James Brown - It's A Man's Man's Man's World - Live - 11 July 1981 • World of Jazz

"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a song by James Brown and Betty Jean Newsome. Brown recorded it on February 16, 1966 in a New York City studio and released it as a single later that year. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title is a word play on the 1963 comedy film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
This is the exiting live version of this song as performed by James Brown and the JBs at the second performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on 11 July 1981, held in the Congress center in The Hague.
This second concert is extraordinary and sees a James Brown that really gives everything to get the audience to their feet. The first concert that we published on 5 October 2017 which was recorded by AVRO Television earlier that 11th July 1981 saw a lame audience that did not know how to react. In this fantastic video we see what James Brown could do with any audience. Also this concert has a different tracklisting including a sensational 'It's A Man's World' in which he pays tribute to great artists who died such as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and especially to John Lennon, who died some 6 months earlier.
The concert's encore is a raving rendition of 'Sex Machine'.
Enjoy!
The repertoire featured is:
00:03:30 "Hot Pants Road' by Charles Bobbit, James Brown, St. Clair Pinckney ;
00:09:02 "We are the funky men" - James Brown;
00:19:43 "Also sprach Zarathustra - Richard Straus s" + "Somewhere over the rainbow" - E.Y. Harburg,H. Arlen + 'Star Wars Main Theme' - John Williams;
00:27:14 "Hit man" - (?);
00:30:49 "Too funky in here" - B. Shapiro, G. Jackson, R. Miller, W. Shaw;
00:35:19 "Doing It to Death (Gonna Have a Funky Good Time)" - James Brown;
00:38:04 "Try me" - James Brown;
00:42:23 "Get on the good food" - James Brown; Fred Wesley; Joe Mims;
00:46:01 "I'm just a prisoner" - Eddie Harris; George Jackson
00:49:51 "Cold sweat" - Brown/Ellis;
00:52:31 "Papa's got a brand new bag" - James Brown;
00:53:34 "I feel good" - James Brown;
00:56:35 "It's a man's world" -James Brown;
01:10:37 "Jam" - James Brown;
01:14:18 "Sex machine" - James Brown; Bobby Byrd; Ronald R. Lenhoff.
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[@prettytoney09]

This man said about 6 words, threw in some random sounds and made one of the best songs ever..truly gifted

[@tonebangerz6069]

Facts 🤣🤣🤣🤣💯

[@emiltoutou1]

It’s not only 6 words!!!

[@tonebangerz6069]

@@emiltoutou1 you get the gyst of it brother

[@InfamusNinja]

Yeah, literally todays hip hop..

[@magacop5180]

@@InfamusNinja Thugger!

[@JahaanElliott]

His band don’t miss a beat. Ever. Absolutely phenomenal

[@Nour7aouz]

They did that !!!

[@oliverespiritu7383]

yeah cause James would actually deduct money from their pay if they messed up.

[@JahaanElliott]

@@oliverespiritu7383 a small price to pay for salvation😂

[@chisomokayuni8078]

When bands used to be bands

[@EmreCanKorkmaz]

Ruin the groove behind James Brown?? He dared them, he double dared them mfs. :)) ...and those mfs were actually some of the best bunch of funky cats around that time. :)

[@DangerousTv1]

They don't bring this type of pain and emotion to music anymore. Old school music had a whole different type of passion

[@josephmartin6100]

Check out James with Pavarotti. Yes I saw him in 1974. Undambelievable dancing and musical timing. Long show too

[@swampgas258]

We're lost.

[@darillus1]

idk justin bieber is the soul train of r generation 😂

[@natenelsonof86]

That’s because they lived much harder that we did, they seen things we couldn’t imagine.

[@quaranjones2359]

Speak on it

[@jahfetmoore527]

Crazy how older artist had less access to technology especially as it relates to audiovisual presentations yet just their raw art form will captivate the audience way more than any modern day performer.

[@latetootheparty]

As humans start to evolve technological, they rely less on their own instincts, resources and energy. We are our own evolutionary downfall.

[@joshuahoman1184]

Musically speaking, every major artist like JB had access to all forms of synthesis for their music. Look at parliament funkadelic.

[@dickbicycle9304]

I hate when you idiots spew opinions like it’s a fact.

[@t.valtorguhgen6512]

Old school musicians were something else. They brought something way different to music, just brilliance.

[@HipHopScenedaily]

Facts

[@trisanabihan7656]

Oh yes

[@cristianreyes5251]

A lot of coke

[@moeynola6747]

That was that pure cocaine they was snorting back then..

[@FranciscoJimenez-jt5wy]

Few if none of todays performers can deliver such a performance without auto-tune and an elaborate stage with a million lighting and gadgets. This stage is as plain as it can be.....

[@dutcher777]

This man didn't make music, HE WAS THE MUSIC!

[@sofarsogod]

facts.

[@melindalanders]

Ok!! So true!! This man is was a gift to music!! He was truly music!! Wow

[@rodrecusmccall5784]

Facts 🔥💯💯💯

[@austenbarton2027]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@daniellebonin1321]

que dire de plus..... sinon un performer hors du temps

[@WrittenDirectedbyJacob]

the sweat, the emotion, the soul, the COKE. He truly became this song when he performed it that evening

[@kingjohn553]

Most definitely the Coke as well as His gift

[@jdquinty9129]

I didn’t see him drinking a coke

[@bjones1042]

Leave it up to a wet back to post a dumbass comment!

[@Naltddesha]

@@jdquinty9129 it was actually Pepsi, some people just use Coke interchangeably

[@thandomkhonza2965]

@@kingjohn553 😂

[@richardbill9434]

It doesn't get any better than this!! Still listening to this fabulous version in 2024!!!

[@yvettecannon3684]

Me

[@richardbill9434]

@@yvettecannon3684 Saw him live in a small club in Tokyo years ago., What a night, what a memory.

[@kikihouston]

So I’ve listened to this song since last year but I was always confused on who originally sung this song. Him or Tom Jones

[@richardbill9434]

@@kikihouston It was written by the Godfather of Soul in 1966

[@OmacPrime]

James Brown's band was the tightest I've ever seen. Not one note wasted.

[@andreg3009]

This is so true

[@yeathatsright1034]

Thiller not even made yet 💯

[@kesavvzD]

Yes them and Sade’s band NEVER disappoint me when watching live performances

[@prodigalsongod]

the roots are pretty good, too

[@shaaronie]

He was a perfectionist and ran a tight ship! To get them to play perfectly, he would fine them heavily for every note that they missed! True fact!

[@lisa-minniezondi3118]

The amount of just pure passion, soul and emotion he put in this performance just proves why he was one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@Lbow.3]

@@kylelamb9618 lulululul

[@charliesfullofshit7268]

@@kylelamb9618 Hehehehe!

[@charliesfullofshit7268]

I bet Rick James was in the audience!

[@willywalter4939]

@@kylelamb9618 🤣🤣🤣

[@coolguy2789]

@@kylelamb9618 🪦🤣😂

[@followthesapper324]

His band has always fascinated me, how so many extremely talented people can be on the exact same page

[@shaft3285]

Having an awesome guy playing percussion helps.

[@eleanormcneal516]

They were just like him. Speechless.

[@WhatevrNevrmnd]

His name was James Brown. He used to have them practicing non-stop.

[@julianblackycaesar7472]

It's called synchronisation

[@dme1016]

James had many MANY guys in & out of his bands bcuz they got tired of him playing God.....while high as fuc*.

[@JoeKavana]

Came from a meme. But stayed for talent this man is. Wow!

[@baluchon228]

No autotune, pure voice power

[@4Noirr_]

And cocaine lots of good cocaine 😂

[@TheMafiosaKings]

And a serious amount of coke

[@Chikacds]

Pasión por la música. Sublime

[@TheDarkDutchman]

@@TheMafiosaKings The talent remains.

[@m3troboomin]

@@TheMafiosaKings 😹😹😹😹😹

[@syasiasmith4276]

It’s like he’s not even present. He’s in another dimension in alignment with his craft. You literally feel his every word. This is true artistry.

[@chudsneedjak]

its probably because he was coked up to the eyeballs, and if not the nose beers, then FOR SURE he's dropped Lucy off.

[@HarrietThugman]

It's called cocaine.

[@shmooglebop]

he’s just high haha

[@zolasuccesssitaki4066]

Words can never describe what he’s feeling

[@austinreinshuttle2383]

@@HarrietThugman that orange sunshine it what it was 😂

[@DjIceCnS]

This Man is the number 1 influence of Michael Jackson and Prince and he is the creator of Funk and Hip Hop. What a Legend!

[@BPIII71]

Say it loud!!!

[@LoftusBlake]

James Brown didn't create hip hop but obviously he has influence everywhere. Hip Hop was created by Jamaicans who came to New York along with the people there.

[@authentic1only720]

@@LoftusBlake really, what year did these "Jamaicans" come over and help create hip hop?

[@rachelrabb]

@@LoftusBlake Jamaicans what? Black kids in bronx you mean

[@rachelrabb]

@@bannedinpdx but he said it plural like it was a bunch of people from Jamaica. I mean its diverse in bronx so alot played a hand in it black people and PR

[@JamesDean-ds1oc]

This absolute classic will be played for the next 100 years and beyond from here mark my words. I won’t be here but the future viewers will know I was here live at this concert many many years ago.

[@Your-moms-gigolo]

Nah. The next generations are pvssies who don't have good taste in music. They love to listen to pop music created by popular people via technology and autotune. They even love kpop where the lyrics they don't understand. This song doesn't even have a billion views but the kpop song could reach billions in just weeks.

[@فيصلالشمري-ه3و]

❤❤

[@namakausitwala1336]

Sang like the rent was due. ❤

[@fernoodles]

jajajaj!

[@ayadumaqonono9784]

Yhe bethu🤣

[@TotallyStoked]

I actually laughed out loud when I read your comment!

[@tudiasamoa9232]

🤣🤣🤣

[@BRUKLAHA]

Due for at least 4 months.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@osinakachiibeji5897]

No softwares, no auto tune, no beat from any producer….raw talent…creativity at its finest. Legends….😂

[@rockenOne]

Just a crack head singing in a mediocre fashion whilst humping the ground. Brilliant...

[@rickyedwards4362]

Yeah, he better than a lot of these trash singers now.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@tonyfowler3846 Thing is he Played this Song in Like 1961 Long before he did any Coke or Crack.

[@oberlinio]

Yea that tech wasn't around then. But I bet they were using tech that wasn't around in 1940. Follow your logic and you're back to sticks on a rock echoing in a cavern. At any pt in time, it's about the soul and creativity put into the medium

[@Harry-yd3nq]

Yeah🎉

[@larissaantony2850]

The band... I just can't... Goosebumps.... 👌

[@xavierbrown876]

I literally just got goosebumps

[@joelbreezy3116]

This comes from practice practice practice.... They practice so much that James could control everything on stage and the band follows to a T. They know all the signals and what to do in every situation. they don't make bands like this any more....and of course the ultimate showman James Brown is leading the charge. RIP to the legend

[@caseteamcouture8633]

Right!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Black6ear1]

💯💯💯

[@smokeone3734]

Make you wanna yell like he do 🤣🤣

[@wtccominatyaa]

James brown in the 80s was going through some tough times (drugs and alcohol and being a fading star). I believe him when he sings “Help me somebody”. THATS TALENT

[@lashawannajoyner5993]

NEVER NEVER EVER A FADING ANYTHING! PERIOD! 💯

[@incognito8015]

Fading??? Never!!!

[@brandonraj7020]

The timing is absolute perfection. He's more music than man at this point... Untouchable.

[@IlaE.Williams-LaBelleZ]

. "...untouchable" ❤❤❤😊

[@eurostepperz]

More music than man is the perfect description of him

[@charlesmoore4851]

Them boys on rhythm and bass guitar ain't no joke. It's hard to top this rare talent. He was truly a gift to the music world. RIP 🙏 ⚰

[@cyyrious]

Bootsy Collins came from JB Band

[@mertkarakaya2123]

Did you know James used to charge each artist $100 if they play one note wrong while practicing haha you had to be the men to play with him I suppose 😄

[@imlurkn5291]

100%

[@thumper3614]

Facts

[@sigh1481]

That’s the JBs for ya brother!

[@PaidSantana]

James brown and Michael are freaks of nature when it comes to stage presence and performance, let alone the vocal ability on display.

[@adamjokl7615]

Marilyn Manson pulled some insane performances as well in 90s.. but different genre

[@mikeb.3189]

FOH ​@@adamjokl7615

[@user-si9jt3kn5j]

إنها إفريقيا يا سادة

[@Test-x9k]

​@@adamjokl7615Marylin Manson is a grapey hack

[@DavidIgberaese]

Cocaine also

[@BiiGGj]

I felt that “help me somebody” run Deep in my soul ❤❤❤❤

[@macamo9991]

Probably one of the most sampled artists in history of music.

[@TboneWertman]

The JB’s too.. everyone talks about James but what about Maceo, Fred Westley and others. They contributed just as much.

[@josiahamaze]

HES THE FATHER OF HIP HOP AND SOUL

[@SEC-pv4cm]

@@TboneWertman just as much is a stretch.

[@jwallace6158]

The most!

[@calvinjohnson9589]

Absolutely 🥴💪🦍💥

[@ramiz856]

The Guitarist throwing his bluesy jazzy licks in between is an absolute legend. So smooth.

[@jimmyz8799]

I; I'm glad some else noticed....

[@brightlyvianney9765]

@@jimmyz8799 at last,the comment a searched 🤍🤍🤍

[@BonkoTheFat]

i’d be scared shitless improvising anything around james brown for fear of getting shot if i stepped on his toes

[@alexissantana4233]

I can hear the pain behind the “help me somebody” my lord…this performance is outstanding. This man wasn’t just performing, he was TEACHING!

[@cdula26]

Back when the drugs were good and pure 😂

[@sizwemokoane9284]

​​@@cdula26 bro😂😂back when the dealers cared

[@Izibellatrixt]

Yes ❤🙌

[@amaliacarocci8269]

Unico..geniale..grande voce..sapeva pure ballare e infatti Micael jacson lo ha imitato

[@malikaayari3652]

Aa

[@FemininePhenom]

This song hits different nowadays. Men I hope you know you are appreciated and needed! You all don’t get the love and recognition and respect that you deserve.

[@inflames2112]

That spin near the end where he grabs the mic is pro level awesome

[@jamaldarius7291]

one of the best if not the og of captivating physical performances, so much power in it it’s timeless you don’t see people perform with such passion anymore

[@LayLoow]

@@jamaldarius7291 what about them Island Boys 😂

[@sayeedcandelario]

@@LayLoow 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dootek]

@@LayLoow haha

[@JeromeProductions]

he taught mj that

[@jonnerembert6434]

“Help me somebody” spoke to me. Pure legend

[@akinolaakinsesan8121]

Help me somebody ..send your bank details baby …happy valentines ❤

[@jonrogers4263]

Asking for help is one of the hardest things to do in life.....and James was ACTUALLY asking for help......

[@yaeltoure3447]

@@jonrogers4263 you don't know that

[@jonrogers4263]

James was having some serious problems with his woman at this time. YOU can do the research and see for yourself. The evidence is out there.....

[@Angie-fe8yd]

Do YOU know he wasn't?

[@ants110279]

Unbelievable performer. Totally immersed in the music,the band is unreal

[@stephaniepearson3949]

Don't forget the background singers🎶

[@kathyr.8135]

Terrible terrible horrible horrible mess horrible

[@rockenOne]

You mean a crack head humping the gound

[@mrsjrenae4738]

The band was so freaking awesome. I know it sounded so good live.

[@malcolmromeo315]

there will never be another artist like this. ever. let that sink in

[@Doreme50]

Extremely spiritual human who felt every note played and his lyrics!

[@eleanormcneal516]

Yes!!!!!

[@Lil_ched36]

He also was cracked out here

[@tashika1046]

@@Lil_ched36 hater

[@jayjackson9187]

I found out that Juwannna Mann momma wrote this song

[@thegroove2000]

Like Bob Marley. Another legend.

[@curtisriley2901]

When your live performance sounds better than the record 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@FitnessGirlFun]

✅️ right

[@Judah9mm]

*Your

[@MercOne]

Right, and there a precious few artists who can do that.

[@ChrisOBN]

​@@MercOne bb king chuck berry elvis and lots more

[@MercOne]

@@ChrisOBN IYO.

[@joannahope9814]

Him and his band did not miss ONE beat. Incredible

[@JosephRobert-yr9gp]

Hello Joanna, how are you doing!!!?

[@SyaidanYakob97]

1:50 when your ac car doesnt work during summer heat 😂

[@j-cb8kl]

😂😂

[@callmedoux.2485]

When you come up for air after eating your girl😋

[@bruhmoment9413]

😶​@@callmedoux.2485

[@fjavierordoneza7072]

Going out to the toilet after eating spicy food 😪😅

[@thelikeitispodcast]

3:05 when you're cooking during a heatwave 🤣🤣

[@rbnleija]

That spin with that beat drop at the end, Legendary!

[@jayp4545]

Absolutely!!!

[@draneel009]

Fuckin Iconic!

[@NPCSingularity]

I mean gahdamn!!

[@alemfulful]

Have never seen when a singer is emotionally connected to his song totally 100%

[@Nditso]

Passionate 👌👌👌

[@JEUNGURA]

Watch Bob Marley perform "No Woman No Cry" live.

[@farkasbertalan6651]

i think its more acting, like perfoming. But he`s cool anyway

[@pianospeedrun]

Only i have in mind right now is with a little help from my friends joe cocker woodstock, and bb king at singsing prison

[@LuckyCharms777]

Being on drugs helps.

[@urbanerah2420]

When he kept saying “Help me somebody” is my favorite part ❤

[@Test-x9k]

Hes magical. 🤯

[@TheThugNasty]

I could listen to him sing that for hours

[@ValerieLorna1]

If it wasn't for woman: man would be extinct........help me somebody ❤

[@msdrikab6180]

mine too that part did something to me

[@Cjordanstudios]

Good Lord this man was SOUL PERSONIFIED.

[@jasminehorton9752]

That twirl & that catch of the microphone pole was beyond smooth

[@clintlbrown2597]

Beyond smooth!!!!

[@slaggstorm]

The purest form of smooth no one but the King of Soul, nay, The Soul itself, James Brown can ever pull off.

[@dgarza5624]

When he hit that spin and grab, WITH THE DROP! LOST IT! The 👑

[@JonahIsrael]

Yes it was!!!!!

[@alessandrosouzzasouzza7881]

JAMINE HORTON LINDA BELA FOFA AXÉ BOA NOITE MUITA SAÚDE FIRMA ALESSANDRO DE SOUZA AXÉ BOM DIA

[@EverydayStrangers]

Who's appreciating this even more in 2021?? #Everydaystrangers

[@dyalikedags]

Having to search harder and harder for quality artists and quality music. Keeps the hope alive in this bizarre present day

[@joannejennings7649]

I am indeed.

[@mirelabanu1039]

Me

[@sherialli7438]

Moi

[@Fatherhailes]

#everydaystrangerswhorelate

[@aaronharris8093]

He was truly ahead of his time! Without him we wouldn't of never experienced atist like Michael and Prince the way we did. R.I.P King!!!

[@AllThatJuice-]

the older i get the more i realise just how much James Brown influenced Michael and Prince

[@tomascain8915]

@@AllThatJuice- up

[@tomascain8915]

@@AllThatJuice- to

[@chand911]

You have no idea what that phrase means...

[@wolfgangwiesinger9502]

4:20 teacher of Michael J.

[@teamgrudge1545]

I just watched this in 2024 and I’m in shocked, this was a beautiful performance long live the king

[@cbwinning]

Woooooooooooow. This is my first time ever seeing any footage of him performing live and I am blown away. I have never witnessed anything like this when it comes to a musical performance to be honest. This is super inspiring. The older generations truly were a gift to our world. I hope music and art can get back to this type of authenticity and passion.

[@scoutwithoutclout]

I'm normally a hard rock n heavy metal fan, but I'm starting to think he's the greatest live performer to ever live...or at least that I've ever seen. There are some clips from the 60s too that everyone should see. I am thankful for James Brown.

[@JoseJimenez-hw4rl]

Man same here never watched anything related to him his energy and performance was truly on another level !

[@radiobenkovac5469]

And the journey begins, welcome!

[@zerubbabelsbridge]

@@radiobenkovac5469 truth

[@MrChristian]

He was truly that amazing. I must have seen him 15-20 times and was blown away each time. Spent one concert literally at his feet, I could have touched his boots! Halfway through, he bent down and high-fived me. I have yet to wash that hand! 🖐 😂

[@nadura55]

Incredible. No auto tune or special effects. Just live raw music that touches your soul.

[@kennywayne2036]

FACTS🔥🙏🏾

[@JesusisGod2001]

That music didn't just touch my soul. That deeply and passionately caressed it as if I was the true love of its life

[@hristinatrajkovskatrajkovs74]

This is unbelievable. His body, face, his voice are synchronized and cannot be separate from each other. Everything is one, his feelings, emotions, physical presence, are one frequency. And that is amazing, not many people have ability to do that. James brown is one and only.

[@josephmartin6100]

Synchronization ! I've seen him like. Magic

[@3BD]

amen

[@salb2086]

Indeed, an integrated whole.

[@bisolaayetigbo8188]

I couldn’t have written this any better. I love love love how you expressed his performance and you’re completely correct 👏🏽

[@vinicius7552]

Flawless comment 👏🏽

[@brandy7893]

I get chills from this wow nobody still has come close to this man what a legend 😩

[@noirwolf1177]

When he sang, "help me somebody!" Multiple times, you can feel the soul

[@michaelnexy2963]

I felt it soo bad

[@marcellusjones722]

Yes indeed!

[@kandyramirez3725]

No se Ingles! Y mi alma sintió eso ✨

[@Oso_99]

They don’t call him the Godfather of soul for no reason 💯

[@FryingTiger]

Literally having a heart attack.

[@LolloIMilanistiOfficial]

40 years have passed, this is pure magic. I cry

[@mattiaboccon52]

Agree bro

[@ericschmuecker348]

We cry.

[@thechessclub8527]

I'm barely holding them back

[@andrewkennedy4973]

I sir will cry, for you

[@johansebastianBash4080]

He makes with his voice an instrument. Now he looks like a neanderthal modern man.

[@harryshome4588]

This is my first time seeing James Brown perform and listening to his music. The part when he was on his knees repeating "HELP ME SOMEBODY" gave me goosebump. I know why they call it soul music now.

[@MrPezdispencer]

I just thought he was having a stroke at that point and after he was asking for help but no one came to his aid.

[@lougehrig1786]

@@MrPezdispencer singing, SINGING “help me somebody” and you thought he was having a stroke?? pls stfu

[@sukkmedri6]

Yes.....SOUL 😀

[@Kinobambino]

🙌

[@ilawilliams8617]

@@MrPezdispencer ....you joking, right??🙄

[@Shinyzebra645]

This CANNOT be outdone! We love you James!!!!!!!

[@timothylawson3262]

That spin and drop with the band stop, was on point, only James could pull that off.

[@clibreros94]

James had the band whipped in shape and under thumb. The stories are pretty amusing online but apparently James brown would cut you on the spot

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

@@clibreros94 James had a vision. When you have this level of talent, I understand wanting perfection from the people you hire (assuming he hired them if he could cut them, as opposed to having people leave the band). It’s nothing personal, the man is trying to make art.

[@trevormeredith3709]

Prince?

[@alexandernevermind7562]

@@trevormeredith3709 yep

[@candythrower]

​@@trevormeredith3709 James taught Prince😉

[@Highwire239]

The spin then the grab of the mic and the fall to the floor simultaneously. EPIC!

[@adamnugent2137]

yeah part of his repertoire he got moves

[@iremainproductions4827]

No one has ever put as much sweat and passion in to their music as James Brown!

[@josesandoval8808]

you should see jack black concert he sweats like crazy

[@x97s]

Charles bradley is close too

[@mathewdyzymaleyafrica9128]

bob marley

[@ogalexandria]

Coke.

[@jaffetmcdonald5330]

@@mathewdyzymaleyafrica9128 bob marley fa sure

[@mohamedsaid6781]

This guy is a global legacy for the history of planet earth.

[@alletsnow]

Love it ❤

[@JadeB628]

this is exactly 40 years ago. he was a Legendary singer. even though he passed away Christmas day 2006, his music will continue to live on for decades maybe centuries. RIP James Brown.

[@eric81872]

I was 9 years old brother good times! ♥☺♥

[@jadoo868]

No freaking auto tune. Just a man and his God given talent and work ethic. He gave everything to entertain us and take us away from our daily grind. Thank you and may you RIP.

[@baconatordoom]

Don't forget cocaine

[@evairinagoldman5674]

And he still is giving ♥️ 🎶

[@peko42069]

@@baconatordoom can you seriously not. What’s wrong with this world. Why do people like you exist?

[@gentlewocha8744]

real

[@PautinoPR]

Some artist don't need it but use it for artistic choices...its only bad when you abuse it

[@badazzmofacku92]

one of the greatest performances in the history of the human race

[@Godson0771]

💯💯💯

[@nanallen1]

So true. I have the best James Brown story. About 1968, small private ( mostly white ) conservative college in Pennsylvania. We ( student body ) voted to have James Brown come to perform. He brought his GoGo dancers - and what a GREAT concert. But at intermission the Dean of Women ( never married, age 60:or so ) went back stage to ask Brown to not have the GoGo dancers in part 2. He said NO. This was great ! Love you Brother. Us old folks are still working at making things right. ❤️( I grew up poor - Dad worked in a steel mill.)

[@markmcallan973]

Ooh yeah bro there any nothing like this😎🤟👍

[@tariqbrodie1040]

Absolutely👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾not even a debate👉🏾👉🏾PERIOD👉🏾👉🏾hands down👉🏾👉🏾💯✔

[@ChrisAnderson-o9t]

I'm proud to say I was born in James Brown's city, Augusta GA.

[@joshuacarr8444]

This man walked so MJ and Prince could run!

[@mcwise1201]

👏🏼

[@mcwise1201]

And Chris Brown, Drake and The Weeknd continued the legacy.

[@Chalor.]

@@mcwise1201 Uh 😬. _How dare you_ mention them in the same category as James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince.

[@katlinduncan4534]

Best statement ever!

[@mathewdyzymaleyafrica9128]

@@Chalor. why not put respect they also put work at theire art

[@phataton8206]

Not just a great screamer. He was an incredible singer.

[@josephmartin6100]

Song in church i grew up in Augusta seen him perform too. Such a civil rights leader he was. HE COINED THE TERM BLACK PEOPLE

[@mustertherohirrim7315]

I love the lesser know soul works. 'How do you stop?'

[@danielsolomon1710]

Miss the time where looks and fancy music video doesn't matter but just talent, voice, and soul!

[@designerv5713]

How about you just do some research on what artists are currently active, aside of YT's trending page?

[@danielsolomon1710]

@@designerv5713 current artist with soul?not manufacturer by some recording studio?like who?ok I will

[@Alien522002]

@@danielsolomon1710 Lauren Ruth Ward. there you go buddy.

[@navrajsran9457]

KAMAUU.

[@KAO235]

Say it louder pls

[@Sd18798]

Simply natural talent the young guns can't do it like this here a live band what they got mechanical tunes glad I was around now 77 listening on August 16th 2024❤

[@chaya7103]

Pure vocals, no overdramatic background dancers, no autotune in the mic. Greatness

[@69jairamize64]

HELP ME SOMEBODY !!!!! HELP ME SOMEBODY . this is fire 🔥

[@bre970]

Hey if you ever get a chance come to a quartet show in South Carolina and you will see why James Brown loved 🥰 his home state. He started in the church like my grandfather who was a legendary quartet singer! We love ❤️ and miss all the legends that started the movement of soul music ❤️

[@69jairamize64]

@@bre970 I would love to come and get to know you :) and you show me all the history

[@powered2be]

No one sings like this man in this world anymore...

[@Dutchyman]

The closest I've heard is the Hip-Hop version of James Brown who goes by name of Anderson.Paak

[@paplex8696]

There is a guy who performed this on the new york subway i think and it was really good!

[@SAINT1337]

imo childish gambino with his Awaken my love albums songs, also in live performances he been bringing some soul.

[@SAINT1337]

but it's true, there will never be another james brown. possibly someone new and better with their own right but they should not be compared.

[@migueltelhado9212]

@@paplex8696 he's called jalibjo if you want to check him out

[@cindymar1606]

I wish I was born and alive at the time to see this masterpiece myself

[@l.daniels168]

This is the kind of music that moves your soul. I still get goosebumps, all these years later, when i hear THIS version of this song. Good Gawd, this man was seriously talented. God rest his funky soul🙏

[@dbd.lunatic]

one corection... is that perfomance not version if u see him on other lives he is that good and even better! :D Stay funky my brother

[@T.D_Makhele]

In 2023 it's still one of my favorite performances 🔥💯🔥❤🕺🏾

[@mouniabenredouane6004]

Same for me😊

[@CristianSpears1]

God of music, damm, I cure my soul whit this

[@nexussix7933]

James is in the top five artists of all time.

[@nexussix7933]

Michael Jackson, Elvis, Whitney Huston, Aretha Franklin Tina Turner, James Brown

[@domenicleone8051]

He was the best

[@NaturalMystic71]

This is a spiritual experience. Deep trance...

[@ripaghamalian5917]

You had the most accurate observation from anybody here 👍👍👍

[@uncleiroh6127]

Nah that’s cocaine

[@djcutb5159]

Cocaine 100%

[@ss0ulzz]

this man doesn't sing , he gives life when words come out. no matter how many times he sings that song, you can't but freeze. incredible

[@joseestrada0690]

We will NEVERRRRRR HAVE THIS AGAIN it unrepeatable !!!!!!

[@notapplicable328]

@Sir Dontrip add him to the long list of other black icons who fell victim to the same thing

[@ellieg2817]

I'm bringing this back. This is called alignment to source 👌

[@haroldweg1242]

You said it!!!!

[@kleberhenriquepegnorato1986]

Alguém ouvindo essa lenda James Brown in 2024 ?

[@user-ov8qv3hp9d]

I am

[@holdbackurtears8829]

Símon

[@tonychavez4099]

Yo en mi barbería desde Perú🙌🏾🫡🫂🔥

[@rosangelatigre1937]

Eu😊

[@바람의나우시카]

한국에서 듣고있습니다~^^

[@ricarlo1100]

Shout out to everyone who’s still watching in 2024🎉😅

[@theondaba9099]

We are still here

[@dhlking1]

Yes sir!!! You already know 💯

[@Shnierpiffle]

IM STILL LISTENING IN 2024!!! ITS 2024! IM LISTENING TO THE THING WE ALL PRESSED ON!! IN 2024!!!

[@DJ-cc9xs]

Still here😂

[@peterlabat9471]

An amazing song and Talent

[@reginaldwright4252]

As 22 year old I must say , I belong in these times 💯🫶🏿 this type of music gets my soul moving in ways I can’t explain

[@cockeynconfident1211]

Old soul my man....I been the same way since I was young

[@jessicarey1979]

Mir geht es genau so….🤩🎉😅

[@nickyreed8341]

Bro...the organ and the guitar 🤤🤤🤤

[@YoungIvy]

Art and culture is cyclical, those of us that feel out of place are those will help usher in new eras that introduce younger generations to the past.

[@williamlasso2059]

Yo nací en 1974 hijo, esto es verdadera música

[@alanoudal9699]

Back in January 2024 for this master piece ✨✨✨✨❤️

[@intheringboxing1783]

Just raw talent , and passion- don’t see artist like this no more in main stream

[@putinmnjallakasha2810]

Burna Boy

[@ronnie1394]

Man said Burna Boy xDDD@@putinmnjallakasha2810

[@RdamWest]

@@putinmnjallakasha2810😂😂😂 burnaboy is far from this talent

[@bafanaphakula5289]

Bruno Mars

[@jaksls]

Hardly seen an artist like this ever though. Original.

[@MarkAtienza-c9t]

That spin was fire

[@saintblades]

The way he set up his backing singers to reverberate off him instead of carrying his tracks are genius!

[@MidniteSociety88]

Watching this just reminds me of how good a job Chadwick did in the biopic. R.I.P James Brown and Chadwick Boseman

[@gunitundaboss2404]

I think Jamie fox would've did better

[@drataa]

Yes Sir !!! 100 % Agree

[@msmamamiaintx]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@asiapreston9843]

Yes suh!!! Chadwick did that!!

[@smooththo9844]

Chadwick captured his entire essence 💯

[@berthill1639]

This man was on a level of it’s own. Gives me goosebumps every time still.

[@carpenterbobbyaiden]

That “Help me somebody” is pure Gold!!

[@theblissfulinterzone7510]

And without this man there would have been no Michael Jackson. Absolutely top level performance

[@pthesmith]

the list goes on…

[@5339kimhall]

Prince

[@frannelk]

100% right. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@steppa_drippa_grippa7165]

People really don't be understanding how talented this man was.

[@efhtggdshjgfhjgj9454]

I don’t know why but this song makes me think about the pain our people went through and the pain his parents and him went through. It just gives a direct connection to our ancestors literally he’s singing from the soul and you can tell

[@jjayphilly342]

ABSOLUTE FACTS. We have a DEEP connection with our ancestors that comes through in many forms. Art is one of them.

[@Semiotichazey]

I think there's more depth to this song that most people give it credit for. The lyrics are interesting.

[@desertweasel6965]

Yes, same with my people, the white race. We have pretty much ruled the planet for many thousands of years due to sheer breed and intelligence. Our genetics are genetics of success and dominance. That's why I love being white and being apart of such a powerful and successful race. You'll notice, we simply never allowed our people to become slaves, we wouldn't have it. That's why you don't read of white slavery in history books, because we're to badass to ever be enslaved. I do feel for the black race, though and other races that have had to endure slavery and hard times simply because of their lack of intelligence and resources.

[@behelit.maldito1254]

@@desertweasel6965 you forgot about the europeans that were slaves in africa

[@judoclawplays962]

@@desertweasel6965 what about the Irish?

[@krasimilanov]

Listening to music enriches us all... Listening to masterpieces like this one regularly makes me a better human being - I believe!?! Amazing performance

[@devellwilson7099]

James Brown was cold blooded . You can hear the soul of a Black Man struggle in his voice

[@10duders]

struggled so hard he knew to dress his hair like a white guy to play the system, woke af

[@dongiv196]

Its the voice of a soul superstar!

[@richardjones7793]

Protect Women from harm.

[@lql1094]

@@richardjones7793 How 'bout just not harming them, with sexist views and ways. The world is for everyone in it.

[@jamesmartin4902]

@Flatearth Granny 😂😂😂

[@xClose2Deathx]

Can you imagine how blown out this dude was, but maintained such control over his instrument? Insane

[@nq2776]

And it was 🔥

[@ArtSeeFriend]

This was a trip, but therapeutic for him at the same time 😢

[@lucpetit8616]

Mon jugement

[@Kpictures_NYC]

Just pure talent. My God I can't get enough of this performance.

[@kathyr.8135]

Not not terrible terrible horrible horrible terrible terrible horrible terrible

[@iammarcodorian]

Who will be watching this in 2025? 🔥

[@syedkashif7566]

Me

[@OumouDRAMÉ-l5n]

❤❤❤❤❤2045

[@tallipoika]

I will

[@navyinairam]

Me...

[@Jondaba120]

Me and Sis

[@gloco620]

My Mother's favorite James Brown song...She got to see him perform many times live at The Apollo, growing up in Harlem. There's no one like James Brown.

[@jameswelsh20221]

I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on KZbin

[@lamarlo4437]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JosephRobert-yr9gp]

Hello, how are you doing!!!?

[@Marcus-zo3fn]

Wow I'm at a loss for words. I still have goosebumps. JB poured his whole heart and soul into that performance. I was almost choking back tears when he broke it down with "Help me somebody" What a legend!

[@welchw2078]

Best part of the performance

[@RosaHermosaMi]

Don't forget Little Richard!!!

[@lance_wavy]

With a mountain of coke beforehand 😂😂

[@welchw2078]

@@RosaHermosaMi What does he have to do with this song?

[@welchw2078]

@@lance_wavy Not original. I see a lot of comments regurgitate the same thing

[@andreasgaoab6593]

That spin at 4:12 was red hot what a performance and the amount of passion showed is second to none

[@jaylynholmes2037]

that spin was everything

[@PoeticSkizzy]

The way he caught the mic too

[@GiantsRebel]

The emotion, the soul, the passion!!! RIP KING

[@davidrhysroberts3641]

3.43 "help me somebody" raw emotion right there. Could be used as an amazing sample.

[@SkeeSkrapers]

Facts

[@xBurningGiraffex]

And he conveyed it nearly 3 feet from the microphone. Legend

[@redpat8832]

What a legend! Saw him twice when I was young. Broke my ankle at a party years later trying to replicate one of his moves! 🤣👏

[@markhudson8931]

Hello 👋 Redpat. How are you doing? Hope you are fine. I’m Mark Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@zocco15az]

😁😩👍

[@TrentSlammer]

😂😂😂

[@JosephRobert-yr9gp]

Hello redpat, how are you doing!!?

[@victorsanchez5306]

When I was in junior high I was the only native American Latino kid that actually dressed like James Brown thanks to my and Leticia and my uncle trevon who are African American I sang this is a man's world and I knocked it out of the park I couldn't use the wig but I'll tell you one thing I had all those steps down to this day I could do everything James Brown does all the dancing and everything for being an old man like my daughter says it's in her twenties I'm fifties God I love this kind of music

[@bisolaayetigbo8188]

🤗👏🏽👏🏽

[@Osupamoon]

where's the video?

[@lighthouse8216]

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall to have seen that.

[@luisestrada3148]

Wow man wow can’t imagine what it was like to be there in person Wish I was born in the 70s-80s

[@dwhiterite]

At about 1:49-1:59 you can tell he really felt that sh*t!!! This that real, real right here!! He’s forever missed!

[@Mr.SRT45]

That literally became a meme

[@carloswilkes6209]

YES SIR!

[@narobigaines5072]

Took me out 😂😂😂

[@denseturd9247]

Yeah he feeling the hard drugs

[@explodev2550]

@@Mr.SRT45 really? What’s the meme called