SPIKE LEE & COMPANY DO IT ACAPPELLA

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ส.ค. 2016
  • For the 1st time, Spike and Company Do it Acapella performances all in one file, not broken into parts, in decent video and sound quality. You are welcome... Enjoy Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Mint Juleps, The Persuasions, Rockapella, Take 6 and True Image
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  • @kazinamimi
    @kazinamimi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Spike Lee needs to do a "Where Are They Now" sequel to this! Or maybe PBS can do one for a quarterly telethon!

    • @ROSTAFA
      @ROSTAFA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe even a modern version with current accapella ensembles with some original appearances by the groups still together.

  • @ukekrazy1242
    @ukekrazy1242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When I was 15 yrs old my mom recorded this for me from PBS. I must have watched this hundreds of times. I was discovering my love of Accappella music. I still love it! I did eventually get the soundtrack to this special.
    Thank you for the music!

  • @jcorona984
    @jcorona984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    5:45 Zombie Jamoboree, Rockapella

  • @sweetpoetrylady
    @sweetpoetrylady หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw this in 11th grade music class. I still remember it 33 years later:)

  • @warlockborn1031
    @warlockborn1031 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Lion sleeps tonight was almost like a religious experience!

  • @ms6071
    @ms6071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a treasure to find in full.

  • @alexishawkes
    @alexishawkes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is one of my childhood memories. We used to watch frequently. LOVE IT! 🥰

    • @rhaynbowbritesb43
      @rhaynbowbritesb43 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I remember this. I was 10 years old, and my mother used to make sure that her kids were educated in other things because in the 90s, we couldn't listen to rap music unless it was christian rap.😅 I remember it was always on a freaking Saturday when we wanted to play with our friends. But we couldn't because we had to watch this whole video and it was four hours.. Even though I was young, I don't regret it because I remember all these songs..❤

  • @BayareaGuy06
    @BayareaGuy06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    R.I.P. Herbert 'Toubo' Rhoad (1944-1988), Headman Shabalala (1945-1991), Jockey Shabalala (1943-2006), Joseph Jesse ‘Sweet Joe’ Russell (1939-2012), Jimmy ‘Bro’ ‘Mr. Bass Man’ Hayes (1943-2017), Hugh Masekela (1939-2018), Jerry Lawson (1944-2019), Joseph Shabalala (1940-2020) and David Dinkins (1927-2020).

  • @kazinamimi
    @kazinamimi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    YEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!! I'm a public school music teacher who purchased the original video in VHS format - - but in this day-and-age, I don't have the equipment at our school to be able to play it or the time to take the TAPE to get it reformatted. Again! Thank you!!!

  • @LibsRockU
    @LibsRockU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Whomever remastered this brilliant special did a fantastic job!!! Thank-you!!!

  • @allithayer5881
    @allithayer5881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My dad bought this from the TV when it aired on PBS because he thought it was so amazing... I watched this every day as a child. As an adult I’m now a musician and I attribute a lot of it to this doc. About to order it on amazon and get it made into a dvd- can’t wait to show it to my little niece so that she can fall in love with vocal music and learn!

  • @Sunnydelightful143
    @Sunnydelightful143 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    My grandmom taped this year's ago... I was like 9 or 10 and I watched it daily. I lost the vhs tape... I'm so hype i found this... thank you for sharing this!!!!

    • @timmorrison5127
      @timmorrison5127 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I remember watching this with my dad when I was a kid. Talk about a trip down memory lane :)

    • @fabioseva1
      @fabioseva1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here! One of my favorite tapes!

    • @faroutbabe1578
      @faroutbabe1578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OMG ME TOOO !!!

  • @michaelmargolies
    @michaelmargolies ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my kids have been listening to this VHS tape until we wore it out and singing these songs on road trips since they were in elementary school. I wish I could find it on a CD or enhanced DVD that has been res'ed up. We can walk thru an underpass, hallway, or echoey bathroom without half of us breaking out into "don't let". I think this video was influential in how much my kids grew up loving Acappella and performing themselves. Thanks, Spike Lee!

  • @rbaltimo
    @rbaltimo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS 4 YEARS!

    • @derekcross5791
      @derekcross5791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been looking for about 25 years. I'm glad you found it; we wore out our VHS tape long ago...😅

  • @alibob62
    @alibob62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had this taped about 25 years ago...loved it and wore the tape out!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @RobCummings
    @RobCummings 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saw this when it aired on NYC TV in the winter of 1989-90. Still some of my favorite songs ever, especially The Mint Juleps.

  • @mikeggg5671
    @mikeggg5671 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had forgotten how many awesome songs where on this!!!!

  • @BishopMalachiMcKenith
    @BishopMalachiMcKenith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    man I use to watch this programs when I was very young. Programs like that impired me to play and sing. Thank you Mr Spike Lee....

  • @Lito121
    @Lito121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! I haven't seen this since I was a teen. Thank you for sharing!

  • @kaldepalma
    @kaldepalma 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The best reference from the 90´s, thanks!

  • @stank122
    @stank122 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    THANK YOU!! I caught this show on PBS by accident in 1990 and was able to throw a VHS in in time to catch the tail end of Zombie Jamboree but have never seen the entire show from the beginning. My copy is starting to turn to glue and I've been looking for a HQ version forever!

  • @fourthgirl
    @fourthgirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for loading the entire documentary. My mom had this years ago and it disappeared with one of the sisters. This is such a treasure.

  • @guilhermejesus6794
    @guilhermejesus6794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm from Brazil and I love this DvD, I've listened since I was a child.

  • @socalsal627
    @socalsal627 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So great to see again. I watched this with friends in college and we formed an a cappella group and had so much fun for years - actually won a talent contest on a version of Purple Haze by Hendrix that brought the house down:) This kind of singing is so much fun!

  • @mr.redgold6670
    @mr.redgold6670 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this vid.. I’ve watch this in the 90’s love this

  • @Pecosinger
    @Pecosinger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An All Time Favorite. I still have the commercial VHS (WNET / Electra) but no way to play it. Wonderful to have it on TH-cam!

  • @donnaraskin1223
    @donnaraskin1223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for sharing this. I still have my cassette and play it regularly in my car.

  • @alexanderanthony
    @alexanderanthony 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is a masterpiece....

  • @aquariusqueen4864
    @aquariusqueen4864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandpa is Sweet Joe from The Persuasions R.I.P. Grandpa😇😇😇

  • @clivewingrave6311
    @clivewingrave6311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    many thanks for this; I remember watching this when it first came out in the 80's and always tried to get it on DVD but alas it never happened.

  • @BayareaGuy06
    @BayareaGuy06 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for downloading the whole thing!!!!!!!! I've never seen the entire show before!!!!!! I've just seen modified versions of this Acapella special!!!!!!!!

  • @ffvvaacc
    @ffvvaacc ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when this was on TV. I bought the audio cassette soon after. Excellent stuff. We need more joy like this.

  • @teecee3346
    @teecee3346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I ran home to tape this on my VCR. I knocked people down running home to set this up.

  • @kajun566
    @kajun566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! I've only heard the soundtrack which doesn't have a many songs! This is amazing!

  • @HM2SGT
    @HM2SGT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is tremendous, wonderful, and I am grateful to everyone who performed and produced it. It is a joy to watch and listen to.

  • @iamvered
    @iamvered 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven't seen this since it was first broadcast on PBS! Thank you!!!!

  • @christophergwenlan7446
    @christophergwenlan7446 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for putting this up you've made an old man very happy!!

  • @danielwalker4881
    @danielwalker4881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was AWESOME, THANKS FOR POSTING! I loved this, had it taped too!

  • @mikeggg5671
    @mikeggg5671 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For those who didnt know, the amazing Ladysmith Black Mambasa also did 1) the intro to Coming to Amerika, and 2) Lion King

    • @mets2128
      @mets2128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s black Mambazo

  • @djmove2
    @djmove2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my faves. I have the vhs tape and am afraid to play it for fear of wearing it out. Thanks!!

  • @kellyjene77
    @kellyjene77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for posting this. This is where I first got my love of a capella. All of these groups are so dang talented. Love it!

  • @highclazzva
    @highclazzva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh My God! I've been searching for this for years. Thank you so much for uploading this. CLASSIC!

  • @miquelangelm.e.6818
    @miquelangelm.e.6818 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks for sharing! I was so fan of this video in the 90s! And I have only a bad copy on VHS ^_^

  • @drupowell1515
    @drupowell1515 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been looking for this EVERYWHERE ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @alexanderanthony
    @alexanderanthony 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Persuasions ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Kaia263
    @Kaia263 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was actually there for one of the shows, my mother was the pta pres at my school, i was transfixed, and 12, and followed take 6 for all of my teenage years and mid twenties.. good memories.

  • @emersonsouza5933
    @emersonsouza5933 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Um like é pouco, obrigado, obrigado e obrigado pela iniciativa.
    Este vídeo marcou uma época da minha vida na decada de 90.

  • @QueenSugar72
    @QueenSugar72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember this special when it originally aired on PBS ❣

  • @jeanpaulkapongodealmeidatr6263
    @jeanpaulkapongodealmeidatr6263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thank you, I still have the old video thing but no way to watching again....thanks a lot

  • @ely.barbosa
    @ely.barbosa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking for this since the eighties. Just saw this once or twice. Can´t believe man. Thank you so much.

  • @frogi89
    @frogi89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG thank you for posting this, so clear and all the memories and feels. Haven't smiled and sung so loud in so long. Grateful

  • @Darm0k
    @Darm0k 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Samuel l Jackson is freaking in this!

  • @FLoBo-yi5vj
    @FLoBo-yi5vj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing..... Uuggghhh... Thank You sooo much...... Uuuuggghhhh..... Hoooooommmmmeeeeee.... God Bless you and your family in Jesus name.

  • @rockprettybaby
    @rockprettybaby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is lovely. Recommended by a friend, and so glad to watch it. Doo Wop is still relevant, over 50 years on! Thanks for posting.

  • @PDNY
    @PDNY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Dr Joseph Shabalala lead singer for Ladysmith Black Mambazo

  • @AmirRahim19
    @AmirRahim19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of our block-stepping days at VCU as an Alpha…

  • @TheRealdeel73
    @TheRealdeel73 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rockapella FTW

  • @mcturkmary
    @mcturkmary 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this soooo much

  • @Clasteau
    @Clasteau 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rest well, Jerry Lawson. Gonna miss you.

  • @jordang7479
    @jordang7479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ow!! Fizz!!

  • @lizmcdonald8009
    @lizmcdonald8009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thankyou so much, I had this on vhs & its all scratchy from been played too much. Luv it😚

  • @ShadowsK.Y
    @ShadowsK.Y 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU MARTYYY

  • @shisamawagakana77
    @shisamawagakana77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    もうかれこれ何十年前か。高校時代にこの作品に出会いました。音楽やクリエイティブのポテンシャルを感じて、可能性は無限大だなと、若いころの僕は思ってワクワクしました。その頃に夢を描いていたようなすごい自分にはなれていないけど、この作品が僕の人生に与えた影響は大きいなと感じます。スパイク、ありがとう!!

    • @TheYokoBaaba
      @TheYokoBaaba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      同じく高校時代に出会いました。確か深夜枠で放送されたと記憶しています。
      私にはロッカペラのスタイルが衝撃的でした。

    • @HM2SGT
      @HM2SGT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1990, so 3 1/2 decades/a third of a century

  • @embi3n
    @embi3n 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you!

  • @atribecalledjudah5436
    @atribecalledjudah5436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Defunctland brings me by.

    • @Abonanno24601
      @Abonanno24601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. Although I did see the on PBS when it originally aired.

    • @seankurkjian4096
      @seankurkjian4096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was wondering if I'd be the only one.

  • @NoHomerS
    @NoHomerS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The band during the opening credits was King's Singers. It was a mistake not to have them on.

  • @liamearly4883
    @liamearly4883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Why isnt this on DVD?

  • @mets2128
    @mets2128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To think this celebrates its 30th anniversary this year

  • @user-fx2og9ch8l
    @user-fx2og9ch8l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Allen is so funny

  • @librarinan
    @librarinan 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Haven't seen it in ages. Any chance you have the Persuasions documentary "Spread the Word"?

  • @joiltonsp8107
    @joiltonsp8107 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    SHOW THE BEST

  • @nathanjoerndt8804
    @nathanjoerndt8804 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    who does the song i need you on this video ??????

  • @metrokaraoke
    @metrokaraoke 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anybody knows what year this was made?

  • @jackmandu
    @jackmandu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic, although they should have had the Nylons as well.

  • @richardvergara
    @richardvergara 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The original riff off. Hey, Pitch Perfect…you ain’t the first.

  • @mthunzimhlongo660
    @mthunzimhlongo660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    IT'S IMBUBE, NOT LION SLEEP AT NIGHT.

  • @DollyNipples
    @DollyNipples 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5:16 for the best part!

  • @charlesgreiner3498
    @charlesgreiner3498 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES!!!