You have to love how KZitem is the closest thing to a time machine we have
@TheCensere
Жыл бұрын
2nd
@JustK009
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@katyarnold-ji8sv
5 күн бұрын
RIP James Earl Jones RIP Rufus Thomas
@christopherduffy1703
3 жыл бұрын
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
@DocSadism
2 ай бұрын
christopherduffy1703, Right-On, beautiful Black Women wearing their beautiful GOD given natural hair
@mrbdx
7 ай бұрын
Back when our Seniors still had CLOUT! My man is old but still rocking and got the young folks involved and they not capping.
@wanyekest71
Ай бұрын
Dude wasn't a senior. He was like 49
@SD_simma
3 жыл бұрын
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
@jameskerry41
3 жыл бұрын
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
@duanegeorge5754
2 ай бұрын
MY ERA IN 1973 AT 17 YEARS, WHAT A GREAT ERA. WE WERE PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS BLACK AMERICA, HOW WE WALKED, TALKED, DANCED AND CARRIED OURSELVES WITH PRIDE. BLACK ERA OF TODAY, TOTALLY LOST!!!
@rottimusprime9560
3 жыл бұрын
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...
@calba24
3 жыл бұрын
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...
@derekreed5989
3 жыл бұрын
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
@christopherwilliams917
Жыл бұрын
Mr Rufus...thanks for the wonderful music. Rest well brother.
@cahmann.2449
3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. 👑KING RUFU$!.👑
@reidabney2915
3 жыл бұрын
Musical genius
@knaziringram4589
3 жыл бұрын
Yessir!
@ronaldbowman6059
3 жыл бұрын
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
@elgmichoacan818
3 жыл бұрын
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?
@Ladykyra101
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, James Earl Jones was so young!
@jaygresh
5 жыл бұрын
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
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Payne_Inc.
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!😎
@andrewpatterson4393
2 күн бұрын
Born Feb.of '73 Right on with it👊🏿
@Payne_Inc.
2 күн бұрын
@andrewpatterson4393 & I'm March. Can ya dig it? Lol
@fraupollo7138
3 ай бұрын
PURE FUNK BABY....THE FATHER OF FUNK SOUL....GREAT DAYS.....REMEMBER MY DAYS OF SCHOOL!!🇲🇽 I LOVE THIS MUSIC!!!
@dimviesel
Жыл бұрын
I have almost All of his records on vinyl…first time ever seeing him live. Amazing!
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?
@jimedwards4901
3 жыл бұрын
You can hear the rapping & church vibe in his delivery.
@bigdawgblast2558
3 жыл бұрын
she was so focused😍🥰🤗
@240walnut
3 жыл бұрын
#PausimodO ep W/ link
@neosneos3680
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@fernandoiglesias5707
3 жыл бұрын
C3PO was just 30,073 years old when this dance came out.
@blkmamba40
3 жыл бұрын
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.a1990 ?????
@djJackMF
3 жыл бұрын
@@l.s.a1990 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
@greatsol2444
3 жыл бұрын
People need to get back together in this way.
@vasosandrea3532
3 жыл бұрын
Too true today life style is messed up people were having fun and socializing openly
@williampropst9447
3 жыл бұрын
It will never be that way again Technology is are best friend now.
@rayhanes1347
3 жыл бұрын
Powers that be won't have that. They now control the music and pop culture
@greatsol2444
3 жыл бұрын
@@rayhanes1347 Yes. We need to cut out the middleman- bring us back to the Source!
@wafimah
3 жыл бұрын
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 KZitem and check them out. As a kid, I was so amazed with their body isolation.
@sadewolfkitten
3 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.
@tye9713
3 жыл бұрын
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?
@antonybrown432
3 жыл бұрын
I was 10 years old in 1973 a great time to be alive that's when black people knew how to treat each other
@fredpreister3764
3 жыл бұрын
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
@gl6996
4 жыл бұрын
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
@marvinwhittaker3782
6 жыл бұрын
No wonder he was known as the world's oldest teenager, because he was so good with kids
@pappagetti
3 жыл бұрын
She's a dancing Machine.
@sirlooksterofnormandy1952
3 жыл бұрын
That funk still hits different decades later.
@antd8259
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@isisdaddy1
3 жыл бұрын
Get it Uncle Rufus!!!!!!
@Le-Nor
3 жыл бұрын
She made it her own funky robot 🤖
@donyoung2185
3 жыл бұрын
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 ).
@whitfieldebanks6733
3 жыл бұрын
I love it i play this video every day
@desperateastro
4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@DavidRichardson95
5 жыл бұрын
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
@queorchard1944
2 жыл бұрын
I just Love the HAIR STYLE so Beautiful so FREE 💯💯💯💯💯💙😎
@amac6347
3 жыл бұрын
Voices like that can say anything behind the beat & it would sound like a song..
@dkapone
3 жыл бұрын
This was at a time when Rufus was throwing anything up against the wall. Especially after WattStax! Peace.
@lo3ful
3 жыл бұрын
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
@adenbuford7396
Жыл бұрын
I love Rufus Thomas. Thanks for posting this.
@yoube449
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful people!
@apdurn
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. How far this went and how much it grew from here is INSANE.
@mopar_keys
3 жыл бұрын
Back when the party was a party.... and not a shooting range
@MyteeBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
Some beautiful times; prongs of pride, fun, and a whole lot of lovin’...Soul Music.
@MyteeBumbleBee
3 жыл бұрын
Songs of pride, fun, love, and respect for one another.
@axtaxt8372
3 жыл бұрын
That pink cape is EVERYTHING
@geonat9745
3 жыл бұрын
I just love the girl in yellow.
@laidbackblack1968
3 жыл бұрын
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
@katyarnold-ji8sv
5 күн бұрын
I didn't know Rufus Thomas was a singer. He can really sing good!! I like his voice. The " Funky Robot" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@geegod9461
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrGoodboyjoy
3 жыл бұрын
Something is missing.... Everyone is a healthy weight... Everyone seem to be comfortable showing hair that actually coming out of one's own skull.... no Robotic twerking? Wait... Every one is peaceful not one fight I love this era!
@LoveStrangeDr
3 жыл бұрын
Vietnam war slip your mind?
@joshspencer6520
3 жыл бұрын
Black is beautiful
@alanmorris7669
3 жыл бұрын
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
10 ай бұрын
Great story
@williamrowlands1789
3 жыл бұрын
Long live the 70's. What a time to be young and carefree. 😎
@meangreen323
7 жыл бұрын
This is too Funky
@cowel8734
3 жыл бұрын
His cape game is at an elite status
@monicasuzette
3 жыл бұрын
Rufus Thomas, Funky Chicken, push n pull, and the Funky Robot💕💕 I used to do all those dances..lol
@rayburton4867
3 жыл бұрын
Love the intense expression on her face! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@evilldead6824
3 жыл бұрын
Dayum that wizard in the pink cape is super funky!
@kayodephillips5435
3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I was old enough
@billba
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🤩!!!!!!!
@giggstrafford1
4 жыл бұрын
James brown gives dance lessons..Check his robot ...Rufus rocks in pink👍🏻
@darrelldinwiddie9957
3 жыл бұрын
Good old days
@endshadow7066
3 жыл бұрын
That was funny as hell yet fly as hell at the same time lol.
@seanmcmillan2134
3 жыл бұрын
Rufus Thomas ; LEGEND !!!!!!
@ONE328
3 жыл бұрын
Memphis Legend’ Great Video!
@new2dayuser151
3 жыл бұрын
A Great Legend performing the Funky Robot!!!
@juliuscaesar8801
3 жыл бұрын
When class, dignity and respect was RESPECTED!
@kingsports1113
4 жыл бұрын
Rufus Thomas would love Cam'ron rockin pink
@mrmaxxx94
8 күн бұрын
Uncut Soul and direct, this era is missed ,
@joyceprater4647
3 ай бұрын
The year of my birth, Glory to God!
@jeffyork6687
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tartgreenapple
3 жыл бұрын
Rufus Thomas: March 26, 1917 - December 15, 2001
@2lovemysmile
4 жыл бұрын
"Black Ombinus" Tv show...never heard of this..LOL..with J.Earl Jones😂
@FRISCOBROWN
3 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!
@wmtrader
3 жыл бұрын
Now I know where David Alan Grier gets his inspiration
@jerms1030
3 жыл бұрын
This popped up and it got me going on Friday love it #DarthVaderBeforeHeWasDarthVader😂
@jackjohnson7396
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the robot....
@aprilgarcia6119
3 жыл бұрын
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☺️
@khishjackson5872
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, everyone looks so good and healthy
@verasityserpentine
Ай бұрын
You got it girl !
@filipolesenah8018
3 жыл бұрын
It's Exist Still This Era Even Funky Music Alive And Active Don't Forget Games 🚬
@kwarkoocoxs2153
3 жыл бұрын
He’s like my friends dad with a pink cape!!! But the tunes almost made it worth it.
@mrstanbmw
3 жыл бұрын
Love me some Mr Rufus
@aimeemoore1094
3 жыл бұрын
Love some Rufus!!
@Le-Nor
3 жыл бұрын
Love this 🌹🌹🌹
@keeppressing1760
2 жыл бұрын
Let the church say amen 💯
@hermetichermitxxxiii8131
3 жыл бұрын
Going to have to learn this dance.
@sargejackson6136
3 жыл бұрын
those were my teenage years I still love them n play the music
@mariet8434
3 жыл бұрын
I was 12 then. The 70s were a great time.
@cornellscott2666
Жыл бұрын
Amazing video.
@crmbaker
3 жыл бұрын
I saw his show in 1977 at Sheppard AFB, TX near Wichita Falls TX.
@Grimlock987
3 жыл бұрын
That’s funky!
@davidreynolds4684
2 жыл бұрын
Lovin james earl jones in the used car salesman suit. Dude is cool.
@herbertmitchell925
Жыл бұрын
I was 12 years old in 1973 I remember that show Rufus and James.
@hacksawzombie5675
3 жыл бұрын
I've done that dance when I was too high.
@ironmike-putsallkindavideo7840
3 жыл бұрын
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
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