Josphine Baker - three songs, flirting, 1971 pt. 2.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2020
- The first black female superstar; singing with playful chat:- Sourire à la Vie (Smile even if you don't want to); My Fair Lady medley (sung to a dog) - On the street where you live/I could have danced all night; Duet: The Honeysuckle & the Bee. She was 64 years young when broadcast February 13 1971 on Norway TV, interviwed by presenter Erik Bye. Eleven minutes of conversation (in English) came before these songs; and it's now uploaded here:- • Josephine Baker in con...
Wikipedia: "Joséphine Baker; 3 June 1906 - 12 April 1975) was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent, and civil rights activist. Baker was the first African-American to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics. She was among the most celebrated performers to headline the revues of the Folies Bergère in Paris. Her performance in the revue Un vent de folie in 1927 caused a sensation. Her costume, consisting of only a short skirt of artificial bananas and a beaded necklace, became an iconic image and a symbol of the Jazz Age and the 1920s."
To summarise: First married at 13 when a street-corner dancing slum child, she married her second husband at 15 when in the chorus of a successful Broadway revue. Sailed to France at age 19, where she became an instant success for her erotic dancing, and for appearing practically nude onstage. Ernest Hemingway called her "the most sensational woman anyone ever saw." Shirley Bassey cited Baker as her primary influence, "I swear in all my life I have never seen, and probably never shall see again, such a spectacular singer and performer." She spied for the French Resistance during the war. She spoke at the March on Washington alongside Martin Luther King. Much more info at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josephi...
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She looked and had the energy of someone decades younger - such an inspiration.
She paved the way for African American stars such as Beyoncé and Tina to be accepted. Josephine was a huge advocate in the 60s for civil rights. It’s unfortunate she had to leave America to be accepted when she was young.
Wow,,, she was such an amazing amazing woman. What she endured in her childhood, and how successful she became despite the many harsh things she went through,,, it’s so inspiring. As a ‘colored woman’. In those years she became the biggest or one of the biggest stars in the world. Rags to riches …. And her heart was beautiful, adopted children, became a spy for France, her adopted homeland. She had “it”. She was the first Marilyn Monroe, the first Beyoncé. Any and every woman especially should know and be inspired by her ,,, I’m not a woman and I’m inspired by her strength,,, and tenacity. This amazing woman just wouldn’t accept anything that tried to hold her back from being successful. She was ghetto epitome of turning lemons into lemon juice. So much admiration for her
Marvelous and touchante Grande Dame 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 to Bobino. She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. 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 legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so kind but 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 perform 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 for at least 10 days ! It was bit chaotic to say the list and quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! Even though None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergère 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 by Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done practicing. She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the very first 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 in front you 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 me. A true master CLASS ,,,,,,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 25 th special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly’s Sophia Loren & Alain Delon. We had another performance on the 9 th but She felt into a coma on the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. I was invited to her funeral at l ‘eglise de la Madeleine The service was extremely beautiful and so very emotional .Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️. La Baker Forever. If you want to see photos of me and Josephine just typed “ Josephine baker and me Bobino 1975 Cittaroma p. “. Enjoy.
She was an incredible beauty, I can see why men flocked to her and she's nothing to ignore as an older woman either
Brilliant voice! This lady sings so beautifully. Love you Josephine Baker, rest in God’s peace.
This may be the first time I've ever really heard her sing in English, just amazing as she is in French 👏🏾👏🏾
I love how she exudes confidence. Watching her inspires me to be myself in every situation.
The world could do with a Josephine Baker now, it would be a happier, more peaceful place 🙂 Thanks for posting this 👍
I want a voice like Josephine Baker
She had a beautiful speaking and singing voice!
the swag, the flyness, THE DIVINE ENGERY…this is the coolest shh ever.
What a personality! Love these artists from the old days.
She really was a STAR! Love Her Voice! :)
Such an entertainer and performer 👏🏾👏🏾
I'm breathless, she still makes my heart race and fill with joy!
She is just MARVELOUS.
Never knew what a beautiful voice Josephine Baker had, and On the Street Where you Live is my favorite Broadway song. And she got a beautiful smile out of Erik.
The sound is perfect 👏🏾👏🏾
She Always had a Song in Her Heatt , and a Very Youthful Spirit !! She Sounded Like she was 20 years Old !!!...An Ageless Spirit and Citizen of the World !!!..