Chuck Brown: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • The name Chuck Brown might not mean a whole lot to people outside the Washington, D.C., area. That would be their loss. In D.C., Brown is revered as the Godfather of Go-Go. So to have Brown play in a corner of the NPR Music offices with a full, plugged-in 11-member group was like a dream come true for a lot of NPR staffers.
    Set List:
    "Senorita"
    "Chuck Baby"
    "Wind Me Up!" / "Bustin' Loose"
    "Run Joe" / "It Don't Mean A Thing"
    For more Tiny Desk Concerts, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts
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Komentáře • 469

  • @Chance7137
    @Chance7137 Před rokem +25

    I was born and raised in Washington, D.C..I went into the Marine Corps in 1986 and traveled the world for 8 years. Where ever I went I took go-go music. It was like taking D.C. with me wherever I went. I'm 55 years old now and STILL ROCK GO-GO MUSIC. GO-GO MUSIC FOREVER. MUCH LOVE TO CHUCK.

  • @nichelleh
    @nichelleh Před 5 lety +56

    I remember when I moved from Cali to DC in 1994... this was the first GO-GO song I heard "Don't mean a thing! " (2nd was the water dance).... lost my mind!!! 2019 still in DC and still have not found my mind it's lost in GO-GO!

  • @OGSuki.
    @OGSuki. Před 3 lety +55

    The Legendary Chuck Brown is honestly one of my favorite artists of all time. I will never get tired of his music. Rest In Power to Mr. Brown & much love to The Soul Searchers.

  • @davidmooney4428
    @davidmooney4428 Před 5 lety +74

    Chuck and his group gave NPR Tiny Desk and the people who were in attendance that day, almost 30 minutes of pure hard work, brilliance, and go-go groove, while most of the performances on NPR rarely go beyond 15. Yes Chuck!

  • @Moneymaker1500
    @Moneymaker1500 Před 5 lety +142

    I’m over here in this tiny ass town in Germany. Listening to this is bittersweet. I’m actually missing Georgia Avenue. Oh my goodness.
    RIP 😢

    • @mikeweave
      @mikeweave Před 5 lety +12

      Damn. Sorry to hear that. I'm over here on Ga and Quincy holding it down for you!✊🏾

    • @amandakurtz7732
      @amandakurtz7732 Před 4 lety +7

      diana t How are you now?? The World is kinda crazy right now with this virus 🦠!!! Stay safe see you at the Go~Go !

    • @Imisambi
      @Imisambi Před 4 lety +1

      how you end up in there !?

    • @yvette7536
      @yvette7536 Před 3 lety +8

      GO GO is still very much alive in DC. It will be here when you get back.

    • @Isaidit247
      @Isaidit247 Před 3 lety +1

      Tf you doing Germany

  • @mariogrisanti1347
    @mariogrisanti1347 Před 5 lety +163

    Brings back amazing memories. I was a 17yr old italian kid from Socal stationed in Korea in the IS Army in 1984 living with the bruthas. They turned me on to Gogo sound, Mr Brown and Trouble Funk. Been a fan ever since. I'll never forget these guys going out getting custom made wind suits with "Happy Feet" on the back and long live DC. Almost bought one myself lol! Great stuff, can't sit down when listening to these gems.

    • @jsaysopro
      @jsaysopro Před 4 lety +4

      Mario Grisanti 👍🏾👌🏽💪🏾💯

    • @JayIsMick
      @JayIsMick Před 4 lety +10

      Wow... Thank those who embrace... this DCs own native music... if u not proud of that... TOO BAD FOR THEM

    • @byzenteendutchies8096
      @byzenteendutchies8096 Před 2 lety +3

      Kimmchee suits

    • @janisbrown5728
      @janisbrown5728 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Luv me some Chuck Brown music 🎶 🎵 💕 🎉 😢I miss him so may he rest in peace August 15, 2023 5:37 am

  • @FunkyHonkyCDXX
    @FunkyHonkyCDXX Před 4 lety +66

    Here for DC making Go-Go the official music of the district

  • @camrynberry1379
    @camrynberry1379 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Happy Chuck Brown Day !!! ‘23 🩵🏛️

  • @raphaelbellinger3047
    @raphaelbellinger3047 Před 10 lety +338

    Chuck was and will always b ahead of his time.. He smacked the world in the face w/this sound and it was so funky that the majority of the world either didn't kno how to embrace it or they were jus plain afraid to. Chuck is a legend and like it or not he deserves his plc. in the R&R HOF.. The man created a whole other genre of music and he should be properly and rightfully recognized for it.. U never miss a good thing until it's gone.. Maybe ppl. outside of the DMV who didn't pay much attn. to his music can and will appreciate his sound, his voice and his genius in the music he left w/ us to enjoy and party to in his absence.. DC STAND UP.. He gave us our own sound and staked a small claim in musical history.. I pay homage to the man and remember him by yellin, "WHIND ME UP CHUCK!" every time I hear him comin outta the speakers.. Thank u Chuck.. For bein the FIRST musician/entertainer to give DC a voice and an identity... LONG LIVE THE GODFATHER!!

  • @Kristoffersjelberg
    @Kristoffersjelberg Před 9 lety +178

    "The name Chuck Brown might not mean a thing, if you ain't got that GOGO swing..."

    • @ernesteggleston819
      @ernesteggleston819 Před 5 lety +2

      Kristoffer Sjelberg Sho Ya Right!

    • @heru-deshet359
      @heru-deshet359 Před 5 lety +3

      GO GO don't mean a thing, if it ain't got the Chuck Brown swing, you mean.

    • @BabyNnef
      @BabyNnef Před 4 lety +3

      FACTS. It's crazy af to me that some people really don't know who this man is. Like, how can you not??

  • @annestanford1888
    @annestanford1888 Před 4 lety +41

    This was the best TD ever....and I've been to many. We danced at this one.

  • @MickeyMerris
    @MickeyMerris Před 2 lety +20

    He was such a staple and so influential in the DMV( Washington ,Maryland and Virginia ) that you could feel the loss for weeks when he passed . 🙏

  • @MsDorisann
    @MsDorisann Před 4 lety +17

    DMV Father of GOGO, Mr. Chuck Brown the greatest an iconic legend and a national treasure world wide. Chuck created a genre of music that everyone in the world loved, especially in the DMV. One of the most creative minds in the music industry. RIH The incomparable and epitome of musical sound, Mr. Chuck Brown. Chuck is bringing IT!!!! Wind Me Up Chuck/ Bustin Loose!!!!!

  • @senben9657
    @senben9657 Před 5 lety +24

    RIP chuck.tru legend...we made gogo music in Paris France bcause of you..

    • @raphaelbellinger3047
      @raphaelbellinger3047 Před 11 měsíci

      That's dope👌🏾🙏🏾💯.. Shot out to Paris, France🙏🏾💯💯💯

  • @philgranito4043
    @philgranito4043 Před 6 lety +39

    I call him..The Groove Master.
    Hope you are still in The Groove...wherever you may be. The SOUL is eternal.
    God Bless you Chuck Brown. A fan.

  • @qstick4245
    @qstick4245 Před 12 lety +28

    Much love for Chuck from a Louisiana born brotha in NC! RIP Chuck!

  • @patrickdichiro3654
    @patrickdichiro3654 Před 5 lety +26

    Go-Go, Mr. Chuck Brown. RIP, sir! You were an original and a master.

  • @markhyde812
    @markhyde812 Před 2 lety +8

    I was privileged to see Chuck in the late 1980s in London. I love my jazz, soul, blues and y'all. Charles Louis Brown is the man. God bless Chuck

  • @solinspired4428
    @solinspired4428 Před 5 lety +32

    I just love his voice it's so warm!

  • @Savvynlady
    @Savvynlady Před 6 lety +29

    Wind me up Chuck!! RIP. Chuck had a nationwide hit with "Bustin' Loose" and though I wish he was more known, I'm for one, glad and grateful for his music in this world.

  • @intume36
    @intume36 Před 12 lety +33

    i can still hear him say ( WIND ME UP CHUCK ) and it brings a joyful tear to my eye to see that one of our most inevatable icons is not with us but he's in our hearts and minds and he will always and forever be loved WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU CHUCK !

  • @gre2381
    @gre2381 Před 8 lety +31

    Chuck Brown was a musical genius! Since the first time I heard his music I liked him, Rest In Peace Chuck.

  • @ronaldstory7279
    @ronaldstory7279 Před 5 lety +14

    Chuck B's goGo beat and his bustin loose funky groove will always be an eternal sound. Glad I lived in D.C. when his sound first permeated the clubs, the parks and the D.C. airwaves. R.I P. Live In goGo Paradise ...Hey At Hey At ...

  • @terrikitiona4611
    @terrikitiona4611 Před 4 lety +19

    I lost my mind when they did bustin loose!!!! Yaaaasss darling, Mr Brown took me all the way back to the days when I was young and free.

    • @kashifkelley8235
      @kashifkelley8235 Před 3 lety +2

      Pharrell knew what he was doin when he sampled that for Nelly's "Hot In Here". Chuck Brown don't be gettin all his credit he deserved and still deserves tho.

  • @solinspired4428
    @solinspired4428 Před 5 lety +17

    Baba Chuck we will always love you! One of a kind! You are a treasure!

  • @goldenprospects
    @goldenprospects Před 3 lety +18

    Got me rocking still in 2020

  • @skipharv5447
    @skipharv5447 Před 3 lety +8

    There was NOTHING like seeing Chuck LIVE in concert. I saw him live at least 3 times a year for over 20 YEARS and everytime I saw it was better than the last.

  • @rmc3966
    @rmc3966 Před 10 lety +29

    Long live the Godfather of Go-Go!!!! He looks so peaceful and proud. So glad I found this series.

  • @MetaphysicalMusician
    @MetaphysicalMusician Před 3 lety +12

    Chuck Brown is underrated as guitar.player listen those chords very harmonically rich..Great playing..A Master

  • @DunesBGaming
    @DunesBGaming Před 6 lety +28

    "Chuck baby dont gaf..Yes I do".. RIP To the ICON..

  • @beatz04
    @beatz04 Před 5 lety +113

    I'm from Germany and even i know who Chuck Brown was !

    • @shartre
      @shartre Před 4 lety +4

      That’s what’s up ✌🏾 🖤
      DC rep...😉

    • @PaulCapel
      @PaulCapel Před 4 lety +3

      Have you ever heard of Nelly? His song "Hot in here" is sampled from Chuck's - Bustin' Loose! RIP CHUCK!!!!

    • @robertlemons172
      @robertlemons172 Před 3 lety +1

      @@PaulCapel I never knew that

    • @danceswithcarsdc
      @danceswithcarsdc Před 2 lety +1

      Still IS Legend

  • @1snakemanvrod
    @1snakemanvrod Před 4 lety +22

    man...the man was incredible...I realize how ignorant I was of his greatness...he was so much more than simply go go...not often that a musical genius comes along and influences music and the world

  • @jasonharris7770
    @jasonharris7770 Před 6 lety +33

    Paying respects to the KING. RIP.

  • @jesusneverexisted300
    @jesusneverexisted300 Před 5 lety +13

    DC Represent! We love you Chuck!

  • @pamelawoodbrowne39
    @pamelawoodbrowne39 Před 4 lety +7

    Wind me up Chuck! Brings back favorite memories of living in Adams Morgan and walking over for his shows on Wednesday nights - think it was at Kilimanjaro. Long time ago! RIP

  • @smoothpants
    @smoothpants Před 12 lety +8

    Thank you for EVERYTHING Chuck. I love you and will miss you!
    Wishing you Peace in Rest from New York City to the Afterlife

  • @tazzhardwick7466
    @tazzhardwick7466 Před 3 lety +7

    I'm from Georgia and Chuck you were loved here RIP to a musical genius and definitely on my Mount Rushmore! The father of a genre..not many can say that.

  • @srch4trth
    @srch4trth Před 4 lety +11

    Wind Me Up Chuck!

  • @jonesmcooper1
    @jonesmcooper1 Před 6 lety +8

    A classic, Chuck Brown, go-go will never be same! R.I.P.!!!

  • @sigmundhightower1766
    @sigmundhightower1766 Před 7 lety +39

    Some of the BEST music on the PLANET!!!!! My GAWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @TrickyWoo315
    @TrickyWoo315 Před 10 lety +39

    In tears right now... I miss him so much. We love you Chuck, thank you for affirming us/DC.

  • @MrPrincepop
    @MrPrincepop Před 4 lety +6

    Chuck cranked to his last days! He is the James Brown of GoGo, hardest working man that never gave a bad show. RIP Chuck, thanks for making a young teen's weekends special in DC back in the day. We cranked all night.

  • @russellhowardjr.9894
    @russellhowardjr.9894 Před 4 lety +10

    What else is there to say. Chuck Brown was/is a legend! He was incredible. His sound is unmatched and will be for some time.
    RIP Sir. All respect due.

  • @cantabebe
    @cantabebe Před 12 lety +14

    RIP Chuck...you were fabulous.

  • @p.thomas3182
    @p.thomas3182 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice, missing your music Chuck Brown.....Chuck Brown fan 4 life!

  • @therealgoldensheep
    @therealgoldensheep Před 9 lety +34

    DC all the way!!! RIP Chuck!!! We LOVE YOU 2!!!!!!

  • @Isaidit247
    @Isaidit247 Před 3 lety +5

    There will never be another

  • @bgilmore62
    @bgilmore62 Před 3 lety +7

    Happy B-day Chuck.

  • @23airjordansgirl
    @23airjordansgirl Před 12 lety +24

    I am sooooo jealous of everyone who works at NPR right now! lol! Chuck Brown is legendary and only gets better with time!!!

  • @LloydMassett
    @LloydMassett Před 7 lety +19

    Always and Forever!! R.I.P Chuck

  • @CityLife202
    @CityLife202 Před rokem +3

    Chuck Brown every Friday at the classics! Great memories DC for life!!💯

  • @yvette7536
    @yvette7536 Před 3 lety +4

    GoGo Swing is my favorite Chuck song. I love it!

  • @kingcarterswisdom4103
    @kingcarterswisdom4103 Před 4 lety +7

    Still respect a District of Columbia legend Rest In Peace

  • @soldierette
    @soldierette Před 12 lety +11

    We'll miss Chuck and his distinctive sound and his loving heart. ♥

  • @b4light202
    @b4light202 Před 3 lety +2

    Chuck brown. A homegrown staple. RIP. I'm sitting here smiling during a pandemic. To don't mean a thing if you don't have that gogo swing. Bopping to that lovely drum beat. Yess he is a legend for the people.

  • @mspussygalore
    @mspussygalore Před 6 lety +18

    *Chuck Brown gave me my first exposure to GO-GO...I'm from VA so we mos def got mad love for The Godfather.* ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  •  Před 5 lety +17

    Chuck Baby is one of the baddest funk inspired jams I have ever heard. The Go-Go influence gives it such a unique flavor!

  • @edwardrobinson8102
    @edwardrobinson8102 Před 8 lety +41

    Chuck Brown, The Godfather of Go-Go!

  • @5592justin
    @5592justin Před 6 lety +32

    I'm at my home office jamming at 8:58 am, not giving a 2 damns about anything negative, just happy to be alive listening to Chuck. From the DMV! RIP Chuck!

  • @zebipbamboom6982
    @zebipbamboom6982 Před 5 lety +8

    Still missin Chuck Baby in 2019

  • @johnwalker1456
    @johnwalker1456 Před 5 lety +56

    A grove so thick I'm not sure that its legal.

  • @TheMC1215
    @TheMC1215 Před 13 lety +16

    Amazing! Thanks Chuck & crew. What a voice and what a beat! And thanks NPR. I am a huge fan of both. I happened to live in DC for a few years in the 90's, but I knew Chuck Brown's music from many, many years prior. I was born in the south in the 60's and am one of the fortunate few from my generation and location that was blessed to live in both black and white communities. Go Go Chuck. You the man. Long live the Blues, Soul, Jazz, Funk, Go Go and Chuck Brown. I love you brother.

  • @Draygo_Official
    @Draygo_Official Před 13 lety +27

    D.C. classic! Hail to Chuck Brown the Godfather of Go-Go

  • @gottajiboo40
    @gottajiboo40 Před 6 lety +5

    Chuck was a true pioneer, and a true band leader.

  • @7777Ashante
    @7777Ashante Před 2 lety +2

    I’ma born and raised Washingtonian. This still touches every after seeing his son and the whole band continue his legacy just three days ago!
    The 7th Annual Chuck Brown Day at the Chuck Brown memorial in DC!
    Rest In Peace 🕊
    Chuck Brown. The Godfather of Go-go.
    Washington DC.

  • @allanya74
    @allanya74 Před 10 lety +91

    DC is not the same without Chuck RIP...

    • @jsaysopro
      @jsaysopro Před 4 lety +6

      allanya74 and Little Benny. FACTS💯💯💯

  • @allinterhigh3118
    @allinterhigh3118 Před 4 lety +6

    Rest in Peace Chuck! "We love you so much". DC or Nothing!!

  • @primetime6629
    @primetime6629 Před 10 lety +22

    Chuck is AWESOME!!!!!

  • @auntienikkisgamin9251
    @auntienikkisgamin9251 Před 9 lety +23

    a friend reminded me of this I'd go see him and his band/fam every year at the bbq fest for years. RIP gogogodfather you helped birth gogo and made the city relevant #dcgogo

  • @Bananacreambinky
    @Bananacreambinky Před 6 měsíci +2

    This is amazing that you got Chuck & OGs of go-gi before he departed. RIP to him. He put go-go on the map!!! The goat of DC!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @mickeythomas7582
    @mickeythomas7582 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm from NYC and have been a huge gogo fan since 2013, Chuck was one of the first artists I heard. Thank you Chuck, thank you DC, for the wonderful music.

  • @robr.3679
    @robr.3679 Před 4 lety +13

    Imagine feeling the need to give this video a thumbs down. Just imagine that for a sec.
    Glad I'm not feeling that bad. I dare anyone to sit still watching this.... anyone. RIP, Chuck!

  • @tylerjackson7177
    @tylerjackson7177 Před 3 lety +2

    FOREVER LOVE YOU CHUCK BROWN. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED!

  • @rdusk
    @rdusk Před 12 lety +8

    Bringing lots of tears to my eyes.

  • @LitoeF
    @LitoeF Před 10 lety +9

    Great Show. Good Times. Rip Uncle Chuck!

  • @MichelleGJenkins
    @MichelleGJenkins Před 4 lety +8

    A Legend Godfather of GoGo jammin on Memorial Day 2020

  • @Klosetkonfessions101
    @Klosetkonfessions101 Před 4 lety +8

    He can't be duplicated PERIODT.

  • @deborahanderson4211
    @deborahanderson4211 Před 4 lety +18

    who could dislike the Godfather of Go-Go?!

  • @5k33k
    @5k33k Před 3 lety +6

    Since it isn't already listed in the video, the people performing areL
    Chuck Brown - Vocals/Guitar
    "Bad" Brad Clements - Trumpet
    "Blazin" Bryan Mills - Sax
    Maurice "Mighty Moe" Hagans - Conga
    Kenny "Kwickfoot" Gross - Drums
    Karlston "Ice" Ross - Bass
    Marus Young - Keys
    KK Donelson - Backing Vocals/Rapping
    Donnell Floyd - Backing Vocals
    Sweet Cherie Argurs - Backing Vocals/Keys
    Kevin "Uno" Blackmon - Backing Vocals
    Ms. Kim - Backing Vocals
    Thanks so much to the Chuck Brown Band Facebook page for their help on this one :)

  • @j.f.greaney
    @j.f.greaney Před 5 lety +2

    RIP Chuck baby. I miss you. DC misses you. The world misses you even if they don't know it.

  • @djdynomight
    @djdynomight Před 10 lety +44

    R.I.P. Pops!!!

  • @Boogiered1
    @Boogiered1 Před 10 lety +22

    Thanks for this post. Go-Go is Chuck Brown. I remember Chuck Brown & The Soul Stirrers from back in the days.

  • @terrypeden6792
    @terrypeden6792 Před 8 lety +16

    A true musician!

  • @16nmarie
    @16nmarie Před 12 lety +9

    WIND ME UP CHUCK !! ... just one last time, R.I.P

  • @arnepursell5925
    @arnepursell5925 Před 2 lety +2

    Great concert! And that singer is a total fox! One of of fave tiny npr concerts..and Chuck was pretty good at guitar! He could really play!

  • @hottchichi
    @hottchichi Před 6 lety +2

    I so love Chuck gonna miss go to his shows there aint no party like a Chuck Brown party

  • @heru-deshet359
    @heru-deshet359 Před 4 lety +4

    You know how true masters become posthumously famous? Chuck Brown will be one such master and the whole world will one day be familiar with his music like Mozart today.

  • @djrobgons2112
    @djrobgons2112 Před 6 lety +8

    Love the Go Go swing, someone needs to pick up that torch! R I H P Chuck Brown!

  • @queenteireigns6212
    @queenteireigns6212 Před 3 lety +3

    Oh I'm loving this! R.I.P

  • @BlaqMaleRN
    @BlaqMaleRN Před 5 lety +3

    I'm about to get off work here in Birmingham, AL grooving this video. Love Chuck Brown down here in the South.
    #MyGymSongs....nothing better.

  • @MrSOUTHEASTMANIA
    @MrSOUTHEASTMANIA Před 7 lety +20

    Chuck had that smooth go go sound, keep it going *

  • @jahnbon
    @jahnbon Před 10 měsíci +2

    I still marvel at Chuck's stamina, drive, and flat-out kickass authority. I once Chuck perform a free show in NYC, in 2009. On an overcast, cool, rainy evening, he made us all dance up into a sweat. The man had chops and sly humor, with more power, more energy than most of those a quarter of his age. Chuck may belong to DC, but we understood him in my hometown too. Keep the Go-Go going with the heavenly choir, CJ.

  • @saleemmokhiber8815
    @saleemmokhiber8815 Před 6 lety +12

    RIP Chuck! DC legend.

  • @germyw
    @germyw Před 11 lety +8

    Pretty cute for a dude old enough to be my very old dad.
    RIP Chuck. I hate that I never saw you in person

  • @frankdoane2898
    @frankdoane2898 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey, it's Brad Clements on trumpet. We went to high school together. I last saw him at Nicki Gonzalez's "Spilt Milk" album release party. Hey, Brad.

  • @1975fletcher
    @1975fletcher Před 12 lety +6

    We love U Chuck R.I.P Babe !!!!!

  • @drbekken
    @drbekken Před 6 lety +14

    Wonderful stuff...and the keyboard playing is THE SHIT. Grrrrreat!!

  • @sheldonhchambliss1385
    @sheldonhchambliss1385 Před 4 lety +3

    Mr Ralph IAM with you I grew up listening to him and I met him more than once and he always told me he was the god father of Washington DC go go and I believe him until this day January 1 2020 him in his music still lives with me

  • @mikkalinka9781
    @mikkalinka9781 Před 3 lety +3

    13:22 ....Bustin Loose! TIMELESS!

  • @98laserman
    @98laserman Před 9 lety +16

    Gogo at it's finest....best when aged