Fats Waller & Ada Brown - That Ain't Right - Stormy Weather (1943) 

That's my Grandfather.... the trumpet player who stands up and speaks

I am so proud to be the great-granddaughter of Ada Scott Brown! I have memories told to me by my mom Adah Jeanne and my brother Sonny. I cry every time I listen to her music.

"I was born balling and im a ball the rest of my life" Im surprised no rapper has sampled that or used it in a song cuz thats a dope line

The amount of talent on that screen at one time is INSANE!

“You got the world in a jar.” “Yeah, but where’s the stopper?” That’s a surprisingly deep question once you think about it.

my grandmama would look at me and say, "I wanna know one thang, is you is or is you ain,t my baby", then I would say, I is Ma and she,d cup my little face in her hands and another me with kisses....miss her so much.

Fats a goat of this time period, his ad libs and talking responses are always so creative and clearly pre planned but feel improvised and add a lot to the music. It’s a good example to show someone who hates rap and says “talking isn’t music” fats music wouldn’t be the same without the talking

It's a shame that Fats Waller died so young. He died in 1943 at 39 years old. He had pneumonia. Back then, they didn't have penicillin. Antibiotics didn't come out until 1947.

Fats is the complete Artist. He is a composer, singer, pianist, comedian & mime. Thank God for RU-vid so that 14 year olds like me can learn of such Gloriousnes

Fats Waller---one of those select dozen or so artists that were unique and one-of-a-kind; thank the stars for records and film, that's all I can say!

I didn't know the phrases "ballin'" and "beefin'" went back this far!

"I went to a fortune teller, I had my fortune told, she told me you don't love me, you only want my gold!" "That's right! How'd she know???" That's just pure lyrical awesomeness!

That vibe is unbeaten. Why can't we have that anymore 😢

Worst war in history; best music in history

I'm 89 now. I remember going to watch them play. They are all dead now. Good memories.

Amazing! I’m a skinny white boy from Massachusetts, and I first heard this in grad school seven years ago. I’ve been listening to it ever since! This is *music.* Fats on the Keys and Ada belting out the brass. I can’t get enough!

Sing it Ada!!! That lady is laying this song down!!!! Thank you for this post!! I love seeing black singers from the 1930's and 40's because this brings me close to my dad. This was his time of youth and its just great to see what music and singing and songs were like at this time of jim crow and segregation.

I was born during the war in England when this was made, and my parents used to always be singing ‘ain’t misbehaving’ fats Waller version. It’s real treat to discover these recordings of Fats, and I think Lena Horne was in Stormy Weather; anyway, she was a pin up on my teenage wall for years. Thank-you for enabling to revisit sweet memories. Lovely!

I absolutely love the chemistry between Fats and Ada!!

Ada - She said you didn't love me, all you wanted was my gold. Fats - She was right! Haha

My favorite musical, the talent together in this is outstanding!

"I went to a fortune teller and had my fortune told She said you didn't love me/ All you wanted was my gold" "Yeah she was right, how'd she know" lol I just love this, so playful and so wholesome.

Like traveling to the past , love these videos

I'd pay good money to hear them live. Such a delightful performance!

"One never knows, do One?"

This is the first time I've heard her. What a voice!

Oh she has the most smooth thick beautiful voice!!!! Rich and strong....

The good lord took Fats far too early. He had at least 20 more years of good music he could’ve made. I weep for the music we never got to hear.

" I went to a fortune teller she told me you don't love me all you wanted was my gold " Fat's reply how did she know ? That cracks me up every time .

"Baby I was born ballin' and I'm going to ball the rest of my life."

Ada Brown... the music just glows out of her!

"one never knows, do one?" best quote

That is so cool! My Dad was a professional pianist and loved Fats Waller. He even recorded a CD devoted to Fats Waller. The power of music has gotten me through so many rough times during my life.

These people started all the rhythm and blues and soul and wrap that we have today.

When my Dad went to Julliard School of Music in the early 20's he met Fats Waller in Harlem

Fats Waller & Ada Brown...& Mr. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson!!!!! & Lena Horne!!!! REAL TALENT cannot be faked. 😘🎶🎹🎶😍 Who else does a movie even need??? "Stormy Weather", y'all. Thanks for posting this.🤩

Real talent unlike the dribble of today. Watching in Lock down here in the UK. Love and blessing from Wolverhampton England to you all.

Just so amazing,, so much talent there,, so many star's .. wow! and I spotted Bojangles straight away,, his dancing is like no other ..

Fats Waller sem dúvida está entre os maiores de todos os tempos. Músico maravilhoso, instrumentista genial e ainda por cima tinha uma veia cômica fantástica!!!

My Father in Law introduced me to Fats about 45 years ago and I fell in love with the music. Little stories and great stride piano. It's hard to believe this was recorded 80 years ago...

i JUST LOVE THIS NUMBER .. Fats is so good with his comebacks and Ada is just great

Fats has played in my memory since I was 6 or 7 years and I love it! His fun way of playing just tickles my fancy bone

I love the back and forth here between the singer and the man at the piano. There's just such a spark there, and I think it's yet another talent that's sadly become a lost art, these days.

This is a terrific piece of musical history.

With Ada and fats energy it’s just pure awesomeness. It’s a shame that there’s not that much footage of Ada

We need a revival of the movies and music of this era. Young people need to know about it. After all,....One never knows,, do one ?

Мурашки по коже, какая прелесть, какое исполнение

i HAVE to keep going back to listen to ADA BROWN...geewhiz ...what a voice and artistry....thank you..forever!!

WATCHING THIS LEGENDARY MUSIC ICON IN THE LAST YEAR OF HIS LIFE 1943 WE REALIZE WHAT A HUGE LOSS IT WAS AND STILL IS. THEY CALLED HIM "THE HARMFUL LITTLE ARMFUL". REST IN PIECE MR WALLER. THERES NEVER BEEN ANYONE LIKE YOU

I remember him in the 60’s over here in the UK, black roll neck, black tight trousers, dashing around the set, and hard to see what all the fuss was about. As he aged he obviously calmed down and sang proper jazz vocals in a unique way. Always worth a listen.

Baby I was born ballin’ and I’m going to ball on the rest of my life. -Fats Waller

"Suffer! Suffer, excess baggage! Suffaa!" Oh man. That got me good!

Sure wish that party was tonight, just across the street.

Outstanding R and B historical incredible rendering ! No words ! Emmanuel from Paris France. The best ever pianist Fats Waller no way !

How much fun is this! I want to go back in time and experience this sensational culture....

At 77 , my nostalgia for the world of my youth is actually painful. I guess the only way you can satisfy your nostalgia is to watch lots or these old movies and other videos. Sadly the “feeling”of that time can never be recreated .

Also love the " Feed the Kitty " sign 😍

This is a great memory bringer of times with my dad, of the many LP vinyls dad would play, concerts we attended, nights we would jam to BB king, Billie Holiday, George Benson, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, Ada Brown, Thelonious Monk, and so many more, occasionally eating at restaurants with live jazz. Mom came also, although I do not believe she shared the fondness as much as she did the Renaissance, classical pieces and various dance varieties ...watching musicals and going to festivals, Oh Mr. Bill Bojangles Robinson! ...but I was sure blessed to be raised right and surrounded with good music and the arts.

I swear there's a sort of limbo for dead people and it all looks like this, just the talented people playing their hearts out in pulgatory

This is just classic. I know some people think this is demeaning to blacks, but I think this is quite the opposite. It shows what incredible brilliance in music, acting, dance, and humor blacks have contributed to society. I just love this stuff.

This is pure GOLD!

Man I love Fats Waller He was such an excellent musician whatever had in mind and played it sounded very musical He was one of a kind!

Fun bit of ragtime trivia: Ms. Ada Brown, singing (and acting) here, was a cousin of the famous ragtime composer Mr. James Scott, from Kansas City. I hope she recorded and made more movies! Too bad HE never got to record, make piano rolls, or make any films! (Happily, two of his piano students, "Tiny" Parham and Bennie Moten, DID make recordings, so between their recordings and the sheet music of his pieces, we have an idea of how he may have played).

My grandmother was two when this came out ❤

"Put the best looking one in front." "That'd be me." XD

Fabulous. My Grandpa played the upright to silent movies in Racine Wisconsin. God bless you and them all.

Soon as this video started my shoulders jus' dropped and my toes started a-tappin. Awesome.

just exceptional. What strength, what technique, what generosity, and what humor displayed, for these people who have experienced everything, especially the worst. thanks to them

Aways and forever fats Waller we will remember you eternity

When you look at these old video clips just their persona dressing and discipline leaves one wondering where did we go wrong as the so called modern generation, where did the rain start beating us. Can we move back the hand of time for another better 😎 Sunny day all we can do is just sit and hope

It's so good, had to watch it again. Wow!!! Can't say enough about their talents, skills and my enjoyment just watching this.

That's incredible. I'd be so happy to see that. What an amazing thing to take forward to your family.

Fats Waller a great man & a wonderful musician !

Wow... This is so frightening. He did that year December on the 15th. He looked so jolly and full of life.

One of my grandparents favorites 🥰 I miss them everyday

Great film with a talented ensemble of great black entertainers.

Well, I'd never even heard of Ada Brown before, but BOYOBOY what a wonderful, sultry voice! The whole scene was terrific, too.

Great singing and talent

now this is talent and the whole band

Great scene! Warm atmosphere ♥️♥️♥️✊🏿🎵

Why do I love pre-war blues so much? Wonderful!

Glad I looked for more from "Stormy Weather" after listening to "Ain't Misbehaving." I love this one between the banter and Ada's wonderful voice. M-m-m-m! It's sad that the great talents that were in this film couldn't regularly get properly funded film projects like Stormy Weather. Also, "Feed the Kitty"- I wondered where the phrase came from. I've always known tip jars as "The Kitty." It's much older phrase than the movie though.

Always a big fan of Fats Waller.

20 Years ago I saw Ain't Misbehavin' with The Pointer Sisters and was knocked over by how incredible it was. I became a Fats Waller admirer that night. What he did with words, he played with them and made them all work together. A wordsmith indeed, a man of great talent.

"I wish somebody would book me someplace"

Beautiful ❤️🥰❤️🥰

this is when music when actually music

Why is it while I have never really been a big fan of jazz or the piano; I ABSOLUTELY love this and anything I have heard by Fats Waller?

How lovely! How happy and enjoyable!! Love it! Thank you for sharing this: from South Africa

WIBC radio in Indianapolis had a dj who used "Take It Easy" as his theme music. It reminds me of afternoons with my Grandmother after school. The lyrics also gave me some words to live by. Thanks, Mr. Waller!

I'm posting this just because I like it!! Fats waller!!

You just can't go wrong with a Fats Waller song, ad libbing to Ada Brown's singing!

A lot of talent in that room!

Black people are resilient despite all the odd stuck on them and despite all the road blocks put their way are still here see how happy they are

music is life music is part of history music is knowledge

Superb.

The times where you could smoke freely, like Waller does.

Some would have us believe that before "civil rights" all the Blacks were poor and miserable ...doesn't look like it here. Now, one might say, this is just a movie. Well, it IS just a movie, BUT that's also the REAL Fats Waller, and the REAL Ada Brown. Waller has been called The Black Horowitz -- he was that good! And his stride-piano development and style makes him the father of modern jazz. I lived and worked in the deep south for a few years in the early civil rights era. I knew so many wonderful, happy black people! And I'm glad for the civil rights laws, but I know that some Blacks traded their peace and contentment for a seat in the front of the bus, and the right to eat in any restaurant, or stay in any hotel. In retrospect that was one of many huge sacrifices they made on behalf of racial equality. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Behind, or in addition to all of his comedy, the man could really play piano. He was a total talent.

I wish I could play like Fats... Damn you life and work and everything else that comes with it!