Sunday, May 24, 2009

Electric Boogaloo. 1980 Creepin'. Soul Train Dancing Brothers.

...I'm Dr Zibbs and I my Boogaloo specialty is puppet-tronics...

So how did this 1980 Soul Train Boogaloo video make it onto TBY Creepy Video Weekend? The first guy says that his style is "creepin'". At least I think that's what he said. Does anyone know "Seddy Williams"? ...The creepin' guy? Maybe we can get him to clairify.

And it looks like the fourth dude - the guy who specializes in puppetry is a bit embarrassed when he tells Don Cornelius his dancing specialty of puppetry. Be proud my friend. Be proud.




What's YOUR Boogaloo specialty?
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20 comments:

  1. Dr ZibbsMay 24, 2009 at 11:37:00 AM EDT

    I may I add that those threads are fine!

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  2. Dr ZibbsMay 24, 2009 at 11:41:00 AM EDT

    And look at 3:14 with the dude moon walking.

    Take THAT Michael "the gloved one" Jackson!

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  3. sybil lawMay 24, 2009 at 1:14:00 PM EDT

    OMG!
    Must go listen to Parliament right now!

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  4. Video Zeta OneMay 24, 2009 at 1:19:00 PM EDT

    Great routine, but very awkward intro... nothing worse than timid breakdancers. The Solid Gold dancers were certainly never shy.

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  5. Dr ZibbsMay 24, 2009 at 1:21:00 PM EDT

    Sybil Law - Parliament is great but the music is the Bar-Kays. Also great funk.

    Gilligan - They were a bit timid weren't they?

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  6. dianeMay 24, 2009 at 1:44:00 PM EDT

    OMG, I remember this. These guys were far from timid, they were secure. No need to be loud or cocky. I loved the "solos" at the end. Just great. Thanks for sharing this zibbsy. xo

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  7. Shelle-BlokThoughtsMay 24, 2009 at 3:19:00 PM EDT

    K... not to toot my own horn... but I'm gonna... I TOTALLY specialize in Boogaloo pop and locking!

    we should start a group... but only if we wear that costume!

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  8. Dr ZibbsMay 24, 2009 at 3:57:00 PM EDT

    Shelle - I don't want to brag either but I'm pretty good at puppetry and robot. Sure, let the fools do their upsurd puppet and robot moves but when I step onto the floor - I move it.

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  9. Dr ZibbsMay 24, 2009 at 3:58:00 PM EDT

    ..unless you just think puppet and robot dancing is stupid. In that case I probably look like a fool.

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  10. Fancy SchmancyMay 24, 2009 at 6:47:00 PM EDT

    OMG, Michael Jackson should see this, oh what? Wait, too late... But still, P-Funk has it over on this music, about 75%. Did anyone ever have enough balls to come out dancing to Parlaiment? If so, Zibbs, please show me the way...

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  11. PearlMay 24, 2009 at 7:10:00 PM EDT

    Dr. Zibb, oh, you got me this time. LOVE the Barcays, love this music and love to dance to it. Never could pop-and-lock but I do a rock-steady "Bump" that will get you to buy me (or WANT to buy me) a drink.

    :-)

    Love it.

    Pearl

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  12. RikkiMay 24, 2009 at 8:54:00 PM EDT

    I specialize in the "white chick boogaloo."

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  13. BeckEyeMay 24, 2009 at 10:56:00 PM EDT

    I specialize in acoustic boogaloo. Believe me, it's tough to look awesome creepin' to a Jack Johnson song.

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  14. MakingChangesMay 25, 2009 at 1:08:00 AM EDT

    I think I am going to cry and laugh. Yup, I totally boogaloo. Is that like Jellin'?

    JK!

    How did we ever reproduce in that era? We all looked scary like that!

    Those are some crazy threads going on there.

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  15. AnonymousMay 25, 2009 at 2:12:00 AM EDT

    I need one of those outfits. Like really have to have one,lol.

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  16. Candy's daily DandyMay 25, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM EDT

    I got big butt and I cannot lie...

    Makes my boogaloo funky.

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  17. Dr ZibbsMay 25, 2009 at 12:29:00 PM EDT

    Blogging Mama - I may be try to replicate one of those outfits out random fabric and tinfoil.

    If my first prototype comes out a bit too small I'll put it aside for you.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2010 at 11:26:00 AM EST

    Just to clarify...I am the fourth dancer "Puppet Boozer". There was no embarrasment or timidness. We were proud, excited and a little nervous. We were also very young, I was 19 at the time. You need to take a closer look my friend. When you have been in our shoes as innovators introducing your craft to the world...then you may able to critique a with a little more clarity. Keep dancing...

    PB

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  19. Dr ZibbsFebruary 2, 2010 at 12:01:00 PM EST

    Anonymous - Sweet! Can I interview you for my blog? My email address is Lebner1 At Yahoo.com

    Email me if you're interested.

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