! that girl was a-mazing!

[@Rollinghard7]

no choreography there..just dancing from the soul.

[@Rollinghard7]

Well, on the interview that I SAW, SHE said, James Brown asked could she come up and Don said yes. It was SPONTANEOUS! But, who am I going to believe...you or my lying eyes...lol

[@Rollinghard7]

John Materyn Well, on the interview that I SAW, SHE said, James Brown asked could she come up and Don said yes. It was SPONTANEOUS! But, who am I going to believe...you or my lying eyes...lol.

[@jasondawson8938]

This is spectacular. James wanted her to show her thing. And the best part is didn't miss a beat cause he wanted to see what D.Joe was about. And she didn't disappoint at all. CLASSIC

[@icegypsy58]

james brown...worlds greatest dancer.......blows the soul train dancers off the stage

[@laminage]

Naw, that's how it was done back in the day. Her name is Damita Jo Freeman who also danced on American Bandstand in the 1960's. She also helped choreograph the closing Olympics in1984.

[@lolitarichardson8500]

Damito Jo also stared in the movie 1980 movie Private Benjamin, She played private Sims. Did a little dance with Hal Williams in the movie!

[@remarcosmith4573]

Its something about those few seconds between 1:18 and 1:22...you can feel the soul coming out james!

[@louisecayir6548]

You truly are superbad Damita Jo xx

[@murdagaminglive]

She's cold but RIP James! He will live forever in our hearts. One of the best to ever do it!!

[@tradest1]

Soul Brother number 1 - no-one could get near that good.

[@joannjohnson2481]

My mother told about this lady I didn't get see this until I had the dvd she superbad.

[@miami-blac]

Flawless rhythm!

[@bradlee2706]

MY MAN! 44 Years! 2 Generations! Michael Jackson Know That He Was Bad, Because James Brown Was Super Bad! Yeah! Yeah! I AM ONE WITH GOD!

[@individualwoman8427]

This will always be one of my favourite songs. Makes me feel so good

[@rickhickman7138]

Huge props to the dancer. MIss this so much. Never missed a show.

[@PlymouthVT]

Holy shit these guys were great....just pure American here man. No where else on the planet could you even buy this shit. Thanks JB...your still the man.

[@iammocharenee1230]

I always come back and watch this. She did her thang and James let her ! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@victorcarroll3148]

Damita Jo Freeman that girl could dance her ass off and I thought I watched all the episodes of Soul Train but I don't remember that one this clip was also in the James Brown movie.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Yes INDEED

[@sweetcakes1509]

love this song & the live show on soul train! look at that sister dance moves! go girl! #lovemesomejamesbrownmusic!

[@amazonjunglez1188]

This was amazing. I wish I was born during this generation. But,What's up with the band,they all seemed annoyed,except 1 guy. And James Brown is having a good time of his life. Absolutely impeccable,dance moves,good quality of band music.

[@laminage]

Her name is Damita Jo Freeman who also Danced on American Bandstand. She co-starred with Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin which was a Short Lived TV Series, as well as a TV Movie Of The Week called "She's In The Army Now" with Meg Ryan & Jamie Lee Curtis. She would help Choreograph the 1984 Olympics and was even in an Infomercial for American Bandstand Hosted by Frankie Avalon & Debbie Gibson.

[@jamalyoung-zq9gl]

N she dance with the lockers

[@runeink76]

Such a boss performance!

[@jakeenan]

Amazing to think that at that point she wasn't getting paid for dancing on Soul Train and was living out of a car. She knew it was gonna make her star though....and boy did she grab them moments. Wonderful dancer Damita Jo....she could do it all.

[@PacificDark]

She rocked it. James rocked it. The band rocked it. Hard Damn

[@derrickwilliams331]

Absolutely Astonishing!

[@Magicbowl1]

I remember this girl she danced on Soul Train for many years and went on to become as actress...

[@jameswheeler7679]

Good God get it and. she killed it I will never forget this Soul Train Episode she killed it

[@TheMonolake]

pretty hard to upstage mr. Brown im in love

[@ragingpagan8847]

The funk is strong in this one 🤩

[@eddiefern]

all the respect in the world to my president damita jo

[@laenav]

A lot young actors and actresses got their start as a soul train dancer like this lady was in private Benjamin the movie and tv series after this perfomance.

[@romanogold82]

Damita Jo Freeman killing it! Watch her whip @ 1:51

[@lilphife01]

Jamari Sprueil You caught that

[@shannonstratton6584]

that's alright, that sista is bad. A black man and woman is powerful period. That's soul music in the black soul.

[@sonyasession7792]

Who is that lady on stage with James Brown dancing to Super Bad? I love her. I used to watch train as a child just to see some of her dance moves. What's her name?

[@GSRAW88]

Sonya Session Damita Jo Freeman. One of Soul Train's most known dancers.

[@kaleahcollins4531]

Jamari Sprueil i loved how she danced wit her heart. She was not in that body the beat took her soul and she went off. Even james was like damn

[@dogbreath8396]

Oh man ....she is amazing. 0.58 is my buscuit ....glorious stuff here

[@MrZootalores]

i like that heel spin she does & lifting a leg up & playing air guitar, beautiful Damita Jo.this video is a treasure to me. i love all of James shows, *super bad*

[@caramellechocolate]

Clearly this girl isn't supposed to be on stage but I LOVE her! James can't stop smiling, and the band is like what is going on!!! Too funny!!

[@2ndPlanet4romSun]

The dancer was good! I love James Brown. May he rest in peace!

[@Paul-uf7jn]

Bring this music back

[@doctortabby]

Gotta love Soul Train! Brings back childhood memories! Thanx for posting!

[@MrFg1980]

I know, my older sisters always watched this, and tried to get me to dance :( I just wanted to see if there were any cartoons on. Now here I am watching it some forty years later...and diggin' it! Who knew right ?

[@johnvandehey7002]

Damita Jo Freeman won the 1971 Soul Train Dance Contest against stiff competition. Awesome.

[@tremekawilson9238]

She sure did

[@edski8536]

'Stiff' competition.😂😅😹😂😹

[@ginal1861]

Classic and Supa Bad!

[@dannydanny6689]

James was in the groove at the very beginning of the video! This was outer body soul! You can not duplicate what that man heard inside his head!

[@rideakak7328]

2020 man that performance was awesome. And the dancer wasn’t half bad! I would definitely wife that 😂❤️

[@willarnold8869]

The baddest B of all time!!!

[@Cosmickid77]

"Good God get it!"

[@RichardTheBigBunny]

I never tire of this! :-)

[@mrtwint1]

Godfathers Of Jazz -Funk!!!!!❤

[@dogbreath8396]

Incredible

[@mubarak3457]

That women is definitely super Bad 👍

[@loubot3332]

exquisite and casual all at the same time- what a dancer 👏 😍

[@COOLER_Cooler]

ダンサーの振り付けが何気にカッコいい。御大は言わずもがなですが、最後まで観たい

[@dutyhill]

Shorty ass was hittin the woah in 1970'

[@RayPaganJr]

These acts we have today should take a page from the Godfather of Soul, the King of Funk. He danced and sang for hours on stage. You think he ever took to the stage only to lip sync? This was talent.