There are but a few artists who when you see them perform touch something elemental in you -- make you happy you're alive!
Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Luciano Pavarotti, and of course, Jimmy Cagney.
He makes you glad your mom & dad took the time to conceive you. So full of life, so full of piss & vingear. ... A great guy, a true artist. ... Impossible not to like.
Thank you to whomever posted this video -- great job of synching the music to Jimmy's every irresisitble move!
Loved this! Mr. Cagney saw himself as a "hoofer" as well. Mr. Cagney the epitome of a man with grace, elegance and yet a "tough guy". He did it all. Glad we have these clips so a new generation can appreciate him.
Great video well done!.Anyone who thinks he could only play crazy gangsters needs to check out his musicals,Jimmy had a whole other talent too.Great music choice aswell thanks for posting.
I think that James Cagney was multi talented, he could sing, dance and act. But I wish there was a clip of James Cagney and Alan Hale when James was dancing and James belted Alan one, I seen that you had this in the clip, but I was hoping that someone had uploaded this particular video clip alone. Thanks enjoyed the video clip.
I think this is one of the best videos on Youtube! I've lost count of how many times I've watched it through the years. I am probably responsible for at least 25 percent of the views, lol.
Fine work here of a master toe stepping dancer, actor, comedian, and patriot...if we can keep turning out talent like this from this nation of ours...the US is sure to be a long running enterprise. Bravo to you and James Cagney.
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wow! thought i was gonna hear jim cagney singing!,, was totally blind sided & mislead,,when g. michael started singing,, i figured the uploader must have unscrewed the seat off their barstool & sat down,,,up,down,up,down,up,down,,,to create this, then to my amazement!,,, a gal,/Mel, put this together,,,then i thought geez,, i could be wrong,,(but still think i'm right) look if i wanted to hear g. michael I would have went to his website via the back door! don't piss on my leg & say it's rain.
Ooh what - thank you so much for putting this clip together. Its a quite brilliant integration of yesterday and today (but, of course, would be nothing at all without Cagney)
This has to be one of the greatest video's on you tube. It contains one of the greatest good time songs of the '80s, it contains the greatest editing that I have ever seen on a youtube video and while we're on the subject of greatest, Cagney was the very very best. well done you.
This was absolutely wonderful! And, amazingly, this song really does go well with the clips; don't know why, I just know that it really truely does work. I really like James Cagney, sadly I haven't seen very many of his movies, but because I saw this, I'm really going to make sure that I see more of his movies. Wonderful job.
Melanie, I come back to this video time after time. 20 years ago, I dated a nice girl and we watched all the Cagney films together, but alas, life moved us on. Now, although we live 1000's of miles apart, we write each other frequently via email. For her birthday present, I sent her the link to this clip. Than you so much for putting it together. Your friend always, the Tinman.
GEEEZ MELANIE , What can I say that has'nt been said ( well perhaps what dezfourtytwo said 2 months ago " If you aren't a pro, you should be...."). In your own right you're a pro like Cagney. It's almost 2am, and this tribute has me bouncing aroud. KUDOS Kiddo!
What happened to the great talents that could do it all? Have they REALLY been replaced by special effects, crappy actors and empty plots? People in my generation don't know what talent is!!! and it angers me that they wont even watch something before their birth year...they dont know what they are missing :(
Cagney was one of a kind. A great actor, dancer, and a true gentleman. They don't make 'em like that anymore. Wonderful video montage - thanks for posting.
Who was the gal he was dancing with beginning at 2:31 (and what movie did that segment come from?) They both coordinate each others' eye and body movements beautifully. I keep coming back to that section and watching it again.
That's actually Cagney's REAL-LIFE sister, Jeanne, playing his onscreen sister in Yankee Doodle Dandy! :) They must have that unspoken sibling connection.
Watched again and shared. Told all to LIKE pointing out what fabulous perfect timing you've done! If you aren't a pro, you should be! Appreciate how much time you must have put into it!
This is fabulous Melanie - I was looking for Cagney clips on You Tube and stumbled on this. On the 2nd viewing I saw where you put the Doris Day film clip in when WHAM sings Doris Day - EXPERT job on editing! Thanks also for including part of "Something to Sing About." Cagney opening number in that is to die for. Thank you for showing that he was first and foremost a hoofer and not just the actor who played a gangster. he did everything well and I loved him!
Thank you oh so very much! :] Your nice words are highly appreciated and it makes it all worth while to know it put such a smile on your face. I could be wrong, as my memory is fuzzy, but I think you might be the first one to have mentioned the Doris Day part, hehe. I was WONDERING when someone would! :P
@igvmyslf1000pts Dear Mel--I have saved this video to my favorites and when I wish to make someoe else happy I forward it to them. This really is pure genious. It's better than an old worn out shoe that you just won't get rid of cause it fits so well... Just really, really awesome...Thank you
My name is Velosmuer. I am from the planet Fismis. In our view all human deaths are quite acceptable. That is except for the demise of James Cagney. We concur that his expiration is unendurable. We shall bring him back on December 16, 2010. Be prepared. He will be youngish and fit. Once his disorientation is resolved, he will be a force to be reckoned with. But fret not. You shall all be greatly gratified, except perhaps for some bigots whom hate the Irish.
Jimmy was a grand dancer--and a he-man! Thank you for such fun!!!!! I LOVE this! Ohhhhhh...Thanks!! Great Satire and Great use of Jimmy's best dance scenes!
Wow! Very impressive editing. I love it! I think Jimmy's signature move would be his marrionette on a string styling. I still don't think he's ever been beat for the lightness of his footing. Your choice of song was perfect for this. Thanks. This was a treat to watch.
Agree this is a perfect 10. I simply adore and often watch it as it's so charming, fun and respectful. It never fails to bring a big smile to my face! You're very creative and talented.:) Thank you!
Love Jimmys "stiff legged" style of tapping.....it is totally unique compared to any other tappers - male or female - I've seen....yet comes across so smoothly effortless.
@JudgeJulieLit .......appreciate your take as "having Irish dancing roots"....and also The Mimeres observation of "marionette on a string" style.....I think that nails it!!!
I can't begin to tell you how much joy this video, (through you) has brought me. I can't tell you how many times I've watched it. Every time is a joy! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Your an Asshole in the first degree philfoote. Your comment is not worth responding to but the ignorance of it compels one to let you know your a Dickhead. This video is awesome!
Well done, the music fits surprisingly well with Cagney's dancing. Thanks for posting. Also, could you please give me the name of the film featuring Jimmy kicking the piano, as seen in this video? Thanks. James Cagney is a timeless performer.
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why does everyone think they have to crap up their tributes with modern music-it just lessens the effect-doesnt enhance anything-not so much a tribute as saying -hey look at me-im so clever-confirm me-cagney deserves more than this
Don't make assumptions about my intentions in making this or my decision to use this song choice. It was to be taken as a light-hearted joke. Sorry if it wasn't your cup of tea, but I didn't make this to cater to your tastes. I made it because I am a video editer. And yes, thank you, I DO think I am clever for it. What creations do you have to show for YOURself?
@phillfoote is a stuffy, humourless fool.......your tribute to Jimmy C via this method and this song is excellent. Don't worry about his comment......all the rest of us posters realise he just doesn't get it!!
Thanks. :] Yeah, I try not to let remarks like that get to me. Some things just go way over people's heads I guess. :-P It's okay though. We forgive him... -pats Phillfoote on the head-.
I love this video! I was watching Yankee Doodle Dandy in my US2 class and I was amazed by his skills as an actor, singer, dancer, ect. Love James Cagney! Love this video!
A good cup of coffee and this video. What a way to start the day. I have admired Mr. Cagney from the start and having this to watch anytime I want (which will be often) is great. Good work!
Melanie - your stuff is utterly wonderful. Cagney is my all time favourite and to see these wonderful clips of yours is just great. Thanks for all the hard work and keep it up!
Thanks for the great video! Lots to love about his dancing! Yes, the arm in the air twirl (almost as if he's twirling a lasso) could be a signature move. Love the bobbing head! And the illusion of magic shoes -- his feet appear to have a will of their own( which seems to both surprise and amuse him!).
i am speechless! this is fantastic, wonderful and totally perfect ! thanks...i did knot that jimmy could dance, but i was NOT aware that he had such a lot possibilities to do it. and by the way... his gue was gooooooooooodddddd... eva
Normally, I don't like video tributes, but this one is terrific! Great choice of music and no one could have chosen better film clips. Excellent work!!!
That was great! I particularily loved the part where he spins in one clip and it flows into another spin from a different movie. It was so seamless that you can't see the division. Brilliant!
Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for putting this together. Enjoyed it immensely. I've been a fan of Cagney's for years, but this was a refreshing twist.
Have you considered a career as a film editor in Hollywood? You have a remarkable sense of timing and Hollywood could certainly use more Cagney fans!!!
All the movies that the clips were from are listed in the video description. If there's a specific clip that you want to know where it's from, I'll need to know which part of the video it's in.
'He makes you glad your mom and dad took the time to conceive you.' ...that he does.
LieutenantEO 1 week ago
There are but a few artists who when you see them perform touch something elemental in you -- make you happy you're alive!
Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Luciano Pavarotti, and of course, Jimmy Cagney.
He makes you glad your mom & dad took the time to conceive you. So full of life, so full of piss & vingear. ... A great guy, a true artist. ... Impossible not to like.
Thank you to whomever posted this video -- great job of synching the music to Jimmy's every irresisitble move!
9162vb48 2 weeks ago
Loved this! Mr. Cagney saw himself as a "hoofer" as well. Mr. Cagney the epitome of a man with grace, elegance and yet a "tough guy". He did it all. Glad we have these clips so a new generation can appreciate him.
jclifftone50 1 month ago
From now on when i hear this song, I will picture James Cagney.
confederatecharlie 1 month ago
What great film! He was the master
qt8625 1 month ago
this is so awful uits brilliant!
hairypolack 2 months ago
Great video well done!.Anyone who thinks he could only play crazy gangsters needs to check out his musicals,Jimmy had a whole other talent too.Great music choice aswell thanks for posting.
WilliamHoldenfan 2 months ago
Never gets old like jim never really did at heart
Dravenswraith 2 months ago
I think that James Cagney was multi talented, he could sing, dance and act. But I wish there was a clip of James Cagney and Alan Hale when James was dancing and James belted Alan one, I seen that you had this in the clip, but I was hoping that someone had uploaded this particular video clip alone. Thanks enjoyed the video clip.
stretch4859 2 months ago
Oh man, this is SO CLASSIC. I wish TCM could use it for a promo, it is THAT GOOD.
ksol1460tv 5 months ago 2
I think this is one of the best videos on Youtube! I've lost count of how many times I've watched it through the years. I am probably responsible for at least 25 percent of the views, lol.
Thanks so much for putting this together!
azdana 5 months ago
Again, another AWESOME song. And I'm only 13! 80s FTW
MultiDsboy 6 months ago
A masterpiece!
KayD1010 6 months ago
Love this video, can't stop playing it! Dude was a fantastic dancer!
dmatlack1 6 months ago
Video beautifully synchronized! O what fun! fab clips. You circumspectly captured JC's quintessence, in representative epitomes. Bravissimo!
JudgeJulieLit 6 months ago
Great editing! Love Cagney dancing! And as far as the naysayers are concerned , Screw em! This is great!
mutt1256 6 months ago
Fine work here of a master toe stepping dancer, actor, comedian, and patriot...if we can keep turning out talent like this from this nation of ours...the US is sure to be a long running enterprise. Bravo to you and James Cagney.
redthepost 7 months ago
Great job - you did the transitions really - particularly on the spins - loved it!
DonMachado 7 months ago
Fantastic video, thank you for posting - he has been one of my favourites since I was about 12, it is nice to know other people still appreciate him.
TheDonkeyroad 7 months ago
Fantastic video, thank you for posting - he has been one of my favourites since I was about 12
TheDonkeyroad 7 months ago
I totally enjoyed it -especially seeing Doris Day during her mention. Great job!
critterladyme 7 months ago 2
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wow! thought i was gonna hear jim cagney singing!,, was totally blind sided & mislead,,when g. michael started singing,, i figured the uploader must have unscrewed the seat off their barstool & sat down,,,up,down,up,down,up,down,,,to create this, then to my amazement!,,, a gal,/Mel, put this together,,,then i thought geez,, i could be wrong,,(but still think i'm right) look if i wanted to hear g. michael I would have went to his website via the back door! don't piss on my leg & say it's rain.
deucesinger 7 months ago
@deucesinger
I really wish I understood what you are getting at.
igvmyslf1000pts 7 months ago 7
@deucesinger Your critique is incoherent "word salad" and pointlessly offensive, ex.: profane.
JudgeJulieLit 6 months ago
@deucesinger This was not made for you. You weren't mislead, you misread. You read too much into a title.
jimbojim68 6 months ago 2
Ooh what - thank you so much for putting this clip together. Its a quite brilliant integration of yesterday and today (but, of course, would be nothing at all without Cagney)
vinegate 7 months ago
Will I ever tire of watching this? Hmmmm.....NOPE, don't think so!
Pat2296 8 months ago
This is excellent! Thanks for paying tribute to one of the dancing greats.
captiveww 8 months ago
GREAT job!
lovemypeke1 8 months ago
This has to be one of the greatest video's on you tube. It contains one of the greatest good time songs of the '80s, it contains the greatest editing that I have ever seen on a youtube video and while we're on the subject of greatest, Cagney was the very very best. well done you.
holydiver73 9 months ago
Been watching Cagney all night and now it's dawn and I find this! Perfect. The song bangs in my head but the moves are just what I wanted to see.
A really decent Tribute.
MsKoali 9 months ago
kudos Mel! Awesome!!!!!
netbouy 9 months ago
What's the film at 0:23 ?
WeirdThing 10 months ago
@WeirdThing
"Boy Meets Girl"
igvmyslf1000pts 10 months ago
@igvmyslf1000pts Thank you so much! Love your Cagney videos! :D
WeirdThing 10 months ago
Love it! I don't suppose you could do something like this for Bob Hope could you? I would be so overjoyed if you did! :)
SpockLover27 10 months ago
This is really great. I loved it.
thirdmouse 10 months ago
Cagney is forever, Wham is not!
mikeao54 11 months ago
This was absolutely wonderful! And, amazingly, this song really does go well with the clips; don't know why, I just know that it really truely does work. I really like James Cagney, sadly I haven't seen very many of his movies, but because I saw this, I'm really going to make sure that I see more of his movies. Wonderful job.
Happy Thoughts, ~ R.C.
darkmountains7 11 months ago
I Love this Song. Verry good! :)
MattHardygirl1 11 months ago
Melanie, I come back to this video time after time. 20 years ago, I dated a nice girl and we watched all the Cagney films together, but alas, life moved us on. Now, although we live 1000's of miles apart, we write each other frequently via email. For her birthday present, I sent her the link to this clip. Than you so much for putting it together. Your friend always, the Tinman.
4tinman8 1 year ago
Fantastic! :)
I know a thing or two about editing, so I know how much time, attention and good ear went into this.
You should be doing this for a living.
(Maybe you are? :))
Hadewijch 1 year ago
OH, my ! This is great. No one moves quite like Cagney. Your tribute is wonderfully put together. Thanks!
pattywolford 1 year ago
That was fantastic, thanks, Doris Day indeed, brilliant.
glekozip 1 year ago
Great stuff! There are some really nice cuts in there.
biggeorge2 1 year ago
Awesome...it somehow seems like if this song was out back then, he would have danced to it.
blackthidot 1 year ago
Very nicely done! The timeing is perfect and there are some great clips in here. How do you not love James cagney?!? :D
polkadotpanda33 1 year ago
GEEEZ MELANIE , What can I say that has'nt been said ( well perhaps what dezfourtytwo said 2 months ago " If you aren't a pro, you should be...."). In your own right you're a pro like Cagney. It's almost 2am, and this tribute has me bouncing aroud. KUDOS Kiddo!
MrVideogreg 1 year ago
Love this video - BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!
louie99999 1 year ago
What happened to the great talents that could do it all? Have they REALLY been replaced by special effects, crappy actors and empty plots? People in my generation don't know what talent is!!! and it angers me that they wont even watch something before their birth year...they dont know what they are missing :(
rleigh87 1 year ago
I'm so glad it's back up!!!
steph655321 1 year ago
Very nice Video, Melanie!!!
Greetings Andi
TheAndikrueger 1 year ago
James Cagney forever!!!!!!
bender1958 1 year ago 2
Cagney was one of a kind. A great actor, dancer, and a true gentleman. They don't make 'em like that anymore. Wonderful video montage - thanks for posting.
cak813 1 year ago 5
Who was the gal he was dancing with beginning at 2:31 (and what movie did that segment come from?) They both coordinate each others' eye and body movements beautifully. I keep coming back to that section and watching it again.
NingPoHo 5 months ago
@NingPoHo
That's actually Cagney's REAL-LIFE sister, Jeanne, playing his onscreen sister in Yankee Doodle Dandy! :) They must have that unspoken sibling connection.
igvmyslf1000pts 5 months ago
Less is more? I don't think so . In Jimmy's case more is more. It's not overacting it's entertainment!
daveferguson56 1 year ago
Like a little piece of thistledown...truly one of the Greatest Dancers...
Thanks for a fun video
TheLEJT1 1 year ago
Watched again and shared. Told all to LIKE pointing out what fabulous perfect timing you've done! If you aren't a pro, you should be! Appreciate how much time you must have put into it!
dezfortytwo 1 year ago
WELL DONE!!!!
dezfortytwo 1 year ago
This is fabulous Melanie - I was looking for Cagney clips on You Tube and stumbled on this. On the 2nd viewing I saw where you put the Doris Day film clip in when WHAM sings Doris Day - EXPERT job on editing! Thanks also for including part of "Something to Sing About." Cagney opening number in that is to die for. Thank you for showing that he was first and foremost a hoofer and not just the actor who played a gangster. he did everything well and I loved him!
theroone 1 year ago 11
@theroone
Thank you oh so very much! :] Your nice words are highly appreciated and it makes it all worth while to know it put such a smile on your face. I could be wrong, as my memory is fuzzy, but I think you might be the first one to have mentioned the Doris Day part, hehe. I was WONDERING when someone would! :P
Take care,
Mel
igvmyslf1000pts 1 year ago
@igvmyslf1000pts Dear Mel--I have saved this video to my favorites and when I wish to make someoe else happy I forward it to them. This really is pure genious. It's better than an old worn out shoe that you just won't get rid of cause it fits so well... Just really, really awesome...Thank you
Dalevisdreamer 1 year ago
@theroone Ditto! This is a show stopper. I was flipping too. I'll keep looking but I watched this one twice. Then I'll look for Fred A.
sableindian 1 year ago
Haha all the dances fit this tune. Perfect!
ellandelachapelle 1 year ago
big fan of the late james cagney n well impressed with what ya done here made me laugh which is a good thing to do thanks a million for posting
muffnstud1 1 year ago 2
My name is Velosmuer. I am from the planet Fismis. In our view all human deaths are quite acceptable. That is except for the demise of James Cagney. We concur that his expiration is unendurable. We shall bring him back on December 16, 2010. Be prepared. He will be youngish and fit. Once his disorientation is resolved, he will be a force to be reckoned with. But fret not. You shall all be greatly gratified, except perhaps for some bigots whom hate the Irish.
yowzephyr 1 year ago
Nicely done. Thanks for your hard work. Time to head to Scarecrow Video and pick up some Cagney films!
CatherineCrowe 1 year ago
I love James Cagney
cutiepotatoes92 1 year ago
@cutiepotatoes92 I really don't think there's anyone who doesn't love him!:)
Pat2296 1 year ago
Kudos for a great tribute. It shows off Jimmy's wonderful talent.
They just don't make 'em like him any more.
blank557 1 year ago
This is brilliant! Wow!!!!
MookRyan 1 year ago
Never really liked Cagney that much.....he was always punching people......
Just kidding....always loved Jimbo...
How could ya not....
HippieJimi 1 year ago 2
I recognize the scenes from Yankee Doodle Dandy. What are some of the other movies clips are taken from?
blbeachgoer 1 year ago
@blbeachgoer
All the movies I used clips from are listed in the video description.
igvmyslf1000pts 1 year ago
BRILLIANT! Wonderful!!!!!
Jimmy was a grand dancer--and a he-man! Thank you for such fun!!!!! I LOVE this! Ohhhhhh...Thanks!! Great Satire and Great use of Jimmy's best dance scenes!
jameszerukjr 1 year ago 3
Very good!!! Thank you!
LJuliaAquila 1 year ago
this is absolutely fantastic!! i love it! here's to Cagney....well done!!!
pinksnoopydancer 1 year ago
Wow! Very impressive editing. I love it! I think Jimmy's signature move would be his marrionette on a string styling. I still don't think he's ever been beat for the lightness of his footing. Your choice of song was perfect for this. Thanks. This was a treat to watch.
TheMimere 1 year ago 2
That Cagney fella - he had a dancing style all his own! This is way cool!
sally1715 1 year ago
The happy side of Cagney..... people just remember the thug..... Thanks!
MrSunlander 1 year ago
Nice timing on the bang bang bang. Can't get any better than that.....
blinko656 1 year ago
Agree this is a perfect 10. I simply adore and often watch it as it's so charming, fun and respectful. It never fails to bring a big smile to my face! You're very creative and talented.:) Thank you!
Pat2296 1 year ago
Very well-done! Good job! That Cagney fella was incredible!
sally1715 1 year ago
Love Jimmys "stiff legged" style of tapping.....it is totally unique compared to any other tappers - male or female - I've seen....yet comes across so smoothly effortless.
This clip & editing is A TREAT !!
woody7075 1 year ago 3
@woody7075 Perhaps his tap roots same as Irish Riverdancing.
To paraphrase Mother G, Cag be nimble, Cag be quik! Like Astaire or Kelly on speed, and with helium in their veins.
JudgeJulieLit 1 year ago
@JudgeJulieLit .......appreciate your take as "having Irish dancing roots"....and also The Mimeres observation of "marionette on a string" style.....I think that nails it!!!
woody7075 1 year ago
A perfect 10. An absolutely AMAZING job.
wklosek42 1 year ago
Tough to say....the old dude dances better than MJ.
ensconse 1 year ago
most excellent editing!
superb montage!
Spicoli4prez 1 year ago
igv,
I can't begin to tell you how much joy this video, (through you) has brought me. I can't tell you how many times I've watched it. Every time is a joy! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Dalevisdreamer 1 year ago
This was a very good video.. I really enjoyed it.. Thanks for posting..
ldcramer6887 1 year ago
Your an Asshole in the first degree philfoote. Your comment is not worth responding to but the ignorance of it compels one to let you know your a Dickhead. This video is awesome!
Dalevisdreamer 1 year ago
Well, that was really good !! Me and my 8 year old son Conor sat here and enjoyed that...The music ...well,,it fitted great !
fjbutch 1 year ago
absolutley fabulous!!! I loved it!! Thanks for making this!
steph655321 1 year ago
oh good choice of music.
vomit !
CabbageRollem 1 year ago
Great!
Dalevisdreamer 1 year ago
Well done, the music fits surprisingly well with Cagney's dancing. Thanks for posting. Also, could you please give me the name of the film featuring Jimmy kicking the piano, as seen in this video? Thanks. James Cagney is a timeless performer.
matthewcgreen 1 year ago
@matthewcgreen
It is called "West Point Story".
igvmyslf1000pts 1 year ago
@igvmyslf1000pts Great!
Dalevisdreamer 1 year ago
Great job igvmyslf!
Dalevisdreamer 1 year ago
What a lot of fun! Please ignore the grumpus. Your time spent putting this together is appreciated!
MmeEsme 1 year ago
Wow....this is fantastic!!
Thanks for sharing!! :)
dday431924 1 year ago
Great job! two thumbs up!!!
iplaybass1956 1 year ago
That man could do it all......wish there were more like him around these days
rleigh87 1 year ago
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why does everyone think they have to crap up their tributes with modern music-it just lessens the effect-doesnt enhance anything-not so much a tribute as saying -hey look at me-im so clever-confirm me-cagney deserves more than this
phillfoote 1 year ago
@phillfoote
Don't make assumptions about my intentions in making this or my decision to use this song choice. It was to be taken as a light-hearted joke. Sorry if it wasn't your cup of tea, but I didn't make this to cater to your tastes. I made it because I am a video editer. And yes, thank you, I DO think I am clever for it. What creations do you have to show for YOURself?
igvmyslf1000pts 1 year ago
@phillfoote is a stuffy, humourless fool.......your tribute to Jimmy C via this method and this song is excellent. Don't worry about his comment......all the rest of us posters realise he just doesn't get it!!
woody7075 1 year ago
@woody7075
Thanks. :] Yeah, I try not to let remarks like that get to me. Some things just go way over people's heads I guess. :-P It's okay though. We forgive him... -pats Phillfoote on the head-.
igvmyslf1000pts 1 year ago
A great vid of my all time favorite actor the Great James Cagney. Thanks for all of your videos of films best actors!
1NeoCat96 1 year ago
i remeber this song
songdemon 1 year ago
tee hee
auntikacksews 1 year ago
Great video! Thanks for this! Love Jimmy Cagney, the dancer.
marti0668 2 years ago
I love this video! I was watching Yankee Doodle Dandy in my US2 class and I was amazed by his skills as an actor, singer, dancer, ect. Love James Cagney! Love this video!
Starlessnights100 2 years ago 2
Love this - thanks to mej100 for sharing.
DBRielly 2 years ago
A good cup of coffee and this video. What a way to start the day. I have admired Mr. Cagney from the start and having this to watch anytime I want (which will be often) is great. Good work!
mjudith52 2 years ago 4
I bet the man himself would love this video, and I know I do!
Pat2296 2 years ago 3
thats right people! only Irish/Norwegians can be that great of dancers! :D luv you Cagney!
lukaluei 2 years ago
Melanie - your stuff is utterly wonderful. Cagney is my all time favourite and to see these wonderful clips of yours is just great. Thanks for all the hard work and keep it up!
Nodwasher 2 years ago 4
Thanks for the great video! Lots to love about his dancing! Yes, the arm in the air twirl (almost as if he's twirling a lasso) could be a signature move. Love the bobbing head! And the illusion of magic shoes -- his feet appear to have a will of their own( which seems to both surprise and amuse him!).
marionseagull 2 years ago 12
This is really wonderful, and was edited perfectly. Great job! <3
ashleysummer00 2 years ago
i am speechless! this is fantastic, wonderful and totally perfect ! thanks...i did knot that jimmy could dance, but i was NOT aware that he had such a lot possibilities to do it. and by the way... his gue was gooooooooooodddddd... eva
odysseetheater 2 years ago
Normally, I don't like video tributes, but this one is terrific! Great choice of music and no one could have chosen better film clips. Excellent work!!!
azdana 2 years ago 2
OMG, this put such a big smile on my face! Excellent, right down to the "Doris Day" part.
THANK YOU!!!!
pdl1944 2 years ago
Pretty creative, thanks
rapitroy 2 years ago
the one armed spin that jimmy does in some routines is his dancing trademark as far as im concerned..
Dravenswraith 2 years ago
Please excuse my bad spelling. I was trying to watch your video and send you a message at the same . I didn't spellcheck. lol
blinko656 2 years ago
Although he is not here, he would give you a hug and say "thank you"
blinko656 2 years ago 3
Sent you min - a little different..
Your was a great You sync the video and feeling perfectly.. NICE!!!
I liked the bang bang bang! Perfect song.
blinko656 2 years ago
Hey, that was amazing!
jarsonist 2 years ago
My ! I didn't know he was such a good dancer !
afrenchindublin 2 years ago
he used to be a dancer before playing the tough guy.
lychansen 2 years ago
I'm very proud of the fact that I share a birthday with our beloved Jimmy Cagney. July 17th....
RubyTuesday717 2 years ago
Masterfully done ... 5+ STARS ...
MicheleBell1 2 years ago
Great video!
EstherWilliamsFan 2 years ago
It is in fact THIS very video that I was first introduced to James Cagney. :]
Thank you for that!!
And a most happy birthday to dear Mr. Cagney! :]
TheMarchStudios 2 years ago
well done and thank you!
jimmy would be proud.
000mundaka 2 years ago
Very entertaining and energetic. Well put together.
Thanks to 4262009AP for the share.
engreena 2 years ago 2
July 17, 2009
Happy 110th birthday, Jimmy!
4262009AP 2 years ago
The swtich at around 1:04 was brilliant!
egirl150 2 years ago 3
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!
scifi707 2 years ago
Top Performance! *************************
suminexsan 2 years ago
Five ***** ! Brilliant video!
Thank you for sharing !!!!
Cliffina1419 2 years ago
you do a great job on these- you should do one of all of Jerry Lewis's dancing
gleetz 2 years ago
You did a wonderful job on this. It was delightful! Who'd a thunk it?! Kudos!
avlgal 2 years ago
oh this was awesome ! Jimmy was so sassy !!
plumaluna07 2 years ago
jimmy was sooo unappreciatively cute
SwanofHollywood 2 years ago
He is so enjoyable to watch. He was a true entertainer and a great actor
rleigh87 2 years ago
awesome. great job, everything just went right with the song.
LuLupoo 2 years ago
Absolutely worth watching you did a great job!Loved it James Cagney happens to be one of my fav actors too!
Lady0nline 2 years ago
Excellent work. I know it is time consuming. I sent you won..
blinko656 2 years ago
Simply adorable. I love, love, LOVE James Cagney and this is so appreciated. Thank you!!
JussiBjorling1960 2 years ago
O my gosh! This is great!!
rleigh87 2 years ago
This montage was so perfect, I caught myself being capitivated. You did good girl. Thanks for your work.
4tinman8 2 years ago 2
This is absolutely wonderful!
annedunlap 2 years ago
OH YEAH!!!!!! This is GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!
DreamingOfBaba 2 years ago
That was great! I particularily loved the part where he spins in one clip and it flows into another spin from a different movie. It was so seamless that you can't see the division. Brilliant!
wooster182 2 years ago 2
One of the best clips I've ever seen. And the music with it suits it brilliantly! Cagney rocks & so does Melanie!!! Melanie will go far!!!!!
spidier2 2 years ago
LOVED this! Really well edited!
BittersweetManor 2 years ago
wonderful video i remember these from when i was a kid goingto the local movie house all day on Saturday.
bud8630 2 years ago
This was great! This is when movie stars were really talented! Unlike the trash thats in Hollywood today!
RockabillyRicky 2 years ago 4
I love you for doing these montages!
ghostofdayinperson 2 years ago 2
Awesome, both you and Jimmy !!
HarborGuy 2 years ago
You did a great job with creating and posting this. Thanks!
nckersey 2 years ago
You did a great job with this. Thanks for creating and posting it.
nckersey 2 years ago
what's that movie on 2:03-2:08? by the way nice vid. cagney said he regretted not making enough song and dance films. this is such a great tribute
lychansen 2 years ago 2
That was from "Hard to Handle".
igvmyslf1000pts 2 years ago
TNX
lychansen 2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful. Thanks for putting this together. Enjoyed it immensely. I've been a fan of Cagney's for years, but this was a refreshing twist.
CatherineCrowe 2 years ago 3
I like the combination !!
Great !
Dayniac4324 2 years ago
this is so fun :)
NiffyNiffy 2 years ago
What movie is that last "roaring drunk" part from?
Fantastic video! I've been enjoying all of them lately and you have wonderful timing in them all. :)
manikpanik 2 years ago
That's from "Boy Meets Girl"
igvmyslf1000pts 2 years ago
Have you considered a career as a film editor in Hollywood? You have a remarkable sense of timing and Hollywood could certainly use more Cagney fans!!!
Nd179 2 years ago
Wonderful!!! Great idea! Thanks and kisses from Athens-Greece!
georgiasavorian 2 years ago
what films were these clips from im a cagney fan would love to see his dancing films.Fred astaire said cagney was the best hoofer in hollywood
bingcro 2 years ago
All the movies that the clips were from are listed in the video description. If there's a specific clip that you want to know where it's from, I'll need to know which part of the video it's in.
igvmyslf1000pts 2 years ago
Weird but amusing! Great clips.
pildskadden 2 years ago
wow! great job
AWLASMJJ 2 years ago
wow... it really deserves a full watch. some of the timing in ticklish. nice work.
almadora 2 years ago