I’m non plussed by the gifts of John Bubbles- the daring, the fluidity the power of his Charleston. He renews the dance completely. I feel blessed to get to see these films of his performances. Gratefully susan
The woman is Dorothy Fields, who often collaborated with Jerome Kern as the lyricist. It's very rare to see her and the great John Bubbles danced to many Kern/Fields songs.
John Bubbles was the original Sportin’ Life in “Porgy & Bess”.(1935), giving the world its first performances of Gwrshwin’s “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “Dere’s A Boat That’s Leavin’ Soon For New York”.
bill bailey, bill bojangles robinsons, and john bubbles, nicholas bros,just a few that made way for hines hines dad, been vareem, james brown and even MJ and all the break dancers
Many don't know that the drug-peddler character,' Sporin' Life', in the Gershwins' 'Porgy and Bess' was actually based on a VERY young, Cab Calloway. Before anyone knew who Calloway was, Gerswhin had already been fascinated by his untapped, and largely unknown talent, and while amid the premature stages of developing 'Porgy', would secretly attend Calloway's earliest performances on Tin Pan Alley. When approached to play the role that he inspired, Calloway had to turn down the offer because the unexpected success of 'Minnie the Moocher;, the late bandleader's signature number. Because of Calloway's situation, John Bubble's-- one half of the the early Vaudeville team, 'Buck and Bubbles', was subsequently offered the role, and was cast as the first 'Sportin' Life' in the musical's premiere..
I’m non plussed by the gifts of John Bubbles- the daring, the fluidity the power of his Charleston. He renews the dance completely. I feel blessed to get to see these films of his performances.
Gratefully susan
Everytime feels new when I see him.
Tap dance teacher (1920) to Fred Astaire. Fabulous!
Mr. Bubbles was something else. That Charleston dance was incredible from a 58 year old.
The host was absolutely entranced the entire time. Bubbles hit that break, and the host looked at his other guest like, "Did you see that?!"
Dixieland Charleston. Wow.
As a kid, I remember seeing Danny Kaye's one-man show at Carter Barron in DC, and Bubbles was the opening act. Class all the way, and he exuded joy.
The woman is Dorothy Fields, who often collaborated with Jerome Kern as the lyricist. It's very rare to see her and the great John Bubbles danced to many Kern/Fields songs.
AWESOME SO ENJOYABLE A TRUE SUPERSTAR 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
John Bubbles was the original Sportin’ Life in “Porgy & Bess”.(1935), giving the world its first performances of Gwrshwin’s “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “Dere’s A Boat That’s Leavin’ Soon For New York”.
Com certeza Michael o admirava!!!
Fabulous singer.
Classic and class at its very best. Great listing :)
bill bailey, bill bojangles robinsons, and john bubbles, nicholas bros,just a few that made way for hines hines dad, been vareem, james brown and even MJ and all the break dancers
You forgot Charles "Honey" Coles
@@jamiekatz7591 and I also forgot about Sammy Davis Jr, and there were others
great!
Many don't know that the drug-peddler character,' Sporin' Life', in the Gershwins' 'Porgy and Bess' was actually based on a VERY young, Cab Calloway. Before anyone knew who Calloway was, Gerswhin had already been fascinated by his untapped, and largely unknown talent, and while amid the premature stages of developing 'Porgy', would secretly attend Calloway's earliest performances on Tin Pan Alley. When approached to play the role that he inspired, Calloway had to turn down the offer because the unexpected success of 'Minnie the Moocher;, the late bandleader's signature number. Because of Calloway's situation, John Bubble's-- one half of the the early Vaudeville team, 'Buck and Bubbles', was subsequently offered the role, and was cast as the first 'Sportin' Life' in the musical's premiere..
Wonderful History Lesson
@@ritawalker439 Thanks, Rita.
The teacher who taught fred astaire how to dance