Jeśli śpiewa i tańczy się cały czas to głos jest nieustannie ćwiczony i kształcony ,tak samo jak taniec to.nie ma opcji,aby były one zaprzepaszczone nawet w tak późnym wieku.
What a sweet classy lady...and she still had such a strong singing voice. Most people only associate her name with that banana dance, but she truly was talented, innovative, and waaay ahead of her time.
Dee Queue her singing voice was vastly underrated as she was a strong singer. Her later concert recordings proved that she was right up there with Piaf.
She lived from June 3, 1906 - April 12, 1975, so would have been 68 in 1974 when this was done, but OH how beautiful her AND her magic voice still were!! AMAZING!! :)
So much beauty, elegance, style and class....Shout out to Ms. Lynn Whitfield for acting such a excellent role in the movie "The Josephine Baker Story"....Rest in Paradise Ms. Baker!!!
This was 1974 same year she did the “ Red Cross ball “ later that Summer. It was a terrific success so they decided to bring it to Paris . I had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with Miss Baker in 1975 @ Bobino. I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing Run . ! She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers like a second mother . Wanting to know everyone ‘s names Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl (who played young josephine ) and 1 gorgeous dancer who performed the famous banana dance ....so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it ; including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care cause it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergére wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but finally a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to be the starring in a musical retrospective of your own life story ? She replied “ it’s wonderful ..At least i will get to see what they think of me when I am still around !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,,. We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 th with a special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon among many however neither Jackie ‘O ,Diana Ross .Mick jagger or Liza Minelli ever attended any of performances . We had another show on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. We were invited VIP at her funeral ..Miss Baker had full military honor at la Madeleine church She reposes at the cemetery of Monaco. I went recently to pay my respects 45 years later. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️.check Photo of Bobino with La Baker et moi. Just Type. “Josephine and me Cittaroma P “.
Why am I now at 61 years old just discovering this beautiful woman? Even though I've heard her name through passing in entertainment circles I never really knew her until today. It makes me sad in the way of humanity that we all don't Embrace each other for our talents and the gifts that we have to offer one another. So much is to be gained if we would Embrace each other our cultures are gifts that we have to offer. What great things we could learn and enjoy in our lives if we would love her those barriers. This woman is grace and beauty all rolled into one.
That story gives me goosebumps! Last year I had the pleasure of visiting her former CHATEAU in southern France. Beautiful place you can feel Josephine’s presence!
Well well !!!! Was absolutely over the moon. One of the best . Left France 30 year ago would go back to Paris just to see. Miss Baker , was so please thank you for each and everyone of you . To bring her back to my home . Jean Jacques Cuvelier
I have no idea how many times I saw every video about Josephine Baker here. What a great performer, singer, actress and woman. That smile, that style, she was just perfection. In love with her forever!
PURE CLASS, ELEGANCE, REFINEMENT AND BEAUTY. HER BODY WAS AMAZING. THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE JOSEPHINE, ANYMORE. REST IN PEACE!! MADAME, JOSEPHINE BAKER
@bvscfanatic No, she would have been 105 years old if she was still alive. She was born in 1906. So she's 69 at this time if this year was really 1975, knowing CZcams get the dates wrong anyways.
really wish you people could just honor a great singer an not bash todays singers, like seriously if ms baker was as good as she was in you peoples eyes then she wouldve had success in the US so cut out your bullshit
I know diana ross wanted to play her but I don't she could pull this off. The voice is very different strong and rich and the behavior very musical theater not pop singer
Kimberly Young Thank you for being on board with a zany idea. But Baker's entire life, even the adoptions, was larger than life, wasn't it? So the enterprise would have to reflect that zany lifestyle, wouldn't it? Hey, Kim, are you ready for this? RuPaul as another candidate? (I'm hoping you're theatre producer.
Her voice ripened and grew lower late in life, so amazing that she was a greater singer in her 60s than in her 30s.
She was 67 in 1974! Given that she’s been performing her whole life, it’s incredible that her voice still sounded so gorgeous. She look very good too.
Why shouldn't it? She's had all those years of practice!
Jeśli śpiewa i tańczy się cały czas to głos jest nieustannie ćwiczony i kształcony ,tak samo jak taniec to.nie ma opcji,aby były one zaprzepaszczone nawet w tak późnym wieku.
Yes indeed, this is amazing! Still in great form here!
Yes!!
What a sweet classy lady...and she still had such a strong singing voice. Most people only associate her name with that banana dance, but she truly was talented, innovative, and waaay ahead of her time.
Dee Queue her singing voice was vastly underrated as she was a strong singer. Her later concert recordings proved that she was right up there with Piaf.
Yes indeed, a real trailblazer and a very brave lady!
She was in 'Resistance', and helped to rescue jewish people during WW2. Also adopted lots of children. Bless her ❤🙏💐
She lived from June 3, 1906 - April 12, 1975, so would have been 68 in 1974 when this was done, but OH how beautiful her AND her magic voice still were!! AMAZING!! :)
that was a lovely gesture that she gave a basket of roses to this little boy to take to his mother in a hospital Josephine was big hearted
Hard to believe she was 67 when this was filmed.
She was fab I think she's beautiful I love her French songs she's my favorite
hello Francillia
The epitome of a beautiful wonderful human being we should all take lessons from. God bless her soul. Beautiful voice. Beautiful soul. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
hello monica
So much beauty, elegance, style and class....Shout out to Ms. Lynn Whitfield for acting
such a excellent role in the movie "The Josephine Baker Story"....Rest in Paradise Ms.
Baker!!!
hello Anne
This was 1974 same year she did the “ Red Cross ball “ later that Summer. It was a terrific success so they decided to bring it to Paris . I had the immense privilege and the honor to have worked with Miss Baker in 1975 @ Bobino. I was the youngest dancer in the cast . The show was called “ Josephine “ It was based on her life story celebrating her 50 years in show business from her humble beginning in St Louis to her triumphant comeback in Monte Carlo ....She used to call me “ her little page “ (Son petit page )cause of my age ! I just turned 18 th on April 1st 1975. I have tons of memorable pics from the show as well as unforgettable stories of this short but amazing Run . ! She was extremely engaged with all of the dancers like a second mother . Wanting to know everyone ‘s names Josephine really truly care about people She was a true legend immensely talented beautiful ,elegant ,generous , humble & kind . She would bring oranges for the entire company saying “ My children you need lots Vit C for strength and energy “ She was so right cause the rehearsals were long and grueling ,,,. Bobino ‘s stage was too small to accommodate a cast of 8 boys 12 girls 3 comedians 1 little girl (who played young josephine ) and 1 gorgeous dancer who performed the famous banana dance ....so they had to transformed the stage by expanding it ; including putting additional seats in the theater and building brand new dressing rooms to accommodate such a big cast all while we were practicing in the lobby of The theater. ! It was bit chaotic to say the list & quite cold being mid -February But no one seemed to care cause it was so exciting to be part of this legendary show ! None of the big Paris music ‘halls like Le Casino de Paris ,Le Moulin Rouge or les Folies Bergére wanted to take the risk producing Miss baker mostly for insurance purposes There were already rumors circulating of her failing health but finally a small theater on Paris left bank called Bobino took a chance ...Josephine liked to rehearsed late at night after we were done .She even enjoyed having her favorite dish Spaghetti bolognese around 1 am at a restaurant right across the theater. I will never forget the 1 st time I saw her performing once the stage was finally ready. That night She was in the audience watching us dancing with huge smile on her face applauding many times throughout being so proud of the cast. After all she was watching part of her whole life story in front of her eyes. ... In fact during the promotion of the show a French journalist asked her. “ How does it feel to be the starring in a musical retrospective of your own life story ? She replied “ it’s wonderful ..At least i will get to see what they think of me when I am still around !!!! I When we were done the director Andre levasseur said “ josephine c ‘ est a vous “ she jumped on stage and belt a song from the Brazilian number called” Que c‘est bon de vivre” She seemed to be completely possessed by the rhythm of the Afro Cuban sound very reminiscing of “Princess Tam-Tam “ all those years earlier Her moves were so unbelievable. Her body was in perfect shape specially in her Chanel suit !!!! There is No way you would have guessed that this beautiful lady was in her late 60 ‘s. A goddess still !!!! What thrill for me. A true MASTER CLASS ,,,,,,,. We rehearsed the show for about 1 month and half . We actually did more than 4 performances. We started with one week of previews on March 25 th with a special Press night on march 31 st to glorious reviews ! We had another full week of performances with a big opening gala on April 8 th with stars like Grace Kelly Sophia Loren & Alain Delon among many however neither Jackie ‘O ,Diana Ross .Mick jagger or Liza Minelli ever attended any of performances . We had another show on the 9 th . She felt into a coma the 10 th and past in the early hours on the 12 th. We were invited VIP at her funeral ..Miss Baker had full military honor at la Madeleine church She reposes at the cemetery of Monaco. I went recently to pay my respects 45 years later. Josephine paved the way for Diana Ross Madonna Beyoncé and many other artists. A true legend. Unparalleled. ❤️❤️❤️.check Photo of Bobino with La Baker et moi. Just Type. “Josephine and me Cittaroma P “.
Look how beautiful she was even at a later point in her life!
Why am I now at 61 years old just discovering this beautiful woman? Even though I've heard her name through passing in entertainment circles I never really knew her until today. It makes me sad in the way of humanity that we all don't Embrace each other for our talents and the gifts that we have to offer one another. So much is to be gained if we would Embrace each other our cultures are gifts that we have to offer. What great things we could learn and enjoy in our lives if we would love her those barriers. This woman is grace and beauty all rolled into one.
I meant lower our barriers in my coment. Sorry, i used talk and text to post.
That was beautifully stated.
That story gives me goosebumps! Last year I had the pleasure of visiting her former CHATEAU in southern France. Beautiful place you can feel Josephine’s presence!
She was the BOMB. She was Everything.
Wow They broke the mold when they made Ms Baker. Fantastic!
The incomparable, incredibly talented and brave Josephine Baker, sadly virtually unknown in her home country! Thank you for posting!
Such a wonderful woman!
KSangel180 i
So sad, one year prior to her passing. Love, love, love Josephine Baker.
Wow-This is jolly good and bloody good to see Josephine Baker-In the London Palladium!😅😆
This woman is my hero in so many ways! If only I was alive to see her perform
You can see her now.
World class artist. One of a kind. Always love watching these clips. Thank you.
Didn't know she sang. Lovely.
Wonderful story. Brings a tear to the eye.
How can anyone not love this beautiful, talented, wonderful Soul....
Still as beautiful here at 67 and sadly passed away a year later.
she still looked amazing in the 70's! I love her!!!!
Beautiful!
INCREDIBLE VOICE.
she's beautiful! absolutely gorgeous!
Well well !!!! Was absolutely over the moon.
One of the best . Left France 30 year ago would go back to Paris just to see. Miss Baker , was so please thank you for each and everyone of you . To bring her back to my home . Jean Jacques Cuvelier
At 67 she was so élégante ad an incredible line 😜😜😜incroyable et son maquillage si particulier ❤️❤️❤️and her voice never changed ❤️❤️
Grande Dame !
magnificent
The one who started it all the empress she was amazing and still is
Lovely Josephine!
Just beautiful ❤
We need more people like her today
The one and only...always elegant and beautiful.
her voice is impeccable
Beautiful to her last
Beautiful Josephine, good heart lady♥️
BEAUTIFUL DIVA!!!
hello diva
She is just amazing what a performer ❤
I have no idea how many times I saw every video about Josephine Baker here. What a great performer, singer, actress and woman. That smile, that style, she was just perfection. In love with her forever!
Wonderful Josephine! Потрясающая Жозефин!
GODDESS !!! fantastique !! xxXxx i Love u so much R.i.p miss Bronze venus xxXxx xx
Excellent!! Nice Post! She was performing right up to the end and sounded Stellar!!!
A wonderful, wonderful woman.
she was great
hello Brigitte
💖how MARVELLOUS is Josephine💖
A quality human being in more ways than one. Radiates goodness.
hello nancy
@@donaldsmith379 Hello Clayton.
@@nancyanderson1716 how are you doing ?
my god this made me cry! god bless mrs baker!
hello mahoney
That story of the little boy made me cry. Brava, Josephine!
Kudos to Madame Josephine Baker, takes a lot of incredible courage to go on stage with that hat!!
What a vision!
Brilliant ☀️
soo THATS how she speaks. beautiful.
True class. What a wonderful heart she had....
Good to see you Edwin. Those were the days, my friend.
Real divas
Good to see Edwin Shaw again. Happy days, my friend.
Thank you for this.
What a treat! Thank you so very much for posting. The great Josephine! Liked, shared and subscribed. :-)
I saw the turquoise gown at the Smithsonian.
The song is La Vie En Rose
ONE OF A KIND! ❤JOSEPHINE FOREVER ❤
Class all the way.
This was a treat to watch. Thank you ☺️
From a showgirl on the "Chilton Circuit" to an international powerhouse! Wow
Fabulous, multi-talented performer. I would think the Europeans would wonder how the Americans let this one get away. Racism, that's how.
Amazing human, so sad she didn't live to be 90 years old. 😢 She dies a year after this performance. 🏅💛🌟🎖️⚜️
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE HER-PHENOMENAL ❤️⭐️⭐️❤️
She was a beautiful soul
God bless her, mgr., Joe( husband) , Rainbow children and her Mams's Souls.💜🙏⚘🌻🌷🌹
Beautiful classy lady
hello Lana
What a Lady!!!!!
An incredible woman
Love her
lovely
hello jenee
Darn....she was good ...what an entertainer
hello mary
It’s sad that America never appreciate and loved her as much as European Did especially the France. She talked about her love for America and France.
hello vellucci
Juste magnifique!Viva La Baker ❤️
hello Ailyn
PURE CLASS, ELEGANCE, REFINEMENT AND BEAUTY.
HER BODY WAS AMAZING.
THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE JOSEPHINE, ANYMORE.
REST IN PEACE!!
MADAME, JOSEPHINE BAKER
muito bom o musical Josephine Baker no Teatro Maison de France
Class!
🖤
@bvscfanatic No, she would have been 105 years old if she was still alive. She was born in 1906. So she's 69 at this time if this year was really 1975, knowing CZcams get the dates wrong anyways.
JOSEPHINE BAKER 💜
@JrG171 That's what I was saying. That she was 68 at the time of the video (in 1974). Not TODAY. I KNOW when she was born. I KNOW her history.
Fabulous story
me too... :)
Divina!!!
Look closely youngins, This is class. Not like some of the "cookie cutter" performers of today. . . . . .sigh.
LOL! cookie cutter performers of today can't even sing without AutoTune and synth
really wish you people could just honor a great singer an not bash todays singers, like seriously if ms baker was as good as she was in you peoples eyes then she wouldve had success in the US so cut out your bullshit
***** I Agree with you young lady stay positive!
'Nuff said. June 3rd: Happy birthday Entertainer-Cabaret singer- Civil Rights Activist Josephine Baker (1906-1975) Blessings.
She started her career dancing naked, is that class to you
@mrlopez2681 "The London Palladium Story " on television.
Magnifica
God God she gave more then any star other then Jayne Mansfield . True hearted people until the end !!!
She would have been 68 years old at this time.
I know diana ross wanted to play her but I don't she could pull this off. The voice is very different strong and rich and the behavior very musical theater not pop singer
Kreatures100 Don't laugh. But what would you think of Minnelli as Josephine Baker? Please say something other than Are you crazy?
+Jay Young Splendid idea
Kimberly Young Thank you for being on board with a zany idea. But Baker's entire life, even the adoptions, was larger than life, wasn't it? So the enterprise would have to reflect that zany lifestyle, wouldn't it? Hey, Kim, are you ready for this? RuPaul as another candidate? (I'm hoping you're theatre producer.
I'm so glad Lynn Whitfield did.
So sad after all the good things she did how she ended up at the end.
hi josephine
hello Donnie