song for the day: superbad

Duh, this song is so dope. You probably have this song somewhere in your collection so you can always listen to it but I really need you to check out this lady dancer that jumps on stage.

Her moves are officially OOC. Just image if I had been able to pull off this kind of dancing front row for Charles Bradley. DAYUM!

dancing senior citizens love michael jackson

This video is a tad long and at times a struggle to get through, but it's definitely worth it to peep these dancing senior citizens. Please make a pact with me on here that all you bros will be dancing like this well into your golden years. These guys are so tight. I can't handle their short pants. Attention to detail, y'allz.

soul train line dance

I really can't describe to you how much I love this footage. I watch it daily. Everyone is having such a damn good time. Man, people really knew how to get down on Soul Train. Best show around. I long to do this partner choreography. Someone learn it with me! This clip is from 1973 and also features a totally badass song.

P.S. I also want to be every woman in this clip.

this kid knows his mj

I just can't help but post this video. This little kid totally upstages this SOB stilts clown. I mean, big time. How good of a dancer is this kid? I want to know who taught him so I can immediately sign up for lessons. At first, I felt a tad icky about him doing the crotch MJ move, but somehow now I'm alright with it simply because it's mind-blowing. How old is this guy? He really knows his Michael Jackson moves. Someone get Hollywood on the phone, or at least TLC for a special.

EDIT: I just watched this again and realized a few things. One, it makes me extremely happy inside my cold heart and two, his dad is wearing a Bluetooth.

classic baby michael jackson

I love little Michael Jackson! I just want to scoop him up in the video and take him somewhere happy. Cute little thang.

This, of course, is the classic video of the Jackson 5 auditioning for Berry Gordy of Motown in 1968. They performed James Brown's song "Got the Feeling." Lil Mike was strutting everywhere. I wish we could see more of his feet. His little legs zooming around the room might be the tightest thing I've seen in a while. So glad I decided to revisit this tonight.

EPIC POST AKA THIS WILL NEVER BE TOPPED

Since I started this blog to fulfill my love of soul music (one of the many reasons), I have had many amazing moments. People look at this baby that I never thought possible. Sam Cooke's nephew, anyone? So tight. But something has happened to me that is so beyond my wildest dreams. Let me tell you about it.

I went to an amazing Soul Showcase last Friday at the Continental Club. To my wonderful delight, it featured all Texas artists. The amazing Barbara Lynn, who is the most beautiful lady and tightest lefty guitar player. The crazy Roy Head, who can still shake it. And of course, the incomparable Archie Bell. If you haven't heard "Tighten Up," get on that now. DUHZ. How good was this night going to be?

Roy started out, playing a nice set, including his big hit "Treat Her Right." He had on a tight glittery shirt. What a stunna. Then Barbara came out and wowed the crowd her with most well-known song "You'll Lose A Good Thing" as well as covers like "What'd I Say." How tight? She looked amazing. I mean, she looks really good. I can't even tell you how smooth her skin is. I hope I can age that well. After her set, she was sitting in the back in a booth and I approached her for a picture. MEMORIES 4EVER Y'ALL $$$.

(Best part of that picture is B. Lynn's friend hanging out.)

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't know my life was ABOUT TO CHANGE FOREVER. Archie Bell came out to play, decked out completely in a white suit, red shirt, and white and red shoes. Nothing can be more baller nor will it ever be. Complete and total baller from the minute the show started. He announced that was he 65 but could still move and that wasn't a lie. He is ridiculous and funny and dirty. It was so amazing to get to see him play.

BUT THEN. So Kat and I were right in front, and never really stopped dancing. He commented on us several times because we literally never stopped. After this went on for a while, he called us up to dance. I took off for the stage but then realized Kat wasn't behind me. I was going to have to fly solo. Most amazing moment. I climbed onto the side of the stage and just let go. I have never done anything like this. So unreal! I even interacted with Archie a little bit. And here's the craziest part: I was dancing the Tighten Up while he was playing "Tighten Up." I'm dying inside. I danced up there for a while, barely knowing what I was doing/risking falling at any moment because I was literally on a brownie pan-size pedestal. Worth it.

Oh, no big deal, just ME DANCING WITH ARCHIE BELL.

The thing is, this is a huge moment in my life. I know it might not seem like a huge deal to some of you, and that's cool. But as a lover of soul music, this moment pretty much makes my life right now. It's incredible. Something I will definitely tell my kids about and probably still be talking about at my wedding in the year 2048. Kidding! I'm still single. THE POINT IS, it's insane that I actually did it and that I felt such a huge adrenaline rush and that he was so sweet and awesome. Such a fun experience.

Thanks for reading this long-ass post and thank you for re-sharing this with me. So amazing. The tightest thing ever. Being able to share it with friends is even better! Thank you Roy, Barbara, and especially Mr. Archie Bell!

The Pioneer

I think this guy accurately captures the spirit of this blog. He is a pioneer of dance parties and is worthy of praise. There are several YouTube videos documenting dance guy's dedication to spreading joy. And perhaps drug use.

Could This Be Any Sleepier/Intriguing?

Someone left a camera on at this line dance brunch and i have never been more intrigued in my life. I mean, I am seriously mesmerized and need a witness.



Is it the people walking in front of the camera with plates of bbq? is it the sax muzac? is is the '90's fashion? I don't know what it is, but it's awes.

The Unstoppable Eleanor Powell

I know it's always Ginger this and Ginger that but undoubtedly, Eleanor Powell was Fred Astaire's greatest dance partner. In his autobiography, Fred himself said that she was his only superior. I read that Eleanor practiced tap dancing with sand bags tied to her waist so that her body would learn to work against gravity. The result is a woman who can pound the floor yet float across it effortlessly.

This is Fred and Eleanor's final showpiece number from The Broadway Melody of 1940.



Still not convinced? Here's another number from The Broadway Melody of 1940. Have you always wanted to see two performers on screen who are actually enjoying each other? This is it.



Eleanor only appeared in thirteen films. Such a shame, because this is a lady who KILLS IT.

BONUS: Eleanor performed one of the most incredible tap numbers of all time in I Dood It (1943). She comes in at about the one minute mark, rolling her eyes at Red Skelton.



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