The Jubalaires - Brother Bill

1945
L-R: John Jennings, Caleb Ginyard, George McFadden, Ted Brooks.

[@barbaro138]

The lead singer, Caleb Ginyard is my grandfather. I am the youngest daughter of his oldest daughter. Unfortunately, I never got to meet him due to estrangement in my family but at least I get to see him this way. RIP Grandpa!

[@zaDKNews_rip]

He’s in our history forever!

[@coldbru-on-ice]

That's so amazing

[@dingus49-vw8vz]

So damn cool

[@coolkid006]

I hope this is real if so that's incredible

[@DDDDdJagr]

You’re a liar but that’s sick!

[@StevenFallonOfficial]

Did some research on these awesome guys. They're from Jacksonville, Florida and have been cranking out tunes since 1933 at any gig they can get. They actually started working professionally after getting arrested singing outside for disturbing the peace, and then singing for the judge and the Mayor in court, who decided to back them financially. The group grinded it out, traveled north to Philly and New York and finally made it big in the mid-40s when they got a daily slot heading Arthur Godfrey's daily radio show, and other radio shows, including 'Amos & Andy.' ----- That great guitarist is Everette Barksdale and is a member of the group (they also added a pianist from Brooklyn, Smiley Trotman, soon after this video was made). The singers didn't read music and never took a lesson, it was all feel. They rehearsed many hours per day and by the mid-40s knew over 600 songs. They were so popular at this point that the Jubalaires had trouble with their radio bosses, who didn't want to allow them off the air to go off on a big tour. The group won the battle, went anyway and were recording hit after hit record. To keep things together, the whole group and their families lived together in one giant house. They also appeared in the 1950 film "Duchess of Idaho" and are seen in the trailer on KZbin.

[@Wxkcl420]

Awesome

[@NoNameEst1992]

Cool stuff thank you for this information

[@richardegan1204]

Great research, 👍👍👍

[@alexandermatveev5744]

Thank you for this information! Why did they stop?

[@StevenFallonOfficial]

@@alexandermatveev5744 That I couldn't come across unfortunately. If I do I'll definitely add it 👍

[@RichieLarpa]

These gentlemen would be glad that they are appreciated 80 years later.

[@xavierhurst7446]

Indeed they would

[@DDDDdJagr]

You’re buds with them even to this day?

[@coolkid006]

haha you mean over 70 years?

[@jonahgrignon2301]

you know, silly as it sounds, it makes me incredibly happy to think about how many people appreciate these guys' music, decades after it was made, likely long after they've left the earth. It's incredible the way art can endure

[@justinwilliams1626]

The gentlemen at far right is Theodore Brooks. He performed lead on Noah. Best I know, he was the longest living of these men, passing in 1997.

[@aaronborough619]

​@Justin Williams it's cool to know that despite there era they live on. Kind of scary but also incredible. We are watching footage from 80 years ago on a website thats was 65 years after there peak, nuts.

[@LUNITICWILL]

the last surviving member passed away in 1997, 26 years ago.

[@tamaramadison7563]

Oh I agree the Sotalented

[@AKSourGod]

These brothers SHOULD be considered as OG’s of Hip Hop 🤷🏾‍♂️💪🏾💯💣🔥🔥🔥

[@joelswe86]

Yes they should!!!!!

[@joehall2k3]

The REAL OG's

[@TheShockninja]

Agreed

[@lamont5611]

PREEEAAACH!!✊🏿💯

[@ellenripley4837]

Rap, not hip-hop. Hip Hop is the music genre. Rap is the vocal style.

[@chrisrodgers6168]

Guns, groupies, dollar sign on suit, they are truly the pioneer of gangsta rap

[@alirezamodares3463]

They also rap about cars

[@jaysilverheals4445]

actually Jimmie Rodgers was but he did mostly black music. In T for Texas it was so violent many stations refused to play it. On his other songs he shot an average of five people per song.

[@tinjarir]

@@jaysilverheals4445 Eddie Noack's song Psycho is beyond the pale as well. Could hardly believe my ears when I first heard it.

[@Angel_423]

@Malachi the deul master your music taste is trash

[@Angel_423]

@Malachi the deul master fair enough

[@connornugent]

"The way I run, across that field - they couldn't catch me with an automobile!" - Bar of the centuary

[@conorthefivechickenedcockr9003]

Facts right there

[@JustinBlazzzee]

Don demarco co co co

[@paulonvula6495]

Mos def 😂😂😂

[@NittyGritty85]

This song reminds of NWA - My Automobile 😂

[@grimekid666]

If I grew up in the 40s these guys would be my favourite band

[@skimmygo2567]

Bro grew up not even born Why u caping?

[@TotallyNotQFQNR]

@@skimmygo2567 wdym why u cappin

[@RichieLarpa]

You shouldn't think automatically as a guy from 21st century. They are really good, but in jazz community, there were even better groups.

[@mikehawk485]

@@skimmygo2567 Learn how to read.

[@greed7ds]

@@skimmygo2567 he said “if”, he never says he actually was born there.

[@TheIndoGod]

1:01 Somebody Great Grandma Fine As Hell!

[@j-manhoosier7373]

Lmao

[@shrekswamp1801]

Lol hahahaaa

[@giroudsandstorm3363]

@@philwells2850 🤣🤣💀

[@Official_Zim]

She looks confused

[@owrlowrl]

@@Official_Zim looks like she thought the guitar player messed up or something

[@danieltsui212]

Y no one praise that bass singer!!

[@AustinCasey]

Biggie McFadden was well respected. He was a good bass but could also solo too as evidence by his recordings as a solo artist.

[@hollymcintosh719]

Oh he’s great! Really impressive

[@KendallKent]

@@AustinCasey what was George’s lowest note? I heard William Bobo outbassed him!

[@AustinCasey]

@@KendallKent I don't know how low he got... but I never heard a more melodic and smooth Bass in my life.

[@KendallKent]

@@AustinCasey Ellis Johnson was very smooth and melodic.

[@styldsteel1]

Why is it I just smile and feel good when I hear these men?

[@annabelle0073]

Same here 😀

[@corpsemachine6949]

cus they're good men

[@styldsteel1]

@@annabelle0073 it's contagious

[@styldsteel1]

Definitely it is ☺️

[@useyournogos6845]

It's called the GOSPEL brother

[@hotheadedguy9108]

I'm hearing this since the Noah song became popular on youtube

[@way2tehdawn]

I see you still haven't cut that yee-yee ass hair cut yet.

[@hotheadedguy9108]

@@way2tehdawn the whole world is roasting me

[@kkfcdnv2525]

Y’all ain’t ready for this but your grandkids are gonna looove it

[@kimberlysmith3202]

Back to the Future!! My favorite movie

[@ItsGamingFancy]

​@@kimberlysmith3202good catch 😂

[@kingofthecrows8802]

this is amazing, I'm just learning about The Jubalaires and I'm in love their sound!

[@CoconutDreams123]

Yeah, these guys are awesome. Check out also the Delta Rhythm Boys and the Mills Brothers. :)

[@ruthhanan7749]

@@CoconutDreams123 Definitely the ink spots as well.

[@icecassidy9675]

They were strapped

[@johnhenrymills4517]

And they got that drip, too

[@rolandobanda2676]

Stay strapped or get clapped

[@YouT00ber]

I’m really enjoying the Jubilaries KZbin rabbit hole! More please

[@Keyee1]

This is a song my father sang. I used to think he'd made it up. I actually see now that he hadn't. Amazing. This has touched three generations. 💗🔥☺🙋🏽‍♀️

[@scorpioholic777]

Somebody's grandma was fine back in the day 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

[@johnsonmoje1181]

Rap/ hip hop music before HIP HOP of 1979.

[@SpencerLemay]

These guys didn't invent rhyming... or rhyming in song...

[@akeyrtainment8507]

@@SpencerLemay r wooooosh

[@Ahad_Faisal]

Don’t insult these people like that man

[@takue_zw]

It's 2024 who is still watching this 😂❤

[@jamesc.4419]

Everyone.. it’s real.! 🙏🎶🤣🤣🎶💪 Peace brobro. Jc

[@HA-zr5eg]

Lyrics I think: Me and brother Bill went hunting in the woods in the eastern Maine The reason why we went up there we thought we could catch some game. Me and brother Bill went hunting way in the middle of the night We shot at somethin' like a grizzly Bear and the doggone thing turned white Ohh we dropped that gun and away I run Brother Bill said boy what's the matter with you? Well had he known like me he'd've run some too I run so fast to say they couldn't catch me all-day The way I run across that field they Couldn't catch me with an automobile I dropped that gun and away I run Brother Bill said boy what's the matter with you? Well had he known like me he'd've run some too I run so fast to say they couldn't catch me all-day The way I run across that field they Couldn't catch me with an automobile Me and brother Bill went hunting in the woods in the eastern Maine The reason why we went up there we thought we could catch some game. Me and brother Bill went hunting way in the middle of the night We shot at somethin' like a grizzly Bear and the doggone thing turned white Ohh we dropped that gun and away I run Brother Bill said boy what's the matter with you? Well had he known like me he'd've run some too I run so fast to say they couldn't catch me all-day The way I run across that field they Couldn't catch me with an automobile My brother Billy got so excited he really took a shot at me That bullet 'doozeled' past my ears and 'zizzled' through a tree I was run so fast I was exhausted, my feet was banging the ground. I said look here big feets do your stuff because I'm Alabama bound Ohh we dropped that gun and away I run Brother Bill said boy what's the matter with you? Well had he known like me he'd've run some too I run so fast to say they couldn't catch me all-day The way I run across that field they Couldn't catch me with an automobile.

[@richchen3322]

Thank you

[@aff77141]

I think what's being implied is they thought it was a grizzly but it was actually a polar bear. Frankly, I'd run too

[@justsomedeermonsterwithint1852]

​@@aff77141As they say: If it's black, fight back If it's brown, lay down If it's white, say goodnight

[@MyMotherTheCar]

I think that "grizzly" turned out to be a white man.

[@1234PS3master]

@@MyMotherTheCaryeah I thought the same

[@divadolljlm]

I love their style. The musical talent as well as their clothes.

[@DaWizardful]

These guys are amazing Real music No fake tunes These are fathers of hip hop, rap

[@Jesus_in_the_Coliseum]

When it comes to tasteful lyrics, rhythm, to bopping your head. This is one of those groups that make you want to get up and dance, love it!

[@Tru1981]

They are like an old school version of Boyz to Men and Bone Thugs and Harmony mixed with some blues and rap. :) They are awesome!

[@prestonbelgarde3185]

Afroman but midcentury

[@SarcasticSloth69]

0:23 whoever made that transition must've felt so proud of themselves when making it 🤣

[@johnbrooker1552]

Love these guys, the songs, the harmonies and the facial expressions.

[@nilasenglund2074]

This song will never get old 😁

[@sourceeee]

1:01 okay that guitar playing is pretty fire

[@Marco.93]

That girl ain't bad too 🤔

[@cornstarch8506]

@@Marco.93 somebody's great grandma lookin fine as hell

[@ivan69420.]

shes someones great grandmother​@@Marco.93

[@NootalieWalf]

The realization that the bassline is a voice and not an upright hit me like a slug omg

[@jordanbruce3775]

May them RIP to all of them. We still listening after 80 years almost

[@trows3y99]

@Goat Clutch considering this was 1945 and they’re all in their 30s here it’s safe to say they’re dead. I believe the last person died in the 1980s

[@justinwilliams1626]

The last person I can confirm to have died was the singer far right, Theodore “Ted” Brooks. He was also the lead in Noah. Anyways he apparently passed away in 1997. Was born July 4, 1915. The lead singer in this Caleb Ginyard. He was born in 1908 according to records, but 1910 according to him. Reportedly a native of Brooklyn, New York, He passed in 1978 in Sweden, where he had taken up residence in the early 1970s while still performing shows in Europe. The fortune teller was also a famous comedian, later ostracized by Hollywood in the 50s and 60s because of his minstrel style humor. He later was forgiven, a product of his time, and got some work in Adam 12, and some Bill Cosby and Rob Riner programs. He died of a long time illness in 1973. I’ll post his name later when I find it again. This clip is from the 1947 film Ebony Parade. Back to Ted Brooks, there is a state of Florida archive that has a 1983 interview with him and Willie Wright, a fellow gospel singer who sang with Ted in a group preceding the Jubalaires. I’ll try and post the link later. So cool to hear Ted talk about his adventures singing in the 30s and 40s.

[@vin5371]

@@justinwilliams1626 the fortuneteller name you said is Mantan Moreland? Thanks and please keep post what you know about Jubalaires

[@Mannysmm]

@@justinwilliams1626 i can't find it

[@beanlowrey6433]

@@justinwilliams1626 I'd love to show my Dad. Those interviews etc. Dad was born 1946

[@RoboLobster3000]

I love their music videos, they seem so ahead of their time.

[@zvndmvn]

I cannot deny, the third guy's dollar sign blazer is pretty fresh 👌

[@betrayed_cargo]

Respect the money man playing the upright bass with his mouth.

[@flawless39]

The words of this song tells you the times. Amazing song!

[@falards]

It’s almost hard to imagine just how much these guys couldn’t have possibly known people would be watching this 80 years later

[@traviszachery9672]

These are the OGs to the OGs to the OGs of the OGs that we know today!

[@monzus]

I wish people still made music like this

[@Ridiculousman2nd]

I'm obsessed with these guys. Sometimes KZbin pushes some absolute gold upon us

[@gman2403gs51]

The young lady sitting next to the guitar player was beautiful 😍

[@RitadeCassia-ej9hn]

Descobri esse grupo neste ano (2022) e fiquei feliz por isso! É lindo saber que mais um estilo musical foi criado por cristãos... sei que é um motivo muito bobo para ficar contente, mas é um bom motivo para mim! 😁

[@DavidJY1970]

Great harmonies and awesome guitar playing

[@anuragrai1431]

No autotune no proper mixing and arrange device.. Only 100% skill and talent...

[@KingJamesesLeftFoot]

what's wrong with autotune?

[@KingJamesesLeftFoot]

@@linechu_is_a_retarded_pedo who do you listen to?

[@aidxn4898]

@@KingJamesesLeftFootthere’s no skill involved

[@KingJamesesLeftFoot]

@@aidxn4898 how is there no skill involved?

[@aidxn4898]

@@KingJamesesLeftFoot Because all you have to do is say the lyrics into a mic and then all you have to do is change the pitch later in auto tune. You could have no sense of pitch whatsoever and still become a well known singer

[@mauricejohnson6127]

0:51 he looking like he crapped his pants🤣🤣

[@danahardin4647]

Thank you for posting ... their music is timeless and beautiful!

[@turkonfire]

These guys are spitting absolute BARS

[@cowel8734]

I love that crackle of old film just like Vinyl

[@sylwia2561]

Only 1935 kids remember this banger 🔥🔥🔥

[@dingus49-vw8vz]

Brother bill been quiet since this banger dropped

[@taco5075]

In case anyone is curious, this clip is from a film called Ebony Parade (1947)

[@allaboutrecords]

The Jubalaires can do it all!

[@christalbrown7138]

The boys are fire!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@7rich79]

Perfect tune for a Fallout game.

[@david2sheisty]

now this is real music

[@Maso777]

Real hip hop, my boy got the fly fit with the dolla billz! They all got they rifles!🤣yea this some real gangsta shit i can stand behind!

[@brotherjosh6243]

You came here because you actually looked up the original Noah song after seeing the rap version

[@HelderGriff]

Exactly hahaha

[@fodge5395]

@@ashtontunstull5119 It really ruins it tbh

[@mrwalter7768]

There is a rap version of noah?? 😂😂😂

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

​@@mrwalter7768Yep. And it's excellent.

[@_ghost96]

I absolutely love these guys

[@Kjrulz101]

Fallout New Vegas be like

[@solrosenburg9595]

My wife said the same damn thing hahaha 👌

[@mrdallas1271]

😆😆 thats real $41t

[@moussetache1815]

"The way I run across that field, they couldn't catch me with an automobile". Ballsy getaway style gangsta!

[@_ghost96]

Back again, i cannot stop listening to these guys

[@maryellenyarusso7029]

The gentleman with dollar signs on his coat sounds like he's beatboxing decades before it was that

[@daryltracy7949]

He is.

[@zackmayguitar6820]

im addicted to this song

[@radiobutch2]

WONDERFUL Great talents, I could listen over and over

[@shellibelli4387]

Just a guitar accompaniment and vocals. So nice!

[@johnferguson4089]

Fabulous music and so professional!

[@suremade3617]

That would keep me warm in winter ❤

[@lizzykatliz1744]

The year is 2022.. let's see how many are still here ..

[@maryflanagan8660]

OMG!!!! This men’s Quarter is AMAZING!!!! Wonderful Music Thank you So MUCH !!!!

[@ColinoDeani]

I love these brothers... May they rest in peace

[@Sebastian-523]

People have been faking guitar playing on tv since the 30s, based

[@misterabel_9017]

The guy on the guitar 💯

[@shlappaclappa2778]

14 and one of my favorite rap groups

[@torpedo.kurisan]

Listen to Caleb Ginyard's singing voice so chill.

[@ryandavis394]

Excellent Guitarist

[@Coco-369]

These are the true OG’s

[@EvDiener]

There is some beatboxing going on as well. They would have made a perfect Acapella group. Great sound.

0:46 the face of George McFadden is saying : "What did I do wrong ? Why should I stop?" And the following smile says "All right then, I got you!". Ahah

[@tyme4348]

YOu know their names?

[@cnut7383]

@@tyme4348 look at the description

[@tyme4348]

@@cnut7383 hell yeah

[@beagc2859]

This music has such a vibe.. Reminds me of Fallout game so much, one could be suffering all kind of miseries across the wasteland but with a smile and a light bounce ❤

[@Peter-dk4fz]

Awesome, keep ‘em coming please!

[@Aleazzz]

Tradução da música em português Bem, eu e o irmão Bill fomos caçar nas colinas do Maine A razão pela qual fomos até lá, pensamos em pegar algum ganho E como estávamos caçando no meio da noite Nós filmamos algo que parecia um urso pardo, a coisa canina ficou branca Bem, eu larguei essa arma e fujo Meu irmão Bill diz garoto qual é o problema com você E ele sabia como eu, ele correu alguns também Bem, eu corri tão rápido para dizer e eles não podiam me pegar o dia todo Longe eu corria por aquele campo eles não podiam me pegar com um automóvel Meu irmão Bill ficou tão animado que cometeu atirando em mim Eu ouvi aquelas balas chiando entre aquelas árvores Eu estava correndo tão rápido naquela noite que meus pés não estavam tocando o chão Eu ouvi um pequeno rabo na árvore cantando ele está ligado ao Alabama Bem, eu estou indo para casa, estou sozinho Meu irmão Bill diz garoto qual é o problema com você E ele sabia como eu, ele teria cortado também Bem, eu corro tão rápido para dizer e eles não podem me pegar o dia todo Longe eu corro por aquele campo eles não poderiam me pegar com um automóvel Não, eles não poderiam me pegar com um automóvel

[@kenkenletop4663]

Bora bill 🤣🤣

[@Aleazzz]

@@kenkenletop4663 😂

[@NateDaBestest]

Why did I just get stuck on a journey through these old song videos XD

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video and I know you posted this 14 years ago but this is cool I like this I’ve never heard of this group. The person who posted it was Joe Rogan on the Rogan show and they mention these four brothers. Thank you for posting this video. I learned something new today.

[@nvadr495]

This is a very dark song, despite its upbeat tempo. A black man shot a large animal in the woods, turns out this large animal was a white man. He dropped the gun and ran. Brother Bill said what's the matter with you? "If he known like me, he would've run some too." Brother Bill found out what happened, and took a shot at him while he fled. The shot missed, and the black man got away. Running so fast and headed straight to Alabama.

[@ActivateBeastMode1]

It also implies the undertones of sundown towns that were a thing especially in the place the song is talking about which is Maine.

[@ohmilkysmile]

it was literally magic to watch what you demanded.

[@paultheaudaciousbradford6772]

Back then, there was a fortune teller with a crystal ball practically on every corner. It was great! Anything you wanted just for asking. They didn’t all smoke cigars, though.

[@twillison8824]

I'm going to be whistling this tune all the way to my tree stand, good stuff.

[@WSHH]

1940’s rapping brought me here

[@brunosampaio1588]

Very good song. The incredible history, like this From Brasil my brothers 🇧🇷.

[@JEM133]

I'm in northern Nevada, and very tired of the snow ❄️ Bet you're not! Greetings to you.

[@stevehurl298]

Beautiful singing-- so well balanced and brimming with swing jazz harmonies. Plus some great guitar-playing and Mantan Moreland setting it up. A great little clip from 1940s Black cinema.

[@Molybed1]

Those women were goregeous

[@tonimeks9062]

I just can't stop listening

[@shlappaclappa2778]

After I listened to Noah they just were recommend all the time

[@sahir313]

People are good , God loving and humble back days.

[@caroljohnston6522]

Love them great timeless ❤❤❤❤

[@josephwatson4292]

This is straight up fire

[@aaliyahfurtadoxoxo]

Love this song 🎶

[@agustinmoragues191]

For a moment I flashed Django on guitar! But just the appereance . Incredible play thought

[@bogercs]

this is what hip hop was like back in the 40s. I guess that's why they call it gangsta rap

[@i5150v1]

I’m a pure metal head and completely dig these guys

[@Riffman08-dz6pv]

Mee too

[@thomasthistlethwaite2577]

So catchy, so good!

[@Draks-twin]

❤❤❤❤ love it!

[@JayDeeDonuts]

FIRE 🔥🔥