Cab CALLOWAY "St. James Infirmary" !!!
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- RARE OLDIES SOUNDIES WITH MR CAB CALLOWAY ! Cabell "Cab" Calloway (December 25, 1907 -- November 18, 1994) was an American jazz singer and bandleader.
Calloway was a master of energetic scat singing and led one of the United States' most popular African American big bands from the start of the 1930s through the late 1940s. Calloway's band featured performers including trumpeters Dizzy Gillespie and Adolphus "Doc" Cheatham, saxophonists Ben Webster and Leon "Chu" Berry, New Orleans guitar ace Danny Barker, and bassist Milt Hinton. Calloway continued to perform until his death in 1994 at the age of 86.
His voice is literally insane. Like wtf how can he make it sound so cartoonish...yet so real and soft??????? This man was another kind.
Watch him with the Nicholas Brothers, he can make his voice sound like tap dancing. Its insane.
Creepy Crepsley
because cartoons were inspired or even voiced by him x)
Yes he was. Another kind indeed. Thank goodness for all the music he left behind and the people he inspired.
@@jessicabauer9225 Like this. th-cam.com/video/bFBx3qYGxL8/w-d-xo.html
His voice is not cartoonish
Cartoons we're built around him
This man invented stage presence
Check out his video from Stormy Weather with the Nicholas Brothers.
What about screamin Jay Hawkins?
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I'm just discovering him but I love his voice, power with range and rasp all perfectly in step. A genius
Check out james brown
1:12 When you're walking around your pitch black house in the middle of the night and hear a strange noise.
Ocelotl I know I always get scared and wet myself
oh my fking godddddddddd lmaooooooo
Ocelotl 😂😂😂
An appropriate response to the unknown. ^_^
LOL!!!!
Calloway never lost his swing. I saw him live around 1980 and he was still putting heart and soul into his performance.
@@fremlinmartel8223 Do I know you?
Would love to have seen him life, bet he was fantastic live
He was a master performer. What I wouldn’t give to see him live in 1980!
I still wonder if he inspired Screaming Jay Hawkins.
Cab Calloway was brilliant: in a class of his own. We'll never see another artist like him.
You deserve a high five.
American Genius!
yeah, we will never find another sweet man like him.
I think Sammy Davis Jr and Michael Jackson could contest that statement.
Just by this video i can see his level of charisma and i can tell you it is unrivalled
Why is Cab Calloway so obscure? I discovered him watching old banned cartoons.
This guy is far too underrated!
Isaac Osterhoudt he was in “The Blues Brothers”!
Dude same.
Because he was African American.
He's not obscure...you're just now expanding your knowledge. Think of him as "niche" rather than obscure.
SlyDoll7 niche is synonymous with obscure 😂
Just starting to get into this guy because of a Betty Boop animation. He's a trip.
Came across him via a Chico Jefferson lost of that exact same Betty hoop clip
Two years later but at least I found him
Cartoonist Max Fleischer appreciated this musical genius, their collaboration was fabulous! He also featured early Louis Armstrong!
same
That’s how I discovered him
There are many Betty Boop Cab Calloway collabs!
What a legend, man... Insanely good at what he's doing. You can see the dedication, the ecstacy, the presence. He's made for the stage, a perfect fit for blues.
That trumpet is brutal
That’s because he’s one of the best to play it your witnessing there
Jonah Jones
LOL I chuckled at this description because I get what you mean.
Dizzy Gillespie!!!
Mans created a whole ass beat out there with that trumpet
This guy was like Charlie Chaplin meets James Brown.
No. James brown is This guy without the Charlie chaplin
That's good. Just now, as things would have it, I was saying to myself: "Self, this is the James Brown of His time." The presence, the detailed perfection and energy, pride of the Godfather of Soul, and then the Chaplinesque facial expressions and movements. There seems something sort of humor and grotesque in these expressions, especially on the Mini the Moocher performance here.
Most sinister and coolest version of this song ever.
Can we just admire that sexy Trumpet in the back. love the smooth yet violent flow he's got.
I beleive he is Jonah Jones, one of the greats from the swing era .
@@JAZZCLASSIQUE That's Jonah, you are correct.
The whole orchestra was up to exacting standards. All the cats stood up...but only one cat stole the show.
When I was a kid in the early sixties, the Harlem Globetrotters came to town, Williston North Dakota. Cab Calloway sang as the “halftime act”. A lot of the kids knew who he was because of the cartoon shows on local TV, which played a lot of cartoons from the thirties and forties, that included a number of cartoons with characters that were parodies of famous singers, actors and performers from that earlier time. One cartoon was a caricature of Calloway doing Minnie the Moocher . I remember very well hearing in person his powerful, unique and pleasurable voice. He was the highlight of the show.
Thanks for sharing this story 😊
The GLOBETROTTERS AND CAB?!!!! Wow.... i got to see them once when i was a boy. I loved Curly the most, but all of the trotters were amazing. I felt sorry for the Washington Generals lol. I really did. Cannot imagine how incredible it was for you to see the legendary Cab Calloway too!!
I imagine that was sooo cool to see and experience.
Mucho texto mi rey 👍
He almost joined the Globetrotters as a permanent member, because he played college and professional basketball for a time before his fame in entertainment. But at the point that he was offered a spot with the Globetrotters, he was already reaching notoriety for his singing, so he pursued that instead. Crazy right?
Amazing -- this man never needed a microphone to project his voice from one end of a theater to the other.
That voice though...
yasss
@Lil Munster ..... had* but yes I agree he was one of a kind hi-de-ho man that deserved an oscar hahaha. Honestly he was right... we wont find another sweet man like him
Ive listen to the betty boop version of this at least 100 times in 2 weeks time. Lol
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He's seems very happy for a guy who's girlfriend just died.
That's Cab for you. Didn't matter what he was singing. He always had this huge grin on his face.
Neither his hobo outfit, or his bizarrely inappropriate smiling demeanor comport with the essence of the song...... Calloway was giving the people the amusement they wanted, but this tune deserves more respect
Reasonable Speculation you did notice that the character he was plying while singing this was just a bit crazy ? no ?
I mean he starts talking about what he wants to do with himself after he dies, so that’s a pretty big red flag. I know this is over-analyzing but maybe he’s just manic.
Maybe he was playing the Clown at the local bar, trying for a free drink... On a different level; Maybe he was being overtly sarcastic with his silliness, in an effort to mock his audience's (possibly Whites) lack of appreciation for the depth and history of the song,,, playing the Scaramouche.. apparently harmless, but in fact sly, conceded even dangerous.... All the while, his unwitting audience giggle like fools... Many layers to this
Cab was right, we wont find another sweet man like him.
Cab was the essence of class and charm. Even later in life he was an incredible performer. Just watch the Blues Brothers movie. He also had a resurgence in the 80s and was featured in one of Janet Jackson's videos. He was the ultimate star , and will never be duplicated.
such beautiful voice and such charisma
Jahvol
Yeaboi
I am utterly mesmerized with Cab Calloway. Obsessed.
Cab was a master. A Rock Star before Rock. He also had some great musicians in his band. Dizzy being one.
Is that Dizzy on the horn in this clip?
@@pennyrobinson9772 yes it is
Dizzy Gillespie... I recognized the cheeks, although they were in their formative stage. I was just lucky enough to meet the legendary "Diz of Gillespie" at a Baha'i Faith meeting in 1983...he bonded instantly with my twins, who were 4 yrs old at the time, & spent the time after that meeting playing with them, puffing those amazing cheeks out to make them fall over laughing, & being almost as much of a kid as they were.
He spoke of "the Cab of El Calloway" with the utmost affection & respect, even though they'd famously had their "missteps", as he called them, rolling his eyes & chuckling...we hung on his every word, & he couldn't have been more gracious, kind, & patient with us as we sat entranced... I remember that brief encounter like it happened yesterday,
(--but right now I can't
remember what DAY it was yesterday!!!)& so do my twins, who recently celebrated(with great angst, to be sure) their 41st birthday!!!
Sir Diz was one of a kind, & so was "Cab, the King of the Calloways"(Dizzy's reference, which made all the grown-ups laugh!!!).
There's never, ever going to be another like either of these beloved performers.
God bless 'em forEVER.
💙🙏🏿💓🤟🏼💚
@@johnbettano6026 That is Jonah Jones playing trumpet.
Image if he started the song at 1:12. "Ladies and gentlemen we introduce to you the world famous singer, Cab Calloway!" "Whoa, whoa whooooooooaaahhh, whooooooo, ooooohhh, wherever she may beeeeeeee." lol
Street Smart Swing damn near made me choke on a chip 😂
😂😂😂
His voice is strong n powerful. It’s very hard to sing over instruments n it sounds live.
I had the privilege of seeing him in the 70's. Such a showman and such a great talent!
Hello Donna, How are you doing?
Man, that man was a natural-born actor!
No one can belt out a tune like Cab Calloway.
One of the most talented unique individuals in the history of music. One of a kind
I felt it when he said "Whooaaaaahhhh woooaaahhhh woaaahhhh wooaaahhh"
i love cab! .......anyone else think this is spooky?
if you are scared of the dead than yes
It's like, Screamin' Jay Hawkins spooky.
No No Screamin' Jay was indeed spooky, but also incredible. Much like Calloway hahaha
No, it's spoopy. Like a dog pretending to be a ghost.
I love Cab mainly because his songs scare me for the most part lol
WHAT AN ARTIST! Every song he did was a complete performance, including costuming.
this always reminds me of a bugs bunny cartoon,
"maybe you know my friends"
"count of basie,earl of hienz,,cab of calloway
rockhard nice reference
rockhard "the five o'clock whistle's on the blink. And momma's still workin' at the kitchen sink and poppa's still workin' at ths factory cuz he don't know what tiiiiiime it happens to be.
"Satchmo of Armstrong........"
Tom always wanted to be cab calloway from Tom and jerry
Upstarts and rogues!
Awesome, without Autotuning! Amazing voice, amazing musicians!
Yea, all they had were there own voices, and what they could bring with their emotions and body movements. True, rare talent.
There was no audio tune back in the day lmao it was all raw talent
Nearly 100 years later, chills. Never another like Cab. Got dayum!
This outfit looks like something someone would wear today and it still would be in style
Not only he was a singer he was also an entertainer
The one and only. CAB CALLOWAY HE IS THE BADDEST OF THEM ALL.
Cab Calloway...
So damn talented!
He's such a creeper and I love it
You said it but still....
Speak for yourself
A woman friend of mine said the same thing about Rob Zombie! LOL
the brothers on another planet and it makes for a great performance
@@JustJazzuki she did. tf
@@iseeyouineverystar Yup she did! My comments from 2+ years ago are either weird or make no sence. My bad!
As someone who has played trumpet for 20+ years playing the transition at 1:34 feels just as good as it sounds. I’m so happy for having the experiences I have had playing music, if it weren’t for playing trumpet I don’t think I’d know this masterpiece.minus the second note that’s played is off key. But we won’t talk about whose fault that was.
*Hint:
It was the person playing but bass clef and treble clef at the same time 😂
Nobody sings this song like Cab
Cab was the consummate performer - not the best singer or dancer, but he really knew how to entertain and audience. He could get the best out of his top-class musicians and wasn't afraid to let them upstage him - in fact, he encouraged them to do so!
Cab was one of the people I wanted to emulate the most during my musical career, albeit a generation later.
Peter Cooper random question on an old comment but I'm new to this kind of music (loving Cab Calloway!) and wondering what other people would recommend?
Al Funcoot have you heard Minnie the moocher or Calloway boogie?
Kye Wilson hasn't everyone?
Al Funcoot well I was just giving suggestions but yeah everyone has seen Minnie the moocher but what about Calloway boogies?
Not the best singer/dancer? Looks like I don’t know what singing and dancing is.
I never realized he was way more than a musician, he had a lot of showmanship in his performances
I agree. I also think he flawlessly displayed his theatric chops such to the point that he vidily painted pictures which corresponded to each scene in the song. The man was, and still is, a legend
Folks, I'm goin' down to St. James Infirmary
See my baby there;
She's stretched out on a long, white table
She's so sweet, so cold, so fair
Let it go, let it go, god bless her
Wherever she may be
She will search this wide world over
But she'll never find another sweet man like me
When I die, bury me in my straight-leg britches
Put on a box-back coat and a Stetson hat
Put a twenty-dollar gold piece on my watch chain
So you can let all the boys know I died standing pat
An' give me six crap shooting pall bearers
Let a chorus girl sing me a song
Put a red hot jazz band at the top of my head
So we can raise Hallelujah as we go along
Folks, now that you have heard my story
Say, boy, hand me another shot of that booze;
If anyone should ask you
You just tell 'em I've got those St. James Infirmary blues
My GF Passed away in December, this voices my sentiments exactly!
You forgot the "woah, woooooaaahh, wooooaaah, woah!" at 1:12
If you want to amend your excellent lyrics here, I have always thought Cab and others sang "Let her go... ", not "Let it go". Makes more sense, too.
This is just amazing! What a performer, what a voice!
Cab Calloway was one of the original pop stars. What a amazing vocalist and performer he was.
I can't quit watching this.
He was in The Blues Brothers, people!
And they got him for next to nothing, too. All those old-timers jumped at the chance and were introduced to whole new audiences. He opened for a lot of shows after that came out.
Best musical ever produced.
Aitch Aretha Franklin alone was worth the price of admission. Stop!
He was one of a kind. I love this song.
Cab's performance absolutely blows me away. So bold and awesome.
2021.
Still Fresh.
R.I.P. Good Sir.
We all still dig ya crazy toons.
I’m only here from Koko the clown singing this.
all the other kids with the pumped up kicks same
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That's why Jack White's version begins with "Oh Koko..." in a singsong voice
White Snow
Now this is my song luv it alot and I'm always singing it
I wish I'd had the gold opportunity to watch this great performer live.
Oh my God!!! forgot how much I used top love Cab Calloway, I used to love his stuff back in my teens, what fire!!
..a man ahead of his time
He's absolutely brilliant.
so powerful, beautiful, sad and proud mourning
I have watched more complete versions, and heard others - but this is by far the best
Brutal blast beats at 2:07
Starlightchampion kinda' like gun shots ?
🤣🤣
First recorded blast beat
can we take a moment to appreciate cab blowing out the candles XD
The PUNisher Yes
It must have been awesome to live in that time and see all these great musicians live. But let's not forget that nowadays we can watch almost everything we want on our phone, no effort needed and completely free.
This is why today's will never ever be compared to Cab Calloway's music. Such art, badassery and meaningful of songs at the same time. Voice and darkness of lyrics feels so deep
Out of ALL the versions I’ve seen, this is the BEST!
His mannerisms and expressions are unmatched. 👏🏻
I don’t know who learned from whom but I’m noticing some similarities with screaming Jay Hawkins.
Both great entertainers.
Well folks, I'm goin' down to St. James Infirmary
See my little baby there
She's stretched out on a long, white table
Well she looks so good, so cold, so fair
Let her go, let her go, God bless her
Wherever she may be
You may search this whole wide world over
But she'll never find another sweetheart like me, yeah
Take apart your bones and put 'em back together
Tell your mother that you are somebody new
Feel the breeze blow and tell 'em all, "Look out here it comes!"
Now I can say whatever I feel like to you
Then keep me six crap-shooting pallbearers
Let a girl sing me a song
Put a red-hot jazz band, we raise
Hallelujah as we go along, well
Well folks, now that you have heard my story
Say boy, hand me another shot of that rye
And if anyone else should ask you
Just tell 'em I've got some of those St. James Infirmary blues
One of my oddball favorites thanks to my grandparents. His voice was fantastic and he always had such a good time on stage or on record!!
Wow wow wow. And then he ends it with such power
He was a HUGE influence on Danny Elfman, especially in his Oingo Boingo days. They actually used to do a cover of Minnie the Moocher.
It’s fun watching videos to see what your great grand-parents, and great great grandparents were doing.
his great talent and beauty always amazes me ! God bless Cab Calloway !
My mom and saw him live twice, and danced to his band in the late '30s-early '40s while they were falling in love.
i love this poem
Such a performance 😮
That voice. How!?!?
jesus christ, this is crazy. his voice is so good and the musicians!
Cannot get past this here he is an icon forever that guy had got the light shine upon. Incredible. Just yup.
1:12 when you had been notified that you owe the IRS after getting your taxes done.
Lmfao, so underrated.
God I love him.. he's magical ❤
Had he been born several decades later, he would've founded The Time.
Amazing!! Amazing!!
The guy on the piano is creeping me out...
Like the dentist looking guy from D4
I was watching him too. I think he looks sick of Calloway's schtick. He's following him closely, as a professional musician, but he's seen it too many times before, and it has gotten old.
AshleyJackson4 , lol, that's because he is paying close attention to Cab, so that he can play the music accordingly.
Kinda looks like he’s checking him out tbh
why? does he have to be all over the top all giggling and shit for you?
What a great showman
I actually love his voice
What can you say. His gift as an entertainer hides his talents as a composer, musician, singer. A man of style ahead of his time.
-Seeing & hearing him can make 1 realize that us later generations missed out on a LOT of long gone talented ones. From the 1930s to the early 50s he was an MC, r&b singer, comedian, big band leader, & actor. But back then if you had that much talent but were black, most of the media & Hollywood didn't want to recognize you, unless somehow you got through the cracks. But he was still a big name then.
He probably could have continued his fame if he wanted to get into the then new, 1955 black music named Rock & Roll. He probably laughed & said -That's the teenager's thing, let them have fun.
Cab Calloway owns this song by singing it like an actual maniac.
Only after seeing this live performance do I see the story like this…Cab is playing a character right now, that’s why he’s all disheveled in street clothes and a beat up hat when he normally dresses, well in nice straight leg britches and a box back coat and a Stetson hat! He is the “cokey” sung about in Minnie the Moocher. A downtrodden junkie. Minnie has overdosed after kicking the gong around one too many times and her cokey boyfriend has had to come ID her beautiful body, laid out on the slab. He gets traumatized by seeing her, and makes peace with his own future death, requesting a jazz party funeral and suitable clothes for a jazz singer.
The blues, to me, is mournful peace with your own mortality.
Awesome just coooool man
This song is wicked good.
So Incredible. I love Cab Calloway so much!!!
What an amazing voice!
Cab Calloway and The Band are truly Amazing..RIP Cab
cab was such a loon but i luv him
Cab Calloway is an amazing jazz singer, probably my most favorite singer
I'd love to sing this at a funeral
One of the all time greats , and was brought back to prominence by the Blues Brothers.
this is real classy music
I only discovered that Calloway existed because of the Blues Brothers movie. Great great great artist.
1:13 the guy at the piano in the back looks so confused
That piano man is the coolest cat ever to tickle the ivories.
Amazing performing and voice from this man just amazing