Josephine Baker's final TV Interview: Bobino '75
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Certainly, this is the last interview that La Baker ever gave on television, as she died only a few days after this interview. She discusses her revue at the Bobino & her family. 1975.
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How many people can say that they spent their lives doing what they loved and did it until they died? RIP Ms. Baker..
thousands of junkies worldwide can say that... but then again, they can say lots of things
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oh cmon, it was funny!
I had a laugh... God forbid we just lighten up for a minute
Chuck berry did too! Legends!
I ve danced with ms Baker in 1975 in Bobino. I was 17 years old she called me her " little page ". It was the most amazing show ever produced
That's crazy cool! I was just thinking as I was watching the background dancers "How many of them are still around to share their experiences with Josephine Baker?"
Thank you for sharing
Mleew @ 0:52 you can see me on the bottom of the stairs to left of the screen !!!! I am the Blond young kid ! We did 16 th performances The show was called Josephine it was based on her life to celebrate her 50 th year in show business Thanks for the kind words.
Wow, I’d LOVE to interview you 💖
@@mlee-w664 Please tell more...
I had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with Miss Baker in 1975 @ Bobino. I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. @0:53 you can see me on the bottom of the stairs on left of the screen. luckily for me I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing run. ! She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers .Wanting to know everyone ‘s names .Josephine really truly care about people She was a true icon immensely talented beautiful ,tough ,iconic ,generous , activist .compassionate & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl who played young josephine and 1 gorgeous dancer who represented Jo in the famous banana dance ! ...so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care it was so exciting to be part of this show ! Even though None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergere wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to see your life story being played and starring in your own life musical ? She replied “ it’s wonderful At least i will see what they think of me when I am still alive !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ Josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for all of us. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,, I did enjoyed this interview very much it was done during our previews . I just wanted to clarify one point. We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 27th with a special Press night on April 2 Nd to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th Many stars attended like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon We did one more performance on the 9th then the next day we heard that she was in a coma she never woke up and past in the early hours of March 12 th. I will never forget this unparalleled talent. Josephine had many lives sometimes colorful and at times tragic She had the perfect combination of determination charisma and humanity. A trailblazer. Pure legend. ❤️❤️❤️❤️check photos of Baker and me just typed “ Josephine baker and me Cittaroma P “. Enjoy.
wow! I'd like to interview you. So lucky....
Josephine Baker, an icon, and I have been one of her biggest fans since I was a small child at the age of 3. Years later, I purchased a metal statue on a marble base of Josephine Baker taking a bow with her leg stretched holding a bouquet of flowers, and it is one of my most prized possession. She still means the world to me, and I feel a deep connection to her.
WOnderful....luvly
@ 0:54 I am the dancer on the left at the bottom of the stairs wearing “an Elvis “ outfit. Lol. I just turned 18 th on that April 1 st 1975 This is a clip of the rehearsal it’s the finale of “ Josephine “ called “ Paris Paname “. We did 14 perfomances and officially opened on April 10 th The Who’s who was at Opening night Gala. the likes of Grace Kelly Sophia Loren Alain Delon ... That night she got a standing ovation for over 5 minutes. ....@ 2:14. You can see we are on all our knees We stayed in that position sometimes for over 10 minutes cause she would talk to the audience thanking them for not forgetting her ! The public would go wild. Shouting.” We love you Josephine “. On t aime Josephine “ it was extremely emotional. Specially knowing that no theater ‘ owners like the folies Bergeres Casino de Paris or Moulin rouge wanted to take the r
Gamble to have Josephine ‘ s show due to insurances ! only a small music _hall called Bobino took the risk !!!! Glad they did. I willl never forget performing with this legend Merci Madame Baker.
I THINK SHE LOOKS GREAT HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN PERFORM LIKE THAT IN THEIR SEVENTIES NOT MANY
Baker wasn't in her 70's though. She passed at her 68 years.
@@druxha right
She was 68 years old?
I know meny people who can dance amazing and are flexible in their 70's and late 60's.
If you take care of yourself and workout alot and move around and exercise and takecare of your health and eat and drink the right things and stay active...you can dance like there is no tomorrow, in your 80's.
But she was an extraordinary women who broke barriers and was ahead of her time....America's real first Sex Symbol icon...the first sex symbol in the world...especially France.
A REAL Iconic Legend.
Josephine Baker, who was 68 in this video, was not just an entertainer, she was a defiant force against racism and the Nazis. She deserves a place in world history. I was troubled by someone calling her a who're for doing the Banana Dance in the 20's on this forum. She did what she had to do in order to survive in show business, in spite of personal issues. That's the point that individual fails to see.
Her banana dance wasn't (just) about financial survival. It was a satirical act, done to communicate to white people (especially men) "i'm aware you see me this way but i can't care, and i'll do whatever i please with your stereotypes for me"
@Nellie Cooper What do you mean, it was not all that? Not trying to argue, just asking a question.
Even in this clip she still have that JB essence. She paved the way. Rest Ms Baker. I won't forget your contributions.
You can tell that she still had a lot of talent left, just before she died.
wow! her life is truly mesmerizing. so much to learn from Josephine Baker.
I admire this lady. Truly admire her. Blessings :*
Wow! She looks so vibrant and youthful in this interview.
kindness, dignity & genteel.....all of us could learn from her persona
Well, all I can say is she did it her way...Thank you Josephine Baker.
She's so beautiful and elegant. Saw the movie a few days ago. She's my new queen!
A truly artist, I adore her
Amazing and regal till the very end. respect
grand Dame ! avec beaucoup de Talent xx Bravo
such a beautiful human being
She always carried herself with class and dignity 😃👌💯
She sorta reminds me of Ms. Diahann Carroll. And she looks like she had such a pleasant demeanor about herself.
#SNAPS : yaaaaasssssss for the nod to Miss Diahann
thasss PROLLY why Diahann Carroll became famous becuz of her josephine baker looks ...as why a lot of other people became famous BECAUSE they look like even MORE famous people...just for example Anna Nichol smith ...who looks like a broke marilyn monroe...etc
She is beautiful and youthful in her 70s
This was filmed in the ‘70s (1975) but she was an even more youthful age of 68 here :-)
@@GiuseppePascuale928 she died 68 yrs old
Age brings on a change, just live long enough n you will see. Ms. Baker looked good to the very end! She did things ppl, half her age, wish they could do. She sure didn't look her age, nor did she look 18, what a LIFE
She certainly doesn't look or act here like she's near death. Loved her, but the choreography on the male dancers behind her is hilarious.
True ...Unfortunately that little clip does nt not show the best choreography !!!! I was one of the dancer in the show. The youngest ! Just turned 18 on that April 1st 1975 We had numerous dance numbers with fantastic moves notably the African number. The New York scene. And the motorcycle tableau. It’s really too bad that Bobino was never filmed entirely Only rare clips. She was an amazing performer and extraordinary human being. So caring for us. She would bring big bags of oranges during rehearsals saying you kids need vitamins C !!!!!🍊🍊
I was a very boy but I knew I was performing with a living legend .... we only did 14 performances She past on April 12 th I will never forget that incredible experience and miss Baker. Merci
0:54 I am the 1st dancer on the left down the staircase !!!!
@@cittaromap4163 You're the one who's hand she grabbed 🤩🤩???
@@enolamsamoht You are a great observer indeed I am the last one on the right of screen holding Miss baker hand. She was an incredible lady
Interviewer : is this the outfit you wearing for the finale of the show. ? Josephine : yes but it’s for the finale of the 1st act of our show La Premiere Partie .... Interviewer : And the decoration you wearing on your jacket ? Josephine : They are rewards medals giving to me after the war. Interviewer : how does it feel to get back on stage ? Josephine : Good , so wonderful to reconnect with my family & everyone but mostly my audience who made me who I am today Interviewer: this show tells the story of your life is ‘nt bit odd for you to see it live on stage ? Josephine : No not at all it’s wonderful at least I can see what people are saying bout me while I am still alive ! How is your big family doing ? Josephine : they are growing up very quickly I have one of my son Luis who is getting married on the 31 st Interviewer : do you have 10 children ? Josephine: No ! 10 boys & 2 girls. Interviewer : 12 ? Josephine : yes 12. Thank god the girls can ‘t hear you !!!! Interviewer : Are they going to come to see the show ? Josephine : no they are busy studying Interviewer : do you regret it ? Josephine. : you mean that the children can come to see the show ? ... well it’s difficult to say cause right now between the rehearsals and hard work I prefer that they are not around because when I am with my children I forget everything else it’s all about them .... and right now I need some quiet time alone to concentrate so I can be totally devoted to my Paris audience ...... This interview was done during the dress rehearsal. Unfortunately the show was never filmed entirely just small clips like this one . I was privileged to have danced and got to work with Josephine. I was the youngest dancer of the company turning just 18 th on April 1 st 1975 ...@ 0.54. On the left on the bottom of the stairs ! Merci Madame Baker
Thank you so much for the translation!
@@danharris3791 You are so welcome Dan. ! She was a remarkable lady I ‘ m so glad I ‘ve got to known her in last 3 months of her fascinating life 💃🍌 🕺
@Anna Minagorashvili so glad you enjoyed it Check my clip with josephine and me type”. josephine and me Bobino Cittaroma P “
Wow, she looks amazing! :-)
OMG she looks flawless!!
y murió como la musa del siglo .........la mujer siempre bella y eterna.....porque la belleza la llevaba en sus entrañas....hasta la muerte.......cantando y luchando por un mundo mejor.......gran voz.....enorme....bella....glamourosa.....pero ante todo.....maternal y humana sobre todo.....su arte no era mas que un reclamo para decir lo que sentía.....
Beautiful talented lady.
Much love stunning woman amazing story
I adored her still ,God Bless her..
Still had that beautiful smile 'til the end. This is the outfit in which she performed C'est si bon.
She looked so healthy and happy
Wowsee, brava Josephine!!
Oh my! She was brilliant!
she was fantastique!!!!
69 años fabulosos.....casi 70......que mas quisiera una chica de 20 sino tener un minimo de belleza y arte y poderío y canto que el que ella tuvo a lo largo de toda su vida.....
She died at 68
On ne connait pas les détails, mais on comprend que les enfants s'en sont sortis. O.K, super. Merci!!!
im so ashamed to have a real deep knowledge of her legacy & talent. ive heard of her but i didnt really know..with all these basic mediocre trash they call music now being shoved down ur throat u tend to settle for bullshit & just accept real music and talent is gone forever....R I.P Josephine Baker an icon a legend a good kind loving beautiful person inside and out muah xoxo
not have*
Josephine Baker received the Croix de guerre and the Rosette de la Résistance for her work for the French Resistance during WWII. She was made a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur by General Charles de Gaulle.
I love her. You can also hear her american accent in her french :P
She has a very slight accent, especially when pronouncing her "r's."
However, she spoke French way better than many other anglophones
@@edwardamosbrandwein3583
Yeah it’s her R’s and I agree, she did for sure !
She more than deserves her spot in the Pantheon. Vive Josephine!!!
she looked really good to be so old!
She was such a great person she had a heart of gold she adopted kids from all over the world wanting to give them a better life. She went broke helping out others
My all-time forever favorite!
How beautiful was this woman!
oh la LA LA REINE DU MUSIC HALL
Lord bless her heart.
She was born in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
@ Jessica Baily. Not sure that Josephine enjoyed his early time in Saint-Louis.
The first black woman who brought glamour... LEGEND!!
un icono del siglo xx......en cuanto a libertad.....después de salir de america....en cuanto a enfrentarse a un nuevo mundo.....y en cuanto a exigencias del guion en aquel momento.......esta mujer es una heroína de todo.....arte....sociabilidad y política......aparte de sexo y de hacer lo que le vino en gana.....aunque al final de su vida.....la sociedad no estaba a la altura de su genio......ella murió como la mas grande artista del siglo.....y parís se rindió nuevamente a sus pies aunque
The one and only Ms Barker Barker this woman started it for the DIVA the original. FAB. Simply love her RIP
she was so unique and brave and brilliant
She always had a bad heart, that was the reason she could never have plastic surgery..
I love her!
Une très grande dame !
Wow
My favorite 🤩
Eartha Kitts also went to France after LBJ and his wife basically band her in the USA for 25 years.
+Richard Stapleton Yes, she's another for which I have great admiration and respect. Eartha also spoke French and several other languages. Pearl Bailey is another who spoke French. I'm taking my inspiration from these classy ladies of yesterday. May God rest gently all of their souls.
+A'Doris A Learning a language in the hardest thing in the world unless you have a love for that language or have to learn it. I live in El Paso Texas where folk have been here for more than 60 years and still speak only Spanish. They do not have to learn English, so they do not even try. The singer in which Zoe Saldana is playing her role spoke French. I would love to live in Spain or Panama to learn Spanish.
@@mrbilingual It's not "one of the hardest things in life."
It's true that some people don't have natural skills for this but it can be achieved through patience and practice.
al final de sus días su ambicion de madre ....hizo de su arte una mayor sinfonía de amor.....
Noir venus ... Elle plus belle ....manifique
What is the source of this original video? Would love to track it down!
amazing a regular us girl, becomes a star in paris. not easy for a woman of color. at that time.
Bravo pour votre vidéo TH-cam merci 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎶🎶🎶🎶🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🧚♀️🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
Can someone re-post this with English TH-cam captions?
I just translated the interview. It’s been 5 years but better late than ever ! Enjoy 😊
RIP
uh, because she's originally an American?
Josephine is buried in st. louis, MO. I t hink at Calvary or Bellefontaine Cem. One or the other. They're right across the street from each other.
Josephine is buried at the cemetery in Monaco.
can someone tell me the name of the song at the end?? please
th-cam.com/video/l83jo01GjiM/w-d-xo.html Paris Paname. Paname: slang name of Paris
damn, I wish they had subtitles or something
I just translated the interview. Better later than ever ! Enjoy 😊
JOSEPHINE BAKER 🌹
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who do you guys think would be a great actor to fill her shoes, i mean it has to be somebody new!!!???
Uh...Josephine Baker natural talent ! 🤗
How did she learn French?
She became a French citizen lived there for 50 yrs.
NEVER!
subtitles ??😩😩
I just dislike that the camera man/woman was so.. close up in her face...showing her imperfections (heavy eye bags). I know its an old clip but I just think it would been repectable and considerate to zoom out some. I guess this was before Botox and excessive plastic surgery. However she was spectacular and gorgeous. I see her as my Aunt Baker I never met in person but her spirit lives.
She was a true Modern woman!
how did she die she looked young 70
proseinc proseic stroke in her sleep
She would have turned 69 on June 3 nd 1975 she died of cerebral hemorrhage April 12 th 1975
Americas first Sex Symbol Icon with real Raw talent....before Jean Harlow, Mea West, Clara Bow, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Janye Mansfield, Bettie Page, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigitta, Lili St. Cyr,
Ann Margaret, Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Farrah Fawsett, Mason stevens Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce...you had the extraordinary( Josephine Baker)
World renowned performer, World War II spy and activists,
are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker. One of the most successful African American performers in French history, Baker's career illustrates the ways entertainers can use their platforms to change the world.
Baker's dancing was rooted in popular Jazz age Dances, like the Charleston. With long, rubber-like legs, her improvised movement featured quick steps and low kicks, swinging arms and lots of ballon. She fused basic ballet technique with her blend of Broadway, tap and African dance styles.
She was an extraordinary singer and performer.
During the 1950s, Baker returned to the United States and supported the Civil Rights Movement. In particular, Baker participated in various demonstrations. She boycotted segregated clubs and concert venues, arguing that if African-Americans could not attend her shows, she would not perform.
She Queen of the Charleston dance and Jazz dance....she was the first Burlesque Dancer and performance artist.
Josephine rivaled Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson, Lillian Gish,
Before her death in 1975 she already had a 7 decade career going back to the Vaudeville days in the 1900's
She has broken so meny barriers for women of color and did risky, daring, shocking thing's on stage,
She was a performances artist, multi talented, and all around performer. .
Who conducted the interview?
A french journalist. This was a rehearsal of her last show called “ Josephine “ at the Bobino theater. The show was never filmed unfortunately just rare short clips. The interviewer is asking her. Questions like How does it feel to have a show bout your life. She replies It feels amazing to see my life story while I still around !!!!! I was one of the dancer Just turned 18 th. You can see me @ 0:54 on the left bottom of the staircase.
semyers2gailest0 I just translated the interview
uhhh hell no,sorry not trying to be rude both each is in there own lane
shes kinda scary looking !!
Cassie Francois I love you too !
I agree. She looks like she was a pleasant person but she looks scary at the same time. There's nothing wrong with stating our opinions. As soon as someone says something that someone else doesn't like, it's a problem, and it's a damn shame. smh.
+Kameela Dudley Ah ! thank you ! finally someone who sees this too !! And I totally agree she DOES look like a very pleasant person . And yes that's how it is when stating your opinions on line , there is ALWAYS someone who disagrees and boy do they let you know it !! well, we cannot please everyone all the time can we? Thanx and have a great evening :)
Star buono You're so welcome sweetie.
+Star buono so you look scary too. just saying
War hero
someone can tell me if she was a man or she was a real woman?
Cesar Pozo Definitely a woman, Cesar! :-D
Thanks for the clarificacion...!
Am I the only one who thinks Lady Gaga is the reincarnation of Josephine Baker? 🤔
@Nellie Cooper Obviously not in this video. She's old! Google Josephine Baker though and you might be surprised.
Yes, you are.
@@julianmarsh1378 Actually not! If you google it, more people have made that connection 😄
@@davidblackwood106 People of little taste...Baker is beyond almost all living performers and that includes your pick.
@@julianmarsh1378 Sure, if you say so, hon 🤣🤣🤣
but not rihanna..never
Let bet..holloywood netflix get on board
her teeth
Why does she have big bags under her eyes?????
guess she was getting old . she was in her seventies i guess and that was natural
PLEASE GET AN EDUCATION. YOU COME OF SO DUMB!
BRENDA BROWN not all ppl have that but ok,i thought she had an allergic reaction
mspinkytee no
+Dima Androgynous true though buh she could be also having health issues with aging
She has really big bags under her eyes.
She was aging here and a lot of close family members were now deceased, she was tired and drained but never vocally told anyone she was.
Josephine could not stay away from the stage, she came back just to perform and have fun. Her name is Beyonce.