Plus the dances that James Brown incorporates in here are complex and still energetic at the same time. James Brown did his own choreography and was self taught throughout his whole career. Amazing and unbelievable for a self taught man. Michael Jackson was also self taught to a level but still needed trainers to help him dance perfectly to the level of James Brown, MJ's dancing was not completely improvised like JB which is why I'd say James is the better dancer. The 70s was when his dances became more complex and didn't just range from the mashed potatoes, the James Brown and the camel walk, he used his arms equally as his legs and moved all four of them at the same time. I found so much and plenty of footage of James Brown dancing similarly to how he dances here and like I said they're all 70s footage. Which shows you he took variety seriously especially in his dancing, definitely wasn't a one trick pony. The rhythms in his music and his music style was also varied but still perfect. I've yet to see his 70s dancing style be portrayed in cinema in a biopic cause the "Get on Up" movie wasn't it. They focused primarily on the 60s for his dancing and in general. Should've made it 3 hours at least and a 4 hour director's cut to show most of his 70s era.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the one and only Mr. James Brown . . . . . . and yes that's Bootsy baby . . . . did anybody else notice that this band is so tight that its damn near waterproof . . . . R.I.P. Mr.Brown , I know that heaven is funkier now that you're there
This is the greatest thing I never witnessed in real life.. I wasn't even born.. Thank you, internet.. And thank you James Brown and anyone who helped him make music throughout his career.
Malinda Walton There is still good Music. Honestly there was never bad music. From the days of classical music to this day. If you look for it you can find good music all over time ;)
Among the icons of singers, James Brown forever has the best energy. His abundance of energy radiates into the crowd. James come back brother we are missing you.
Why do people keep knocking each other, like Michael Jackson? Sure he learned many of his dance moves from famous James Brown, but so what! He learned from a wonderful mentor. I wish I could dance like either of them,and sing like them too. God gives something to each of us. Let's give thanks, not be critical.
Its amazing what they can do these days in the studios, make any mediocre voice sound the part, but if you ask me, they dont even come close to Mr. B singing live! I'm only 24 but I really feel i've witnessed the end of true quality material coming from the music industry, maybe i'm lucky to witness such a milestone that will go down in history, but I still have many more years to come and theres only so far back in history im prepared to go in search of good music! Rant over...
la sinta se sobrecarga ...........yo solo con verlo ............me dio ganas de bailar waooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...........james brownnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The Bomb!! He took that everywhere, and then, like Pharoah Sanders or John Coltrane, when his feelings moved beyond any words he could sing, he just let his voice wail it out!
The only thing that can describe this is Super Bad, Gravity, Soul Power! . What a huge sound this band has, what a groove and an artist and front man that cannot be imitated. I love the overtones on his voice... This cat goes unequaled!
Whooooah ... the Things that James Brown can do wit a song .... James Brown i love you I looooooooove you! I aaaaaaaaOV oooove ahooove YOU! thanks for puttin this up
Much "Respect" To this Man ,who started things, Only He could Finish.. Love, Prince and M.J. -but, He was The Supreme . Saw him ,around, 99'/2000 One of His Last Shows .He still had it .God Bless , the Great Music and what He gave of Himself ...
Paused an episode of "River" on Netflix to search the internet for details regarding the song "Sunny" which was featured in the show. Glad to find this version. James Brown owns and completely embraces this song. Thank you for posting!
I get chills when he screams at the end of the song, you can feeeel his soul pouring through you. That's what I want from an artist, your true self not a carboncopy.
@Fl0Vid because he had good dance trainers, good songwriters, good session musicians and was completely hyped, and the dawn of MTV also did it's share to make him a lot bigger than he ever deserved it.
Grande BOBBY !!! Grande tu Aporte a la Música del Mundo y ......... Muy Grande Maestro ... si ! Usted ... JAMES BROWN uno de mis Ídolos !!! los Aplaudo de PIE a los DOS !!!
Foot Ga !! That band Kicked Azz. The King Literally Owned it. My goodness gracious. Thank you for the upload. Would love to see the entire concert. Asaaahhhh!! Goot Gad!
James Brown could have done it in several directions , pop sound as original or funky ,but he did it exactly like he should have, upbeat , why it sounds so bad ass.
The best version of Sunny. Many are good but this one, man! this is the best!
Plus the dances that James Brown incorporates in here are complex and still energetic at the same time. James Brown did his own choreography and was self taught throughout his whole career. Amazing and unbelievable for a self taught man. Michael Jackson was also self taught to a level but still needed trainers to help him dance perfectly to the level of James Brown, MJ's dancing was not completely improvised like JB which is why I'd say James is the better dancer. The 70s was when his dances became more complex and didn't just range from the mashed potatoes, the James Brown and the camel walk, he used his arms equally as his legs and moved all four of them at the same time. I found so much and plenty of footage of James Brown dancing similarly to how he dances here and like I said they're all 70s footage. Which shows you he took variety seriously especially in his dancing, definitely wasn't a one trick pony. The rhythms in his music and his music style was also varied but still perfect. I've yet to see his 70s dancing style be portrayed in cinema in a biopic cause the "Get on Up" movie wasn't it. They focused primarily on the 60s for his dancing and in general. Should've made it 3 hours at least and a 4 hour director's cut to show most of his 70s era.
James Brown truly the Godfather of Soul.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the one and only Mr. James Brown . . . . . . and yes that's Bootsy baby . . . . did anybody else notice that this band is so tight that its damn near waterproof . . . . R.I.P. Mr.Brown , I know that heaven is funkier now that you're there
The best single live performance I've ever seen... this is just absolutely incredible.
This is the greatest thing I never witnessed in real life.. I wasn't even born.. Thank you, internet.. And thank you James Brown and anyone who helped him make music throughout his career.
The most dynamic, soulful performer of all time with the tightest, funkiest band of all time!! End result--IMMORTALITY!!
That horn arrangement is just out of this world!
+Linus Kallin You said it--my man!! That band is just INCREDIBLE..so dynamic and soulful...they were in a class all their own!!
+Linus Kallin
You're right...it's smokin!
+Linus Kallin Yes, and goes well with that dance.
Out of sight .
Arranged by the great Fred Wesley
I never realised James Brown was this good. Great performance. I love it.
seriously, how could anybody thumbs down this? Like, seriously.
Nobody could do James Brown but James Brown. One of the greatest!
Thank you for your version! RIP
GOD DAMNIT!! James somtimes words escape me....
This just might be the greatest musical performance in history.
A masterful and magnificent performance for the ages.
the godfather will NEVER die!
JAMES FUNKS EVERYTHING UP
That band was before its time
I lose it everytime,when J.B. starts dancing. What a entertainer! The band was hot as fish grease.
かっこよすぎて
So very very, classic!!! James killed it! Awesome Job!! Now this was Music!!
Malinda Walton There is still good Music. Honestly there was never bad music. From the days of classical music to this day. If you look for it you can find good music all over time ;)
Man, Bootsy's on fire!!
Among the icons of singers, James Brown forever has the best energy. His abundance of energy radiates into the crowd. James come back brother we are missing you.
古さを感じさせない格好良さが素晴らしい！
god damn he dance! I stopped everything i was doing when I saw it. That's where Micheal got those moves from.... DAMN!
Wow!!!! I had no idea this was a James Brown song...
I know it's from Bobby Hebb but mister Brown made it his own....
My favourite video to watch. Hands down the coolest man to ever walk the planet
Why do people keep knocking each other, like Michael Jackson? Sure he learned many of his dance moves from famous James Brown, but so what! He learned from a wonderful mentor. I wish I could dance like either of them,and sing like them too. God gives something to each of us. Let's give thanks, not be critical.
That man can dance!
LOVE IT SO MUCH....
Its amazing what they can do these days in the studios, make any mediocre voice sound the part, but if you ask me, they dont even come close to Mr. B singing live! I'm only 24 but I really feel i've witnessed the end of true quality material coming from the music industry, maybe i'm lucky to witness such a milestone that will go down in history, but I still have many more years to come and theres only so far back in history im prepared to go in search of good music! Rant over...
Timeless music...
thank u from TUNISIA !!!
I LOVE this song for 2 reasons, Its Amazing! and My name is Sunny. :D
nicest "sunny" i have ever heard
Love the fancy footwork.
la sinta se sobrecarga ...........yo solo con verlo ............me dio ganas de bailar waooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...........james brownnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.....haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
What a 'Showman'. James' simply 'Rules'. Ultimate Icon and entertainer.
Rest in Power, James Brown
can't stop watching this,well beyond awesome omg...
Uplifting soul like this is what we play, thanks Mr BROWN, you touched many lives,DJ EXPAT
The Bomb!! He took that everywhere, and then, like Pharoah Sanders or John Coltrane, when his feelings moved beyond any words he could sing, he just let his voice wail it out!
Nothing but soul, spirit and life force. Every time I saw JB my exhilaration was dripping.
another JB masterclass
The only thing that can describe this is Super Bad, Gravity, Soul Power! . What a huge sound this band has, what a groove and an artist and front man that cannot be imitated. I love the overtones on his voice... This cat goes unequaled!
Probably the best performance of anything that has ever be performed anywhere.
The horn outro w/vocals is siiiick...Good God!
James Brown. OOOOOOOOOOOOH WEEEEEEEEEEEE!!
The real dancing machine. Sorry MJ.
james lost his mind and set that stage on fire
The kiss to crowd was pure class.
Whooooah ... the Things that James Brown can do wit a song ....
James Brown i love you
I looooooooove you!
I aaaaaaaaOV oooove ahooove YOU!
thanks for puttin this up
Much "Respect" To this Man ,who started things, Only He could Finish.. Love, Prince and M.J. -but, He was The Supreme . Saw him ,around, 99'/2000 One of His Last Shows .He still had it .God Bless , the Great Music and what He gave of Himself ...
Best frontman ever !!
Just a master
one of my favorite tunes of ALL time - love it - still can't decide which version is best though!
Paused an episode of "River" on Netflix to search the internet for details regarding the song "Sunny" which was featured in the show. Glad to find this version. James Brown owns and completely embraces this song. Thank you for posting!
This man merged into his song
He was a ' merger ' ....
I FEEL GOOD!!!
OMG best ever...
There can never be as good version as this of Sunny
A great tribute to Bobby Hebb.
I get chills when he screams at the end of the song, you can feeeel his soul pouring through you. That's what I want from an artist, your true self not a carboncopy.
That’s an 18y/o Bootsy Collins on bass. Amazing history!
Probably the best version of Sunny.. Right?
Yeah you are totally right bro !
chuckgobbo I love this version, but the electric flags version will always be the most profond to me.
Jamiriqyau
chuckgobbo nope, Bobby was the best
Stevie Wonder's is AMAZING too!!
man james brown does it all... raw funk to r&b.
3 people never saw a ray of sunshine in their life.
king of kings!
God!
Lui è un genio e il gruppo che lo accompagna è stratosferico!!!!
Fondamentale per quello che ha cantato,scritto,prodotto...Renzo Arbore lo porto' in tv per una settimana.
Doc..Doc..Doc
Just watch Unsung and all this time the bass player i admired on this video is actually Bootsy Collins !!
The best showman of all time !!!!!!!
This is my favorite James Brown
Sunny~! My favorite♡
GIGANTE!!!!!
Just .... the King of Soul ... James Brown!!!
@Fl0Vid
because he had good dance trainers, good songwriters, good session musicians and was completely hyped, and the dawn of MTV also did it's share to make him a lot bigger than he ever deserved it.
the best
wow...
A legend
Absolutely Amazing
Grande BOBBY !!! Grande tu Aporte a la Música del Mundo y ......... Muy Grande Maestro ... si ! Usted ... JAMES BROWN uno de mis Ídolos !!! los Aplaudo de PIE a los DOS !!!
Suunnyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!! His moves are legendary
Foot Ga !! That band Kicked Azz. The King Literally Owned it. My goodness gracious. Thank you for the upload. Would love to see the entire concert. Asaaahhhh!! Goot Gad!
This was crazy!! Wow! I may never sing again!
Unique !!!!!!
MAGNIFIQUE MERCI ;)
Incredible
これヤバ最高。。！
Thank you for uploading!!
Good job!!
Good God....
posted on this before a few months back, but omfg it just is THE BEST
amazing version of sunny
James Brown could have done it in several directions , pop sound as original or funky ,but he did it exactly like he should have, upbeat , why it sounds so bad ass.
marvellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooussssssssssssssssssss
Iconic!
love his dancing!
Amazing!!!!!!!!
I think he's just noting how good he sounds
Volcanique !
No words!!