James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American entert… Read Full Bio ↴James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American entertainer, record producer, and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honorific nicknames "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business", "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1". In a career that lasted more than 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres. Brown was one of the first 10 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at its inaugural induction in New York on January 23, 1986.

Brown began his career as a gospel singer in Toccoa, Georgia. He first came to national public attention in the mid-1950s as the lead singer of the Famous Flames, a rhythm and blues vocal group founded by Bobby Byrd. With the hit ballads "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me", Brown built a reputation as a dynamic live performer with the Famous Flames and his backing band, sometimes known as the James Brown Band or the James Brown Orchestra. His success peaked in the 1960s with the live album Live at the Apollo and hit singles such as "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".

During the late 1960s, Brown moved from a continuum of blues and gospel-based forms and styles to a profoundly "Africanized" approach to music-making, emphasizing stripped-down interlocking rhythms that influenced the development of funk music. By the early 1970s, Brown had fully established the funk sound after the formation of the J.B.s with records such as "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" and "The Payback". He also became noted for songs of social commentary, including the 1968 hit "Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud". Brown continued to perform and record until his death from pneumonia in 2006.

Brown recorded 17 singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. He also holds the record for the most singles listed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart that did not reach No. 1. Brown was posthumously inducted into the first class of the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013 as an artist and then in 2017 as a songwriter. He also received honors from several other institutions, including inductions into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In Joel Whitburn's analysis of the Billboard R&B charts from 1942 to 2010, Brown is ranked No. 1 in The Top 500 Artists. He is ranked seventh on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown

Studio albums
Please Please Please (1958)
Try Me! (1959)
Think! (1960)
The Amazing James Brown (1961)
James Brown and His Famous Flames Tour the U.S.A. (1962)
Prisoner of Love (1963)
Grits & Soul (1964)
Showtime (1964)
Out of Sight (1964)
James Brown Plays James Brown Today & Yesterday (1965)
Mighty Instrumentals (1966)
James Brown Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) (1966)
James Brown Sings Christmas Songs (1966)
Handful of Soul (1966)
James Brown Sings Raw Soul (1967)
James Brown Plays the Real Thing (1967)
Cold Sweat (1967)
I Can't Stand Myself When You Touch Me (1968)
I Got the Feelin' (1968)
James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul (1968)
Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things (1968)
A Soulful Christmas (1968)
Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (1969)
Gettin' Down to It (1969)
The Popcorn (1969)
It's a Mother (1969)
Ain't It Funky (1970)
Soul on Top (1970)
It's a New Day - Let a Man Come In (1970)
Hey America (1970)
Sho Is Funky Down Here (1971)
Hot Pants (1971)
There It Is (1972)
Get on the Good Foot (1972)
Black Caesar (1973)
Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973)
The Payback (1973)
Hell (1974)
Reality (1974)
Sex Machine Today (1975)
Everybody's Doin' the Hustle & Dead on the Double Bump (1975)
Hot (1976)
Get Up Offa That Thing (1976)
Bodyheat (1976)
Mutha's Nature (1977)
Jam 1980's (1978)
Take a Look at Those Cakes (1978)
The Original Disco Man (1979)
People (1980)
Soul Syndrome (1980)
Nonstop! (1981)
Bring It On! (1983)
Gravity (1986)
I'm Real (1988)
Love Over-Due (1991)
Universal James (1993)
I'm Back (1998)
The Merry Christmas Album (1999)
The Next Step (2002)

Out of Sight
James Brown Lyrics

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You got your high-heeled sneakers on
Slip-in mules
You got your high-heeled sneakers on
And your slip-in mules
You're more than alright
You know you're out of sight
You got a shapely figure mama
That's keepin' me uptight

You got a shapely figure mama
And keep me uptight
You're too much
You know you're out of sight

Hey, the way you do the things you do
The way you kiss me too
The way you do the things you do
The way you kiss me too
A heart delight, that's what you are
You know you're out of sight

Ho, hey, hey

You got a sweet disposition
Ho, you're always right
You got a sweet disposition
You know you're always right
You know just what you're doin' baby
You know you're out of sight

Ow, you're too much
You're the end
You're so hip baby
You know just where it's at
You're beautiful mama
Most of all, you're honest
There's no doubt, you're out of sight

Out of sight, whoo, wee
Out of sight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Brown's song Out of Sight are essentially a tribute to a woman who is desirable in every way. In the verses, Brown describes her appearance - high heel sneakers and shapely form, and the way she makes him feel with her affectionate gestures like kissing. The chorus is a repetitive affirmation of the woman's beauty - "You're more than alright / You know you're out of sight", showcasing the extent to which she is a breath of fresh air. The third verse speaks about her positive attributes beyond her appearance, highlighting that she has a sweet disposition and always knows what she is doing. Brown concludes the song by proclaiming that the woman is "honest" and there is "no doubt" that she is "out of sight".

The song was originally released in 1964 and enjoyed commercial success, reaching #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Over time, several covers and adaptations have been made, including a rendition by The Who in their live shows. The song’s catchy hook “Out of sight, out of mind, yeah” spawned the popular catchphrase "out of sight, out of mind," used widely in common parlance. The song is considered an important precursor of funk music and is known to have influenced James Brown's later songs like "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)".

Line by Line Meaning

You got your high-heeled sneakers on
You're wearing those fancy shoes

Slip-in mules
You have those cute slip-on shoes on too

You're more than alright
You're doing great!

You know you're out of sight
You know you look amazing

You got a shapely figure mama
Your figure is very attractive, mama

That's keepin' me uptight
It's making me nervous/excited

You're too much
You're amazing and phenomenal

Hey, the way you do the things you do
I love how you do things

The way you kiss me too
I love your kissing

A heart delight, that's what you are
You make my heart happy

Ho, you're always right
You're always correct and know what you're doing

You know just what you're doin' baby
You're very skilled and intelligent

Ow, you're too much
You're amazing and phenomenal (again)

You're the end
You're the best of the best

You're so hip baby
You're very fashionable and cool

You know just where it's at
You're very knowledgeable

You're beautiful mama
You look stunning, mama

Most of all, you're honest
What makes you most attractive is you are truthful

There's no doubt, you're out of sight
You're definitely amazing and phenomenal

Out of sight, whoo, wee
You're amazing and phenomenal (once again)

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN

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Comments from YouTube:

@CrooklynKnight

4y↑186

It's 2020 and THIS is still the best live performance ever. That entrance, those background dancers FUCKING IT UP, and then Mr Dynamite Mr Please Please himself. This is epic.

@mariakatagiri3736

3y↑3

Another great American Legend

@anthonybaker7433

3y↑4

Hell yeah this shit got me hype like watching the old shaolin martial arts movies

@smoothdude2872

2y↑3

One of the greatest imo

@klmegm197682

2y↑4

There will never be another God Father of Soul like James Brown. He was the most talented person of his time.

@dax274

2y↑2

*Mr. Dynamite!

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@derickrose663

4y↑36

This was the performance that made me a James Brown fan for over 50 years

@loveypale5519

6y↑212

That ENTRANCE.....KILLER!

@jontaewillingham4829

3y↑2

Straight Facts!!

@keniterikaskelton6232

3y↑2

Yeah man

@rogerbristol3423

3y↑1

@Jontae Willingham 111

@rogerbristol3423

3y↑1

@keniterika skelton 111111 1

@anthonybaker7433

3y↑2

That's what the fuck I'm talking about, that shit got me hype like watching those Kung fu movies

@rayavery8093

5y↑29

This is one of the reasons why he was dubbed the hardest working man in show business !!! Love me some James Brown !!!!!!

@williamhild1793

2y↑23

A "Mount Rushmore" performance by James Brown. Beyond incredible.

@johnwhitfield5376

9y↑144

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN.......... JAMES BROWN......... THE GODFATHER OF SOUL......PERIOD....

@williamg2552

6y↑1

NOPE: JAMES BROWN...and his Original Vocal Group...THE FAMOUS FLAMES !!
Look on the old records...and you'll see THEIR name...right along with HIS !!

@johnwhitfield5376

@williamg2552 When he first started it was definitely JAMES BROWN AND THE FAMOUS FLAMES...But, He would go on to be JAMES BROWN...THE GODFATHER OF SOUL...Because of his contribution to SOUL, R& B, HIP HOP, POP, ETC... He was the frontman of a few bands. His career lasted 5 decades.... He became more just the leader of the FAMOUS FLAMES. He went on and earned the title THE GODFATHER OF SOUL...

@williamg2552

5y↑1

@John Whitfield Those of us who are older, remember that JAMES BROWN was a member of THE FAMOUS FLAMES for some 15 YEARS BEFORE he went solo (1953-68) His years with THE FLAMES , to me, WILL ALWAYS be his BEST . He was younger ,stronger, and danced a lot better.and the FLAMES were a DYNAMIC Singing Group. NO OTHER R&B GROUP COULD TOUCH THEM .JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES were the TERROR OF THE R&B CIRCUIT !! Berry Gordy once told The Temptations, "Do NOT mess with THE FAMOUS FLAMES !!" THAT'S HOW powerful they were.! Contrary to popular belief, James Brown did NOT get rid of The Flames. They quit HIM. Why ? Because his ego grew so big , he started messing with their money !! You don't do that to the guys who helped you get to the top...so THEY left HIM in 1968. And another thing: the TWO BIGGEST-SELLING ALBUMS James ever had in his LIFE, were his two live albums with THE FAMOUS FLAMES !! To this day, NONE of his "FUNK" stuff has even come CLOSE !! Back then , there was NO "Godfather of Soul". He didn't get THAT nickname until he was an OLD MAN.In the Fifties and Sixties , James was known as "MISTER DYNAMITE"*, and *"THE HARDEST-WORKING MAN IN SHOW BUSINESS"!! The ONLY reason that his BAND came to prominence, was because THE FAMOUS FLAMES were no longer there. Today, James Brown is in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Famous Flames are ALSO in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His Band (good as they are) are not. They were nominated , but not inducted, in 2015.

@johnwhitfield5376

@williamg2552 YOU ARE TOTALLY CORRECT… A young JAMES BROWN and THE FAMOUS FLAMES laid the blueprint for his signature sound and stage dynamics…. James Brown was a great artist and an amazing performer, but he definitely lacked the proper business and management skills. He wanted it all for himself. His selfish ego got in the way. He could have treated his bandmates a lot better. He could have paid them more. He should have given them publishing rights to songs that they co-wrote with him. In light of what you said. I just think of all the talent that he was aligned with. Bobbie Byrd, Maceo Parker, and later Bootsy Collins. The list goes on and on. The years with the FAMOUS FLAMES was definitely his most productive period. Songs like: OUT OF SIGHT, THIS IS A MAN’S WORLD, PAPAS GOT A BRAND NEW BAG, ETC….. It is just a cautionary tale of what happens when money, egos, and drugs cloud a man’s better judgment and common sense. He could have treated them a lot better. He was self-contained….He had the ability to right by them. They deserved BETTER. I TOTALLY RESPECT YOUR POINT. I was just saying… He is THE GODFATHER OF SOUL… But I totally understand he would have never reached that pinnacle without THE FAMOUS FLAMES…

@williamg2552

5y↑1

@John Whitfield: Bobby Byrd was the founder of The Famous Flames...and the man who actually DISCOVERED James Brown . Without Bobby and The Flames , the world would have never even heard of James Brown. He would have remained locked away in prison on a 8-16 year stretch for Robbery . Once he got out, he would have probably continued the life of crime that got him thrown in the slammer in the FIRST place. Bobby changed his focus. He set him off on a different path: music. Byrd got his parents to get James out of prison, got him a job, and a place to stay (with THEM) and it was BOBBY that recruited him for his singing group, THE FLAMES. and James paid him back by stealing his royalties , salary, and fame that was rightly supposed to go to the entire group . Made sure that only HE got inducted into the ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME....not them. Yes, the FAMOUS FLAMES got him where he was...but then he didn't show them an ounce of appreciation for it . To this day , almost everybody can name the members of the James Brown Band. But ask any one of them to name the members of THE FAMOUS FLAMES . Other than Bobby Byrd, most of them CAN'T !! (the others were BOBBY BENNETT , LLOYD STALLWORTH, and occasionally, JOHNNY TERRY.) That's because James Brown wanted it that way. He made sure that only HIS face was on the group's album covers...not THEIRS. It wasn't until after he DIED that the Famous FLAMES finally got their due...and their belated induction into the Hall of Fame. Most music historians agree: The FLAMES should have been inducted with James Brown back in 1986. By the time they finally DID get inducted in 2012, Bobby Byrd was DEAD. Lloyd Stallworth was DEAD, AND Johnny Terry was DEAD. BOBBY BENNETT was the ONLY one left alive to accept the induction for the group.

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@laserenforcer1317

13w↑1

I come back to this video every couple of months. Absolutely Untouchable.

@kpyng

7y↑380

"James Brown is a genius. He took six words and made 50 songs out of them."
-- Franklin Ajaye

@ayovi24

7y↑2

kpyng .

@richardleonard4281

7y↑5

kpyng Too funny

@kathylambert3334

6y↑4

except for WORLD. LOTS OF WORDS THERE.

@vvtstokes

6y↑1

kpyng 😂😂right!

@Flantomas

6y↑31

And made all the beats for future generations of funk and rap

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@mrc302

1y↑16

Bobby Byrd and the other two dancers are KILLING it!👍👍😉

@guygrip9634

21w

Fantastic

@iamTW64

24w↑6

That band was so tight! They were killing it! Not much I can say about Mr. Brown that hasn't already been said, WOW!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@michaelscott7462

5y↑52

This is THE song which gave birth to what would later be known as Funk. Genius and groundbreaking. Its all on the 1!

@brucescott4261

3y↑1

Michael Scott ...False!

@robertocordova2110

3y↑3

The first James Brown song where the Funk drumbeat appears was "I've Got Money" (1962 with Clayton Fillyau on drums) , but appears so fast that sounds more like protoJungle. With a more midtempo groove appears with Singles "Limbo Jimbo" and 1963's *"Soul Food"*.

@michaelscott7462

3y↑1

@Roberto Cordova Salute! You are a student of the Funk genre. Impressive.

@michaelscott7462

@Bruce Scott Ok. I stand corrected.

@robertocordova2110

3y↑1

@Michael Scott thanks. I studed papers like "Funky Drummer: New Orleans , James Brown and the rhytmic transformación of popular music" by Alexander Stewart. Google it!!

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@rpsnext

7y↑109

How could anybody follow that!!! His entrance was fantastic his moves were out of sight !!!!!

@williamg2552

4y↑4

THE FAMOUS FLAMES' dance moves were pretty good TOO !!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/thefamousflamesbysandibennett/photos/?tab=album&album_id=797029250432239

@rpsnext

4y↑5

@Monica Jones Yes that is true and as good as they were even admitted this was the worst decision they could have made as a band!!!

@toyahrbg3181

4y↑1

YAAASSS The entrance was class!!!

@rozedorfman7499

@willcat TRULY " OUT OF SIGHT" BOTTOM-LINE

@rozedorfman7499

@ron patterson PLEASE EXPLAIN TYVM

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@ptoyman

9y↑267

Such power and control. He makes this shit look effortless. The will NEVER be another one like him...period!!

@kurtadams3021

totally agree

@jaquaveonandress649

8y↑3

of course you know how hard these moves are

@ptoyman

8y↑10

+Jaquaveon Andress Hell yeah. How does a human being slide/gravitate across the floor on one leg like that?!? Every time I watch this I just can't take my eyes of his feet. Simply amazing.

@trueconservative6288

Thats the genius right there

@trueconservative6288

4y↑1

Man enjoyed his music

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@RobertLaberge

6y↑20

Best stage entrance ever!

@keithroann3536

37w↑11

A master class of showmanship! Ridiculously tight choreography! The Godfather kills it!

@vegitausa

3y↑10

Cant no artist today give me the chills like this 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jcpnike

4y↑25

I love watching this performance. Probably my favorite live performance of all time. Everything was tight. James Brown, the choreography from Bobby Byrd and the rest of Flames, the band ques, etc. I'm no music expert but Im sure does those pauses with a live band were no easy thing to execute.

@catirerubio

3y↑3

The genius of soul.

@cavaleermountaineer3839

@catirerubio Eh. That's the genius of the Mind and hard work. James was an absolute Perfectionist.

@JesseLlorente

16w

Yes. The timing is perfect in all phases. Much practice.

@topupbeauty3750

4y↑12

Omg, first time to meet Janes Brown. Listening in 2020, still damn gooood. What i missed all these years.

@yomidahl8323

8y↑90

This man just had timing and rhythm more than any other!!!! Bad ass James Brown!

@catbert007

9y↑57

Damn, his title 'Godfather of Soul' is no exageration.

@williamg2552

9y↑1

rudhiw Back in 1964, he was not known as the "Godfather of Soul" he was known as ''MISTER DYNAMITE" and "THE HARDEST-WORKING MAN IN SHOW BUSINESS."

@garrettc8490

9y↑47

A genius! One of the Greatest Entertainers of all times. Ahead of his times and the architect and creator of the funk. Often imitated but never equaled or surpassed. The ultimate performer. The Godfather of Soul. Mr. Dynamite. Soul Brother #1! We will never see the likes of this again....

@williamg2552

9y↑2

+Garrett Coble https://www.facebook.com/thefamousflamesbysandibennett

@Lucchini365

4y↑92

This is a SLAPPER. He’s literally dancing in between the beats.

@TMthe33rd

3y↑8

That's the secret of James Brown
He didn't dance to the music, the music plays to follow his dance

@kevinmartin9732

3y↑4

I know... That last step , he was timing them and making sure they were on point with him! Brilliant! And nobody realized that!

@joojoobaw

19w

@@TMthe33rd You can even see the band (when visible on camera) looking right to him. He had them on lock step 😂

@CherylJ7501

7y↑45

The Flames are amazing to watch as well!!! AWESOME

@williamg2552

6y↑1

YEAH they were !!

@ryanssongrs

6y↑19

The best performance I've ever seen. He was pissed and made sure who follow them will remembering the name James Brown and the fabulous flames..the poor Rolling Stones...lol...

@mancan1531

ryan song They did switch audiences for the Rolling Stones performance.JB had "killed" that bunch!

@aaronhageon9336

I love every one for great comments

@mzdontcallmefish8189

4y↑4

Whhyyyyy am I dancing around my living room??? 💃💃💃💃🕴🕴🕴🕴
Often imitated, (Mic Jagger) 🙄...NEVER duplicated. Jamesssssssssssss Brown!!!!

@dr.benway9223

2y↑3

I would pay a lot of money - a LOT of money - if I could look/be this cool for even just one day. Sixty years on and still amazing.

@tommyricho3502

9y↑2

I am so blessed and fortunate to have been able to grow up with this man's musical genius and his social impact on the entire world.

@angelanicoletti3330

6y↑7

The slickest of the slick! Those dancin´feet, the voice, music, the quiff & on & on!
This man deserves his title as The Godfather Of RnRoll!
Thank you Mr. James Brown ( RIP). You make `ME FEEL GOOD!!!

@sherryhunter4915

2y↑2

O my God what a talented man no one even in 2022!

@deniseabrams7212

4y↑1

Who didn't grow up to James Brown music miss out on the best sound ever😘😘👋👋👋

@robertbehringer4787

4y↑4

I know one thing for sure.. No one can match with him nobody.. The best of the best

@sherryhunter4915

2y↑2

Love Mr. Bron's performances ❤ so much intact I went when I was 8 years old at Whiting Auditorium in Flint Michigan.

@netarcheruto

6y↑51

A lot of the younger generation only see clips from the 70's on up and they wonder, what's the big deal about JB? Anybody that knows the the deal knows that his prime was in the 60's. These r the clips the new generation should b exposed2. After viewing any clips from this time period only a moron wouldn't notice the swag that made him the best of his era and arguably the baddest solo performer of all time. Period!!!!!

@williamg2552

His best era was when he was lead singer with the singing group THE FAMOUS FLAMES (Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett, and Lloyd Stallworth)
https://www.facebook.com/thefamousflamesbysandibennett/

@Akumaa2000

Aqeel Asif Agreed......I love the horn section in his songs, just makes you want to get up and dance.

@GarwinWayne

Yes, the younger folks don't know shit about JB. Also it started in the 1980's when Eddie Murphy did parodies & made fun of his style. That didn't help much either.

@carolynparks3695

4y↑7

In highschool, my music teacher made us listen to classical music describing the instruments and the performer. Before the class ended he played James Brown. No one ever missed a class!

@richardjohnson3504

3y↑1

What year was this ?

@HarlemVega520

48w

GOOD LORD❗ BACK TO BACK TO BACK JAMES BROWN LIVE VIDEOS❗THANK YOU JESUS❗

@MojoWorkinBut

11y↑4

I saw him a few years before he died at the 9:30 Club in D.C. He still had more energy than most teenagers. Never stopped moving. Still giving it his all for the audience.

@nemesisprime2993

5y↑16

No wonder i see why Michael, Prince and a lot more others looked up to this man.... he's one of the greatest entertainer of all time.

@queenjetblack2647

Michael Jackson's own words: https://youtu.be/ETBM5bTQT4A?t=140

@williamg2552

8y↑36

NOT JUST "JAMES BROWN". " JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES !! "

@daphnesheppard-white4400

9y↑13

There is no one on this planet like him He is OUT OF SIGHT!!!!!!!!!! The Best Performer in the World ....

@jari3106

9y↑4

Not only that but his band has to be the best assembly of musicians ever.

@StevesSlideandJazz

4y↑1

My high school cafeteria had 30 James Brown hit in it! It was outa sight!!

@MrLegoCorporation

9y↑236

James Brown's entrance to the floor here was FUNKY!!!

@williamg2552

9y↑16

MrLegoCorporation Yep....just AWESOME !!! The Famous FLAMES dancing at breakneck speed at Stage Left....as JAMES slides in from Stage Right ...with his James Brown Band playing in the center . When James & The Flames met at Center Stage, you KNEW you were in for the performance of your LIFE !!! Best stage entrance of ALL TIME !!! "Elvis WHO ?"

@MrLegoCorporation

9y↑14

williamg2552 Agreed, this is the best entrance I've ever seen. So much force and energy in that group.

@smittyboyify

9y↑2

MrLegoCorporation You ain't lying!!!

@kurtadams3021

7y↑1

MrLegoCorporation Yes indeed

@ramzismati6076

6y↑1

MrLegoCorporation

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@teddy1066

48w↑2

Best James Brown live performance on YouTube 🥇

@laritagaskins394

6y↑3

The King of SOUL & So Much More -- THE PHENOMENAL...MASTERFUL.. LEGENDARY JAMES BROWN!! RIP

@theguyonthecouch42024

5y↑3

I can't believe I just witnessed this clip, this is amazing!!!!

@rumisfordrinkingnotburning

48w↑1

The choreography is some of the best dancing I've ever seen especially for how long ago this was, 59 years ago wow

@MondoLeStraka

3y↑5

You don't realize how good these guys were until decades later.

@corygreen3713

45w↑1

You would NEVER want to go on stage after James Brown and the Famous Flames.

@eduardomassey9768

7y↑2

amaizing artist, one oficina the genius of all times, live for ever mr. James Brown, from Argentina with love

@sashamean1254

2y↑1

James Brown was tough✊✊✊🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹

@kingoliver1783

3y↑3

Legendary,a true icon

@nattiemae61fleshman24

4y↑6

Can't take my eyes off of him when he dances!
P.S. Brings back a wonderful memory from back in the day when my beloved mother took her three children to see him perform live! I was only 9 and was AMAZED!! TFS❣️

@catirerubio

3y↑2

I first saw him live in concert in 1969. 50 times again through the years. the last about 9 months before he passed. He was THE GREATEST!

@bonixcz4792

5y↑2

I love you James Brown

@overtheline1

6y↑5

We need a guy like James Brown today

@rozedorfman7499

I'm from BROWNSVILLE-BROOKLYN and James BROWN was my IDOL, bought his music , PRACTICE his routines , went to the integrated clubs and on the weekends, etc.. would do my JAMES BROWN routines 90% in my youth and kept winning these contests. )
I'm a oldies collector and 85% of my collection is non white.
Went to the apollo saw JB at the Brooklyn fox and the apollo to see a lot of music in the day.

@lionrawtv

9y↑80

james brown is the godfather... jackson & prince both influenced heavily on james brown.. as many artists today... JB lives on to this very day...

@cavaleer

6y↑3

All modern music, that is music since 1970, comes directly from him because he set the world on the One. Everything changed after Cold Sweat. Everything.

@sbretstacey

5y↑2

Clyde Stubblefield created that groove on cold sweat!

@ronaldmoore5054

Agreed 100%! If Michael and Prince were brothers, there's no doubt who their father would be: James Brown.

@patfitzpatrick4209

James was the best R&B Big Band leader , dancer, singer. Hu!!!!

@bmeanjustbcauz

5y↑3

I love watching him move his legs like that. He was so cool.

@PMMagro

10y↑6

Seeing many new idols "supposed to have a precense on a scene" mr Brown is a revalation. AMAZING!

@elissamilligan9225

7y↑11

l like James Brown performances

@rb7007

4y↑2

Only found this video because of The Police song “when the world is running down”.
So glad! This is great performance! 😎

@madflavour831

46w↑1

The greatest performer of all time. No one else even close.

@deepakraje475

5y↑1

Favorite song

@rockmartinez6482

5y↑2

Saw this show at a theater in Houston. Got to see the great J.B. four times live in Houston at Sam Houston Coliseum and Palladium Ballroom on Southmore, mecca for R&B and soul.

@MsZoedog66

2y↑2

Gotta love James Brown. He was a genius. And the timing of the Famous Flames was excellent. I thought at first they were out of sync, but it was deliberate.

@abdal-haqq1688

3y↑1

His doo is magnificent!!

@izom

6y↑3

what a great powerful performance

@invisabeast9458

24w↑1

Best entrance ever

@gfm1377

8y↑6

I love his dancing

@sherryhunter4765

My first concert was Mr. Brown and he was so Funky it was just funky.

@TheNextGoogification

6y↑1

The world was lucky for James Brown. I wish we had another one!

@birdy1numnum

6y↑1

I watch this and the other JB sings from the TAMI show and I have to pick my jaw off the ground. So, so good!!!

@anniek.browntangherlini3665

6y↑7

James Brown YOU were OUTTA SIGHT !~!~!

@ek07305

5y↑3

Lord this man. Powerful

@thescotsman1991

3y↑2

What a voice!!

@karenstewart1265

5y↑1

I Simply Love The God Father of Soul James Brown. I grew up listening to his music. WOW listen to that crowd. It is off the chart. I am so excited just listening to it. He is truly missed. He was and still is one of the greatest performers that I have ever seen and heard.
RIP Mr James Brown
💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
2019

@seanblade5011

7y↑5

wow... simply amazing

@MusicIsEmotion1

9y↑6

He was amazing

@callmeSmiley

10y↑2

This man was so amazing.

@sirjosh9

10y↑3

You're right, he is SO freakin' awesome, man.

@sarahmoore9730

callmeSmiley James Brown was shit.I'm love it.

@sarahmoore9730

James Brown awesome.U better ask somebody

@brittdavid8591

4y↑3

OUR KING IS SO COLD, HE'S DANCING IN BETWEEN THE BEATS, 1E+A"👊🏾"

@Cluv22

10y↑17

During this song , I have NO idea what James is singing but him dancin is just....... incredible! Go head JB!

@GarwinWayne

10y↑8

lyrics: got your hi heel sneakers on, slippin' mules (repeat), more than alright, to know you're out of sight, got a shapely figure mama, keeps me uptight (repeat) too much to know you're out of sight. the way you do the things you do, the way you kiss me too (repeat) more than alright to know you're out of sight. got a sweet disposition to know you're always right (repeat) my hearts delight is what you are to know you're out of sight.

@richardjohnson3504

Amazing how did you know what he was saying or you googled it ? Lol 😂

@maciii4414

36w↑1

James killed it,AND The Flames are burning right with him🥵

@jdub8419

5y↑1

Simply incredible performer.

@jialove

4y↑2

James, barely broke a sweat 😅, pure genius

@homerdasilva1815

6y↑7

The King!!

@stephenkennedy8767

6y↑2

Feel so fortunate to have seen JB twice in live concerts

@yosiefo5626

8y↑40

Love the way he entered!

@christossigalos1842

7y↑2

that's how the moondance was actually inspired.

@kurtadams3021

7y↑1

Joseph Ocbamicael yes indeed

@lordkillohendrix8718

7y↑2

+Christos Sigalos if you're talking about the moonwalk then you're wrong the moonwalk was inspired by a tap dancer way b4 James Brown

@christossigalos1842

+Lord Killo Hendrix sure.. I've watch the video. Sure a lot of people invented things and no one knows about them. Usually famous people take all the credit.

@helenefigueroa739

me to

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@boomerang1125

44w↑1

Outta Sight! Nobody did R&B like James Brown!

@djdatdude129

6y↑4

I imitate this dude all the time I'll put it on my channel alright

@isadorashegypt972

5y↑1

Wooooow!! I miss him so much!! Powerfull energie

@ot5634

7y↑4

A legend !

@chichairstudiomonicahubbar6447

So amazingly timeless!! 😍

@SnoopiBabi

10y↑132

The movie got me watching every single James brown performance

@3kingzs1

10y↑8

Same here!

@paolomoioli82

9y↑1

Same here! :)

@kurtadams3021

7y↑3

SnoopiBabi In my opinion the baddest dude ever

@jeangrant2305

SnoopiBabi what's the size you're the floorfrozen Bruno Mars Versace on the floor

@masked_ninjaj1430

SnoopiBabi me 2

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@davidgibbins8812

5y↑3

Moving across the stage on one leg - eat your heart out MJ

@luciano790

8y↑184

Chadwick boseman got him down

@delinseurn

6y↑7

Darnell Thames it was tought to watch at times honestly lol

@GarwinWayne

5y↑7

Hahahaha no he doesn't . Saw the bullshit movie. It was a joke not to mention Chadwick's moves was quite slow.

@yeahigotcheese

4y↑20

Garwin Wayne you actin like you can do better 😂

@atotallynormalperson3310

3y↑9

@Garwin Wayne the man had cancer and did evert
y moveon point. if u can do better maybe u shouldve auditined for it

@GarwinWayne

@yeahigotcheese I can TBH

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@rotitaxi

27w

The king of soul.👏👏💪😎

@dulcidiopaiva5821

6y↑4

James TB amo suas músicas e sua dança

@mikenealon4042

pure energy

@brianjschumer

7y↑1

Holy cow..amazing team and talent!!

@sergioflorez5662

3y↑1

The best for ever!!!

@magnushhogberg

10y↑2

Pure magic.

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