She was amazing. Black history should have lola included somewhere. In the 70's this was big but even bigger for a black woman performing in costume to "native " dance. I never have forgotten her. One of my favorites!! Hello to lola.
I just happen to be looking at this video from one of Lola's old shows back in the 70s and recognized that I was playing the congas on the last part. I knew I had worked with her before but I didn't"t remember on what shows. Nice to see this. May God continue to bless her. Joe Clayton , musician Los Angeles
I knew this wonderful woman’s face but as I was a kid in 🇬🇧 in the 70s, I don’t actually remember her. I came across something about Lola in my feed today and have gone down the proverbial rabbit hole all afternoon. Wow this woman had the whole package and then some, what talent what a beautiful woman. What strength she had in her faith and fighting her illness and recovering then looking out for the community. Seriously the whole package, a Beautiful woman inside and out.
Loletha Elaine Falana better known by her stage name Lola Falana, is an American singer, dancer, model and actress. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey. On Friday September 11, 2020, she celebrated her 78th birthday. Lola Falana's father, an Afro-Cuban, left his homeland of Cuba to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, later becoming a welder shortly after meeting Falana's mother who was African-American
This is real Theatre 🎭, The lion 🦁 king 👑,real natural performance Boyance took all these ideas for her shows , Lola was beautiful in all and highly talented in all ways
...Lola was the 70's version of Josephine Baker! ....a VERY unsung talent that I'm PROUD to share my Birthday with; this clearly was inspired by Diana Ross' "Afro Vogue" skit from the 1968 "TCB" Special (w/ The Temptations & The Supremes), and a YEAR before "Roots"!! ....that Lola, ALWAYS thinking forward, with the past..... (0:55)
She was beautiful, if she worked with Sammy Davis jr., I can see a affair between them bc he was fresh with women. The sad part is he had a whole wife! smh
yes lola had affair with Sammy. she was young and he opened doors for her as a dancer. but alas she saw that she was being used. went on married the guy from travares.. divorced and speaks the word of god now. god bless her
Yep. He was married to May Britt, the Swedish actress he ironically had an affair with when he was married to his first wife. I guess you can call it Karma for May.
@@elisageorge2261 wasn’t Diana also a young beautiful professional at het craft too? Diana Ross can sing and it’s obvious in her record sales. She’s also a hell of an actress. Remember the wiz and Mahogany and Lady sings the blues? And Diana can also dance in the Wiz. Lola is wonderful but Diana is on an entire different level.
@@Orlanzepol123 Oh Diana did Mahogany and Lady Sings the Blues. But my opinion Dorothy should've been played by the first pick which was Stephanie Mills.. But Diana sugar coated Barry Gordy into giving it to her. I always felt Diana was too old to play Dorothy.. Stephanie.Perfect!
She was amazing. Black history should have lola included somewhere. In the 70's this was big but even bigger for a black woman performing in costume to "native " dance. I never have forgotten her. One of my favorites!! Hello to lola.
What are you talking about...as if Black History is a movie, book or person...
She being recognized on my page for Women's History month.
I just happen to be looking at this video from one of Lola's old shows back in the 70s and recognized that I was playing the congas on the last part. I knew I had worked with her before but I didn't"t remember on what shows. Nice to see this. May God continue to bless her. Joe Clayton , musician Los Angeles
we run the world beyoncy song .....similar!!!!!
Awesome!!
Awesome!!!
I bet rehearsals were hard but the outcome performance was outstanding...
Do you happen to know who the choreographer was and created this production?
my God I had almost forgotten how extraordinarily talented, beautiful, and special Lola was.
I knew this wonderful woman’s face but as I was a kid in 🇬🇧 in the 70s, I don’t actually remember her. I came across something about Lola in my feed today and have gone down the proverbial rabbit hole all afternoon. Wow this woman had the whole package and then some, what talent what a beautiful woman. What strength she had in her faith and fighting her illness and recovering then looking out for the community. Seriously the whole package, a Beautiful woman inside and out.
I vaguely remember someone mentioning the name on a TV show. She popped up on my fed as well and now here I am. 😊 She was beautiful
Wow,that was an amazing performance 👏🏽 🙌🏾 😍 ❤️
Loletha Elaine Falana better known by her stage name Lola Falana, is an American singer, dancer, model and actress. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey. On Friday September 11, 2020, she celebrated her 78th birthday.
Lola Falana's father, an Afro-Cuban, left his homeland of Cuba to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, later becoming a welder shortly after meeting Falana's mother who was African-American
Awesome performance,Lola gives the resemblance of the great legendary Josephine Baker😊
You are sooooo RIGHT! She does remind me of Josephine!
This is real Theatre 🎭, The lion 🦁 king 👑,real natural performance Boyance took all these ideas for her shows , Lola was beautiful in all and highly talented in all ways
Yes, about the comparison to Beyonce -- she must have taken elements from Lola.
Breathtaking 😍
2020, I loved Lola Falana she inspired me to become a professional dancer; also Katherine Dunham and Martha Graham's.
I forgot about Martha Graham. Not sure how that happened!
Martha Grahame was a student of Ruth St Denis.
I can't believe so many years have gone by. I had for a long time forgotten this talented and Goddess of a woman.
Beautiful Lola💜❤️💜❤️
Very nicely done! Getting early Josephine Baker vibes.
WOWWWWW!!! That was INCREDIBLE!!!! I can see that Michael Jackson took a few of her moves!
Wow, this was a production! Amazing...
BEAUTIFUL
SOOO TALENTED THEY SHOULD GIVE HER AN HONORARY STAR! ON THE WALK OF FAME!!!!
🎯💯 long overdue💃🏾
They did and do Kat Williams paid for it!
Whaooo fantastic she can moves with such ease bravoooo 👍 👌 👍 entertainment
Yes, Lola put beauty on the runway, Cha Ching $$$$$$$
Amazing!
just beautiful
Lola you are the ultimate performer
"Coming to America"
KAVIARDREAMZ .... Yep.
Right
Thanks for sharing. ..wish I could of seem the live.. performance is outstanding
Sensational! I'd almost forgotten how lovely she was. Thanks so much for posting.
💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🙏🏾😍😘♥️✊🏾Love Ya.
I've had a life long crush for that lady... uncomparable in beauty. My wife teases me to this day.
Lol
Lola j'aime ce que tu fais cela me fait vraiment plaisir je t'aime beaucoup
What a gem.Why do I just find out about her now?
How old are you?
Thanks for the post!!!!
Omg she did amazing
CLASSIC!!!!!!!! LOLA'S "THAT GIRL"
I’ve heard of her but 1st time seeing her damn she fine
This is the coming to america dance. Love
The amazing Lola Falana.
Amazing ICON and Entertainer 🔥🔥🔥❤️⭐️⭐️💫💫❤️🔥💥
Karen Carpenter’s version of this song is so sweet…RIP Karen.💕
Everything!!!
A great intertainer
Queen Lola, was my idol growing up.
Love Her...when I was young Oh man Lil girls like me had a hero
💜💜💜first time seeing this
I hate that mainstream media doesn't give her any recognition at all.
...Lola was the 70's version of Josephine Baker! ....a VERY unsung talent that I'm PROUD to share my Birthday with; this clearly was inspired by Diana Ross' "Afro Vogue" skit from the 1968 "TCB" Special (w/ The Temptations & The Supremes), and a YEAR before "Roots"!! ....that Lola, ALWAYS thinking forward, with the past..... (0:55)
******* 5 stars (highest rating).
Looks likes scenes from Coming to America, she looks like the lady that Eddie Murphy was to marry first. Lol!!!
😂 the one that barked like a dog…😂
Is it me, or does Lola & Tammi Terrell favor a whole lot? 🤔 Both queens are gorgeous. ❤
Paula Abdul was inspired by this choreography for Coming to America
Lola Falana was hot AF!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Furious beautiful
THE QUEEN OF LAS VEGAS !! was signed to Frank Sinatras Record Label !
Beyonce and coming to america stole her clothing,her appearance and her acts!...shame on them cuz she is tge original!!!!
very sexy singer and dancer. during the 1970's lola was queen of las vegas
I kept waiting for the song.lol
She must had been awesome to work with and to watch.
I wonder if Josephine Baker ever got to watch Lola perform?
🔥
You know there’s a storm around the corners when you hear the wind chime!
I’m claiming you Lola
03:26 🔥
Erykah Badu should play her in a movie if they should ever make one.......hint(Spike Lee )
Watching this all I thought was did erykah badu ever see this
laurence dent Erica cant dance
Why they dont look alike
What about actress Anika Noni Rose or even Regina Hall?
Lion King- eat your heart out!
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥳🥳🥳🍾🥂
Oh so this where Beyoncé got it from
She was beautiful, if she worked with Sammy Davis jr., I can see a affair between them bc he was fresh with women. The sad part is he had a whole wife! smh
yes lola had affair with Sammy. she was young and he opened doors for her as a dancer. but alas she saw that she was being used. went on married the guy from travares.. divorced and speaks the word of god now. god bless her
Yep. He was married to May Britt, the Swedish actress he ironically had an affair with when he was married to his first wife. I guess you can call it Karma for May.
I think Lola deserved to the his wife
I think Teyana Taylor and Beyonce owe someone money!!!
@TM-tts6😮 INR? Because that Deja Vu Video by Beyoncé is looking mighty suspect right now. Then again maybe Beyonce’ compensated her so…
See Why she was
She’s giving me Diana Ross vibes
Diana Ross did an African dance performance as part of one of her 70's television specials. That might be the connection your making.
🤦🏾
Nah.. Lola was a young beautiful professional dancer and it's quite obvious..
@@elisageorge2261 wasn’t Diana also a young beautiful professional at het craft too? Diana Ross can sing and it’s obvious in her record sales. She’s also a hell of an actress. Remember the wiz and Mahogany and Lady sings the blues? And Diana can also dance in the Wiz. Lola is wonderful but Diana is on an entire different level.
@@Orlanzepol123 Oh Diana did Mahogany and Lady Sings the Blues. But my opinion Dorothy should've been played by the first pick which was Stephanie Mills.. But Diana sugar coated Barry Gordy into giving it to her. I always felt Diana was too old to play Dorothy.. Stephanie.Perfect!
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I think that coming to America copied this show with the African dancing.
Beyonce has nothing on Lola Falana!
THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER THAT I HAVE SEEN...YOU. R. ALLL THAT I WANTED TO. B. I GOT STUCK. PLUCKIN. 88 KEYS.