Witnessing the birth of funk, with Cold Sweat and the earlier Papa's Got a Brand New Bag. "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business" fo' sho'!" Black music for black people. Teh awesomeness.
The Shakespeare of popular music. He could do everything. Sing, dance, write, arrange, lead a band, in any genre. Jump blues, MOR, soul, R&B, funk (which he invented), rock. He is the presiding figure over the hip hop and sample-based dance music of the 80s and 90s. The REAL king.
I've loved James Brown since I first heard his first record," Please, Please, Please" in 1956. White radio stations wouldn't play it. It was considered "race" music and it was played only on "race" or black stations. This is why Pat Boone recorded "Aint that a shame" because white stations wouldn't play Fats Domino. In 1983 I saw James Brown in person with a front row seat, in a small venue. He was "the hardest working man in show business, and the funkiest man alive". God Bless James Brown.
Looking at this date, this would have been the day after King was assassinated in Memphis. I heard stories about this performance, how the authorities wanted him to cancel it, and how he insisted that it would be the best thing to go on with the performance. I think it was done for free too, at least that's the story I heard.
Those are not ghost notes That is the double up of the snare with the bass drum & the cymbals. He is playing the hi hat tempo on the ride cymbal the hi hat is only opening 4 times through out the drum rhythm.You know the Funky Drummer that was released a few years later? This is the real Funky Drummer that is on that song too I belive.
We all Loved James Brown the best in Music period.
that's some fuuuuuunky drumming. where did he get all those ghost notes? notice how he keeps an intense gaze on JB following his cues. I replayed that solo a dozen times, it was so funky
waaaaaaaaaay ahead of his time...that guy is the real king of soul, funk and soulbrother numer 1!!! while ppl were listening to th beatles and stoned this guy was makin real music
Do y'all remember the story of James saving Boston that night? He had to get paid too & the Govenor of Mass. had to step in about the media trying to show this concert w/out authorization.. When the Gov. found out how much James demanded $65k for 1 night. He tripped.. Yeah ,well, so did James when people were starting to take their tickets back( when refunds were allowed then) just cause it was gonna be aired!!
Love the way this was filmed. Also audio quality is very good considering. Great piece of art and history... I saw James live this same year in Richmond Va....
I used to go to Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis and see JB in the mid '60's to early 70's. I went to 6 of his concerts in that era. I started going when I was 12 years old. I went with my older sister who was 18. She was afraid to go by herself. We were some of the only white people at the concert. It was pretty edgy for a young white boy and it was a spectacle. The audience and JB would all go crazy. I've never experienced anything like it since.
@beerster that's so cool! i was just fantasizing how it would have been like to witness JB and this band live in that particular era. thanks for sharing.
My favourite track in this version. Have always loved this since seeing it on a BBC show about 15 years ago - thanks for posting it. Shame it's in two halves but better than not here at all !!
@kariebeez true this concert was the day after ml, but it was unusual for people to try and get on stage because James Brown being the ultimate showman could work the crowd into a fever pitch and like any concert back in the day it happened. arenas have become more security conscious and have better ability to control the crowd from reaching the stage. the two are not connected, but i think i understand your meaning
viva clyde stubblefield
MrHydrogoon 1 day ago
Oo AGH!
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Witnessing the birth of funk, with Cold Sweat and the earlier Papa's Got a Brand New Bag. "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business" fo' sho'!" Black music for black people. Teh awesomeness.
OriginalLHB 1 month ago
oooooooooooommmmmmmmgggggggggggg!!!
MrJdavis88 1 month ago
The Shakespeare of popular music. He could do everything. Sing, dance, write, arrange, lead a band, in any genre. Jump blues, MOR, soul, R&B, funk (which he invented), rock. He is the presiding figure over the hip hop and sample-based dance music of the 80s and 90s. The REAL king.
jasonpfinch 1 month ago
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The tightest band in show business back in the 60's, Cold Sweat with bro. Maceo Parker doing that signature sax solo.
brotherap 3 months ago
I've loved James Brown since I first heard his first record," Please, Please, Please" in 1956. White radio stations wouldn't play it. It was considered "race" music and it was played only on "race" or black stations. This is why Pat Boone recorded "Aint that a shame" because white stations wouldn't play Fats Domino. In 1983 I saw James Brown in person with a front row seat, in a small venue. He was "the hardest working man in show business, and the funkiest man alive". God Bless James Brown.
ObscureJude0 4 months ago
I just wanna, get on ya pony and ride!!
musicfox28 5 months ago
Looking at this date, this would have been the day after King was assassinated in Memphis. I heard stories about this performance, how the authorities wanted him to cancel it, and how he insisted that it would be the best thing to go on with the performance. I think it was done for free too, at least that's the story I heard.
zumbi50 5 months ago
I'd give anything to be James Brown for 3 minutes. I think that's all I could handle.
johnnykaka66 6 months ago
2:34 love this moment. It's so calm and the guitar is so subtle
TheSoulBrotha74 7 months ago
Those are not ghost notes That is the double up of the snare with the bass drum & the cymbals. He is playing the hi hat tempo on the ride cymbal the hi hat is only opening 4 times through out the drum rhythm.You know the Funky Drummer that was released a few years later? This is the real Funky Drummer that is on that song too I belive.
We all Loved James Brown the best in Music period.
MixQuisite 8 months ago
Just look at that simple trap set!!
Proves that's all you need if you got the funky seed!!
monkstermanjah 8 months ago
that's some fuuuuuunky drumming. where did he get all those ghost notes? notice how he keeps an intense gaze on JB following his cues. I replayed that solo a dozen times, it was so funky
elquebi 8 months ago
Check the move James does at 1:55 just before the band hits it "Five Times". Unreal.
TheIntruders 10 months ago
Ladies and gentlemen...Clyde Stubblefield .
TheIntruders 10 months ago
@TheIntruders The ORIGINAL funky drummer :)
jplew138 9 months ago
jb..little richard and ray charles...
the big bang when it comes to modern music.
saschadelies 10 months ago
the syncopation part is sick.
felicer 10 months ago
i love it he is the godfather no doubt can i get a witness
Mzkileylicious 10 months ago
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James Brown isn't dead, just press play
VinzCaputo 10 months ago
Heaven On Earth...in Soulville.
ensconse 11 months ago
sigh of relief for Clyde Stubblefield @ 1:11
h1ph0p1 11 months ago
@h1ph0p1 even his sigh is on the one
3makmusic 9 months ago
GIVDA DRUMMA SUM!!!!
BeyondInfinit 11 months ago
waaaaaaaaaay ahead of his time...that guy is the real king of soul, funk and soulbrother numer 1!!! while ppl were listening to th beatles and stoned this guy was makin real music
SuperFunkDoctor 1 year ago
Clyde is the man!
hithatrollz 1 year ago 5
Do y'all remember the story of James saving Boston that night? He had to get paid too & the Govenor of Mass. had to step in about the media trying to show this concert w/out authorization.. When the Gov. found out how much James demanded $65k for 1 night. He tripped.. Yeah ,well, so did James when people were starting to take their tickets back( when refunds were allowed then) just cause it was gonna be aired!!
kennethowens1897 1 year ago
That man was made from 100% solid funk. Thanks for uploading.
joncmorley 1 year ago
Love the way this was filmed. Also audio quality is very good considering. Great piece of art and history... I saw James live this same year in Richmond Va....
webstercat 1 year ago
Man o Man I wish I was there in my prime Funking and Griming to that ridium, right now I can't give this classic peformace the moves it deserves lol
groldack56 1 year ago
Funky drummer!! This guy turned on the switch and made me start drumming.
TooMuchSumo 1 year ago
His band were amazing too...
AimbotCity 1 year ago
This guy wipes the floor with all other performers, before or since his time. True raw talent. We will not see his like again in a hurry.
AimbotCity 1 year ago
I used to go to Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis and see JB in the mid '60's to early 70's. I went to 6 of his concerts in that era. I started going when I was 12 years old. I went with my older sister who was 18. She was afraid to go by herself. We were some of the only white people at the concert. It was pretty edgy for a young white boy and it was a spectacle. The audience and JB would all go crazy. I've never experienced anything like it since.
Thanks for posting these videos.
beerster 1 year ago
@beerster that's so cool! i was just fantasizing how it would have been like to witness JB and this band live in that particular era. thanks for sharing.
TooMuchSumo 1 year ago 2
Undisputed King of Soul......
mmjaljs 1 year ago 7
My favourite track in this version. Have always loved this since seeing it on a BBC show about 15 years ago - thanks for posting it. Shame it's in two halves but better than not here at all !!
golfrichardvc 1 year ago
@golfrichardvc I'm sorry but it was too long for youtube. it's longer than 10 minutes.
CloneShadow 1 year ago
hilarious security was fighting to keep fans off the stage. people were emotional, the day after MLK,Jr was killed.
kariebeez 1 year ago
@kariebeez true this concert was the day after ml, but it was unusual for people to try and get on stage because James Brown being the ultimate showman could work the crowd into a fever pitch and like any concert back in the day it happened. arenas have become more security conscious and have better ability to control the crowd from reaching the stage. the two are not connected, but i think i understand your meaning
DONNIMETROPOLIS313 1 year ago
nyce
datsweetsoulmuzik 1 year ago