You have to love how KZread is the closest thing to a time machine we have

@TheCensere

Жыл бұрын

2nd

Rufus Thomas -James Earl Jones Legends 👑👑👑

@jayste9334

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@Wally-H

Жыл бұрын

As are the Bar Kays, not visible here but somewhere in the studio laying down that groove.

And just to think.....these young people are now in their 60s, 70s & 80s!

@bobbie143bc

3 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those people. Love it! 😍

@calba24

3 жыл бұрын

Thats true, but they lived through the best years that we all wish for today. They were blessed to experience those days while those of us who are young living in these days especially with this pandemic don’t hardly even know a few good days if they happened...

@danityvanityinsanity

3 жыл бұрын

I was seven back in 1973 and it was heavenly!✨💖✨

@nola504creole5

3 жыл бұрын

💩💩🦨🦨🤖🤖🤖🤖

@brivvy

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾 owe my gratitude to all you groundbreakers

R.I.P. 👑KING RUFU$!.👑

@reidabney2915

3 жыл бұрын

Musical genius

@knaziringram4589

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir!

Growing up in the 70's was the best 😊.

@240walnut

3 жыл бұрын

#PausimodO link bio

@sheldonm

3 жыл бұрын

Was it?

@CatsAndPokemon

3 жыл бұрын

You must be white 😂

@webtheweb

3 жыл бұрын

Some say it was the 80's

@narviee3365

3 жыл бұрын

Yep people n music were both genuine...

You can hear the rapping & church vibe in his delivery.

I was 13 in '73, first girlfriend, first kiss, music from that era is like a time machine, takes me back : )

@Mycarrox

3 жыл бұрын

I was Born end of 1973, so if I ever heard this I was in utero :D

@jamesdavis5517

3 жыл бұрын

@jameskerry41 Love that nostalgic feeling.

@jefferybarnes1423

3 жыл бұрын

I was 9... great time

He said he made a new song and freestyled the whole thing!

@ericcrawford4820

3 жыл бұрын

You may be cool, but you'll never be freestyling a new song cool !

@ptballers4life

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣😂😂

@julbri7105

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly..

@deeleon1638

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@DeathsInverse

3 жыл бұрын

Thank God I grew up in the 90s

No weave! Just beautiful black women sporting their natural hair.

@ertfgghhhh

3 жыл бұрын

.....sir, they wore wigs and falls too back then...

@christopherduffy1703

3 жыл бұрын

@@ertfgghhhh Yea! You had women who wore wigs and perms two but the natural afro was also in style. You rarely see black women sport their natural hair these days.

@tonystarks7715

2 жыл бұрын

@@ertfgghhhh not like how they do now😕

@ertfgghhhh

2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherduffy1703 natural hair never went out of style. In fact, it was called neo soul in the 90s. Those women were natural. I was one if them. I was not the only one. And there are so many natural hair channels on youtube. You must be stevie wonder not to see any natural black women. And btw, some women with straight hair are natural... You are talking outta your neck

Wat a t time to be alive❤

@donyoung2185

3 жыл бұрын

@Peyton Bell I was high school graduate in 78 , man I tell my kids and my grands stories about the music, parties and clothes and they laugh and want to hear more.

@holyroncg

3 жыл бұрын

I am a proud product of the 70's they were so far the best times. The music, family etc...

@holyroncg

3 жыл бұрын

I remember wanting to be older so I could wear clothes and shoes from Flagg Brothers! Boi do I miss the 70's.

@donyoung2185

3 жыл бұрын

@Peyton Bell right back at cha fam !!!!,

@xxcrump3297

3 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with your lives now?

she was so focused😍🥰🤗

@240walnut

3 жыл бұрын

#PausimodO ep W/ link

I remember those days. Boy did we have great times. Black people and the music were so positive.

@monetschannel5773

3 жыл бұрын

When white got mixed in then the problems began amongst us

@Twonne1

3 жыл бұрын

For sure. The difference in the music lyric and energy it creates today and then is galaxies apart.

@whatshatnin4572

3 жыл бұрын

This a lil before my time but i remember the elders puttin it down like this when i was super young

@Will-re9jl

3 жыл бұрын

@@monetschannel5773 just curious as to what that means bc it sounds racist. Im not offended, just curious.

@teemanz2264

3 жыл бұрын

@@Will-re9jl the comment of black people and music was so positive back then sound racist as if there is no positivity in music with black people today. Smh

No wonder he was known as the world's oldest teenager, because he was so good with kids

She's a dancing Machine.

I have almost All of his records on vinyl…first time ever seeing him live. Amazing!

@jean-pierrejipi5720

Жыл бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/fXd6262LpM-yf6w.html&pp=ygURcnVmdXMgdGhvbWFzIGxpdmU%3D

C3PO was just 30,073 years old when this dance came out.

James Brown is the Godfather. Aretha Franklin, undisputed Queen of Soul. Elvis can be argued about left and right. But, Rufus Thomas is the Crazy Uncle!

@DavidRichardson95

5 жыл бұрын

He really was though. Recently discovered the iconic gems such as _Breakdown_ and _Funky Penguin_ as well as _Chicken_ too. And even though he found fame much later in life, he _enjoyed_ doing what he loved. That's why they called him _the world's oldest teenager_ rightfully so. I can't wait to see how Bobby Brown portrays him next week on the premiere of _American Soul_ on BET.

@kaleahcollins4567

5 жыл бұрын

Who makes you wanna go to every family gathering especially once he starts drinkin but watch out

@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597

5 жыл бұрын

jaygresh crazy drunk whino uncle😂

@kingsports1113

4 жыл бұрын

King of Memphis

@IngaHicks

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Born in '73. Right On ✊🏽

@roby5706

3 жыл бұрын

“Right on”with the”Right on”....👍🏼😷

@randywatson4341

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Right on!😎

This is how it got started...pop-locking, boogaloo, and breaking.

@djJackMF

3 жыл бұрын

It may have been early but it wasn't how it all got started. Don Campbell started locking in the late 60's. Floor moves had also been around for a few years before.

@blkmamba40

3 жыл бұрын

@@djJackMF You are absolutely right. I forgot about Don Cambell. They were already locking in the 60's fo sho. My bad.

@blkmamba40

3 жыл бұрын

@@l.s.a5181 ?????

@djJackMF

3 жыл бұрын

@@l.s.a5181 I tried to come up with a good reason why you would leave that comment here; but, anything I came up with just bummed me out.

@blkmamba40

3 жыл бұрын

@@djJackMF If Asians invented this then, by default, black folks are going to have to lay claim to kung fu and Gung fu.... just saying. LOL

Just seeing this makes me wonder why my parents were so strict

@imshaunnurse

3 жыл бұрын

Because of the shit they really did. These shows had hundreds of thousands of viewers back then imagine what the rest of America was doing those nights?

James Earl Jones should've done the funky robot too!!!

@240walnut

3 жыл бұрын

#PausimodO link

@robertdipaola3447

3 жыл бұрын

That would have been ---"REAL FUNKY"!!!!!!!!!!!

@edwinragland2883

3 жыл бұрын

He went on to become Lord Vader.

@240walnut

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwinragland2883 #PausimodO

I remember being 4 years old and the Robot was my favorite Dance. When we would go to family functions I remember being my little self and doing the Robot. And being pushed by my Mom to do it🥰🥰🥰🥰💗. What a time.

@preachdumas1254

3 жыл бұрын

yup.. i was 4 as well , lol

@shortblockflexinit5219

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 60 and I still do the robot at family gatherings 😄.

@justmejenny7986

3 жыл бұрын

@@shortblockflexinit5219 🤣 you must be the life of the party. Don't ever stop. That's when you get old.

@monicdavis6150

3 жыл бұрын

We wore that robot out cause it was easy for us kids!

@hapymark123

3 жыл бұрын

@@shortblockflexinit5219 you've seen Michael Jackson do it on soul train, right?

Hilarious. Gotta love the 70's. The girl in the red skirt is killing it at the end.

@Wally-H

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, she's a proper hoofer.

@RISCGames

Жыл бұрын

hell yeah!

R.I.P. Rufus Thomas You Are An ANGEL Now

@cooper482011

3 жыл бұрын

Rufus Thomas is an ancestor who’s beautiful spirit lives among us.

Voices like that can say anything behind the beat & it would sound like a song..

Look how normal and innocent woman looked back then..

@ciyahbowens1800

3 жыл бұрын

Yes gorgeous now fake barbies

@JustK009

3 жыл бұрын

🎯

@stiemestyles6091

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they looked to be respected! Man do I miss that🤔

@tsopmocful1958

3 жыл бұрын

When US black culture was cool.

@ciyahbowens1800

3 жыл бұрын

@@tsopmocful1958 yes...now the fakery...and as they say black men are fake...yea ok

Nobody overweight, no fake hair and no makeup, good times.

@blaquemann9398

3 жыл бұрын

Shit Black Incels say.

@TheUndefeatedOfTheEast

3 жыл бұрын

Don't tell the truth lol.

@johnschumer2174

3 жыл бұрын

Language was also important then....Hip hop ruined all of it.

@theezenriarinze9203

3 жыл бұрын

@@blaquemann9398 Something that someone sleeps with female linebackers says.

@theeverydayillusion7790

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but they had no WLAN

The funky chikin, the funky penguin, the Push and 'Pull, and the Funky Robot. Got to get on up and do it, git on down and do it. This is music played at the highest level of skill, always will get you moving and put the charge in your batteries!

@aimeemoore1094

3 жыл бұрын

When I hear them songs I have be careful not to throw my back and hip out place. Right On!!

This was at a time when Rufus was throwing anything up against the wall. Especially after WattStax! Peace.

Back in the 1977, I used to watch this variety show called Shields and Yarnell. They must have watched Rufus because they were the baddest white couple doing the robot. They called it mime but, that was definitely the robot. Search KZread and check them out. As a kid, I was so amazed with their body isolation.

@sadewolfkitten

2 жыл бұрын

Lorene Yarnell was so good at it, she was later cast as Dot Matrix in Spaceballs, the C3po equivalent voiced by Joan Rivers.

Wow, James Earl Jones was so young!

I was 10 years old in 1973 a great time to be alive that's when black people knew how to treat each other

This is too Funky

Mr Rufus...thanks for the wonderful music. Rest well brother.

Who's here after watching _American Soul_ last night? B. Brown killed it!!! RIP Rufus Thomas.

@faithful760

5 жыл бұрын

Me 🤣🤣🤣

@killerpretty

5 жыл бұрын

lol facts im trying too find the real soul train clip on youtube lol

Back when the party was a party.... and not a shooting range

That was funny as hell yet fly as hell at the same time lol.

Wow. How far this went and how much it grew from here is INSANE.

Rufus thomas was the original crowd hype man b4 dj clue, funk flex, dj, the drama king kay slay, DJ kool, doug fresh, dj khalid, fat man scoop, Mad Skillz, busy bee star ski, kool herc n the herculoidz

@DJWOLFLIVE

3 жыл бұрын

And funk pioneer

@pharoah1200

3 жыл бұрын

The Funky Robot. The Funky Chicken. The Funky Penguin. The Breakdown. All Rufus Thomas.

Dayum that wizard in the pink cape is super funky!

The best years of my life (the 70’s) ❤️❤️❤️

@justmejenny7986

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in 73. But I agree. 70s and 80s were wonderful.

@donyoung2185

3 жыл бұрын

@@justmejenny7986 I was 14 in 73 , those were the best years to be a teenager. Everything was cheap clothes, movies, restaurants. We wanted for nothing!!!!!!!. I feel so bad for my Grandsons.

@donyoung2185

3 жыл бұрын

@@justmejenny7986 the 80’s were nice too!!!!!!!!

@justmejenny7986

3 жыл бұрын

@@donyoung2185 I miss going roller skating and to the mall. Best music. I don't know what happened. I'm so thankful that I grew up when I did.

@stellarocquie7957

3 жыл бұрын

@@donyoung2185 So scary. . . I'm so glad I never had kids or grandkids. . . when I go, I'll have no worries to leave behind in this world ( what's left of it ).

My mama went to see Rufus Thomas in a concert and she said he jumped off the stage and broke his leg.

@capoislamort100

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ

@deenad3562

3 жыл бұрын

@@capoislamort100 hahahaaa!🤣😂

@lql1094

3 жыл бұрын

That whole scenario sounds like it could have been my mom telling us that story.🤣🤣🤣🤣

@GMANKOOL23

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@pistolpete8231

8 ай бұрын

Great story

Back when our Seniors still had CLOUT! My man is old but still rocking and got the young folks involved and they not capping.

Love the intense expression on her face! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

That funk still hits different decades later.

James brown gives dance lessons..Check his robot ...Rufus rocks in pink👍🏻

Just a natural good time, the 70s, 80s, 90s till 2008 that's it people 😀

@lisagrl89m.67

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say up until 9/11

"Black Ombinus" Tv show...never heard of this..LOL..with J.Earl Jones😂

Rufus Thomas, Funky Chicken, push n pull, and the Funky Robot💕💕 I used to do all those dances..lol

I am so jealous! These people in the video look happy, and not a camera phone in sight. They lived during the best of times doing a dance called the Robot, and now here we are living in 2021 feeling like robots because of the pandemic. Some people are even mindless robots because they choose to believe everything on social media. I wish I was a time-traveling robot, so I could go do the Funky Robot in the 70’s...

Long live the 70's. What a time to be young and carefree. 😎

I was 12 years old in 1973 I remember that show Rufus and James.

Rufus Thomas would love Cam'ron rockin pink

I just Love the HAIR STYLE so Beautiful so FREE 💯💯💯💯💯💙😎

Now I know where David Alan Grier gets his inspiration

Get it Uncle Rufus!!!!!!

I love it! Well, not so crazy about his outfit. Lol! But I truly love how naturally beautiful these girls are! I don’t know how I happened across this video today, I’m glad I did. Made my day☺️

After decades of being a father. I firmly believe my dadbot skills are max level.

Rufus Thomas: March 26, 1917 - December 15, 2001

This popped up and it got me going on Friday love it #DarthVaderBeforeHeWasDarthVader😂

Man I wish I was old enough

He’s like my friends dad with a pink cape!!! But the tunes almost made it worth it.

A Great Legend performing the Funky Robot!!!

I love it i play this video every day

When class, dignity and respect was RESPECTED!

Yes, everyone looks so good and healthy

Good old days

That pink cape is EVERYTHING

This is a magic moment in time. So much fun. What a groove!

@Wally-H

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, most likely the Bar Kays laying it down live but off camera. This sounds totally different to the recorded version so they must have been there somewhere.

Rufus Thomas ; LEGEND !!!!!!

I was 12 then. The 70s were a great time.

Idk bout y'all ,but this was so peaceful 😊

I love Rufus Thomas. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks a lot @beastmaster415 my brain and my eyes cannot forget or unsee!!!!! How dare you sir!!! Came out with suit shorts and boots and has thee audacity to be making up words as he performs about doing the robot!?!?! Sir how are we supposed to do a dance that we never seen or heard of??? WHAT DID I JUST WATCH DAMMIT!!!!!!

Damn, i was born in 1971, so this was before my time . .. ... I represent the 1980s & 90s eras of Music , but i do respect the 1970s era of Music though

@cooper482011

3 жыл бұрын

I can relate to your comment. I’m a 1970s baby (born 1972). My uncles and aunties (my mom’s younger siblings) loved this guy. As a little, snot-nosed child, I sort of grew up to music🎵🎶in the1970s (birthday parties and other family celebrations). The 1980s music represent my coming-of-age years. The 1990s music represents my young adult years. Personally, I love the music of the 1970s (funk, disco and 70s soul) because it meant so much to Black American culture💃🏾🕺🏽.

@greg1503

3 жыл бұрын

Born in 66 . Was absolutely fascinated with the ' robot ' dance . Electric Boogaloo segments on Soul Train in the 70s and early 80s .🔥Miss those days when it was all new ..💯

@allen73RMX

3 жыл бұрын

Born in October 1973, i can understand...i was 6/7 years old in 1980 and mid 80's/90's and early 2000 was full of new genres and creativity, love the 90's

@stevenskates8077

3 жыл бұрын

I’m born 1991 and I go all the way back to these songs lol

Loved the robot....

Memphis Legend’ Great Video!

Beautiful people!

Me dancing at every wedding I’ve ever been to

That's it! No more thinking about it. I'm buying me a pink cape!

This just appeared in my timeline today 5/25/21. This came out the year I was born! 😉 I cannot get over that whole fitout he wearing!!🤣😅

Love me some Mr Rufus

His cape game is at an elite status

Love some Rufus!!

Rufus Thomas was crazy but I love that guy...Lol...

Rufus Thomas pure genius

Now that’s a showman

Don't U know No Good, Goo, Gooo, Gooood. 1973, I was 2 years old

His voice is powerful...

Look at those beautiful people with the beautiful afros.

Rufus the inventor of the funky chicken... the 70’s I was 4 years old wow

Amazing video.

Thank you 4 the smile😁

It's Exist Still This Era Even Funky Music Alive And Active Don't Forget Games 🚬

I just love the girl in yellow.

Man, They Were Rockin Them Afros Baby, Wooooo!

Lovin james earl jones in the used car salesman suit. Dude is cool.

I saw his show in 1977 at Sheppard AFB, TX near Wichita Falls TX.

Awe the raw talent awe

That’s funky!