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!!!
No, de hecho esta ante el nacimiento del Electro Funk...que derivó en la experimentación del Funk con la Música Electrónica Clásica (igual el el Progressive Rock UK y Krautrock en Alemania). De ahí la referencia con el Robot Dancing en partes del Funk que empezaban a incluir Synth/Clavinet en algunos fragmentos de la canción. Había otros artistas y productores que si hacían enteramente este primer modelo de Electro Funk Synth/Clavinet (Wonder, Preston, Clinton/Funkadelic, Hancock...).
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...
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!
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.
@@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
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.
@@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.
@@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
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...
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!
@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.
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?
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.
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 TH-cam and check them out. As a kid, I was so amazed with their body isolation.
I have to admit, I never saw James Earl Jones host any urban music TV show until today ! 😂 How did I missed this? LOL I never expected this from him. Wow ! He was a well rounded and talented entertainer (not just acting, narrating but also singing & hosting an urban music & dance TV show).❤❤❤ RIP Sir James Earl Jones 🌺❤️🇺🇸
@@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 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 ).
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
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!!!!!!
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☺️
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.
Elvis being put in a conversation like this means alot about how black culture saw black somewhat negatively and wanted more than just black culture as we see now, blacks definitely do not want to be black anymore, we r everything but black but still hold on to the title bc of a slavery we were not apart of or a history or the skin color
I cant watch he look like he putting me in a trance . along with that cape for effects. Pimped out blackula making us move to his beat . a scary musical😅😅👻🎃
Could a partially bald and grey haired older black man have a major pop hit today? Rufus Thomas was one of top soul singers in the early 1970's and he was a cool papa. This shows how what we like in music and what sells is control by a few record, media and distribution corporations.
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!
You have to love how TH-cam is the closest thing to a time machine we have
2nd
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@@TheCenserethe internet in general?
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Smh
I was 13 in '73, first girlfriend, first kiss, music from that era is like a time machine, takes me back : )
I was Born end of 1973, so if I ever heard this I was in utero :D
@jameskerry41
Love that nostalgic feeling.
I was 9... great time
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!!!
I was 3 in 73 we were still doing the Robot.
Rufus Thomas -James Earl Jones
Legends 👑👑👑
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As are the Bar Kays, not visible here but somewhere in the studio laying down that groove.
RIP James Earl Jones RIP Rufus Thomas
That voice is unmistakable.
Mr Rufus...thanks for the wonderful music. Rest well brother.
Growing up in the 70's was the best 😊.
#PausimodO link bio
Was it?
You must be white 😂
Some say it was the 80's
Yep people n music were both genuine...
That right there is the birth of popping, breakin and all things Hip Hop culture! 🔥🔥🔥
Facts!!
No, de hecho esta ante el nacimiento del Electro Funk...que derivó en la experimentación del Funk con la Música Electrónica Clásica (igual el el Progressive Rock UK y Krautrock en Alemania).
De ahí la referencia con el Robot Dancing en partes del Funk que empezaban a incluir Synth/Clavinet en algunos fragmentos de la canción.
Había otros artistas y productores que si hacían enteramente este primer modelo de Electro Funk Synth/Clavinet (Wonder, Preston, Clinton/Funkadelic, Hancock...).
Chuuch!
I have almost All of his records on vinyl…first time ever seeing him live. Amazing!
m.th-cam.com/video/KCFyKRtlLOI/w-d-xo.html&pp=ygURcnVmdXMgdGhvbWFzIGxpdmU%3D
And just to think.....these young people are now in their 60s, 70s & 80s!
I'm one of those people. Love it! 😍
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...
I was seven back in 1973 and it was heavenly!✨💖✨
💩💩🦨🦨🤖🤖🤖🤖
🙏🏾 owe my gratitude to all you groundbreakers
Back when our Seniors still had CLOUT! My man is old but still rocking and got the young folks involved and they not capping.
Dude wasn't a senior. He was like 49
He said he made a new song and freestyled the whole thing!
You may be cool, but you'll never be freestyling a new song cool !
🤣🤣😂😂
Exactly..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank God I grew up in the 90s
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!
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.
Who makes you wanna go to every family gathering especially once he starts drinkin but watch out
jaygresh crazy drunk whino uncle😂
King of Memphis
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember those days. Boy did we have great times.
Black people and the music were so positive.
When white got mixed in then the problems began amongst us
For sure. The difference in the music lyric and energy it creates today and then is galaxies apart.
This a lil before my time but i remember the elders puttin it down like this when i was super young
@@monetschannel5773 just curious as to what that means bc it sounds racist. Im not offended, just curious.
@@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
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.
yup.. i was 4 as well , lol
I'm 60 and I still do the robot at family gatherings 😄.
@@shortblockflexinit5219 🤣 you must be the life of the party. Don't ever stop. That's when you get old.
We wore that robot out cause it was easy for us kids!
@@shortblockflexinit5219 you've seen Michael Jackson do it on soul train, right?
You can hear the rapping & church vibe in his delivery.
RIP James Earl Jones and Rufus
Beautiful people!
No wonder he was known as the world's oldest teenager, because he was so good with kids
No weave! Just beautiful black women sporting their natural hair.
.....sir, they wore wigs and falls too back then...
@@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.
@@ertfgghhhh not like how they do now😕
@@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
christopherduffy1703,
Right-On, beautiful Black Women wearing their beautiful GOD given natural hair
C3PO was just 30,073 years old when this dance came out.
R.I.P. 👑KING RUFU$!.👑
Musical genius
Yessir!
James Earl Jones should've done the funky robot too!!!
#PausimodO link
That would have been ---"REAL FUNKY"!!!!!!!!!!!
He went on to become Lord Vader.
@@edwinragland2883 #PausimodO
R.I.P. Rufus Thomas You Are An ANGEL Now
Rufus Thomas is an ancestor who’s beautiful spirit lives among us.
People do not become angels because they die. Read a bible.
I was 10 years old in 1973 a great time to be alive that's when black people knew how to treat each other
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...
Of course, there were no camera phones. You want to go back in time to do a dance????
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!
When I hear them songs I have be careful not to throw my back and hip out place. Right On!!
Wat a t time to be alive❤
@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.
I am a proud product of the 70's they were so far the best times. The music, family etc...
I remember wanting to be older so I could wear clothes and shoes from Flagg Brothers! Boi do I miss the 70's.
@Peyton Bell right back at cha fam !!!!,
What's wrong with your lives now?
Just seeing this makes me wonder why my parents were so strict
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?
This was at a time when Rufus was throwing anything up against the wall. Especially after WattStax! Peace.
Born in '73. Right On ✊🏽
“Right on”with the”Right on”....👍🏼😷
Right on Right on!😎
Born Feb.of '73 Right on with it👊🏿
@andrewpatterson4393 & I'm March. Can ya dig it? Lol
Wow. How far this went and how much it grew from here is INSANE.
This is how it got started...pop-locking, boogaloo, and breaking.
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.
@@djJackMF You are absolutely right. I forgot about Don Cambell. They were already locking in the 60's fo sho. My bad.
@@l.s.a1990 ?????
@@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.
@@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
Back when we still had soul, still had class, still had self respect.
This was around the same time that Mr. Rufus managed to talk thousands of youth in LA to respectfully clear the field during the Wattstax performance.
Who's here after watching _American Soul_ last night? B. Brown killed it!!! RIP Rufus Thomas.
Me 🤣🤣🤣
lol facts im trying too find the real soul train clip on youtube lol
She's a dancing Machine.
Hilarious. Gotta love the 70's. The girl in the red skirt is killing it at the end.
Yeah, she's a proper hoofer.
hell yeah!
she was so focused😍🥰🤗
#PausimodO ep
W/ link
I love Rufus Thomas. Thanks for posting this.
Look how normal and innocent woman looked back then..
Yes gorgeous now fake barbies
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Yes they looked to be respected! Man do I miss that🤔
When US black culture was cool.
@@tsopmocful1958 yes...now the fakery...and as they say black men are fake...yea ok
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 TH-cam and check them out. As a kid, I was so amazed with their body isolation.
Lorene Yarnell was so good at it, she was later cast as Dot Matrix in Spaceballs, the C3po equivalent voiced by Joan Rivers.
People need to get back together in this way.
Too true today life style is messed up people were having fun and socializing openly
It will never be that way again
Technology is are best friend now.
Powers that be won't have that. They now control the music and pop culture
@@rayhanes1347 Yes. We need to cut out the middleman- bring us back to the Source!
Voices like that can say anything behind the beat & it would sound like a song..
Wow, James Earl Jones was so young!
And yet still old 😩🤣😆
That funk still hits different decades later.
I love this, 1973 is around the same time teenage Michael Jackson started doing the robot also.
PURE FUNK BABY....THE FATHER OF FUNK SOUL....GREAT DAYS.....REMEMBER MY DAYS OF SCHOOL!!🇲🇽 I LOVE THIS MUSIC!!!
I love it i play this video every day
I Love This !!! I Miss This !!!
I have to admit, I never saw James Earl Jones host any urban music TV show until today ! 😂 How did I missed this? LOL I never expected this from him. Wow !
He was a well rounded and talented entertainer (not just acting, narrating but also singing & hosting an urban music & dance TV show).❤❤❤
RIP Sir James Earl Jones 🌺❤️🇺🇸
The best years of my life (the 70’s) ❤️❤️❤️
I was born in 73. But I agree. 70s and 80s were wonderful.
@@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.
@@justmejenny7986 the 80’s were nice too!!!!!!!!
@@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.
@@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 ).
I have seen many great opening acts over the years. Best by far was Rufus. He had me dancing in the aisle, and I am a notorious wallflower.
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
And funk pioneer
The Funky Robot. The Funky Chicken. The Funky Penguin. The Breakdown. All Rufus Thomas.
My mama went to see Rufus Thomas in a concert and she said he jumped off the stage and broke his leg.
Jesus Christ
@@capoislamort100 hahahaaa!🤣😂
That whole scenario sounds like it could have been my mom telling us that story.🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
Great story
Today the kid at 0:41 is the age that singer is in this video....time flies
This is too Funky
She made it her own funky robot 🤖
😩😆🤣
That pink cape is EVERYTHING
Get it Uncle Rufus!!!!!!
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!!!!!!
Dayum that wizard in the pink cape is super funky!
I love watching these old shows before I was born
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☺️
Back when the party was a party.... and not a shooting range
Long live the 70's. What a time to be young and carefree. 😎
You got it girl !
Black is beautiful
James brown gives dance lessons..Check his robot ...Rufus rocks in pink👍🏻
Love the intense expression on her face! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
That was funny as hell yet fly as hell at the same time lol.
This is a magic moment in time. So much fun. What a groove!
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.
I just Love the HAIR STYLE so Beautiful so FREE 💯💯💯💯💯💙😎
Rufus Thomas, Funky Chicken, push n pull, and the Funky Robot💕💕 I used to do all those dances..lol
Funky. I love my people. Those young ladies were getting it.
1st won killed it 🤖
His cape game is at an elite status
Just a natural good time, the 70s, 80s, 90s till 2008 that's it people 😀
I'd say up until 9/11
"Black Ombinus" Tv show...never heard of this..LOL..with J.Earl Jones😂
Elvis being put in a conversation like this means alot about how black culture saw black somewhat negatively and wanted more than just black culture as we see now, blacks definitely do not want to be black anymore, we r everything but black but still hold on to the title bc of a slavery we were not apart of or a history or the skin color
Now that’s funky
After decades of being a father.
I firmly believe my dadbot skills are max level.
This brings back so many happy moments.
A Great Legend performing the Funky Robot!!!
I didn't know Rufus Thomas was a singer. He can really sing good!! I like his voice. The " Funky Robot" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I cant watch he look like he putting me in a trance . along with that cape for effects. Pimped out blackula making us move to his beat . a scary musical😅😅👻🎃
Some beautiful times; prongs of pride, fun, and a whole lot of lovin’...Soul Music.
Songs of pride, fun, love, and respect for one another.
Omg! Earl Jones🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕
Could a partially bald and grey haired older black man have a major pop hit today? Rufus Thomas was one of top soul singers in the early 1970's and he was a cool papa. This shows how what we like in music and what sells is control by a few record, media and distribution corporations.
Rufus Thomas would love Cam'ron rockin pink
This popped up and it got me going on Friday love it #DarthVaderBeforeHeWasDarthVader😂
This just appeared in my timeline today 5/25/21. This came out the year I was born! 😉 I cannot get over that whole fitout he wearing!!🤣😅
Im doin it... im doin it.... im doin the funkin robot!!
wow super cool Time Line almost made me cry
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Ejike
Uncle Rufus
I just love the girl in yellow.
I was 12 years old in 1973 I remember that show Rufus and James.
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!
Looks like the origins of popping and locking
Memphis Legend’ Great Video!
He’s like my friends dad with a pink cape!!! But the tunes almost made it worth it.
The year of my birth, Glory to God!
I saw his show in 1977 at Sheppard AFB, TX near Wichita Falls TX.