Am honored that I saw this show back in 1989 (second row seats $50!). Unbelievable beautifully, visually STUNNING and all players SUPERB! Robert Altman directed a filmed version that was shown on PBS.
lo..wait JUST one second HERE! LINDA and her entrance line 01:15-01:24..SING!!!! Both legendary pioneers of R&B/Blues. The awesome Ruth Brown and Linda Hopkins....sheer magic do ya hear me? YES!!!! Love them.
Here is a great lady and inovator and a good friend from the sixties when I met her in Junior high with her son ronnie. She was very nice. She knew how to make you feel special.
This was just good solid entertainment right here from ... well I see 3 talents on that stage but wouldn't be surprised if there's more backstage somewhere. Feel like this is the kind of performance to show folks looking to get into acting and/or singing and/or theater because we see TWO different styles to one song. Both impressive, both different, it would help to drive a point to newcomers that there just isn't ONE WAY to do something.
I saw this on PBS in 1993, and I've been searching for it ever since. I fell in love with the vaudville style performances and especially Linda Hopkins. I actually ran into her twice in the same month in 1998! As a writer, I hope to honor these fantastic performers one day by creating a work that helps younger audiences (you know the twerkers and krumpers) to appreciate the roots of their music and dance.
@@yellowlight2563 Of course. :) In fact, in June of 22', the non-profit I work with produced a show that highlighted the history of The Cotton Club and The Savoy in 1920's Harlem. Our youngest actor was 15, and the cast had a blast portraying historical greats. So yes, progress.
Priceless.... most definitely... a must see, love these most talented ladies.... LEGENDS!!!! Ruth Brown and Linda Hopkins fantastic, I truly loved it... thanks!! Mx Happy Birthday Ms. Linda*
I have seen the show in Amsterdam in 1995 (with Melba Joyce as one of the leading ladies). I enjoyed every minute of it and I still play the CD frequenly. I still don't understand why the theatre was only half full!!
She's still with us, but not living in California anymore. I hear she's happy, though. It's been a few years now since a stroke ended her ability to perform, but it didn't end her zest for life.
A couple of strokes have left her unable to perform, although she is still aware of everything. She's living somewhere out of California now, in a care facility. Not sure which state, but I'm told she's happy.
Oh yeah.....i was there in New York, i thin it was at the Minskoff Theatre 1991. Linda is not only an outstanding performer with an amazing voice, she is also one of the most symathic persons i have ever met. We became friends, after a concert at the Jazz Festival in Bern. We met a few times and i still remember when i went shopping with Linda in Bern. After shopping, we had a few drinks together - Linda allmost missed her performance that night:)
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The very BEST BROADWAY show ever produced... just love the memory of sitting in the audience. They tore the house DOWN!!!! 2021
Ruth Brown won the Tony award ,but I prefer Linda Hopkins performance!!!
Ruth Brown's face is an absolute scream! This is a real gem from both ladies.
Did anyone notice @5:00 what was said 😂 this was just majestic! No excessive keyboarding, nobody in any back room pulling strings; just pure talent!
Love it love it ladies yes over🎉
I saw it took my Mom for Mother’s Day in 1990! Excellent Show, you can tell Linda Hopkins have a Gospel background!
The class, the attitude, the talent- we need more of real musical entertainment. What an amazing tribute to Bessie Smith. They did the best job ❤️
never get tired to watch it! God bless them ❤️
Ya, her expressions are priceless!!!
Am honored that I saw this show back in 1989 (second row seats $50!). Unbelievable beautifully, visually STUNNING and all players SUPERB! Robert Altman directed a filmed version that was shown on PBS.
One of the GREATEST performances ever!! I just love RUTH BROWN!
linda killed it with this perfomance and ruth brown held her own Legendary !!
Linda scattin was Awesome ❤❤❤
Linda Hopkins just passed away a few days ago. I've been liking her since the 80's.
Love it. I think I was born in the wrong era for music...lol
lo..wait JUST one second HERE! LINDA and her entrance line 01:15-01:24..SING!!!! Both legendary pioneers of R&B/Blues. The awesome Ruth Brown and Linda Hopkins....sheer magic do ya hear me? YES!!!! Love them.
They don't make them like this anymore! Absolutely wonderful!!
Here is a great lady and inovator and a good friend from the sixties when I met her in Junior high with her son ronnie. She was very nice. She knew how to make you feel special.
Words can't express how much I love this! This is two legends right here!
Johnny Carson absolutely loved Linda Hopkins, she was on his show more the 15 times on the Tonight Show, she was amazing.
This was just good solid entertainment right here from ... well I see 3 talents on that stage but wouldn't be surprised if there's more backstage somewhere. Feel like this is the kind of performance to show folks looking to get into acting and/or singing and/or theater because we see TWO different styles to one song. Both impressive, both different, it would help to drive a point to newcomers that there just isn't ONE WAY to do something.
FANTASTIC!!
You both are missed,God bless you,Ruth and Linda!
I had the pleasure of working with Ruth Brown in a musical called Hello Mrs. President written by Phoebe Legere!!!
I saw this on PBS in 1993, and I've been searching for it ever since. I fell in love with the vaudville style performances and especially Linda Hopkins. I actually ran into her twice in the same month in 1998! As a writer, I hope to honor these fantastic performers one day by creating a work that helps younger audiences (you know the twerkers and krumpers) to appreciate the roots of their music and dance.
OMG! I've been looking for this for years!
Gabriel Acevedo Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that insight.
you lyin PBS comin up... they airing some good stuff ..first The Old Settler now this...im late and shock
Any progress?
@@yellowlight2563 Of course. :) In fact, in June of 22', the non-profit I work with produced a show that highlighted the history of The Cotton Club and The Savoy in 1920's Harlem. Our youngest actor was 15, and the cast had a blast portraying historical greats. So yes, progress.
This was from the musical Black and Blue. These two ladies brought A-GAME the entire run!!! Truly the thrill of my life to hang out back stage!❤❤❤
I saw these two fabulous singer in this show and at other times wow they blew you away
Ruth Brown is one of the greatest ever!!!!! I mean EVER...soul speaker...
Diva vs Diva...too divine! 😍 She said "Get outta here!" Lol
Priceless.... most definitely... a must see, love these most talented
ladies.... LEGENDS!!!! Ruth Brown and Linda Hopkins fantastic, I
truly loved it... thanks!! Mx Happy Birthday Ms. Linda*
Wow, how can you not love all three of these talented, beautiful people?! Smilin' & chillin'!
May these two classical legendary ladies make beautiful sounding music and song in heaven rest in peace Miss Brown and miss Hopkins
Are you kidding me? Amazing
One word; SUPERIOR! Totally love Miss Ruth! TOTALLY!
Great performance. Love these 2 women. 💕😘
I have seen the show in Amsterdam in 1995 (with Melba Joyce as one of the leading ladies). I enjoyed every minute of it and I still play the CD frequenly. I still don't understand why the theatre was only half full!!
In tears. They are amazing!
I saw this show and loved every minute of it!!!!
Such talent, omg
They are both the toast!!
Truly amazing!!!!
Looks like so much fun!!❤
Bad side of being too far away - not having the privilege of seeing this performance in person. That must have been one outrageous night.
This just makes my HEART SMILE, SOOO BIG
BrAva congrats r.b. l.c. rest DESERVEDLY forever in heaven and paradise amen
RIP : Ladies Mrs.R.Brown & Mrs.L.Hopkins💐💐💐💐
EXCELENTE ESPECTACULO, que bien para los que estuvieron alli, muchas gracias al que lo filmo y al que lo reproduce aqui. Bendiciones.
Awesome performances!
LoL They are hilarious. Too funny n cute too. Pure talent.🌹💜
Great voices .
Linda Hopkins just celebrated her 89th birthday here in Los Angeles last night! Amazing woman of entertainment!
Wow, did she?! I love Linda Hopkins man! I hope she is well and STILL singing.
She's still with us, but not living in California anymore. I hear she's happy, though. It's been a few years now since a stroke ended her ability to perform, but it didn't end her zest for life.
where is she living now? Healthwise how is she?
A couple of strokes have left her unable to perform, although she is still aware of everything. She's living somewhere out of California now, in a care facility. Not sure which state, but I'm told she's happy.
She just passed away on the 10th of this month.
Fantásticas!!!!!!
Wow !!!!!!
awesome performance! Saw Ruth (solo)10 years ago in Ann Arbor, great then ,,this is the best!!
Oh yeah.....i was there in New York, i thin it was at the Minskoff Theatre 1991. Linda is not only an outstanding performer with an amazing voice, she is also one of the most symathic persons i have ever met. We became friends, after a concert at the Jazz Festival in Bern. We met a few times and i still remember when i went shopping with Linda in Bern. After shopping, we had a few drinks together - Linda allmost missed her performance that night:)
GREAT LADIES! Who can replace them :( NOBODY!
brilliant
lol..what great lyrics on this song..sung so brassy here...always have liked it....sung with appropriate defiance...
Love themmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :)
it's a great show!!! Gosh i love them!!!
Absolutely wonderful!
Hilarious!!!!!!! Love the Ladies Thank you💙
A perfect pairing two legend at there very best
watchin in 2021 ..ICONIC
Rest In Paradise Linda Hopkins...
Linda Hopkins used to host an open mic every Sunday at Gent's in NYC after Black and Blue! We really had fun...
She did one in Los Angeles (Hollywood) too, which is where I had the good fortune to meet her.
Glen Doll that's great!!!! did she sing 'Meet me with your black drawers on?" That was so fun...
R.I.P Queen. Ms. Linda Hopkins
oooooo that range go girl I live it
How could I not come here .You have Maxine Sullivan as your avatar.
Ladies Sing the Blues!.
Brilliant!
That was wonderful!
WOW! Fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
I wish I sang like that. Too bad I'm not Baptist; I would have learned to sing since I was a little girl.
Ruth Brown, and Linda Hopkins!!!
Hey, hey, khadija
Ruth Brown was charming
Goodnight, God bless xx
What is Ruthie Girl doing now. Whatever it is, it must be fabulous .
Man I wish there had been a tie at the Tony awards both Linda and Ruth winning!!!
I promise you no two performances were alike.
Amazing!!
I like what she did with that problematic verse.
happy early birthday linda.
Love it
jeeze I wasn't even alive when this took place lol
LOVE IY
GLORY DAYS.....
hi thank you for posting this wonderful clip does anyone have the finale it has to be one of Broadway's greatest moments please post it if you can
QUE COSA TAN MÁS MARABILLOSA DOS VOCES INCREIBLEMENTE EXCELENTES Y PODEROSAS JUNTAS NO NO NO LO MEJOR DE TH-cam..................
roland hanna !
😄Кируля! Японажмать! 😄✌
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good girl, learn from the GREATS
:)
I looovveee this!
P.S. Did she say what I think she said? @4:59 ?
Stare, ale jare
This is better than woopie ;)
Grils sho can sing! Where's mic?
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