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!!!
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...
@@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
@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 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.
@@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
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.
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.
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?
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!
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 RU-vid and check them out. As a kid, I was so amazed with their body isolation.
@@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
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.
Damn, i was born in 1971, so this was before my time . .. ... I represent the 1980s & 90s eras of Music , but i do respect the 1970s era of Music though
I can relate to your comment. I’m a 1970s baby (born 1972). My uncles and aunties (my mom’s younger siblings) loved this guy. As a little, snot-nosed child, I sort of grew up to music🎵🎶in the1970s (birthday parties and other family celebrations). The 1980s music represent my coming-of-age years. The 1990s music represents my young adult years. Personally, I love the music of the 1970s (funk, disco and 70s soul) because it meant so much to Black American culture💃🏾🕺🏽.
Born in 66 . Was absolutely fascinated with the ' robot ' dance . Electric Boogaloo segments on Soul Train in the 70s and early 80s .🔥Miss those days when it was all new ..💯
Born in October 1973, i can understand...i was 6/7 years old in 1980 and mid 80's/90's and early 2000 was full of new genres and creativity, love the 90's
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☺️
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!
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!!!!!!
