Interesting comments... one of which drew me back here (assuming I can post... since google took over have not been able to it seems). Anyhow, seeing the routines above, again, absolutely perfect, is really quite something.
Every time I see Fred Astaire's work, I'm speechless. Even as a child, he mesmerized me with his talent. Unbelieveable perfection. Thank you for posting this. What a man. What a dancer. What a hard worker to get it right. Brilliant!
It IS perfect. Yes, think there will never be anyone of this caliber again. And he had such class. We're now in the 'hip hop' age and as a friend remarked, hip hop will be around a long time as it requires no talent.
@mvann5 Agreed! Original melodies ran out around 1980, Pop died in 1990 and Dance followed just after the turn of the Millennium. Hiphop and rap have been around for decades but have nothing to say to anyone outside of those who perform it and their acolytes. Having lived through the Fifties, Sixties, Seventies, Eighties and Nineties - I pity the young today...
@Melonhead622 There is a real lack of culture now,and what does that say about our society? Seem to be no great songwriters or lyricists or, as you say, new dance forms. There is just nothing beautiful or inspiring about hiphop and rap and actually they are often so in your face they're offensive. But they are the norm! Which is sad. Yeah would not want to be someone growing up now!
@mvann5 Absolutely. It's no fun being 59. Have to pee three times a night, etc. But there is one consolation - I LIVED through Trance, Eighties techno-Pop, Seventies Disco, Sixties Psychodelia, Sixties Beat and (just about) Fifties Rock 'N' Roll.
@mvann5 It appears to me, if you don't mind me saying, that you know very little about hip hop and rap. Hip hop dates bac to the 70's, and encompases a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, blues, and big band music. Its original form spoke about current social issues and problems in our society and how to deal with them through peace. It requires enormous talent to be able to craft rhymes, and even more to vocally deliver them.
@mvann5 As a hip hop artist who admires and dances along with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Donald O' Connor, etc. I find your comment not only offensive, but rather ignorant and unfair
@mvann5 It isn't all too bad growing up now... Because there is youtube that allows us to experience at least in some form the culture of the past. Personally I love the 60's 70's and 80's music anything after that lacked originality to do with the music... to the extent where the only way to be original is to turn up to awards shows dressed in meat... but yes I do not understand how artists like justin bieber are superstars...
@mvann5 Ouch~ Don't kno that i wud go so far as to make such a statement... but, since u did not me i must say "What?!?!?" No talent required? You said it, not me!
@cyndidalynn I only passed the comment ON - a FRIEND said it (really - not a friend as in "a friend of mine needs information about STDs" - a REAL person - but I forget who - anyway...)
@mvann5 I don't know, I think there are great dancers, singers, lyricists, entertainers around today. The problem is, the film and music industries aren't interested in them, so we never get to see them or hear them, except by chance, or by a lot of time spent searching.
@baodonnell Fortunately, there are numerous TV shows devoted to finding up-and-coming singers and dancers. If you can put up with all the abusive-panel-of-judges and text-your-vote-now BS (which I can't), you have the opportunity to see a lot of really great singers and dancers without much searching. And with Youtube, you can search these different shows to see just the quality parts of them, without spending much time at all.
@VintageBeauty1313 You know, I have to agree with you. He wasn't the handsomest man in the world, but there was just something about him that went beyond looks and made him very attractive. If he were still alive, single and not 113 years old, I'd date him.
Incredible! Compare this man to some of the singers and dancers of today. There is absolutely no contest. I'm glad the film industry developed in time to capture his amazing talent.
@joehancock01 She mentioned the retake was because they wanted him in a more stylish costume, so I'd agree the retake is on the left. Then again, he could have been in rags and it still would have been amazing! :)
@joehancock01 The one on the left is the retake. After watching it, producers decided that the set and costume weren't classy enough so ordered a re-shoot.
Interesting comments... one of which drew me back here (assuming I can post... since google took over have not been able to it seems). Anyhow, seeing the routines above, again, absolutely perfect, is really quite something.
mvann5 1 week ago
WOW, JUST WOW
JesseOh88 2 weeks ago
Every time I see Fred Astaire's work, I'm speechless. Even as a child, he mesmerized me with his talent. Unbelieveable perfection. Thank you for posting this. What a man. What a dancer. What a hard worker to get it right. Brilliant!
MissMagnolialabelle 1 month ago
His timing was better than the film editors. 0:43
Deltron14 2 months ago
This is true talent
computerdoctor3287 2 months ago
Pure class. No two ways about it!
thedailycorgi 2 months ago
It IS perfect. Yes, think there will never be anyone of this caliber again. And he had such class. We're now in the 'hip hop' age and as a friend remarked, hip hop will be around a long time as it requires no talent.
mvann5 2 months ago
@mvann5 Agreed! Original melodies ran out around 1980, Pop died in 1990 and Dance followed just after the turn of the Millennium. Hiphop and rap have been around for decades but have nothing to say to anyone outside of those who perform it and their acolytes. Having lived through the Fifties, Sixties, Seventies, Eighties and Nineties - I pity the young today...
Melonhead622 2 months ago
@Melonhead622 There is a real lack of culture now,and what does that say about our society? Seem to be no great songwriters or lyricists or, as you say, new dance forms. There is just nothing beautiful or inspiring about hiphop and rap and actually they are often so in your face they're offensive. But they are the norm! Which is sad. Yeah would not want to be someone growing up now!
mvann5 2 months ago
@mvann5 Absolutely. It's no fun being 59. Have to pee three times a night, etc. But there is one consolation - I LIVED through Trance, Eighties techno-Pop, Seventies Disco, Sixties Psychodelia, Sixties Beat and (just about) Fifties Rock 'N' Roll.
Not to mention some great Jazz and Blues.
It's been a hell of a ride.
Happy New Year!
Mike.
Melonhead622 2 months ago
@mvann5 ...make that psychEdelia!
Melonhead622 2 months ago
@mvann5 It appears to me, if you don't mind me saying, that you know very little about hip hop and rap. Hip hop dates bac to the 70's, and encompases a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, blues, and big band music. Its original form spoke about current social issues and problems in our society and how to deal with them through peace. It requires enormous talent to be able to craft rhymes, and even more to vocally deliver them.
Gunbarrelguru 2 weeks ago
@mvann5 As a hip hop artist who admires and dances along with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Donald O' Connor, etc. I find your comment not only offensive, but rather ignorant and unfair
Gunbarrelguru 2 weeks ago
@mvann5 It isn't all too bad growing up now... Because there is youtube that allows us to experience at least in some form the culture of the past. Personally I love the 60's 70's and 80's music anything after that lacked originality to do with the music... to the extent where the only way to be original is to turn up to awards shows dressed in meat... but yes I do not understand how artists like justin bieber are superstars...
VeeDaGhost 1 week ago
@mvann5 Ouch~ Don't kno that i wud go so far as to make such a statement... but, since u did not me i must say "What?!?!?" No talent required? You said it, not me!
cyndidalynn 2 months ago
@cyndidalynn I only passed the comment ON - a FRIEND said it (really - not a friend as in "a friend of mine needs information about STDs" - a REAL person - but I forget who - anyway...)
Melonhead622 1 month ago
@mvann5 I don't know, I think there are great dancers, singers, lyricists, entertainers around today. The problem is, the film and music industries aren't interested in them, so we never get to see them or hear them, except by chance, or by a lot of time spent searching.
baodonnell 4 weeks ago
@baodonnell Fortunately, there are numerous TV shows devoted to finding up-and-coming singers and dancers. If you can put up with all the abusive-panel-of-judges and text-your-vote-now BS (which I can't), you have the opportunity to see a lot of really great singers and dancers without much searching. And with Youtube, you can search these different shows to see just the quality parts of them, without spending much time at all.
RocFleww 2 weeks ago
Wow...wow...speechless...wow
dholland131 2 months ago
I find this man VERY attractive!!!! EEEK I LOVE HIM!!
VintageBeauty1313 2 months ago
@VintageBeauty1313 You know, I have to agree with you. He wasn't the handsomest man in the world, but there was just something about him that went beyond looks and made him very attractive. If he were still alive, single and not 113 years old, I'd date him.
7tosha9 2 months ago
@7tosha9 I AGREE!! i would date him as well!!!
I'm so glad someone else feels this way!!
VintageBeauty1313 2 months ago
epitome of perfection
mamadoenut 3 months ago
some say elvis was the king nah
TARGETZEROO 3 months ago
Okay yeah. It's undeniable. Astaire is KING.
TheClassics4me 3 months ago 4
Incredible! Compare this man to some of the singers and dancers of today. There is absolutely no contest. I'm glad the film industry developed in time to capture his amazing talent.
MadDuckInc151 3 months ago 17
absolutely amazing
snowbb01 3 months ago
thats actually amazing
29kyne 4 months ago
Sad thing is, this guy suffered from a huge lack of confidence that led to him doubting what he did was actually that good.
Kosorovich 4 months ago
Simple perfection, that's something you don't see anymore.
viperzeroone 4 months ago 3
what documentary is this from?
jazzyspazzrawr 4 months ago
i think i saw an error...nope, nevermind. hes perfect. flawless
jadare2 4 months ago 21
i nearly shat my self
formerfreak 4 months ago
FRED - THE PERFECTIONIST -
Thank you...
astaire8 5 months ago 3
which one was the retake?
joehancock01 7 months ago
@joehancock01 The one on the left (I'm pretty sure).
Melonhead622 7 months ago
@joehancock01 She mentioned the retake was because they wanted him in a more stylish costume, so I'd agree the retake is on the left. Then again, he could have been in rags and it still would have been amazing! :)
whenimsixty4 5 months ago 4
@joehancock01 The one on the left is the retake. After watching it, producers decided that the set and costume weren't classy enough so ordered a re-shoot.
lillybet1 4 months ago
Brilliant!
shufflehop 1 year ago 4