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  • čas přidán 10. 01. 2022
  • A young Richard Pryor belts out an amazing rendition of "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out" on a long forgotten Summer variety show. Just further proof of this man's genuine talent.
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Komentáře • 249

  • @theresawright2890
    @theresawright2890 Před 2 lety +50

    I never knew that Richard Pryor had such a great voice. He was so talented.

  • @hornet718
    @hornet718 Před 2 lety +135

    The first time I heard/seen Richard Pryor sing, I was blown away. Til this day, I am still blown away. This MAN had such incredible talent...I just wonder if he felt he did all could do to express himself the way he needed to. This is such a great performance!!!😀

    • @marydavis2806
      @marydavis2806 Před 2 lety +10

      My goodness, what a voice he had, the man could sing, so if he had not made it in comedy and acting, he could have killed it in music and what else?!!! He was not one-dimensional; he was well-rounded; wow!

    • @charlesslmmons2700
      @charlesslmmons2700 Před 2 lety

      Q+q77⁷⁷q866668⁸⁸8⁸8⁸⁸⁸⁸8888888q88q866666888⁸⁸8⁸8+the

    • @chriskatz2355
      @chriskatz2355 Před 2 lety

      Such a great shame he went n o.ded

    • @3912James
      @3912James Před 2 lety

      He could have been like Cedric The Entertainer.

    • @early60srcool
      @early60srcool Před rokem +1

      Yes! That as real as a song can be sung! What a talent🌷🌹🌺 Thank you Richard

  • @monilaninetynine3811
    @monilaninetynine3811 Před 2 lety +141

    This man could have had a solid music career. I am genuinely SHOCKED.

    • @Riogi
      @Riogi Před 2 lety +8

      I am too.

    • @alisamartin6099
      @alisamartin6099 Před 2 lety +1

      Why did you know him? Really do you know yourself? You will shock you the most

    • @jwalker7277
      @jwalker7277 Před rokem +3

      Yes Richard Pryor was extremely talented!!!

    • @secundusytp4517
      @secundusytp4517 Před měsícem +1

      its ok i heard he became a comedian or something

  • @AllikRellik
    @AllikRellik Před 2 lety +46

    I didn't expect for him to sing like THAT. I thought it was going to be like a mediocre sounding, singing voice. Rich pulling out the extra "RICH" qualities in Richard. His voice was powerful and phenomenal.
    A diverse talent indeed.
    R.I.P. Richard Pryor.

  • @tubekook55
    @tubekook55 Před rokem +7

    The jazz phrasing and the power. Damn.

  • @oddis-he4853
    @oddis-he4853 Před 2 lety +14

    Well dang Richard

  • @amyalewine
    @amyalewine Před 2 lety +99

    Wow. I had no idea. He has a great singing voice and knows how to use it. Why was this side of Mr. Pryor hide from us.

    • @timc4765
      @timc4765 Před 2 lety +3

      *hid*

    • @Rell-1027
      @Rell-1027 Před 2 lety +8

      @@timc4765 *hidden

    • @numbersix8919
      @numbersix8919 Před 2 lety +11

      @@timc4765 hidden Correct not! lest ye be corrected.

    • @numbersix8919
      @numbersix8919 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes, why? Why did he hide his light under a bushel?
      They say all comedians want to be singers.
      But Richard Pryor WAS a singer!

    • @tom11zz884
      @tom11zz884 Před 2 lety +4

      @@timc4765
      Learn grammar first before trying to be a grammar police.....lol

  • @chevychevelle8685
    @chevychevelle8685 Před rokem +5

    😄😄Wooow yeah man’ not bad not bad at all this is my first time hearing Richard Pryor sing he was truly a man with hidden talents.

  • @queenofparis3507
    @queenofparis3507 Před 2 lety +3

    My uncle ray was the Son of Richard Pryor. May they both RIP 💜😷💎

  • @mr.handleyours1718
    @mr.handleyours1718 Před 2 lety +10

    Richard Pryor is the goat of comedy str8 up

  • @theartistichorseman
    @theartistichorseman Před 2 lety +47

    I knew he could sing, but damn 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @LexBundy
    @LexBundy Před 2 lety +22

    damn.. this was really good. Pryor killed that.. 🔥

  • @roxannestorm2616
    @roxannestorm2616 Před 2 lety +35

    Wow 😳 I didn't know he could sing. He sounds great. If only Berry Gordy of Motown would hire him.

    • @monilaninetynine3811
      @monilaninetynine3811 Před 2 lety +3

      I'm sure Berry knew Richard could sing, but for some reason, he was just interested in him as an actor.

    • @roxannestorm2616
      @roxannestorm2616 Před 2 lety +2

      @@monilaninetynine3811 I dig that.

    • @Wowitzkay
      @Wowitzkay Před 2 lety +3

      He was in The Wiz movie idk why they didn’t have him sing his part in the movie since in the Broadway play the wiz sings

    • @sereneamani1713
      @sereneamani1713 Před rokem +3

      Being hired as a singer by Berry Gordy didn't work out well for everyone

  • @Riogi
    @Riogi Před 2 lety +25

    Wow! He sings beautifully. I would never have known Mr. Pryor was also a singer -- and an amazing one at that.

    • @ma_junia
      @ma_junia Před rokem

      "You had to sing or something to get some pussy"
      And he SANG

  • @shakedown5578
    @shakedown5578 Před 2 lety +15

    That’s a time when life was great compared to what we see now. Thanks for that.

  • @rayzrealm
    @rayzrealm Před 2 lety +16

    *Reel Black is an actual portal. This education is important.*

  • @davidlynn3631
    @davidlynn3631 Před 2 lety +9

    Richard Sings the man could actually Blow!

  • @phillylifer
    @phillylifer Před 2 lety +11

    Oh my. What a vocal! I was listening and not watching and didn't recognize the voice. Man, I am blown away.

  • @roz.b.7512
    @roz.b.7512 Před 2 lety +16

    Wow, you can tell those lyrics came from the heart!! Because those lyrics are true. Rip Richard. He was more than a comedian.

  • @peter-jamesmmbago8721
    @peter-jamesmmbago8721 Před rokem +5

    Man, what a range ! Richard is incredible :)

  • @chrisutley2859
    @chrisutley2859 Před 2 lety +12

    I knew he could sing from his toned down rendition of “There’s No Business Like Show Business” from the end of his classic 1977 special. But THIS is something else.

  • @carolterry6191
    @carolterry6191 Před 2 lety +8

    Wow never knew King Richard Pryor could sing!!

  • @naejackson282
    @naejackson282 Před 2 lety +4

    Never heard him sing. WOW!

  • @MJo-ng4lj
    @MJo-ng4lj Před 23 dny +1

    ❤🎉👌🎹Richard could sing! 🙏💞

  • @early60srcool
    @early60srcool Před rokem +3

    Man oh Man!!’ Richard Richard, Richard!!!! Brother can sing on top of everything else😮😮😊

  • @muttleycrew
    @muttleycrew Před 2 lety +17

    Whoa!
    I love everything about this wonderful man.

  • @rebelpumpfitness4904
    @rebelpumpfitness4904 Před 2 lety +9

    'I would had lost a bet'!!!
    Wooooooow and I am a huge fan,! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE.!!🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✌🏾
    RIP CHAMP.🔥👊🏿✌🏾🙏🏾

  • @Trial.And.Error1
    @Trial.And.Error1 Před 2 lety +13

    When I seen the title of the video I thought it was a joke . I can't believe he could sing ! You learn something everyday !

  • @PTC702
    @PTC702 Před 2 lety +11

    This is awesome. I love Richard Pryor. I bought his comedy albums when I was too young to listen to them and had memorized them and performed for my friends. I was 13. I wish Richard were still here. 😇💜 RIP

  • @cathyt144
    @cathyt144 Před 2 lety +9

    Im amazed and impressed. I had no idea the man could sing. Why hasnt his voice been shown to the world? I would purchase CDs.

    • @user-hd4cn2vk4p
      @user-hd4cn2vk4p Před 8 měsíci

      I just tried .. that song was not available on iTunes

  • @kaylao.3326
    @kaylao.3326 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow Richard Pryor had a beautiful singing voice! I’m blown away

  • @frasssydonvybzentertainmen9225

    This Chanel always put a smile on your face

    • @Riogi
      @Riogi Před 2 lety +1

      So true.

  • @philliedoss305
    @philliedoss305 Před 2 lety +69

    It’s crazy how Richard, Jamie , Eddie were great comedians and great singers

  • @errolgriffiths146
    @errolgriffiths146 Před 2 lety +13

    Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌

  • @rosereport7443
    @rosereport7443 Před 2 lety +7

    Okay, Mr. Pryor you had a beautiful voice! Wow!

  • @rainbowfox3071
    @rainbowfox3071 Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible! I wish he had included singing in his comedy!

  • @tyardovdabulldht2340
    @tyardovdabulldht2340 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, Who knew? What a pleasant surprise!

  • @MsKimmie41
    @MsKimmie41 Před 2 lety +5

    Who listening 2022 🔥🔥🥂🥂

  • @TheeKingRayzor
    @TheeKingRayzor Před 2 lety +4

    Why am I just now finding out this? Richard has wonderful singing voice.

  • @mo-whack6790
    @mo-whack6790 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm speechless

  • @Ksmuve37
    @Ksmuve37 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Richard Pryor Felt That One FR.

  • @balthiersgirl2658
    @balthiersgirl2658 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow ! What an amazing voice

  • @fatherpeace6486
    @fatherpeace6486 Před 2 lety +8

    Awesomeness! 🙏 RIP, King Richard

  • @tamikolowery-guerin6896
    @tamikolowery-guerin6896 Před 2 lety +2

    I remember going to Cafe Wha a basement bar in the Village in NYC they have all his photos up he started singing his first gigs there before comedy amazing.

  • @tamikas3733
    @tamikas3733 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful song wow🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @derriktomorrow
    @derriktomorrow Před 2 lety +11

    You can tell he really works hard on this channel…I’ve never seen or herd this anywhere 💯

  • @michaelg3074
    @michaelg3074 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for posting this. I never new Richard had pipes like this!

  • @TheTiger2311
    @TheTiger2311 Před 2 lety +6

    Wow! I didn’t know that he could sang to !

  • @julieshepard1616
    @julieshepard1616 Před 2 lety +6

    He can sing❤️

    • @3912James
      @3912James Před 2 lety

      Richard would run CIRCLES around Steve Harvey and his "singing voice."

  • @newplanman9836
    @newplanman9836 Před 2 lety +2

    Whoaaaaaa!!!! Effortless and perfect.

  • @fleetdagrim2594
    @fleetdagrim2594 Před 2 lety +5

    I've seen this clip a few years ago on YT.
    Was a game show I think where celebs could do other things they weren't known for like sing , stand up etc. that he did this song for.
    Richard Pryor actually started out his career as a comedian/singer/entertainer in the clubs in Peoria IL but was told he didn't sing well so he stayed with the jokes. He talked about it too in a biography. If he didn't chain smoke & wasn't told no I think he could've done both sing & jokes. His singing was really good!

  • @jbp6994
    @jbp6994 Před 2 lety +16

    👐🏼
    Thank you for posting, never heard him sing. Wow so much talent! 👍🏼⚖👍🏼

  • @MOST26
    @MOST26 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, I never knew he could sing so good wow 😮

  • @dennisjohnson6199
    @dennisjohnson6199 Před 2 lety +1

    Poooowwwwer-full. Everyone has multiple talents...especially my people... beautiful

  • @marilynpeace7904
    @marilynpeace7904 Před 2 lety

    AMAZING. I'm just tickled pink green and purple the Richard Pryor could sing like that!💜👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥👍🏾💐🎼🎵🎵🎶

    • @marilynpeace7904
      @marilynpeace7904 Před 2 lety

      We don't always know just How talented people can be. I love Richard's voice💜🥰

  • @Benjamenvince
    @Benjamenvince Před 2 lety +1

    Just beautiful.

  • @LisaLisa-os8ws
    @LisaLisa-os8ws Před 2 lety +2

    That some history right there loved it

  • @OttoByOgraffey
    @OttoByOgraffey Před 2 lety +2

    That was surprisingly, incredible!

  • @stephenchase5593
    @stephenchase5593 Před 2 lety +5

    Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tzurieyahbahtysrael
    @tzurieyahbahtysrael Před 2 lety +3

    Brilliant!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @daveman5860
    @daveman5860 Před 2 lety +1

    Holy s***. Who knew? New respect! That man put it down!

  • @derekseven1647
    @derekseven1647 Před 2 lety +34

    Wow I've always been a fan of Richard Pryor since the seventies I didn't know anything like this thanks for posting it. Also what do you get all of these videos Man you have the best collection of black history I've ever seen.

  • @louisrumley9438
    @louisrumley9438 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, you learn something new every day 👏🏽

  • @eddiemorrone870
    @eddiemorrone870 Před 2 lety +1

    This is definitely the best sound quality.

  • @darrylcanon210
    @darrylcanon210 Před 2 lety +2

    AMAZING

  • @theeldersofshiloah
    @theeldersofshiloah Před 7 měsíci +1

    True Talent

  • @frasssydonvybzentertainmen9225

    Sing 🤣✌

  • @katrinagarrett9612
    @katrinagarrett9612 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you 💕

  • @jamesreed17
    @jamesreed17 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That was pretty solid I’m very surprised

  • @JoseMorales-lw5nt
    @JoseMorales-lw5nt Před 2 lety +10

    Truth be told, if you research Pryor's early days on the comedy circuit, this performance shouldn't be too much of a surprise. He did spend some time performing at the Cafe Wha?, a famous Greenwich Village club that also hosted a young Jimi Hendrix. I'm sure being surrounded by some great talent stoked those passionate flames in Pryor. JO JO DANCER, YOU'RE LIFE IS CALLING is another great peak into his storied career!

    • @djtrakakadrunkpoet8598
      @djtrakakadrunkpoet8598 Před 2 lety +2

      Yea back then u had to be able to several things at once

    • @alisamartin6099
      @alisamartin6099 Před 2 lety +1

      @@djtrakakadrunkpoet8598 Another surprise well for some was him saying he was gay for a week. But wife tolerated his being bi, but couldn't compete with freebasing.

  • @thetrueroyalfamily9384
    @thetrueroyalfamily9384 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW I'M AMAZED

  • @ogcmike
    @ogcmike Před 2 lety +5

    wooow...👍👍

  • @kbernieshoW
    @kbernieshoW Před 2 lety +2

    Damn this old man

  • @masterj4777
    @masterj4777 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm shocked but how did you get this treasure!! Never herd him sing ever 😲😲

  • @bonsess
    @bonsess Před 2 lety +1

    Who knew,such a talented person

  • @globalmusiclink2663
    @globalmusiclink2663 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow!

  • @nevertoooldtolearn1928
    @nevertoooldtolearn1928 Před 2 lety +1

    i had no idea Richard Pryor sang. Another reelblack gem.......

  • @livviebrundle
    @livviebrundle Před 2 lety +3

    Well I'll be damned! :) never knew he had it in him

  • @sugwilliams6257
    @sugwilliams6257 Před 2 lety +1

    Go on, Rich!

  • @latoyajohns3117
    @latoyajohns3117 Před 2 lety +3

    Ian know that clown could sing 🙃 I love him even more now 💙

  • @jaye739
    @jaye739 Před 7 měsíci

    1972 Lady Sings the Blues Ricahrd as Piano Man was amazing.

  • @GreedomWorldwide
    @GreedomWorldwide Před 2 lety +2

    Wow. I never knew.

  • @jamesallaire6649
    @jamesallaire6649 Před rokem +1

    Amazing 🤩

  • @user-hd4cn2vk4p
    @user-hd4cn2vk4p Před 8 měsíci

    Love this! Total surprise to me.

  • @durrelllevy196
    @durrelllevy196 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow, you guys have great content.

  • @mikekillagreen9432
    @mikekillagreen9432 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I didn't know he could sing!!!

  • @ouzahorpamu7271
    @ouzahorpamu7271 Před 2 lety +2

    This has been on youtube for like nine years now. People just haven't read his book 📚 he talked about this

  • @pcgNino
    @pcgNino Před 2 lety +41

    he could of had a great singing career

  • @lovelynn_96
    @lovelynn_96 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for sharing this!❤

  • @petegarrido5406
    @petegarrido5406 Před 2 lety

    Oh man...he had pipes .

  • @stonie.485
    @stonie.485 Před 2 lety

    wow what a treasure.

  • @meadowgailer5659
    @meadowgailer5659 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing and a great voice

  • @tinastebbins2385
    @tinastebbins2385 Před rokem

    Most Excellent video. Perfectly put together.

  • @davetheman2615
    @davetheman2615 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, he's good

  • @vivmckinney1989
    @vivmckinney1989 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow!!

  • @placebosyndrome
    @placebosyndrome Před 2 lety

    a whole blessing! amazing

  • @trusno7751
    @trusno7751 Před rokem

    Favorite comedian of all time...Pryor was a cold dude! Rest Easy to the legendary 🕯🕊🙏🏿

  • @TammieL-ij5wk
    @TammieL-ij5wk Před 5 měsíci

    I'm trying not to cry. Now, I know why his eyes were so sad even when telling jokes.
    This means so much.
    You have a new subscriber TODAY!

  • @quietstorm7684
    @quietstorm7684 Před 2 lety

    Bravo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @whoopshey826
    @whoopshey826 Před 2 lety

    OMFG. He started it.