This is one of the greatest exhibitions ever skated, To have John Curry's commentary - with his evident respect and admiration for her - added to it is a special joy.
Janet was one of the first women to regularly attempt triple jumps in her programs. However, her emphasis was always on bringing beauty, grace, perfection and joy to the ice.
Her special, magical gift resonates, even now, Through videos such as this, that will continue to be appreciated for years to come.
@Chutson353 couldn't agree more. No other lady skater has had the ability to interpret music through skating the way Janet could. Not Fleming, Witt, Hamill, Kwan, Kim.....all amazing skaters in their own right but not a patch on this.
I love her arms and face the most...I would make my skaters just copy her and pretend they knew what she felt.
However,,,it was probably a lot less stressful to only do DOUBLE jumps in your programs...you can definately see why today's skaters might stress a bit!
I agree. There's just SOMETHING about Janet. And when everyone else feels the same, you know she just had It. Whatever it is, you can't take your eyes off of her. She skates with her whole body. Just beautiful and delicious
Is that a triple flip at the 2:47 mark?I bet the audience loved that skate.
HattieLovesCattie 1 year ago
This is one of the greatest exhibitions ever skated, To have John Curry's commentary - with his evident respect and admiration for her - added to it is a special joy.
Janet was one of the first women to regularly attempt triple jumps in her programs. However, her emphasis was always on bringing beauty, grace, perfection and joy to the ice.
Her special, magical gift resonates, even now, Through videos such as this, that will continue to be appreciated for years to come.
skatesindreams 1 year ago
For JOHN CURRY to call her the greatest artistic skater EVER is the highest complement any figure skater could receive.
Chutson353 1 year ago 3
@Chutson353 couldn't agree more. No other lady skater has had the ability to interpret music through skating the way Janet could. Not Fleming, Witt, Hamill, Kwan, Kim.....all amazing skaters in their own right but not a patch on this.
floskate 1 year ago
@floskate Janet is very beautiful, but I would have to say Yuka Sato has the same or even better quality on the ice
Asianngermany 9 months ago
@floskate Janet is very beautiful, but I would have to say Yuka Sato has the same or even better quality on the ice
Asianngermany 9 months ago
@floskate Janet is very beautiful, but I would have to say Yuka Sato has the same or even better quality on the ice
Asianngermany 9 months ago
@floskate
Asianngermany 9 months ago
@floskate I think I have to watch more from her. Because this, although surely musical, is just too simple for me choreographywise.
boguswoman81 5 months ago
Beautiful edges and she skates with joy but I would not call it the best presentation in the world.
tinymavy 1 year ago
That little boy has no idea what is going on!
I love her arms and face the most...I would make my skaters just copy her and pretend they knew what she felt.
However,,,it was probably a lot less stressful to only do DOUBLE jumps in your programs...you can definately see why today's skaters might stress a bit!
MTVMANN 2 years ago 2
And that spin at 1:13 is gorgeous
hankm77 2 years ago
SOB!
Curry (my fav), Janet Lynn (you could skate in baby seal leggings, I'd still watch you).
What is WRONG with me. I miss this. Making this a fav, so after the women implode in Vancouver, I'll have something to soothe my nerves.
lilbatz 2 years ago
I agree. There's just SOMETHING about Janet. And when everyone else feels the same, you know she just had It. Whatever it is, you can't take your eyes off of her. She skates with her whole body. Just beautiful and delicious
hankm77 2 years ago 3
Do you have any more videos from this program? Seldom do you hear Curry comment on other skaters performances.
ShamusMacGuffin 2 years ago
One long flowing thread of silk, that's how I would describe her skating...absolutely flawless and gorgeous!
twilliger123 2 years ago
most of today's triple jumpers still can't touch Janet's grace and style
dvdneely 3 years ago
Is the boy watching at about 1.21 Neil Wilson, the British Champion from the mid nineties? It certainly looks a lot like him!
AnnieD131281 3 years ago 2
You're right it's Neil!
floskate 3 years ago
@floskate What Olympics was Neil in?What is he doing now?
HattieLovesCattie 1 year ago
I'm not sure it's fair to compare but as much as I love Michelle Kwan I think Janet Lynn was even more entrancing.
Chutson353 3 years ago
Wow! Janet is and will always be amazing! Everything about her skating was so natural and fluid!
cololover07 3 years ago
She was the best of the best.
jmen4ever 3 years ago
No one does a layback spin like this anymore. She was an exquisite skater.
jdtdl 3 years ago
I can't believe this was close to 40 years ago!
barkingtree88 3 years ago
absolutely
Starovision 3 years ago
Absolutely sublime.
bassethound1 3 years ago
Sooooo wonderful to see again!!! Just like I remembered it....a suspended moment in time!!
most excellent dude!!!! best wishes
k9henrydog 3 years ago
The performance, and the commentary are magnificient. I love the reaction of the viewers; they are transported.
skatesindreams 3 years ago
@skatesindreams You don't really see the reaction of the audience.I wish we could see more of the clapping after the skate.
HattieLovesCattie 1 year ago