The Scene-Nat Morris-In The Beginning
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Check out the Detroit 1970's Ballroom Steps that are still alive, even in 2021. The Scene was one of the first shows to put the Detroit style of Ballroom Dancing on TV as shown in this early 1976 clip.
There were many dance shows prior to the start of The Scene. Most notably there was Soul Train, but Soul Train was not the first Black dance show, do your research. The hosts of The Scene Ray Henderson and Nat Morris were from the Raleigh, North Carolina area where there was a black show on WRAL Channel 5 that started in the late 50's called Teenage Frolics hosted by JD Lewis. JD Lewis was Ray's mentor and their gravesites are next to each other in the Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh NC. Ray had actually been on the show and Nat had seen the show many times on TV. There were shows in Washington DC and Philadelphia PA, that even preceded Teenage Frolics. If you're interested in the history of this type of show read this essay: southernspaces....
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Man..this just puts a smile in my heart and soul..such fond memories ♥️♥️. I was too young to actually do this step..but I would practice with my basement pole..I love classic scene dancers..Thanks Nat Morris for the memories.♥️♥️
@NatMorrisChannel
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it and I was wondering how many people would pick up on the Detroit Ballroom steps from the 70's
This was Detroit’s soul train 🚂 for the neighborhood ⭐️
They were ballrooming back then... 😊😊😊
So many memories... 1976💜💜
Every day we use to run home from school to watch the Scene "Throw Down...Throw Down☺"
My dad was one of the dancers on here, his name is Dwayne Daniel, goes by Shane. This made me smile seeing him so young and healthy ❤
@NatMorrisChannel
9 ай бұрын
Shane was one of our early STAR dancers and we remain friends to this day.
I love the dance show... Just finding this in '23
Im gonna say this. We messed up somewhere. THIS is how it was supposed to go. It wasn't perfect, but it was good. It was simple. We had a better time when we had the simple things of life. Nobody in this video was trying to outdo the other. They was happy and content. GOD help us get back to peace🙏🏽🥃🤝🏾
I see y'all had y'all own step, Detroit. Nice!! Salute from Chicago.
Wow!… My family owned H.P.T Fashions, 7 Mile and Monica.. I worked there as a teenager while attending Chadsey High School… this video brought back wonderful memories!!!!!!!
Awww there is my mommy in the white blouse and pink pants dancing with the very tall man in the red shirt. Thank you for this, I always thought she was making this up🥰 BrunnerGirl
@NatMorrisChannel
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! How cool is that?
And a year later The electrifying Mojo landed the Mothership and change the Detroit sound forever
@charlesbrazell2136
8 ай бұрын
Hello! Yes he did! 12-11-23.
I recognize one young man(in this video)that I went to high school with back then-this is memories for me-and Nat Morris seemed like the perfect gentleman back then and I'm glad he was the host of this show. I also remember seeing the very first episode of The Scene when it first came on the air-along with TV 62 DETROIT-where President Gerald Ford had congratulated and acknowledged TV 62, for being THE FIRST BLACK OWNED TELEVISION STATION IN AMERICA, back in either September or October of 1975! Just thought some of you would like to know that...from the good 'ol days of coming up in Detroit. 12-11-23.
This was so special because I had cousins and friends on this show
This my parents generation and now there in there 70's to 80's yrs old now in 2022.
When we're happy the world is a better place 💛
As I watch this, it makes me want to cry I think of my youth growing up in Michigan ,Detroit, the motor city ,Motown,discotheques!🥲
@shannamajor9172
Жыл бұрын
i'm with you on that
Those steps... so smooth.
Nat M, A Resounding Thank You!! Please keep coming with the 70's? This was my Time/Days on The Scene... Scene Circle, Scene Signs, (played and lost) Annnddd we danced!! We surely, had some "Good Times" 🥰💜💜 *Bobby and Ready Freddie, until he became "Fast Freddie" were Models on The Scene, during these times/days.😍 Many Blessings to you Nat Morris 🙏
WHAT VERSION OF BAD LUCK IS THIS???!!!!!!!!!! OMG THIS IS FIRE!!!!!!!
@NatMorrisChannel
Ай бұрын
Hey Maurice yes that version was fire, Harold Melvin and The Blue notes f Teddy Pendergras
I love it. I remember my parents doing the steps and never missing each other's hand or waist. Watching these clips some of the happiest memories come to mind. TY so much.. I can't say that enough Mr. Morris
Oh yes, good times. I'd love to be back there. Reminds me of my mom. I miss her very much.💜
Thank you Detroit for this balance as a child.
Thank You for everything!! You kept the tapes!! 🙏
@NatMorrisChannel
Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@christophercotton9048
Жыл бұрын
Any chance of putting a DVD box set of these shows?
This is Classic!!!
I have been Struggle Jittin' since The Scene premiered. My niece loved her some Daphne 🤗
Hello 😀 mr nat Morris i didnt know your show went this far back i thought you started in 1980 when the dramatics aired that's when I first seen your show what a great show did you have👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Those times in the D . I really miss it. 12627 Pinehurst!!!
Life is so amazing and looking back at the dancers one can only imagine where they are now ❤❤❤❤
GOOD LORD this is beautiful 🙏🏽🥃🤝🏾
Wow! This is amazing, Sooooo many good memories! I'm in tears.. please keep them coming!!
look at his suit!!! whoa! SOOOO young!
OHHH DON'T I REMEMBER THOSE DAYS WAS THERE FROM THE BEGINNING LOVE THIS SHOW YOU & MR. RAY HENDERSON MAY HE RIP GOT A CHANCE TO MEET YOU & MR. RJ WATKINS & TOOK PICS WITH YOU GUYS YOU WERE SO NICE THE BEST THANK YOU FOR SHARING TAKING US BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE GLAD TO SEE YOU DOING WELL CONTINUAL BLESSINGS ALWAYS LOVED THAT ZODIAC SIGN WHEEL😊❤💯👍
Love this show after school then homework thank you for sharing ❤️🙏
Interesting! More please☮️
@NatMorrisChannel
3 жыл бұрын
You got it!
Thank you !
NAT KNOW HE WAS SMOOTH AT THE ASTROLOGICAL WHEEL! MY MAN WAS CLEAN IN HIS “GREEN”! 😎😎😎
Love it
Those clothes were something else
When Detroit was Detroit.
Are y’all ready to throw down yes we are!!!!!
😂😂😂 my granddad is @0:25
@lynndaniel9697
2 жыл бұрын
The,bomb!
Frank Kinney my dad 💜3:19
You know they don't do that type of social dance anymore damn shame well some of the young females of to day would like to social dance like that but the males aren't picking up on it
I remember doing a commercial for Scotty's Party Store. It aired on The Sceen. Back in 1976. I'd love to find that commercial. I went to Chennel 62 over on Jefferson in Detroit to tape the add. Can any one help?
Didn't.. know anything about this show..in the 70s... Detroit
D O P E
GEEK TOWN REPRSENT!
The dance they are doing to sweet love. That couples stroll. What is the name of that??? It's beautiful
@NatMorrisChannel
Жыл бұрын
Detroit style Ballroom dancing
@BigStash
Жыл бұрын
@NAT MORRIS it's incredible. Thanks Nat. The Scene gets all love and respect here in Cincinnati 🙏🏽🥃🤝🏾
1970's Detroit
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And not a wave or wig in the room
Nat was so fine 😍
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The dance moves looks a lot like salsa dancing. Wich one was first?
Who's doing that cover version of " bad luck"
@NatMorrisChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I believe it's just the instrumental version
@juliusfreeman7065
Жыл бұрын
It's The Atlanta Disco Band on Scorpio Records
@andreypolidor1986
Жыл бұрын
Finally just found this version on vinyl!!!
How old is nat morris
@NatMorrisChannel
2 жыл бұрын
How old is nat morris (75), Is nat morris still living (Yes)
Is nat morris still living
@denakirkland5219
2 жыл бұрын
This is his channel. He is posting these videos.
@jacquelineradney8983
Жыл бұрын
Yes he is just did an event in Detroit 2022
Love it