Sixty years ago today, James Brown made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Unlike many solo acts, he brought his full band, giving viewers a clear sense of his live setup, including the familiar cape routine where he drops to his knees before being helped back up. Whether working through “I Got You (I Feel Good)” or the slower, more deliberate Please, Please, Please, the performance captured both sides of his stage presence without much compromise. Watch Sullivan give his trademark stiff introduction, “Let’s have a fine welcome for our very fine talent.”..