This shows more talent, and entertainment than anything made in the last 20 years. I couldn't stop smiling. It's strange, but it makes me nostalgic for a time, I was never alive for.
This number still plays on the idea that they had some kind of rivalry going on - and they were literally like night and day; Gene was tough and abrasive, Fred was quiet and retiring; Gene was a liberal agnostic, Fred was a church-going Republican; and yet by all accounts they had nothing but respect for each other and got along perfectly well.
Gene could never get his hands on enough projects, Fred was always trying to retire (just wanted to add that fact to your format :). Also I remember an interview with one of their families which said Gene was quoted saying it was a pleasure working with Fred, but that Fred was a mad who you needed to keep on toes for. There’s also a clear style difference between the two, as Astaire is often cited as seeming more at ease and natural about his movements (as if he’d been doing the theatricality of the moves for so long that they’d become second nature) while Kelly seemed more thought out and intentional (as if he worked hard and rehearsed tirelessly to nail the theatricality, and he succeeded in mastering the appearance of gliding across the screen with practice).
Both men were self-critical to the extreme, which kind of made them what they were. The first two sections were pretty much in Mr. Kelly's style, which Mr. Astaire did very well. For part of the third Gene had to adapt to Fred's, and just could not watch himself in it later on, saying he 'looked like a clod'. Quite illuminating. I am watching this on Gene's 110th birthday. Thank you for the many hours of great artistry, sir!
This is a fantastic number for these two. Allows them both to demonstrate their own slant on the same moves while complimenting each other and simultaneously highlighting each’s strengths. Brought a huge smile to my face to see these two greats showcased in such a manner.
I come back to this very often. I am so very grateful that we have this masterpiece in our lives. I love them both but there is something about Gene Kelly that will always win me over. No matter how neutral I try to be when I watch this, my eyes always go back to him. But Fred's technique though... Two incredibly gifted legends...
This is from "Ziegfeld Follies", a 1945 "revue" film with a variety of music and comedy acts. A film of modest merits, but this scene is far and away the best.
(It's actually ridiculous how good this is.) The Two Greatest Dancers in Classic Hollywood (Ray Bolger, no slouch himself, affirmed this in one of the "That's Entertainment" Anthologies), playing together like dolphins in a temperate environment. And note the undercurrent of good-natured "competition:" They both knew what a huge, one-time-only collaboration this was, and played it up for all it was worth.
You can tell that Michael Jackson really studied Fred Astaire. Fred's body was DANCE. He didn't merely do the dance; he WAS the dance. He paid attention to the smallest of details. He danced with every inch of his body; his eyes, his head, his lips, his hands. His walk was dance. His handshakes were dance. His wave was dance. He danced when he sat, danced when he stood up. Danced when he walked. How could one person be that darned good?!! Michael Jackson understood this and you could tell in all of his performances.
@@yogajedi3337, MJ studied those whom he loved. James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Fred Astaire were among a few of the people he admired. He took things from them, whether big or small, and incorporated them into his performances. Fred Astaire actually loved MJ and was supposed to have been in the "Thriller" video. Of course, MJ was not the classically trained dancer that Astaire was, but MJ understood that EVERYTHING could be in the performance; the smallest movement of the body, limbs, eyes, etc., just like Astaire, whom I personally think was THE BEST. MJ's "Smooth Criminal" video was a tribute to Astaire's performance is "The Band Wagon." I've posted a video that shows the similarities. czcams.com/video/B0GWCk9wnak/video.html
@@yogajedi3337, also, look at MJ's "Smooth Criminal" video specifically at the 5:15 and 7:05 marks. then, look at Fred Astaire's performance on "Steppin' Out With My Baby" specifically from the .36 to the .47 marks. I've posted them both here. MJ: czcams.com/video/h_D3VFfhvs4/video.html Fred Astiarie: czcams.com/video/MDgH_Z8438w/video.html
I’ve only just made 30 years old a month ago but my entire childhood I’ve been fascinated with gene kelly, I was the oddball of my siblings because we’re a African American family and they’re into rap and r&b, don’t get me wrong,I’m in love with all of that including classic soul,rock,soft rock,etc. but when I would sit and watch gene jelly,Shirley temple,and other great classic movies it felt like I was in my own versatile world,where all kinds of eras were surrounding me!!! 😁
I love how this had a story, a song, and a dance. You can tell the whole story through anyone of those 3 things and they do. If you turn the sound off and just watch the set pieces and dancing you’d get exactly what’s happening, and if you just hear the song you’d have a pretty good idea
Forget that these are two of the best dancers the world has ever known, they were tremendous athletes. I don't know when this was filmed, but Astair was no spring chicken here. His agility, stamina, and grace are remarkable...as of course are Gene's. Thanks for posting this. What a treat.
Such Athleticism and grace. Still I’m a Gene girl. Back then you needed to be a triple threat to succeed, Singing, dancing and acting. Miss this wonderful time in history of the arts!!
Humor inocente de primeiríssima e sapateado. DE WUEBRA, AINDA A EXCELENTE MUSICA DAS BIG BAND's da época....bom d++++ ter do wue ,e como matar sdds.....
In order for the current generations to understand the greatness of this moment that when these meet and dance with each other, it is like if Ronaldo and Messi met in a television interview or played a match.
Would've been great to see them in a movie together but im just happy to have known that they did work together and were good friends - hate it when the media of the day tries to create stupid rivalry when stars of that calibre actually do respect each others talents as they know the level hard work and time put into which ever craft they are involved in
the proof that there are no time travelers: no one came up with a video in a cell phone showing these two gentlemen rehearsing this number. When I get a time machine, this will be the first thing I'll do
Esplêndio! Fantástico 👏👏👏❤! Já não se fazem filmes assim tão bacanas e super lindo! Isso é uma preciosidade, uma relíquia! É Show de verdade 😃! Parabéns 👏👏👏 boa noite! Gratidão por compartilhar 😘💞🌹🌻!
Gene's characters were not perfect nice guys. They were not mean, but they were not 100% straight. I think I saw he himself saying this like "i never did the 100% good guy". they had always a flaw. Like, Joe in "anchors aweigh" and o'brien in "take me out.. " they lied. In "for me and my gal" he was selfish... let alone the non musicals. But you loved him anyway because you cannot not love him :D
Oh my goodness, where have I been? This might possibly be one of the greatest clips I've ever seen. This can't help but bring a smile to my face regardless of how I'm feeling. Thanks for posting this masterpiece.
I wish they did a movie together when Gene Kelly's character has trouble dancing with a girl and Charming her. It's up to Fred Astaire to teach Junior how to become a Charming dancing Ladies Man.
That would have been incredible just imagine the dances we could of got it would have been incredible, to bad nothing likr that ever happened at least we got one.
If I had to characterize the difference in their styles, I would say Astaire carried himself like a ballroom dancer. Whereas Gene Kelly was more like a jazz dancer, even though his background was ballet.
I've seen this number for years but this is the first time that I noticed that the horse has a harp too 😂 There were, and still are so many reasons to like this number besides the horse though.
It is so sad that this is the one and only time these two danced together. One of my favorites
You'll be happy to know that you're wrong. Look it up.
Someone once said, "Fred Astaire made dancing look easy. Gene Kelly reminded us how difficult it is."
@@sunrise8263 hey I kind of love that quote, you remember who said it?
They danced together again in That's Entertainment Part II 30 years after this.
@@edpinto8335 I did, me and bojangles was teaching mista astaire the soft shoe a steppin
I love how their dialogue gave a nod to the two actresses who can actually keep up with their dancing: Ginger and Rita.
LMAO “you’re not Rita Hayworth” “No I’m not, Ginger”
That line made me laugh as well!
I also loved Gene's little self satisfied wiggle when he mentioned "Cover Girl."
@@susanlloyd7395 If I were him, I'd be proud of that too.
Fred: hello
Gene: how are u?
Fred: how's the wife?
Gene: she died
Fred: oh my
This shows more talent, and entertainment than anything made in the last 20 years. I couldn't stop smiling. It's strange, but it makes me nostalgic for a time, I was never alive for.
I think we still made good things but certainly whit way less charm
This number still plays on the idea that they had some kind of rivalry going on - and they were literally like night and day;
Gene was tough and abrasive, Fred was quiet and retiring; Gene was a liberal agnostic, Fred was a church-going Republican; and yet by all accounts they had nothing but respect for each other and got along perfectly well.
Gene could never get his hands on enough projects, Fred was always trying to retire (just wanted to add that fact to your format :). Also I remember an interview with one of their families which said Gene was quoted saying it was a pleasure working with Fred, but that Fred was a mad who you needed to keep on toes for. There’s also a clear style difference between the two, as Astaire is often cited as seeming more at ease and natural about his movements (as if he’d been doing the theatricality of the moves for so long that they’d become second nature) while Kelly seemed more thought out and intentional (as if he worked hard and rehearsed tirelessly to nail the theatricality, and he succeeded in mastering the appearance of gliding across the screen with practice).
Both of MJ’s idols
Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly performing together is really wonderful, and it is also a classic forever.👍❤
Agree ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Both men were self-critical to the extreme, which kind of made them what they were. The first two sections were pretty much in Mr. Kelly's style, which Mr. Astaire did very well. For part of the third Gene had to adapt to Fred's, and just could not watch himself in it later on, saying he 'looked like a clod'. Quite illuminating. I am watching this on Gene's 110th birthday. Thank you for the many hours of great artistry, sir!
Gene looked fine in that section he just didn't look as good as possible because Fred was next to him
Imagine looking this amazing and thinking you looked like a clod.
It doesn't get better than this. If Wikipedia wants a picture to define "excellence" or "arete," this is it.
It's possible to watch this a million times and then say to yourself, Oh go on then, one more time.
I trip over my feet walking to the bathroom.
🤣
That a funny comment made me laugh so hard.
What movie is this scene from ?
My eyes weren't ready for this art.
This is a fantastic number for these two. Allows them both to demonstrate their own slant on the same moves while complimenting each other and simultaneously highlighting each’s strengths. Brought a huge smile to my face to see these two greats showcased in such a manner.
I come back to this very often. I am so very grateful that we have this masterpiece in our lives.
I love them both but there is something about Gene Kelly that will always win me over. No matter how neutral I try to be when I watch this, my eyes always go back to him. But Fred's technique though...
Two incredibly gifted legends...
I think it is Gene's way of making it look like he is just absolutely loving doing it.
It Gene's twinkle. He just simply glows with enjoyment of what he's doing.
This is from "Ziegfeld Follies", a 1945 "revue" film with a variety of music and comedy acts. A film of modest merits, but this scene is far and away the best.
(It's actually ridiculous how good this is.)
The Two Greatest Dancers in Classic Hollywood (Ray Bolger, no slouch himself, affirmed this in one of the "That's Entertainment" Anthologies), playing together like dolphins in a temperate environment.
And note the undercurrent of good-natured "competition:"
They both knew what a huge, one-time-only collaboration this was, and played it up for all it was worth.
You can tell that Michael Jackson really studied Fred Astaire. Fred's body was DANCE. He didn't merely do the dance; he WAS the dance. He paid attention to the smallest of details. He danced with every inch of his body; his eyes, his head, his lips, his hands. His walk was dance. His handshakes were dance. His wave was dance. He danced when he sat, danced when he stood up. Danced when he walked. How could one person be that darned good?!!
Michael Jackson understood this and you could tell in all of his performances.
Bravo.
If I'm not mistaken, James Cagney was also an influence on him.
@@LYBism You compare MJ dancing with Fred. Ok hahaha.
@@yogajedi3337, MJ studied those whom he loved. James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Fred Astaire were among a few of the people he admired. He took things from them, whether big or small, and incorporated them into his performances. Fred Astaire actually loved MJ and was supposed to have been in the "Thriller" video.
Of course, MJ was not the classically trained dancer that Astaire was, but MJ understood that EVERYTHING could be in the performance; the smallest movement of the body, limbs, eyes, etc., just like Astaire, whom I personally think was THE BEST.
MJ's "Smooth Criminal" video was a tribute to Astaire's performance is "The Band Wagon." I've posted a video that shows the similarities.
czcams.com/video/B0GWCk9wnak/video.html
@@yogajedi3337, also, look at MJ's "Smooth Criminal" video specifically at the 5:15 and 7:05 marks. then, look at Fred Astaire's performance on "Steppin' Out With My Baby" specifically from the .36 to the .47 marks. I've posted them both here.
MJ:
czcams.com/video/h_D3VFfhvs4/video.html
Fred Astiarie:
czcams.com/video/MDgH_Z8438w/video.html
I’ve only just made 30 years old a month ago but my entire childhood I’ve been fascinated with gene kelly, I was the oddball of my siblings because we’re a African American family and they’re into rap and r&b, don’t get me wrong,I’m in love with all of that including classic soul,rock,soft rock,etc. but when I would sit and watch gene jelly,Shirley temple,and other great classic movies it felt like I was in my own versatile world,where all kinds of eras were surrounding me!!! 😁
I love how this had a story, a song, and a dance. You can tell the whole story through anyone of those 3 things and they do. If you turn the sound off and just watch the set pieces and dancing you’d get exactly what’s happening, and if you just hear the song you’d have a pretty good idea
I come again to watch this and Keep repeating the beginning scene. Fred with his slow elegant tap and Gene with fast glorious tap.
Forget that these are two of the best dancers the world has ever known, they were tremendous athletes. I don't know when this was filmed, but Astair was no spring chicken here. His agility, stamina, and grace are remarkable...as of course are Gene's. Thanks for posting this. What a treat.
Every time I see them dance, I think I'd crack my neck open like a chicken egg
The golf video with fred Astaire still blows my mind
I really love Fred Astaire ♥️
Absolutely beautiful to see the greats together...the grace of Astaire and the power of Kelly
Such Athleticism and grace. Still I’m a Gene girl. Back then you needed to be a triple threat to succeed, Singing, dancing and acting. Miss this wonderful time in history of the arts!!
Magnífico EXTRAORDINÁRIO
I’ve always wanted to witness this....Fred and Gene. There will never be anyone to replace them :(
For people that said La La Land has the best dance scene all the time, I guess they never see Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly dancing.
lmao la la land didn't even have professional musical actors as protagonists 💀
This is my all-time favorite routine with my 2 favorite dancers!
The banter and their personalities worked so well together. So sad they never did a movie together!!
How fabulous it would have been to see these men perform live on stage ❤️
Power meets grace....fabulous
This is just awesome, tow great dancers with very different styles come together and dance beautifully together. Wonderful.
Gene makes dancing always look like some kind of sports. While with Fred it's always a form of art.
Bom d++++++
Humor inocente de primeiríssima e sapateado. DE WUEBRA, AINDA A EXCELENTE MUSICA DAS BIG BAND's da época....bom d++++ ter do wue ,e como matar sdds.....
The best dancers ever!
Two legends , I remember watching this with my Gran , love all this stuff
Nobody of you know how happy this made me.
The ending of them to go fly together is emotional
They got this legendary act down in two weeks? Now that is legendary
Rumours has it that they were legendary before this. ;-)
In order for the current generations to understand the greatness of this moment that when these meet and dance with each other, it is like if Ronaldo and Messi met in a television interview or played a match.
"No I'm not...Ginger!..."
Shots fired! XD
Just superb. Nothing less. Who is anyone to criticise this. Thank the world for Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. xxxx Dancing at it's epitomy.
Would've been great to see them in a movie together but im just happy to have known that they did work together and were good friends - hate it when the media of the day tries to create stupid rivalry when stars of that calibre actually do respect each others talents as they know the level hard work and time put into which ever craft they are involved in
Both my favourite idols. I bought statues of them in my living room. My wife says I’m crazy.
I’ve enjoyed this many times. Gene Kelly was terrific in everything he’s done.
the proof that there are no time travelers: no one came up with a video in a cell phone showing these two gentlemen rehearsing this number. When I get a time machine, this will be the first thing I'll do
The older I get the more Family Guy makes sense
Welcome to the club, pal
I like how they dance and greet through time even in heaven
This is one of the greatest moments in film and dance history
5:54
Man, they even made dabbing look good.
LOL! They made everything look good...
~ and THAT my friends IS entertainment!!!!! These numbers, and artists will live forever!!!
Yesssssssssssssssssssssss
Esplêndio! Fantástico 👏👏👏❤! Já não se fazem filmes assim tão bacanas e super lindo! Isso é uma preciosidade, uma relíquia! É Show de verdade 😃! Parabéns 👏👏👏 boa noite! Gratidão por compartilhar 😘💞🌹🌻!
Um SHOW em que não vemos mais em nossos dias .
Amo ver estes dois dançarinos DANÇAR.
For Gene to keep up like that. I'm impressed.
Two of the best
They are the best dancing duo I've ver seen!
Fred Astaire was a total sweetheart who played a cad. Gene Kelly always played a nice guy....
Gene's characters were not perfect nice guys. They were not mean, but they were not 100% straight. I think I saw he himself saying this like "i never did the 100% good guy". they had always a flaw. Like, Joe in "anchors aweigh" and o'brien in "take me out.. " they lied. In "for me and my gal" he was selfish... let alone the non musicals. But you loved him anyway because you cannot not love him :D
Gênios talentosos inesquecíveis.
Isso aí é arte, esses são verdadeiros artistas! 😘👏👏👏👏👏
👌👌👌👌No one will ever match these two 💖💖💖
These two giants recreated that handshake at the end of "That's Entertainment II."
Que talento maravilloso! What an amazing talent they both had!
Old skool hip hop for real👍🏿🤷🏿♂️🤫
Oh my goodness, where have I been? This might possibly be one of the greatest clips I've ever seen. This can't help but bring a smile to my face regardless of how I'm feeling. Thanks for posting this masterpiece.
i downloaded the audio/song from this video to listen on my mp3 player and is absolutely fun to listen as well
Gene Kelly..... wonderful!
You might also enjoy the combo of Bob Hope and James Cagney. Besides being a comedian and gangster types both were fantastic dancers!
Gênios talentosos inesquecíveis! Super artistas! As emissoras de Tv deveria dá um replay vale a pena revê-los! ❤❤❤
Gene was so painfully handsome.
This performance was a masterpiece. Fred and Gene are simply tge greatest tap dancers ever.
Two Legendary Icons of Dancing and Hollywood Men dancing together to Historical Perfection......Way Ahead of Its Time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Two masters dancing
Noone like them today .......
cause that's impressive anymore
Amazing add-lip dancing, they just threw this together. LOL Love both these actors wish there was more movies together.
Que lindo! Quanto talento e carisma, belíssima memória.
how come theres nothing like this today
pure talent.
Simply sublime
how cannot someone love ...the grace of Astaire....the power of Kelly....beautiful
Whole life in a song by the greatest 🌹😻
That's one sad sourpuss who didn't "like" this video. These two are classic gems of pure talent!
I wish they did a movie together when Gene Kelly's character has trouble dancing with a girl and Charming her. It's up to Fred Astaire to teach Junior how to become a Charming dancing Ladies Man.
That would have been incredible just imagine the dances we could of got it would have been incredible, to bad nothing likr that ever happened at least we got one.
frank sinatra would be the girl's actual bf, a clumsy and empty minded fella
Well, your wish will never come true since they passed away 35 and 25 years ago respectively.
Great dancers and Gene Kelly had great comedic timing.
Two great dancers, I think they are the very best . Although they died they will be alive for ever.
WOWOWWWOWWW Perfect dancing - and Perfect!!!!
Two of the greatest dancers in cinema history.
If I had to characterize the difference in their styles, I would say Astaire carried himself like a ballroom dancer. Whereas Gene Kelly was more like a jazz dancer, even though his background was ballet.
That is an excellent way of putting it
Esto es perfección
#FredAstaire #GeneKelly dancing fantastic talent 🙏🌎🌏🌍🌐💫
Legendary Scene
Just recorded and Top Hat and then American in Paris.... had to find the two of them together,,,,this was a real treat
I've seen this number for years but this is the first time that I noticed that the horse has a harp too 😂
There were, and still are so many reasons to like this number besides the horse though.
Two Kings .
les deux plus grands danseurs ensemble meme si fred astaire est le numero 1 et gene le 2
Бесподобно! Обожаю их! ❤БРАВО! 👏👏👏
Simplemente genialeeessss...2020
Volto no tempo os vendo dançar...
Love this! Two of my most favorite entertainers!
Fred the best
Just Wow! pure Magic!
Isso sim, é um verdadeiro sapateado deta dupla magnífica! ❤✨🌟⭐
Wow! Just wow...
Wow, fantastic
Grandissimi