tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post1667718844647150567..comments2024-01-30T11:14:25.598-05:00Comments on Electronic Village: Old School Friday: Oscar Brown, Jr.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-27733788210688233302008-04-01T20:59:00.000-04:002008-04-01T20:59:00.000-04:00Michael - My pops introduced us to Oscar Brown, Jr...<B>Michael</B> - My pops introduced us to <I>Oscar Brown, Jr.</I> as well. My pops had these reel-to-reel tapes with some awesome jazz players and other eclectic items, such as original radio broadcast of Malcolm X speeches from back in the day. My dad was a <I>closet-revolutionary</I>...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-55659942715445216232008-04-01T20:25:00.000-04:002008-04-01T20:25:00.000-04:00When my family used to play Oscar Brown Jr back in...When my family used to play Oscar Brown Jr back in the day, my step-pop used to sing "signifying monkey" and "dat dere" to my little sis. The Work song and "bid em in" always had a great significance to us as well.Michael Davis-Dallas Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831025960436600726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-46943232556097180562008-03-29T15:01:00.000-04:002008-03-29T15:01:00.000-04:00Danielle - It is nice to see your face in the plac...<B>Danielle</B> - It is nice to see your face in the place! I look forward to seeing your old school memories in the weeks to come...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-91862383807178983752008-03-29T11:38:00.000-04:002008-03-29T11:38:00.000-04:00Oscar Brown is a new discovery for me. I can see h...Oscar Brown is a new discovery for me. I can see he was made of legend. It is disturbing to me that I didn't know of his work.<BR/><BR/>I think I will join the OSF meme. It's been awhile since I participated in a weekly meme and this is something I could definitely do and enjoy.<BR/><BR/>In light and loveDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836716475835685334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-16570906981318451882008-03-29T03:56:00.000-04:002008-03-29T03:56:00.000-04:00Lisa, Rosemarie, Ms. Marvalus, Regina, Cassandra a...<B>Lisa, Rosemarie, Ms. Marvalus, Regina, Cassandra and Kieya</B> - Asante sana for taking time to share my OSF vibe with Oscar Brown Jr ... I couldn't find my favorite Oscar Brown song in video ... "Dat Dere"...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-71171459052865040872008-03-29T01:02:00.000-04:002008-03-29T01:02:00.000-04:00Well, I mentioned on someone else’s OSF post in ou...Well, I mentioned on someone else’s OSF post in our group that I was the student today. I wasn’t lying!<BR/><BR/>Oscar Brown Jr. is a great choice for many reasons, and for everyone, I thank you for sharing.Believerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957900267165698972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-84873827441340269762008-03-29T00:59:00.000-04:002008-03-29T00:59:00.000-04:00Wow, I've never heard of him but that poem was hot...Wow, I've never heard of him but that poem was hot!Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302233036493770234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-32134703515042124082008-03-29T00:11:00.000-04:002008-03-29T00:11:00.000-04:00Happy OSF, Villager. I remember seeing Mr. Brown o...Happy OSF, Villager. I remember seeing Mr. Brown on Def Poets and was very moved by his poetry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-57259938931880175802008-03-28T22:53:00.000-04:002008-03-28T22:53:00.000-04:00Happy OSF, Villager! Great choice for today...spea...Happy OSF, Villager! Great choice for today...speaks to the heart and gives us all something to think about...Marvalushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351017369178485617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-7760569936388541272008-03-28T19:23:00.000-04:002008-03-28T19:23:00.000-04:00Hey Villager! Happy OS Friday to you!I have heard...Hey Villager! Happy OS Friday to you!<BR/><BR/>I have heard "Bid em in" before, my mother was adamant on us (me & my sister) knowing all about our history. Thanks for the refresher course! Not what I expected for Old school Friday but a most excellent choice!<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537995627507688916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-24288799238382892512008-03-28T17:54:00.000-04:002008-03-28T17:54:00.000-04:00Wow...it's so true, you learn something new everyd...Wow...it's so true, you learn something new everyday. Thanks for this history lesson. Would have never even known who he was if I had not stopped through.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Mine is up! Come on over when you can~Lisa R Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598119738810488213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-23383095011040182542008-03-28T17:16:00.000-04:002008-03-28T17:16:00.000-04:00Quick, LaTonya and Shae-Shae - I really enjoy this...<B>Quick, LaTonya and Shae-Shae</B> - I really enjoy this weekly meme. I appreciate y'all for the visit. Hopefully, you have a chance to view some other posts while you're here...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001965827509309490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-47794186668700945612008-03-28T15:47:00.000-04:002008-03-28T15:47:00.000-04:00Happy OSF. I've never heard this. Thanks for the e...Happy OSF. I've never heard this. Thanks for the education.HeyShae!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16137710283277856211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-12168288576672961092008-03-28T15:03:00.001-04:002008-03-28T15:03:00.001-04:00I heard Bid Em In, Get Em In, somewhere before, I ...I heard Bid Em In, Get Em In, somewhere before, I think on TV, but it certainly wasn't on BET's Hot Ghetto Mess.<BR/><BR/>I did see him on Def Poets, I saw this episode.<BR/><BR/>I like this choice, it's certainly unconventional, and something to think about. Now, I have to go google Oscar Brown, Jr, and learn more about him. I', fascinated, so I need some more works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6152307338772205194.post-9673877353748609022008-03-28T15:03:00.000-04:002008-03-28T15:03:00.000-04:00Happy OSF to you as well! I do remember the first...Happy OSF to you as well! I do remember the first time is saw "Bid Em In," i was with my parents and we were all silent. The video is really a strong statement about our experience as black people-Quickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785570887154017672noreply@blogger.com