James Brown performs "Night Train" on the TAMI Show (Live)

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    James Brown performs and dances to "Night Train" to a live audience on TAMI Show.
    James Brown recorded "Night Train" with his band in 1961. His performance replaced the original lyrics of the song with a shouted list of cities on his East Coast touring itinerary. The song became a hit, charting #5 R&B and #35 Pop.
    The TAMI Show is a 1964 concert that included performances by numerous popular rock and roll and R&B musicians from the United States and England. TAMI stood for both "Teenage Awards Music International" and "Teen Age Music International".
    The concert was held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on October 28 and 29, 1964. Free tickets were distributed to local high school students. The best footage from each of the two concert dates was edited into the film, which was released on December 29, 1964. The TAMI Show is particularly well known for James Brown's performance featuring his legendary dance moves and explosive energy.
    Video transcript:
    I want, I want. A night train. Got it good. I got it good. I got it good. Let me be. What are we going to do now. Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, New York City. Take it home. New Orleans. The home of the blues. One more time for the night train. Are you ready for the night train? Are you ready for the night train? Are you ready for the night train? Are you ready for the night train? Night, night, night, night, night, night, night, night. One more time for the night train. Are you ready for the night train? Night, night, night, night, night, night, train.
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  • @albertchin1050
    @albertchin1050 2 роки тому +104

    A perfect example of why this man was regarded as "the hardest working man in show business " when he was alive.

  • @coreybirdsong8055
    @coreybirdsong8055 2 роки тому +189

    The footwork, the timing, showmanship, everything was on point!

    • @raymondcuadrado4404
      @raymondcuadrado4404 Рік тому +11

      His band was working

    • @williamg2552
      @williamg2552 6 місяців тому +1

      THE FAMOUS FLAMES were the Original Vocal Group that James Brown first began his career with.
      The Funk Fans don’t want you to know this. They continue to spread and perpetuate the LIE that The FLAMES were his INSTRUMENTAL FUNK BAND.
      ****THIS IS NOT TRUE!,****
      THE FAMOUS FLAMES are a SINGING GROUP….NOT A FUNK BAND
      …and they are RIGHT HERE ON STAGE NEXT TO JAMES: BOBBY BENNETT, LLOYD STALLWORTH, and BOBBY BYRD. JAMES BROWN was the Lead Singer of THE FLAMES.
      JAMES BROWN was inducted into the ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME in 1986
      THE FAMOUS FLAMES were inducted in 2012.
      His INSTRUMENTAL BAND/ JBs were NOMINATED, but NOT INDUCTED, in 2015.

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 5 місяців тому

      And a pissed of James Brown

    • @TheScottEF
      @TheScottEF 4 місяці тому

      True that, but can we please stop misusing the cliche "on point"? It makes folks look like they're giving a Yelp review of some over-priced, effete restaurant.

  • @donruiz4949
    @donruiz4949 3 роки тому +85

    This is absolutely one of the most badass things I've ever seen.

    • @dominiquejones3805
      @dominiquejones3805 5 місяців тому

      Should of let James & The Famous Flames close

    • @user-pp9bl5gr1n
      @user-pp9bl5gr1n 5 місяців тому +1

      And it being in black & white makes it’s even better

  • @marchill-uh3zh
    @marchill-uh3zh 9 місяців тому +81

    Nobody knew that there was a little kid watching, learning, and absorbing all of this. He would become the King of pop.

  • @TeddyLeppard
    @TeddyLeppard 9 років тому +566

    The man was an absolutely electric performer.

    • @sandralee2343
      @sandralee2343 6 років тому +10

      TeddyLeppard was there a motor in his feet?

    • @johnromero5540
      @johnromero5540 6 років тому

      Sergio Mendez

    • @joshuaholloman9080
      @joshuaholloman9080 6 років тому +5

      Man so sharp he could cut a rug when he walk my brother

    • @vascobento5398
      @vascobento5398 5 років тому +2

      @@sandralee2343 or a severe case of epileptic seizures.

    • @maxkapasa2416
      @maxkapasa2416 5 років тому +2

      😊🙂😁😀😃😄👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @louv5166
    @louv5166 2 роки тому +251

    F**ckin incredible performance. No backing tracks. No ridiculous auto-tune. Just pure talent through and through.

    • @opinionatorX
      @opinionatorX Рік тому +10

      Best comment!

    • @kevingreen2400
      @kevingreen2400 Рік тому +8

      Only backing track was those killer horns and the funky drummer drumming

    • @lamonthunt8711
      @lamonthunt8711 8 місяців тому

      Real talk Fam

    • @johnjohnson2855
      @johnjohnson2855 8 місяців тому +3

      These were the good ole days of real music and talent.

    • @messiahapostle8239
      @messiahapostle8239 7 місяців тому +1

      Do you have to use profanity, disrespecting JESUS? Help be a role model.

  • @charltonlee20
    @charltonlee20 3 роки тому +92

    Pure power. No artist in any genre today can match tthis!

    • @NickSNelson
      @NickSNelson Рік тому +4

      Prince came close, and I fucking bleed Prince. But JB was the best ever.

    • @enginkemal7398
      @enginkemal7398 11 місяців тому +1

      @@NickSNelson totally agree

    • @timh5311
      @timh5311 11 місяців тому

      Best hats biotic

  • @fredfred256
    @fredfred256 5 років тому +73

    He is the master of timing so epic..

    • @Emersonlakeorpalmer
      @Emersonlakeorpalmer 2 роки тому +5

      Always amazing seeing the music timing with his footsteps

  • @utchone
    @utchone 10 років тому +127

    The man goes hard. This is the true meaning of "going hard".

    • @nyterpfan
      @nyterpfan 9 років тому +7

      utchone NO DOUBT---this dude gave you straight-ahead, no bullshit soul!! Greatest live performer I've ever seen!!

  • @p1nkobs3ssion44
    @p1nkobs3ssion44 9 років тому +94

    My God! James Brown was a one man show!

    • @juanlael4474
      @juanlael4474 9 років тому +20

      Always! RIP to the Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness aka Godfather of Soul aka Soul Brother #1 aka James Brown!

    • @williamg2552
      @williamg2552 5 років тому +5

      @@juanlael4474 in the Fifties & Sixties he was called "MISTER DYNAMITE".

  • @brianel8550
    @brianel8550 5 років тому +27

    Get it James... He made it look so Easy... He had everybody jumping.

  • @87alsjth
    @87alsjth 4 роки тому +18

    His legs sometimes VIBRATED because he was moving so fast. Just...wow. A few years ago I was hanging at my parent’s house and we started watching James Brown on UA-cam. They grew up watching him as in James was performing and making music whist they were coming up. I have never in my life seen my dad so giddy. This is a 70 something year old man that fought in Vietnam at 18 was freaking fanboy’ing. The other artist that he would get hyped on (still does) is Michael Jackson because duh! Just…wow. You know, everyone will say that Micheal Jackson has a lot of influence on artist from ANY genre but they tend to forget where he learned it from.

  • @RicoRomanProductions
    @RicoRomanProductions 9 років тому +67

    So legendary. That footwork is amazing

  • @SomerKnight
    @SomerKnight 8 років тому +182

    There are NO words to describe what I just witnessed.......WOW

  • @onesime-samuelohewumi5964
    @onesime-samuelohewumi5964 4 роки тому +51

    NIGHT TRAIN I LOVE THIS SONG..... WHO'S STILL HERE IN 2019???

  • @JamalMcCoy-tx2vz
    @JamalMcCoy-tx2vz Рік тому +16

    He was unbelievable when he was in his prime... The greatest entertainer...

  • @MacaroniTony5
    @MacaroniTony5 8 років тому +528

    This is incredible! Now I see why Michael Jackson loved him so much! Rest in peace to the Godfather of Soul!

    • @bigvinamac
      @bigvinamac 8 років тому +38

      Don't forget Prince. Both artists embodied James throughout their careers.

    • @Parmella
      @Parmella 7 років тому +8

      Davina Taylor I agree

    • @lizmcnelly8152
      @lizmcnelly8152 7 років тому +2

      +Davina Taylor ,

    • @nikki7128
      @nikki7128 6 років тому +5

      Walter Lee II love this man also. Michael got me into him

    • @nubiandoll7
      @nubiandoll7 5 років тому +2

      And king of pop

  • @b4thepreposition
    @b4thepreposition 6 років тому +250

    I’m still trying to figure out how James Brown’s moves were even physically possible... Just speechless every time I watch this concert. Mr. Brown was truly incredible - one in a billion of you ask me.

    • @mitchb2305
      @mitchb2305 2 роки тому +4

      Any guy who can do a split, right?

    • @nikkinik8725
      @nikkinik8725 2 роки тому +7

      I agree…no one like the 🐐

    • @yungjimmy8482
      @yungjimmy8482 2 роки тому

      Àaàaaaaaàww

    • @CoconutDreams123
      @CoconutDreams123 2 роки тому +9

      I know! He even had the band clappin' for real! I mean, gosh-o-mighty that made me smile! :)

    • @1010QUEEN7
      @1010QUEEN7 2 роки тому +5

      Me too lol

  • @ernestbutler4141
    @ernestbutler4141 5 років тому +63

    James did every Dance ever Danced and at least 3 that ain't coming out until 2020 in that one performance. R.i.P.😁😎

  • @iraidushka
    @iraidushka Рік тому +33

    He was ridiculously talented!

    • @mehmetdogan4730
      @mehmetdogan4730 Рік тому +1

      ABD Tarihinin tartışmasız en büyük müzik adamı keske bir zaman makinesi ile gecmise dönüp onu canlı izleyebilsem 😯😯türk olarak 🇹🇷

  • @roxymang1
    @roxymang1 9 років тому +94

    GREATEST ENTERTAINER WHO EVER LIVED!!! James brown the fucking legend!!! Holy shit this man brought the moves

    • @jesserivera3310
      @jesserivera3310 8 років тому +2

      Dont u think mj is a better dancer

    • @roxymang1
      @roxymang1 8 років тому +17

      +Jesse Rivera well mj is mesmerizing and absolutely incredible, but even he learned from the genius that is James brown

    • @darealcrew2626
      @darealcrew2626 8 років тому +4

      yes

    • @noobhaterturtleog3368
      @noobhaterturtleog3368 6 років тому

      Michael is the greatest entertainer.

  • @mr.classic6823
    @mr.classic6823 6 років тому +82

    OMG JB was in beast mode on this

  • @raymondcuadrado4404
    @raymondcuadrado4404 5 років тому +22

    James Brown at his prime nobody can touch him

  • @BFVK
    @BFVK 4 роки тому +109

    "Hardest working man of showbusiness"
    It's so obvious when you see him on stage, this quality of the performance is just incredible. And it's not only James Brown at the top, the Famous Flames and the band are at the same level.
    "I teached them all they know but not all I know" he said about Jackson and Prince and other. I believe in it so much !

    • @SpeegBJ
      @SpeegBJ 2 роки тому +5

      When I met Mr. Brown at the airport near Cincinnati where he recorded many of his LPs, all I could do was smile while shaking his hand and said, "Thank you for your music, all of it." Brown, up close and personal like then said, "Thank ya, baby....thank ya."

    • @adonaiyah2196
      @adonaiyah2196 2 роки тому +2

      @@SpeegBJ 😏

    • @KoldAsHell
      @KoldAsHell Місяць тому +1

      @SpeegBJ what a legend

  • @General_Klytus
    @General_Klytus 9 років тому +393

    James brown is the greatest perfomer ever!!!!!!

    • @royhampton7180
      @royhampton7180 5 років тому +2

      Okimngofsoulforevrer.

    • @anthonycampos8057
      @anthonycampos8057 4 роки тому +3

      what about Elvis?

    • @Idkchangethislater
      @Idkchangethislater 4 роки тому +12

      @@anthonycampos8057 oh please with his boneless legs😂

    • @sagekult5044
      @sagekult5044 4 роки тому +11

      @@anthonycampos8057
      An honest Elvis would tell you the same. They didn't call him the Hardest Working Man in Show Business for nothing.

    • @mudza92
      @mudza92 4 роки тому +2

      NO! I know a russian kid who can dance 10 times better than James Brown and it's not even impressive what other more talented kids can do these days. James Brown's voice on the other hand is awesome and unique, that voice is gold

  • @BobBenham
    @BobBenham Рік тому +40

    Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones has claimed that choosing to follow Brown & the Famous Flames on the TAMI Show was the worst mistake of their careers, because no matter how well they performed, they could not top him.

    • @robertbell6230
      @robertbell6230 3 місяці тому +2

      Prince and MJ can't follow JB...nobody can.

    • @Steambull1
      @Steambull1 Місяць тому +1

      Hardly anything to directly do with this, but "Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones" was JB's first answer to Letterman in 1982, the question being something like "Are there any other acts that can summon the same kind of energy and excitement as you do?" That's quite an honor. He also listed the great Jerry Lee Lewis, which made me very happy (actually, those two were the extent of his "list," plus agreeing with an audience member who shouted out Bruce Springsteen).

    • @user-ff1ez5sy5h
      @user-ff1ez5sy5h Місяць тому

      im sure their manager and/or record label quickly reminded them of a certain advantage that made that so called
      mistake of little consequence to commercial success in these great united states

    • @kimmjohnston4744
      @kimmjohnston4744 Місяць тому +2

      Wouldn't have mattered if they went first...this cat burned way too bright.

    • @Kai2times
      @Kai2times Місяць тому

      @@robertbell6230lies

  • @haircculture195
    @haircculture195 4 роки тому +30

    And the best live performance of all time goes to.....🙏🏾

  • @molove7345
    @molove7345 7 років тому +85

    They say other acts never wanted to follow James Brown and I see why this dude lit the Stage on fire DAMM

    • @jimsims9422
      @jimsims9422 4 роки тому

      From what I understand the Stones followed him.
      The Stones agent wouldn't let them follow on schedule.
      Created a "equipment problem" that delayed it by 30+ mins.

    • @kevingreen2400
      @kevingreen2400 Рік тому +1

      From what I read, Mick Jagger looked at his manager/agent and said (because James Brown was the "opener" for the Stones in that show) "How in the (f word) are we supposed to follow that?" You don't

  • @leekeeboo
    @leekeeboo 8 років тому +54

    That lady at 2:55 would've been me.... just standing there in awe soaking it in. That man is BAD!!! 🔥🔥

    • @kingofhiphop1000
      @kingofhiphop1000 3 роки тому +9

      Oh you noticed ????!!!! That for me was one of the HIGH POINTS of this VIDEO.
      THE GIRL WAS SPEECHLESS !!!

    • @scottbentham7466
      @scottbentham7466 3 роки тому +2

      I never forgot that young lady standing motionless at attention enjoying the Set...

    • @rogermeadowstaylor3256
      @rogermeadowstaylor3256 2 роки тому +3

      Her soul left her body lmao she probably broke up with her man that time ⏲️lol

    • @childmessengerofgod2853
      @childmessengerofgod2853 Рік тому

      @@rogermeadowstaylor3256 dang dude really? Lmao

  • @hollins35
    @hollins35 5 років тому +10

    I swear James Brown had the best footwork I have ever seen

  • @robertramjam913
    @robertramjam913 5 років тому +211

    James wearing his dancers out.

    • @lamarrjones104
      @lamarrjones104 2 роки тому +13

      😂😂😂😂😂😂Yep

    • @bOmBAsTiK
      @bOmBAsTiK 2 роки тому +27

      They're actually his backup SINGERS, but they're keeping up pretty well. But yeah, he's putting in work though...

    • @rhonda1704
      @rhonda1704 2 роки тому +4

      🤣🤣

    • @joe-joejones180
      @joe-joejones180 2 роки тому +18

      @@lamarrjones104 ….James be wearing his band out too😂….that was a live band playing live instruments….I know them dudes that be playing them horns be dizzy as hell after them songs 😂

    • @anthonysmith8210
      @anthonysmith8210 Рік тому +3

      That my man James brown at his best

  • @bigdancd
    @bigdancd 7 років тому +435

    I swear to God if this live version of Night Train don't move you, you could be declared legally dead! I had the extreme pleasure of seeing James and the Flames over a dozen times live in the 60's and 70's when he toured thru my hometown of Dayton OH. Everyone had fun at these gigs too. Us rockin' whities and soulfull black kids!!!

    • @ussspec8
      @ussspec8 5 років тому +11

      The Greatest Version!!! Man he had the joint jumping

    • @billkazen4683
      @billkazen4683 5 років тому +14

      im 70, and i'll NEVER get tired of watching James at the TAMI show gig...

    • @nunyabizniss3131
      @nunyabizniss3131 4 роки тому +4

      Was you in the audience on this particular video?

    • @geeskin5750
      @geeskin5750 4 роки тому +3

      Best comment

    • @nazfan01
      @nazfan01 4 роки тому +4

      I am from the Dayton area myself. Do you have any idea about who Alfred Corley was? I know he was the tenor saxophone player for The Famous Flames. Al is in this Night Train video matter of fact, but you dont see much of him in this. There is very little information on Alfred. I know he died sometimes during the 1960s. The reason why I am trying to find out who Al Corley was is because I found a very rare 7" 45rpm 1 of 2 pressings with Alfred Corley. Also there were several 45s with artists from the Famous Flames doing solo and they all include Al Corley. Yes, I found these between Dayton and Columbus......

  • @NathanDMason
    @NathanDMason 9 років тому +63

    Mr. Brown was a beautiful person. He loved children. He was nice to mine when we would go to all of his shows if they were near. We loved him!

  • @heidihulkkonensohrabi4263
    @heidihulkkonensohrabi4263 6 років тому +37

    I see how Prince got his moves😉James your the man🔥

  • @johnprestigiacomo2134
    @johnprestigiacomo2134 5 років тому +101

    Unbelievable section from 2:12 to 2:44 when he dances away from the mic then he and the entire band comes back at the precise moment (2:44). Incredible to see a performer and band doing so much so completely in sync. Absolutely amazing.....just killed it the entire performance. One of the greatest entertainers in history at the top of his game.

    • @AshleyPomeroy
      @AshleyPomeroy Рік тому +11

      James Brown drilled his band like a military operation and had an eagle eye for mistakes - there's another clip of him playing in Paris where Clyde Stubblefield does a solo, but he looks terrified because he has to keep precisely on the beat.

  • @RedBladeXX
    @RedBladeXX 7 років тому +28

    insane footwork

  • @keithmccaslyn2527
    @keithmccaslyn2527 6 років тому +57

    Mick Jagger saw this show... and was completley UN-done !! Music/Art/Dance truly the Universal Language of the Soul. James Brown forever!!

    • @box5bastard277
      @box5bastard277 2 роки тому +5

      Yet they save moves like Jagger, I rather groove like Brown any day yell

    • @mikec4834
      @mikec4834 2 роки тому +1

      No one will ever come close to James . Just think of how he influenced the industry. Nno one will ever come close to him !

    • @malcolmjefferson3394
      @malcolmjefferson3394 Рік тому

      Not true.

  • @philiphatfield5666
    @philiphatfield5666 Рік тому +15

    James Brown knew how to put a band together and lead it. Incomparable!

  • @delboymartin7465
    @delboymartin7465 3 роки тому +17

    I love the way the girl at 02:53 is standing and just staring at James like she's seeing a miracle. The full clip of this night is available on UA-cam. I personally reckon James gave it 100% because the Rolling Stones were also on the same bill and he wanted to show them he's
    they apparently were like how do we follow that!? Amazing profromance from James and his band. The God father of Soul.

  • @billye9127
    @billye9127 10 років тому +51

    almost 40 years ago, I saw him at penn state-700 blacks and five whites. he was the real deal. 90 minutes of singing, dancing, and hooping. the best. the absolute best.

    • @billye9127
      @billye9127 10 років тому +4

      it was in the hammond building right off college near meyers restaurant

  • @SecretBobberdownfishing
    @SecretBobberdownfishing 6 років тому +21

    Listen...I am calling it. The greatest pure entertainer/performer who has ever lived.

  • @JTK_XXL
    @JTK_XXL 4 роки тому +24

    How the hell is the building still standing after this lit performance?!

  • @Goatboysminion
    @Goatboysminion 5 років тому +21

    Wait...so he went from Please don't go....for 6minutes and 17seconds. And then strait into this? Respect!

    • @kingofhiphop1000
      @kingofhiphop1000 3 роки тому +1

      Oh!! Oh my GOD Yu mean that please please performance was immidiately before this ??? Woooooowww !!!

  • @alexriverside1981
    @alexriverside1981 6 років тому +14

    I think I just had a Stroke.. from watching James killing it...

  • @loveyouall66
    @loveyouall66 10 років тому +34

    no one. I mean no one could move like this brother.

    • @monicascorpio4287
      @monicascorpio4287 3 роки тому

      I can☝

    • @KushLuv93
      @KushLuv93 2 роки тому

      My dad can back then

    • @dj.sobxrbe
      @dj.sobxrbe Рік тому

      he inspired michael jackson and prince so he gets his flowers but i don’t think he was a better dancer then either of them still great tho he was innovative

  • @jessehutchings
    @jessehutchings 2 роки тому +28

    The coolest thing to me is seeing how the elements of music like this has been incorporated into all kinds of new genres even heavy metal, metalcore and punk

  • @MichaelWilliams-oe5rn
    @MichaelWilliams-oe5rn 4 роки тому +32

    One of the greatest dancers that ever was...still cool 50,60 years later

  • @pmoneybags9525
    @pmoneybags9525 6 років тому +20

    Now this is God giving talent right here.

  • @stevenanderson6436
    @stevenanderson6436 10 років тому +45

    Every time I see this tears of joy come to me. Now MJ, Hammer, Prince, and maybe Usher can dance but all you have to do is watch this performance and it is CLEAR JB is simply THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @WinslowLeach-ko5wz
    @WinslowLeach-ko5wz 2 місяці тому +4

    Dude no matter how much I go back and watch this is still as electrifying as ever. Truly one of the best performances ever caught on film.

  • @malikwoods8842
    @malikwoods8842 5 років тому +13

    His footwork is crazy 😯😱

  • @derrickjones8659
    @derrickjones8659 7 років тому +360

    james got the sickest feet i ever seen

  • @courtgizzle
    @courtgizzle 6 років тому +48

    James Brown. The man who officially invented hip hop. My hero. RIP to The Godfather Of Soul ✌🏾

    • @cavaleermountaineer3839
      @cavaleermountaineer3839 Рік тому +4

      Actually Hip Hop is a combination of a Three Pillars- James' music obviously, his revolution of The One. But the 2nd pillar, and I think you'll agree, is the mentality and attitude of "the Greatest", Muhammad Ali. And the third was where these two culture at large forces merged- the very distinct energy and swagger of the NYC, specifically the Bronx in the early 1970s. Without the first two there simply is no such thing as hip-hop. But the crucible of NYC, especially the Black Spades street gang and the local party culture they governed, along with the smaller revolution of sampling the break, by Grandmaster Flash, created the very distinct, bold and new creation of American culture that became Hip-Hop. Crazy that James, Ali, Hendrix and Coltrane were all doing revolutionizing the world with genius within the same two or three year period. 💯💯💯

    • @a.c.6475
      @a.c.6475 Рік тому

      ​@@cavaleermountaineer3839 hmm!....surely you realize that the island of Jamaica is where "toasting" (rappin') originated. Clive "Herc" is of Jamaican decent, Flash is from Barbados, Artist like U-Roy, Big Youth, I-Roy, Dillinger etc "toasted" over rock steady instrumentals! Huge sound systems with the dj as a integral part, huge weekend yard parties were imitated and brought to N.Y. specifically the Bronx! This is the foundation of what we call rap today!

    • @cavaleermountaineer3839
      @cavaleermountaineer3839 Рік тому

      @@a.c.6475 Oh here we go, some lapdog island Caribbean trying to claim something. Why do foreigners, whether yall or Irish or Germans or Mexicans, have to come to AMERICA to become relevant or to do something noteworthy? Like that overrated street hustler bum Marcus Garvey. WHY did he have to come HERE to become known or relevant at all? And what happened to him when he went home??? But I digress....Yall mfers are so delusional, like little lap-dogs yapping and yapping. But I'm glad you asked for a lesson. "Rapping", meaning someone rhyming over music, was happening back in the 40s. That's probably where whatever immigrant shyt you're talking about happening in NYC got their ideas from. We've been doing this for a long, long time. Especially after the global revolution of Muhammad Ali. Then in the 1960s a North Carolina proto-rapper made some songs that became popular. Probably another source for whatever your people were doing. But none of that, whatever import shyt you're talking about included, was HIP-HOP. And I'm glad you brought up the fraud "Herc" who made a name for himself playing James Brown songs. Herc, and all other DJs, was under the direct protection of the street gang that ran the Bronx- the Black Spades. They singlehandedly though unintentionally created the youth culture in the Bronx that was the key to the emerging proto-Hip-Hop.

    • @cavaleermountaineer3839
      @cavaleermountaineer3839 Рік тому

      @@a.c.6475 As for the sound system parties and duels, they were ALREADY happening in NYC all through the five boroughs. Immigrants from wherever were invited to participate if they could. And here's what I also don't understand about your immigrant delusions. Flash was born and bred Bronxdale projects. What in the heck makes you think the tiny, no-name island of Barbados had ANYTHING to do with his musical development as he studied R&B and Funk in NYC? That's as ridiculous as a child who's parents were from the hills of Spain but who was born and raised in in ancient ROME talking about his backwoods, bumpkin origins having something to do with his development. I think yall do this because you literally have nothing to talk about for yourselves and because you have some bizarre need to try to compare yourselves to Americans. It's so stupid. AMERICAN music is what shaped yalls music, especially Jamaican music. Before James Brown moved the whole world to the One, everyone was on the Jazz-based TWO. That corny shyt Jamaican parents and grandparents called SKA was all on the TWO. Same thing with our Blues. They heard it and emulated it. This what they themselves say but they try to call us "brothers and sisters" when nothing could be further from the truth. We don't know shyt about yall and don't need or care to. So when James moved the world to the ONE, Jamaican music followed. The Jamaican style called "Roots" obviously came from decades of hearing Jazz, James Brown. And the same applies to Cuban Salsa- all American derivatives. Just like your systems of government and government organization, at least the the appearances.

    • @cavaleermountaineer3839
      @cavaleermountaineer3839 Рік тому +1

      @@a.c.6475 Face it, yall, like everyone else on this planet, live in an American world. A world shaped by 1776 and everything that followed. So if you're fortunate enough to get here and actually contribute to the greater glory of America, consider yourself lucky and privileged. But the facts are James Brown, Muhammad Ali and the street culture and style of NYC created the conditions for Hip-Hop. Not some immigrant parties with people listening to some corny Jazz derived instrumentals. And yes, Rocksteady had already made the change to The ONE. The American influence moves that fast. If his mama's island origins was any sort of influence why didn't Flash develop his DJing and sampling to that shyt? Why didn't Herc play that shyt at parties? Why doesn't he claim to have "brought Rocksteady to America" and WE liked it and emulated the style? The reality is the REVERSE. George Clinton, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Sly and the Family, not even getting into Jazz, were revolutionizing MUSIC. Wasn't nobody interested in yalls little hick tunes. THAT is why Flash never talks about "Bermuda" or wherever his mother was from. He talks about the South Bronx. He talks about R&B and "the best part of the song". There WAS no "loop" in yalls corny shyt. Flash is a Bronx thoroughbred unlike that fraud Herc. But Herc wasn't born and bred here sooooo..... Here's the earliest rappers....1940s. ua-cam.com/video/RUAzLpG8sf8/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/XNzKZ7lJRUc/v-deo.html
      And they sang and harmonized too. Don't hate too hard homeboy. It's better to emulate, like your people do. We are One of One.

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg2552 6 років тому +10

    Not just "James Brown". JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES !!!

  • @TheTone37
    @TheTone37 5 років тому +10

    The Godfather of Soul, Funk, and Hip-Hop music.

  • @OutstandnBrandon
    @OutstandnBrandon 3 роки тому +15

    Watching this shows you not only how talented JB was as a performer, but how talented Chadwick was as an actor portraying him

    • @nyterpfan
      @nyterpfan Рік тому +4

      Chadwick gave an INCREDIBLE performance--(I was stunned when I saw the film--didn't think ANYONE could nail down JB's moves--Chadwick was AMAZING!!)

  • @3941602
    @3941602 2 роки тому +15

    Such showmanship! What I saw Black n White in the band and in the crowd its beautiful to come together

  • @MossyDeep64
    @MossyDeep64 4 роки тому +51

    So talented. I wish there were also footage of him in his 20s. This man is a true genius. RIP and thanks for still inspiring us today.

    • @ThePanther97
      @ThePanther97 2 роки тому +3

      Exactly, he was already seen as a great performer even in the 1950's. Little Richard said he would let James Brown go up and sing and James would stay on stage for hours on little Richard's own show, little Richard and others already saw James Brown's greatness way back in the 50's.

  • @corrynthiaiam9205
    @corrynthiaiam9205 2 роки тому +10

    It been said that this performance on this show was one of the best TV performances ever. In someone who is dear to my heart(sweetest old lady ever) was in the audience and said the energy was amazing. In fact the Rolling Stones was the head liners!

  • @rwalk8551
    @rwalk8551 8 років тому +32

    Simply Mind Boggling

  • @bibolcs
    @bibolcs 9 років тому +14

    What an Acrobatic Dancing..! This is unbelievable..! you can hear the Public scream on deep emotion..! What a Moment..! Tremendous..!

  • @mariusdaniel5293
    @mariusdaniel5293 5 років тому +37

    It's like he was posessed by the music, his movements are mesmerizing, it's just very hard to stop watching him once you saw him. What an incredibile energy and dedication...

  • @librnx1988
    @librnx1988 4 роки тому +11

    My God cant nobody move like James Brown. LEGENDARY PERFORMER RIP They Say GODFATHER I SAY KING OF SOUL..

  • @donthompson10166
    @donthompson10166 6 років тому +22

    I feel I should stand up when watching this, its a real piece of history from a legend amongst legends

    • @CoconutDreams123
      @CoconutDreams123 2 роки тому

      I'm hip!

    • @SpeegBJ
      @SpeegBJ 2 роки тому

      How could you not stand up, or at least move to the music...I all but fall out of my chair when watching, so have to get up.

  • @MIMI88998899
    @MIMI88998899 9 років тому +159

    People must remember that before James Brown there was no one else dancing like this. James Brown did not look to anyone else to get his dance moves from; however Michael Jackson looked to James Brown for his dance moves.

    • @reziboy100
      @reziboy100 9 років тому +9

      "There's nothing new under the sun..."

    • @DevilsAdvocateofnazareth
      @DevilsAdvocateofnazareth 9 років тому +16

      reziboy100 he stuck shit together in a way that had never been done before; blending elements of lindy hop, tap dance, and the showmanship of the likes of charlie patton.

    • @reziboy100
      @reziboy100 9 років тому +10

      @Devil's Advocate, he was definitely unique and innovative.

    • @robertlegory9139
      @robertlegory9139 9 років тому

      o

    • @robertlegory9139
      @robertlegory9139 9 років тому

      Robert Legory

  • @weotalks2810
    @weotalks2810 5 років тому +14

    The GREATEST PERFORMANCE ever RECORDED

  • @niccoarcadia4179
    @niccoarcadia4179 5 років тому +16

    James Brown was the 1st. Now I see why he's the Godfather Of Soul. What a voice, nice balance of raspy multi octave and delivery, perfect for soul music.

  • @rickywu6549
    @rickywu6549 6 років тому +42

    The greatest performance I ever seen ✋ down

  • @andycollins9685
    @andycollins9685 6 років тому +12

    why cant we have music and talent like this today

  • @BrianSchienbein
    @BrianSchienbein 3 місяці тому +5

    This is his ( in my opinion) his best performance. You can see how he inspired Michael Jsckson.

  • @donotneed2250
    @donotneed2250 2 роки тому +5

    I was fortunate enough to see him perform twice live in the 1960's.

  • @TanineGraham
    @TanineGraham 9 років тому +25

    James Brown best to ever do it!
    Yall know the little stuff crack me up!
    Check out the lil black gurl with the hair rollers coming out... she sweated out that press immediately. .. lmao I love it!!

  • @nostalgik._
    @nostalgik._ 8 років тому +2212

    And somewhere in Gary, Indiana... a little boy named Michael Jackson was watching.

    • @__RonnieHouston__
      @__RonnieHouston__ 8 років тому +176

      We Have To Thank God 4 These Two! If James Brown Never Happened, Michael Jackson Wouldn't Happen!

    • @ConnorM0618
      @ConnorM0618 8 років тому +89

      +Ronnie Houston Too bad we lost both of them though. They will be in our hearts

    • @mimidudley2058
      @mimidudley2058 8 років тому +54

      Absolutely! Two great talents that forever live through music, and in our hearts. May God bless the two.

    • @NotoriousNYNJ
      @NotoriousNYNJ 8 років тому +77

      This just gave me chills... Don't do that lol... That was heavy...

    • @GarwinWayne
      @GarwinWayne 7 років тому +144

      Don't forget another young boy from Minneapolis was watching as well (Prince).

  • @MusicFan.....
    @MusicFan..... 3 роки тому +9

    That footwork is insane.

  • @mikerichards8400
    @mikerichards8400 Рік тому +3

    James Brown was and is the original performer with dance moves that have NOT been perfectly duplicated by any other dancer. He had it and proved it!

  • @Viktors633
    @Viktors633 7 років тому +76

    Brilliant, honestly folks you do not see stuff like this everyday. Extremely rare talent, unique dance routine. Saw the man at Hammersmith in 85 , what a performer, Simply Red was the back up band . Lucky me.

    • @robjones2408
      @robjones2408 7 років тому +3

      Saw the same gig at Hammersmith in 1985, JB was truly outta sight that night !

  • @leroycreasey
    @leroycreasey 7 років тому +23

    I grew up on James Brown. This video brings many good memories. RIP James Brown.

  • @hfl6654
    @hfl6654 5 років тому +5

    Bru ain’t no words to describe this man was the definition of entertainment fs

  • @jamesbaldwin8967
    @jamesbaldwin8967 5 років тому +7

    James Baldwin - Truely a man and his band that was before its time and shall live long after all is done. A work of showmanship at the best.

  • @LoboLocoX
    @LoboLocoX 9 років тому +62

    Jesus Christ that footwork is impressive!

  • @SELAHPAUSE
    @SELAHPAUSE 9 років тому +36

    Wow....I forgot how Baddd this brother was......He was a BEAST......2nd to none......

  • @vincentrobinson9645
    @vincentrobinson9645 4 роки тому +9

    We use to love seeing James Brown here in Philly in the 60’s . Especially when he did his hit “Please ,please , please”. The ladies would just go nuts seeing a guy throw a cape around his shoulders, and him throw the cape off . RIP Godfather 🎶 🎙

  • @colinmennie6447
    @colinmennie6447 3 роки тому +10

    I just watched this documentary tonight on TCM and before this song was please don’t go . I’m a 63 year old white Englishman and I can honestly say I have never seen anything quite like what I just watched tonight with Mr James Brown . How amazing it must have been to see it live. . I was amazed just watching it on TV .Unbelievable ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @kingbee1500
    @kingbee1500 9 років тому +48

    There are NO words for this...maybe "Hot Damn, look at that!"

    • @bunnyfish714
      @bunnyfish714 9 років тому +9

      saw him play a small club just out of the army,changed everything I thought life was about

    • @jonah1940
      @jonah1940 4 роки тому

      Lol

  • @planchudo
    @planchudo 10 років тому +41

    Absolutely spectacular. What a power house of talent he was. !!!!

  • @malikwoods8842
    @malikwoods8842 5 років тому +7

    Who’s still watching this legend and listening footwork inn all 2019???????????? ????????????

  • @eaqua56
    @eaqua56 5 років тому +11

    Don 't sleep on The Flames either. T hey we're so smooth!

  • @williamg2552
    @williamg2552 8 років тому +35

    "not just james brown...JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES !!! "(I don't know about YOU, but I see them right up there dancing WITH James !!! (and they SANG with him TOO....for some 15 YEARS !!!)

  • @reggiethecommenter9137
    @reggiethecommenter9137 8 років тому +15

    More effort put forth in one song than most artist use in a whole show. The athleticism and stamina is amazing. This man must have had a 52"vertical leap.

  • @nunyabizniss3131
    @nunyabizniss3131 4 роки тому +7

    Im 31 years old so this is wayyyyyy before I was thought of; it was before my mom was even thought of but I find this performance to be BEYOND addicting, hypnotizing and it was wayyyyyy BEFORE AND AFTER its own time. I can literally watch this ONE video for THE rest of my natural life. Mr Brown absolutely massacred this performance and I say that in the most respectful way. I also love the audience. No one was bothered w each other they was just there for ONE REASON and thats to see Mr Brown and I am beyond jealous. They are so lucky to have seen this performance live and in the flesh. OMG I love this performance more than words could ever say! Rest In Peace Mr Brown and thank you for this!

  • @FreeformThoughts804
    @FreeformThoughts804 3 роки тому +7

    He went this hard with every performance. I can only imagine what practice was like....the backup dancers were out of breath! Soul brother No. 1

  • @jckirlan
    @jckirlan 7 років тому +23

    GREATEST. PERFORMANCE. EVER!!! AND. OF. ALL. TIME. PERIOD

  • @ahhoohphhtehh2
    @ahhoohphhtehh2 8 років тому +137

    Well that's my exercise for today.

  • @trajanuslarocque7572
    @trajanuslarocque7572 3 роки тому +46

    I’m 21, people my age like Drake, 21 Savage, Juice World or whatever, Travis Scott etc.... but this is what musical talent and talent as a performer looks like. People my age don’t appreciate

    • @babababababa9439
      @babababababa9439 3 роки тому

      Same, 15 here

    • @josephcrawford7922
      @josephcrawford7922 3 роки тому

      Same here

    • @pradabears
      @pradabears 2 роки тому +1

      you want a cookie or summ?? i’m 18 & like drake & james brown

    • @ApolloTheUltimate
      @ApolloTheUltimate 2 роки тому +1

      I’m getting some r/notliketheothergirls vibes here homie, nobody cares that you aren’t with the norm. if you like James Brown then more power to you, if you like Drake, 21 Savage, or any of the others listed, then more power to you. but you aren’t special for being a gen z and liking him dude

    • @trajanuslarocque7572
      @trajanuslarocque7572 2 роки тому

      @@ApolloTheUltimate you put way too much effort into that I didn't read it. Internet isn't the place to be a preachy douche

  • @miked4377
    @miked4377 4 роки тому +5

    james brown was in a whole nother world......could not be touched.....legendary...

  • @annalengyel2879
    @annalengyel2879 9 років тому +415

    Best footwork, hands down. Come on, guys, Michael Jackson was a disciple, and a great one, but James Brown is the original.

  • @boltman6359
    @boltman6359 6 років тому +23

    just show this to whomever is in need of resuscitation

  • @SouthSideRalph1
    @SouthSideRalph1 4 роки тому +7

    Them kids in the audience didnt know HOW GOOD THEY HAD IT......Now they listening to todays music in they 80's like...WTF?

  • @musicismymistra8437
    @musicismymistra8437 3 роки тому +2

    That right there was Mr James Brown the Hardest Working Man in Showbiz. So glad i grew up on his timeline and got to see him twice in concert. Boy us kids sure loved him💙☺

  • @fudgematthew33
    @fudgematthew33 7 років тому +49

    Soul Brother #1.