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James Brown Speaks to the Crowd at the Boston Garden

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Morash, Russell Atwood, David Brown, James

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In this segment, recorded in the early moments of the event before video cameras were up and running, Brown addresses the crowd, describing his own rise from poverty in Augusta, Georgia. After paying tribute to Dr. King, Brown thanks Boston mayor Kevin White and reminds the audience that when the concert is over they can go home and watch it again on TV. He then introduces City Councilor Tom Atkins, who also speaks. Atkins begins to introduce the mayor, but is interrupted by Brown, who takes over the introduction and calls Mayor White “a swingin' cat.”
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