Damita Joe made the GODFATHER of soul slow his roll while she got BIZZYYYY The respect and pure admiration on both parts is why I love and reminisce on my people.
I think James forgot that he was supposed to be performing. Good God I love it. Much respect to the God Father and Ms Damita. I could watch this over and over and I have.
@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302 There are many differences between now and back then. Back then Some women wore wigs where as now damn near all of you wear that shit. Today you got young girls wearing that shit. Back then little girls were all natural because their parents taught them better. A If you weren’t alive living in that era you shouldn’t speak on it because it was far different than the fake phony shot you see out here today.
Yes!!! James Brown does not give up stage to ANYBODY so you know he was impressed by her skills! The Godfather moved over and let our sister do her thing...loved it! #JB #DamitaJo #SuperBad
A lot of the dancers explained that the famous guest would usually be looking for certain dancers because they had been watching the show just like everyone else and admired how the danced and wanted specific dancers included in their shows. The dancers admitted the didn’t get paid money but had so many opportunities just being seen on the show it was worth it. So I’m sure James knew who she was already and was happy to groove with Damita Jo!
Same with me... It's interesting seeing all these old performers in their prime... The moves are crazy CRINGE for today... But ya gotta start somewhere. Of course a lot of these moves trace back to 20s and 30s clubs in the deep south.
Damitra Jo Freeman wasn't a chick! She was a " Dancing Queen!" She made the King of Soul stop and she showed him what she was working with. I waited every Saturday for Ms. Freeman.
watch marvin gaye singing marvin got to give it up (on soul train) When he goes into the crowd & dances with everyone smiling & having soo much fun gives me goosebumps.
Those people were striving to recreate and reinvent themselves through their music and dance... it became the rebirth of the African culture in the Americas
James realized at the beginning when Damita came up onto the stage that she could dance, and therefore, he didn't have to break a sweat for that gig. He just had to sing and enjoy the woman's moves. Pretty much every other performance by James required a shower, a fresh change of clothes, and a trip to the dry cleaners. James wasn't dumb...
Man! I remember these days!!! We watched this on Saturday mornings in the NYC area! The band members are scared to death to watch her because if they missed a beat, they’d be docked cash from the Man JB!!! Ha!!!
Damita Jo Freeman is definitely that girl she went on to work with major celebrities in the industry.... In '78 Damita was on Broadway 2 years later she was on the big screen in Private Benjamin then in the television series.....
They said that James was extremely strict on his band, he would fine them if they were late, off key etc, that’s why it’s pure perfection in the sound; they had to be super on point.
Right. I like watching dancers, but sometimes I can’t help but think the moves are silly, but everything about her and her dancing was always great to me. She really expressed the music with her moves if that makes sense
can you imagine how that had to have looked to them back when she actually did that!!!??? 😮😧😮, this is similar to when mj did the moonwalk at motown 25!!! ✊😄
If there is a dancer's hall of fame, she DEFINITELY needs to be in it!
Damita Joe made the GODFATHER of soul slow his roll while she got BIZZYYYY The respect and pure admiration on both parts is why I love and reminisce on my people.
so fine the remi on the fine people....so so so fine then....so so so rare since a while......
Was going to post something but you already said it....I miss those days...Be safe and blessed.... Love is Love
Damita Jo has no e
Seeing him smile when she smiles is priceless
I came for the singing, but stayed for the dancing
That kicking spin move into the pike/one legged air guitar while maintaining perfect balance..? I mean come on. Legendary stuff
And you totally nailed the moves. Lol love it
When James Brown is sharing a stage with you, and singing while you do the dancing, you can dance.
=SS....Soul Synergy....
Facts!
This is true
but dang if she didn’t steal the spotlight for a minute or two
I think James forgot that he was supposed to be performing. Good God I love it. Much respect to the God Father and Ms Damita. I could watch this over and over and I have.
You know James Brown got a slice of that backstage.
Back when our bful black queens were all natural and looked natural and had real natural beauty!
Oh please they wore wigs, lashes and makeup back then too. Im so sick of yall and all that natural delusion crap.
@@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302
There are many differences between now and back then. Back then Some women wore wigs where as now damn near all of you wear that shit. Today you got young girls wearing that shit. Back then little girls were all natural because their parents taught them better. A
If you weren’t alive living in that era you shouldn’t speak on it because it was far different than the fake phony shot you see out here today.
He can't look anywhere else. She's got him memorized ❤️
BADASS DAMITA! 🙌🏽 BEST SOUL TRAIN DANCER🙌🏽
My favorite
Yes!! She was the best!!!
Now that’s how you dance to James Brown song She’s killing it you go girl
JB staring at Damita like; HEY, LEMME GET ONE OF THOSE DANCE MOVES UP OFF YA!! *Soul Brother #1 was taking notes!!*
The band is even smiling she’s super baddd🥰🥰🥳🥳🤔
Back then music was so much better.
She killed it!!!!
You know you made it when The Godfather of soul can’t take his eyes off of you
so Truth sister....
Yes!!! James Brown does not give up stage to ANYBODY so you know he was impressed by her skills! The Godfather moved over and let our sister do her thing...loved it!
#JB
#DamitaJo
#SuperBad
Neither could we, I remember this!!!
She danced her ass of, oh excuse me.🤭
Ms. Damita Jo just killin it! You know you're super bad when you get the Godfather to stop and take notice!
I love that James brown scream 😂😂😂🤣
Damita was killing it. Oh yeah James was cool too. Lol
Damita with that 360 spin move👊👊
Damita jo freeman the one and only❤️❤️❤️
Truth...
Damita with that spin move....AWESOME!!!
A TRUE SOUL Train Dance Legend, Damita Jo Freeman workin' That floor like nobody's business.
Damita Jo was SOUL TRAIN’S BEST DANCER hands down!
Yes she was!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nobody could touch her, and she knew it.
@@bethwalker7428 this is true ❤️
Damita Jo Freeman is life! 💜
Damita Jo Freeman is killin' it man, she sho nuff jammin' while The Godfather is performing.
The Godfather. Mr. Super Dynamite. The hardest working man in show business.
That break at the intro did it for me 🎤✊
No doubt, I see the pyramids raising up
Good God
Damita Jo Freeman was my dancing idol!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
She's Super bad! !! Love it
0:57.....Get it, sis!
James and his band were totally enthralled with the young lady and her sensational dance moves ♥️, and rightly so cause she was gittin it.
A lot of the dancers explained that the famous guest would usually be looking for certain dancers because they had been watching the show just like everyone else and admired how the danced and wanted specific dancers included in their shows. The dancers admitted the didn’t get paid money but had so many opportunities just being seen on the show it was worth it. So I’m sure James knew who she was already and was happy to groove with Damita Jo!
SHE WAS A LEGEND TO US WHO HAD A TV IN THE HOUSE BACK THEN OR A PHONE TO SAY SOUL TRAINS ON THE THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED NOW
Wow, one bad chica 🧡
That sister has the sizzling moves.
"Good God! Get it!"
She did her thing..real talk..
The man who is playing the Guitar that was pure Mastery.
Which one?
@@dibensy59 the one behind the drummer i believe he name is Cheese.
Damita Jo so good here; luv her moves & outfit 💯 ♨️
Tik Told could NEVER!!!!!!!
That had to have been the first time any dancer had performed "the robot"!
Just heard this woman interviewed on NPR. She's an incredible person, and that dance is a work of art!
Same with me... It's interesting seeing all these old performers in their prime... The moves are crazy CRINGE for today... But ya gotta start somewhere. Of course a lot of these moves trace back to 20s and 30s clubs in the deep south.
Now that's soul sister number 1#
That girl got moves . She can dance . Shes hot too . 1976 and she could out dance most today .
The dancing chick is avesome!
Damitra Jo Freeman wasn't a chick!
She was a " Dancing Queen!"
She made the King of Soul stop and she showed him what she was working with. I waited every Saturday for Ms. Freeman.
Damn right shirl damitra jo freeman wasn"t a chick
Jonas: New kid on the block
Super funk 70 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
This clip keeps seriously saving my life. I watch it when nothing else will help Damita NEVER LETS ME DOWN
watch marvin gaye singing marvin got to give it up (on soul train) When he goes into the crowd & dances with everyone smiling & having soo much fun gives me goosebumps.
Those people were striving to recreate and reinvent themselves through their music and dance... it became the rebirth of the African culture in the Americas
I never get tired of watching the GOD father of Soul James Brown
THIS IS LIVE 🔥🔥🔥💨💨😮😮🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️
He should have took her on tour! First hype woman!
Damita Jo Freeman - Soul Train dance champion. Awesome!
She was bad! And yes James Brown was mesmerized by her. She was a Great Dancer!
Smiles, hi Lynn 👋
I remember this four years old WOW! She is one Super Bad Sister give me some black skin!!😎😎😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
James realized at the beginning when Damita came up onto the stage that she could dance, and therefore, he didn't have to break a sweat for that gig. He just had to sing and enjoy the woman's moves. Pretty much every other performance by James required a shower, a fresh change of clothes, and a trip to the dry cleaners. James wasn't dumb...
James brown is a bonifide King 👑 of some thing (a movement, a culture,a nation, a genre, a school of thought)... Too influential for years to come
When he ques them back to the a section , And she’s playing them 16th notes with her body I see the pyramids rising up
ONE OF SOUL TRAINS FINEST AND BEST DAMITA JO FREEMAN
Soul Train required most acts to do playback... but no one was about tell James Brown to lip synch, haha.
Was just thinking that LMFAO 🔥🔥🔥
No one was about to tell Mr. Brown what to do. Not even Don.
Actually a lot of artists sang live in the early days. It wasn't until later that they almost all did lip sync.
Blackness at its best best dance routine still
Truth brother James Wheeler....
Man! I remember these days!!! We watched this on Saturday mornings in the NYC area! The band members are scared to death to watch her because if they missed a beat, they’d be docked cash from the Man JB!!! Ha!!!
She did that ...you right super bad !
Damita Jo Freeman is definitely that girl she went on to work with major celebrities in the industry.... In '78 Damita was on Broadway 2 years later she was on the big screen in Private Benjamin then in the television series.....
Rip James Brown 🙏🏾❤, Great song and Great dancer of stage with him 💯❤
Damita Jo the best dancer on soul train.
Me.Freeman zoned alongside James Brown especially at the first break....Respect
This pure 🔥 💯
i notice her danceing yrs ago while he was filming on stage
Damita makes my soul happy!
Nothing will ever again be this cool.
I've watched a million times.. All i can say is Black Women are from GOD....
Best performing I have ever seen was James Brown ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Anyone mesmerized by that guitar tone tho?
Ridiculous
So awesome!
No lip synching. These were the best Soul Train performances.
She going ABSOLUTELY brazy
They said that James was extremely strict on his band, he would fine them if they were late, off key etc, that’s why it’s pure perfection in the sound; they had to be super on point.
Miss Damita Jo and Tha Gawdfawtha y’all…give’m SOME🔥👏🏽🔥👏🏽🔥
on point podcast sent me here
James Brown got a kick out of her...
The GOAT.
now that girl can dance--to me, most people look stupid but she has the moves for sure!! and jb aint bad either........
Right. I like watching dancers, but sometimes I can’t help but think the moves are silly, but everything about her and her dancing was always great to me. She really expressed the music with her moves if that makes sense
she did the HELL OUT OF THAT! YA HEARD!
Smiles, hi Barbara 👋
Damita Jo Freeman was All That!
Thank You so much for uploading this Fantastic Performance by the Legendary Godfather of Soul Mr. James Brown!!!💓💓💓🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶
The lovely Damita 😍
Mr Brown' smile is priceless!
My soul king
Damn 2002 and still the shit
Just heard Damita Joe's interview about this dance on NPR, "On Point"; The Evolution of Black TV, 6/19/2024.
Damita!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome ......
She is so cool!!!
This was like 71-72 Soultrain just came to L.A. in 71
oh man am I SMIIIIILIN
Damn! This is the SLAM! WOW! They got all ThA................ way DOWN!
can you imagine how that had to have looked to them back when she actually did that!!!??? 😮😧😮, this is similar to when mj did the moonwalk at motown 25!!! ✊😄
Good core, get it!