James Brown was one of the most creative entertainers in the 20th century. For more than 50 years, he set the standard in rhythm & blues and was an innovator in music.
He was also one of the most creative dancers of his time. Here he is in the 1964 film "The TAMI Show", where he performed one of his most famous songs, "Please, Please, Please".
Here is JB with the Famous Flames during that number. The Famous Flames were also talented dancers -- watch their choreography here while Brown sings:
One of the most famous parts of this routine was when JB had a cape placed over his shoulders, in an effort to get him off the stage. Brown thwarts this effort by tossing off the cape after it is placed on his shoulders:
JB keeps using the cape as a prop. Now he will fall to his knees and have his MC, Danny Ray, put the cape back on, so he can immediately take it off again. Like so:
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