It's heartening to see that so many teenagers appreciate this and are bored or frustrated with the music and films of the past decade or two. Fred Astaire was the best dancer I've ever seen, he and Ginger were the perfect team... they made complicated dance routines look so easy. I loved the songs then too and Fred's voice and he's delivery of them is spot on. I love the CD Fred Astaire's Finest Hour, I can't stop playing it
They were perfect together! When they move.....it almost like their feet floated. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like without Fred and Ginger!! I am only 33.....but I have made sure to pass on my love for this era of music/dance to my daughters. Nothing will ever be in comparisson to it, and what a shame it is that some grow up without never knowing what real music and dance really is!
oh to be one of those beautifully dressed bystanders getting to see that live & in color :) I'm 21, & trying to find any of the clothes that make these scenes that much more beautiful on my budget is impossible... wouldn't mind raiding a Ginger Rogers museum closet :D
im 17 years old n i feel like i was born in the wrong era too!! luv the old classic movies and music!!! friends tell me that i don't belong in this generation lol
i saw this film for the first time when i was 9 or 10 ever since then ive known what i want to do with my life, so you can imagine how i felt when i was in an interview for joining the 6th form section of my school ( an performing arts 6th form) and they asked if id ever thought about taking english a level and having a career outside of the theatre. some people obviously dont know what its like to be so sure of something at a young age, guess im one of the lucky ones.
I'm a 24 year old DJ and every time I'm out in the club DJing and I put on some swing music from this era, people lose it on the dance floor! Love this music.
I've meet Gingers in Paris when she was doing a show .She was nearly sixty nine
at the time She was not a great singer but she had the star quality something you can' define a real pro and a very charming lady . anice souvenir for me
Ginger rules. Say what you will about Fred's later partners, there's a reason why people still talk about Fred and Ginger. She's his mirror opposite. She's everything he is, and isn't, she meets him everywhere he goes. Go Ginger!
Is it just me, or did Ginger look particularly sexy in pants?? If anyone reading this happens to have a recording of this tune by Ray Noble's orchestra (same year) PLEASE would they post it, as it is just phenomenal!
Before Ginger even met Fred Astaire, she was an award winning dancer and had already made a name for herself. The rumors that Ginger was not one of Astaire's better dance partners are ridiculous and not true. Matter of fact, Fred has attributed much of their success to Ginger, and has done so numerous times. Their success goes beyond dancing abilities. They had that magic chemistry together that happens so rarely. Like they say, Ginger did every move Fred did, but backwards and in high heals.
Say what you will about Fred and Ginger, but watch this or any other of their videos and then watch Holiday Inn or any other film where Fred dances with a more competent dancer that lacks the "it" quality Ginger brought to their teamwork. There's a reason why everybody talks about Fred and Ginger, and nobody talks about the great actresses and dancers who danced with Fred after Ginger.
How can anyone dislike this? To all the critics out their why don't you try performing this number, and let alone in those chunky heels Ginger was in LOL
@ladidacow1 The movie where that musical number comes from is Shall We Dance, and it's called Let's Call The Whole Thing Off. It's not actually in the snow though.
I suggest that you see it, because they do an absolutely incredible dance in roller skates straight afterwards.
You did ask for a comment... I loved this video! It's another classic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger that should be shared with everyone. I remember when they were alive. I miss those days. Now we can relive them over and over again. Thank you for sharing.
@UnholyxBlood I know how you feel. I'm 14, And everything in this decade somewhate agrovates me. :/ I suggest you join Swing Classes. I'm on a Swing dancing team, and it's good fun. Perhaps if we all unite, we can fix up this era we live in.
@BrokenBulletteam I sing, And this is the only kind of music I can sing to, no auto tune necessary! I also belive that I was born in the wring decade/era. I should have benn in the 1920s or 1940s. And I am a pure rebel, considering that this is the fashion i prefer to dress in, none of that other stuff!
@UnholyxBlood here here. I'm 20, but what you bring up is a beat we can all dance to. unfortunately for people like us, it takes a great deal of the population to make it a good generation. but so long as I see someone else out there every now and then that stands for what's right, I smile with hope. =)
@UnholyxBlood Don't you worry, youngster(s), you were born in the right decade for you. All of you will learn that as you get my age and appreciate ALL the decades --and the people in them--there ever were.
@UnholyxBlood All you kids have to do is tone-down the arrogance (in you AND around you) and the vulgarity. You will be surprised how much your appreciation of your life will go up.
You don't have to eliminate it around you--nor all quite within you--but "tone-it-down" is good enough. The more you remove arrogance from around you, the more you will not feel the alienation you (don't know you) are complaining about.And vulgarity will give way to self-(and others) respect.Try it! Try2BE NICE!
@UnholyxBlood: I know the feeling, 18 years old and prefering these MGM musicals, Disney, Tim Burton and Harry Potter to today's nonesense. This is just perfection, and I also think I was also born in the wrong decade too :/
@Aryankhan65 What Fred and Ginger films have you seen? Look at the Barkleys of Broadway or The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle or Roberta, then tell me she isnt versatile in her dancing as i recall in at least these three films she does several non tap dances.
I love all of the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers films, but the dancing, the music, the lyrics, and the jokes in "Follow the Fleet" make it my very favorite.
One thing that strikes me is how long this is for a dance sequence. Marvelous as they were, they hold our attention effortlessly. But it's long. I shudder to think of the rehearsals.
que buen gusto que tienes!!!! gracias a tu buen gusto por el arte puedo disfrutar de este video que no tiene nada que ver con los horribles bailes de ahora!!!
Ginger can do nothing else except tapping! I guess Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller and Vera Ellen are more great dancer than Ginger Rogers! All of the Ginger Rogers dances are tapping, she was never a versatile dancer. But Cyd, Ann and Vera did so many different and beautiful dances and always proved their versatility.
So every-time same kind of tap dancing makes peoples a bit bore!! Ginger Rogers dances are sometimes very much boring. But the dances of Cyd, Ann and Vera are always great to watch.
@BOBLA90069, I actually haven't watched that much of Eleanor Powell, so no words about that!
Yea its correct that Ann's specialty was tapping but she have shown us much more than tapping too in many of her films including some like Hit The Deck where she did two beautiful dances without tapping and a beautiful flamenco dance with Cyd and Ricardo in film Kissing Bandit and many others too!
But probably Ginger never proven her versatility except tapping! All of her films just have tap dancing!!!!
Awesome!!!! which 1 is the movie where they r singing in the snow and its lk u like potatoes and i like potatoes and he says them different ways? well if u know what i'm talking bout can u plz tell me?
I think u r thinking of two different movies. In "Swing Time" they sing in the snow. The potatoe song ("Lets call the whole thing off") is sung in the movie "Shall we Dance" but they r singing it in a roller skating rink, not snow.
@lotrlovermr Though potatoes do get mentioned as well in the lyrics of "A Fine Romance," the number in the snow in "Swing Time." The line is, "We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes/But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes." The marvelous Dorothy Fields came up with that.
I'ts a shame that young people today don't have entertainers like these two to admire. What is dancing today? Grinding and mosh pits. What has become of the world?
Its a shame that young people today don't have entertainers like these two to admire. What is dancing today? Grinding and mosh pits. What has become of the world?
Oh boy you gotta love them together. They were wonderful together. Thank you for posting this. I strive to be as good of a dancer and Ms Ginger. Thanks!
This is one of their all time best numbers! I don't know if you've read Arlene Croce's book, "The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Book," but she states that part of what makes this movie so enjoyable is how much Ginger had increased her range as a dancer at this point in their movies.
I made a modern day Fred and Ginger style short film, "Red, Black & Blonde," and posted a clip on my page if you want to check it out! I'm hoping to make it into a feature. :)
It's interesting to see in this column that I'm not the only one who feels this little 'quiet' number was one of their very best. Others are are more celebrated and were bigger productions, but that doesn't = better. This dandy sparkles. Plus I really like the tune, which helps considerably. Nothing done today in the name of dancing comes remotely near.
I am 14 years old, and I can't stop watching these things. I started checking out Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger's videos in the past few days, but I ABSOLUTELY love them. I can't stop dancing around the house :)
@TheCorrsFriends: haha i'm 16 and your right and these two are amazing 2gether! you should watch the movie "Top Hat" some of their best work is in that movie :)
it's so sad how sync tap dancing its almost a dead talent now. :(
I really love "Swing Time" and "Top Hat", but this is my favorite dance routine out of all the ones they did together. So precise, beautifully choreographed and executed.
@hm1107g I don't thinks there is anyone around today who could match these two. In those days they had talent and class. Didn't have to walk around butt naked and endure these damned sex scenes. I just stick with the oldies. Suits me just fine.
So fluid - they make it look so easy. Makes me want to break out in dance myself except I can't dance and now I'm depressed about it. (Sigh...) Oh well - I'll just have to dance vicariously through Ginger.
It was also Ginger amazing acting that mad their movies so wonderful. She acted the way girls felt about Fred. Lets not forget their amazing chemistry.
Im 22 and love this. Wish Hollywood would make more movies like this. There will be no one like them again. They are angels. Could we stop insulting Ginger or Fred? What make them special are them together. Their movies would have not been the same without each other. Ginger did good dancing without having much training when they started out. It goes without saying Fred was amazing dancer.
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Ginger had an intense dislike of Astaire.He was morose and over critical.Astaire was partially responsible for his original dancing partner,his sister Adele giving up the stage,because of his constant criticism and demanding nature.She lost a lot of confidence.Later she planned a comeback in a London show,but backed out fearing her brothers backlash.He is not an angel
@davidglow3 This comment is entirely untrue. They had an amazing friendship which lasted.
May I suggest David that you read Miss Roger's autobiography and take note of Mr Astaire's comments when he received his lifetime achievement award. You should be ashamed of yourself.
They both had a tremendous respect and love for each other which is evident in their work.
I had the privilege of personally knowing Miss Rogers and for you to sully her memory in this way is terrible.
I love this routine (and the song) so much - possibly my favourite FA & GR sequence, especially the synchronization during the side-by side swaying - amazing!
I really only really discovered Fred Astaire this past year and he never ceases to amaze me - he's in a a class all his own!
When I was born Fred Astaire was 41 years old but I still got to see quite a bit of his career. Fred and Ginger were the best dance couple I have ever seen and Fred the best male dancer. I don't think there will ever be a match for them.
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Oh the time you could get away with wearing clothes like that and being able to tapdance... <3
Eliiintj 6 days ago
Oh the time you could get away with wearing clothes like that and being able to tapdance... <3
Eliiintj 6 days ago
5 people are retarded and unrefined!
MissKrystalKnight 2 months ago
Pure magic.
starstuff 3 months ago
moving perfection that takes your breath away, you have to "Let Yourself Go" when watching this beauty! Many thanks for posting this clip
rearly62 3 months ago
5 don't know any better.. STOMP THIS YARD>>>Lol!!!!
yenrab713 3 months ago
It's heartening to see that so many teenagers appreciate this and are bored or frustrated with the music and films of the past decade or two. Fred Astaire was the best dancer I've ever seen, he and Ginger were the perfect team... they made complicated dance routines look so easy. I loved the songs then too and Fred's voice and he's delivery of them is spot on. I love the CD Fred Astaire's Finest Hour, I can't stop playing it
kingofvintage 3 months ago
i really admire Ginger Rogers She had to do all the same steps as Fred Astaire but often backwards and in high heels!
cmk1971 3 months ago
they are the best !
The17081968 3 months ago
They just served all those kids in those stupid step up movies.
Multifire 3 months ago 2
They were perfect together! When they move.....it almost like their feet floated. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like without Fred and Ginger!! I am only 33.....but I have made sure to pass on my love for this era of music/dance to my daughters. Nothing will ever be in comparisson to it, and what a shame it is that some grow up without never knowing what real music and dance really is!
bumphump20 4 months ago
Don't worry folks, these two magnificient dancers will perform for you when it is your time to leave. You just have to ask them. :-)
capie44 4 months ago
oh to be one of those beautifully dressed bystanders getting to see that live & in color :) I'm 21, & trying to find any of the clothes that make these scenes that much more beautiful on my budget is impossible... wouldn't mind raiding a Ginger Rogers museum closet :D
LateNightPhilosopher 4 months ago 4
did those other couples really think they stood a chance? XD Fred and Ginger Rock!
TwilightZonesama 4 months ago
génial ! j'adoooore!
parevhokis 4 months ago
I feel the same
MrShaktirock 5 months ago
im 17 years old n i feel like i was born in the wrong era too!! luv the old classic movies and music!!! friends tell me that i don't belong in this generation lol
monielove14 5 months ago 2
i saw this film for the first time when i was 9 or 10 ever since then ive known what i want to do with my life, so you can imagine how i felt when i was in an interview for joining the 6th form section of my school ( an performing arts 6th form) and they asked if id ever thought about taking english a level and having a career outside of the theatre. some people obviously dont know what its like to be so sure of something at a young age, guess im one of the lucky ones.
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Elissa2902 6 months ago
i wish i could dance like ginger
catdogs1237 6 months ago
Please, somebody, upload "I'd Rather Lead a Band" from the same movie.
emilik82 6 months ago
Simply magical......
hollynn1981 7 months ago 2
This is one of the best dance in the world! And of course the best dancers!!!
FlashAstaire 7 months ago
5 DISLIKES? FOR WHAT REASON?
02chevyguy 7 months ago
@02chevyguy
they couldn't let themselves go
ohheyyyMEGAN 7 months ago
This was in an era when dancing was dancing and music was music. Both were SENSATIONAL!
But, in this day and age, how the hell are you supposed to dance to RAP???
02chevyguy 7 months ago
They simple rock :D
Jaazz14Lautner 7 months ago
My god...Im freaking 16 looking at these freaking classics...If i could only move like THAT...
missyoumuch2000 8 months ago
WOW back then you actually needed talent to make it big.
letuwa 8 months ago 2
Why can't we have movies like this nowadays? My favorite of all of the Astaire-Rogers films is "Swing Time."
I was born too late...
MysticDestroyer13 8 months ago 2
I'm a 24 year old DJ and every time I'm out in the club DJing and I put on some swing music from this era, people lose it on the dance floor! Love this music.
slynkdnb 8 months ago
I don't like dance. But, this is amazing!
leoquintino530 8 months ago
I've meet Gingers in Paris when she was doing a show .She was nearly sixty nine
at the time She was not a great singer but she had the star quality something you can' define a real pro and a very charming lady . anice souvenir for me
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andrebontemp 8 months ago
THE BEST OF THE BETTER
Wooowww times what never go back...so shame.
MarciaAbreu100 9 months ago
sick move at 0:27
ShaolinPete 9 months ago
Ginger rules. Say what you will about Fred's later partners, there's a reason why people still talk about Fred and Ginger. She's his mirror opposite. She's everything he is, and isn't, she meets him everywhere he goes. Go Ginger!
Gryphonalia 9 months ago
@Gryphonalia Thers'a a classic line about Ginger: she could do everything that Fred could do, and do it backwards, while wearing high heels.
jpdemers 8 months ago
love this movie have on dvd
leitrimrose78 9 months ago
I want to be in a swing classes so bad! I love the 1940s. it,s to bad that no one in my school knows what I am talking about :(
chris696916 9 months ago 2
I want to be in a swing classes so bad! I love the 1940s.
chris696916 9 months ago
Love Ginger's outfit here and of course their dancing!
et7waage1 9 months ago
@UnholyxBlood and @BrokenBulletteam i am 13 and grew up on this. It is a shame that all we hear on the radio is rihanna or something.
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spirmessi 10 months ago
75 Years of letting yourself go, of facing the music and dancing.
What more can you ask for?
Juliaflo 10 months ago
Is it just me, or did Ginger look particularly sexy in pants?? If anyone reading this happens to have a recording of this tune by Ray Noble's orchestra (same year) PLEASE would they post it, as it is just phenomenal!
phaasch 10 months ago 2
Incredible dance number-- for sure...
ddchil41 10 months ago
one word.......WOW!!!
kotraquin 11 months ago 2
Five people won't let themselves go.
aakurara 11 months ago
Before Ginger even met Fred Astaire, she was an award winning dancer and had already made a name for herself. The rumors that Ginger was not one of Astaire's better dance partners are ridiculous and not true. Matter of fact, Fred has attributed much of their success to Ginger, and has done so numerous times. Their success goes beyond dancing abilities. They had that magic chemistry together that happens so rarely. Like they say, Ginger did every move Fred did, but backwards and in high heals.
mdshullaw52 11 months ago 17
@mdshullaw52
this routine alone illustrates how lame that old saying is. Ginger never does what Fred does backwards. Not once in the entire routine.
xomthood 10 months ago
5 people dont know real talent T.T
mrsGingerrogers619 11 months ago
Say what you will about Fred and Ginger, but watch this or any other of their videos and then watch Holiday Inn or any other film where Fred dances with a more competent dancer that lacks the "it" quality Ginger brought to their teamwork. There's a reason why everybody talks about Fred and Ginger, and nobody talks about the great actresses and dancers who danced with Fred after Ginger.
hedablinka 11 months ago
5 people are jealous!
EMT308 11 months ago 4
How can anyone dislike this? To all the critics out their why don't you try performing this number, and let alone in those chunky heels Ginger was in LOL
Destin8r 1 year ago 4
@ladidacow1 The movie where that musical number comes from is Shall We Dance, and it's called Let's Call The Whole Thing Off. It's not actually in the snow though.
I suggest that you see it, because they do an absolutely incredible dance in roller skates straight afterwards.
xXxMollipopxXx 1 year ago
these people in the party were lucky enough to see Fred and Ginger dance LIVE!
truepinoytamaraw 1 year ago
what ever happened to his sister Adele?
albinoclone 1 year ago
You did ask for a comment... I loved this video! It's another classic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger that should be shared with everyone. I remember when they were alive. I miss those days. Now we can relive them over and over again. Thank you for sharing.
MrCw49 1 year ago
People like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers should never die
oscarjaimemx 1 year ago 3
I'm 17 years old and watching all these videos of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire just makes me think that I was born in the wrong decade >_<
UnholyxBlood 1 year ago 169
@UnholyxBlood I know how you feel. I'm 14, And everything in this decade somewhate agrovates me. :/ I suggest you join Swing Classes. I'm on a Swing dancing team, and it's good fun. Perhaps if we all unite, we can fix up this era we live in.
BrokenBulletteam 1 year ago 78
@BrokenBulletteam Oh my gosh, I admire you! :D
LickingInTheRain 7 months ago
@BrokenBulletteam I sing, And this is the only kind of music I can sing to, no auto tune necessary! I also belive that I was born in the wring decade/era. I should have benn in the 1920s or 1940s. And I am a pure rebel, considering that this is the fashion i prefer to dress in, none of that other stuff!
CurtisNadine 7 months ago
@BrokenBulletteam Count me in as well ^^
celinathehottie 7 months ago
@BrokenBulletteam
I couldn't agree more.
GBSightings17 5 months ago
@UnholyxBlood that's because the film industry had a way better grip on the media back then.
totemizer 10 months ago
@UnholyxBlood
I sooooooooooooooo understand how you feel...
Sissilain 10 months ago
@UnholyxBlood Agreed!!! I'm nearly 16 and I feel the same!!
Alison42595 9 months ago
@UnholyxBlood i'm the same age i totally agree with you!
HOLAPATRONA 9 months ago
@UnholyxBlood I feel the exact same thing.
hiromisky 8 months ago
@UnholyxBlood i TOTALLY understand where your coming from, i feel the same way. x
DollyParton2000009 8 months ago
@UnholyxBlood here here. I'm 20, but what you bring up is a beat we can all dance to. unfortunately for people like us, it takes a great deal of the population to make it a good generation. but so long as I see someone else out there every now and then that stands for what's right, I smile with hope. =)
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GONEmypurpleflapjack 7 months ago
@UnholyxBlood i hear ya im 17 now and i keep aking myself : why!?
differemcesamongus23 6 months ago
@UnholyxBlood same age and same situation! :D
compysnaps 5 months ago
@UnholyxBlood i'm sixteen and i'm in the same situation you are!
alexoldmovies27 4 months ago
@UnholyxBlood Lol. I'm the exact same age and feel the exact same way. =0)
xspygirl143x 4 months ago
@UnholyxBlood Don't you worry, youngster(s), you were born in the right decade for you. All of you will learn that as you get my age and appreciate ALL the decades --and the people in them--there ever were.
capie44 4 months ago
@UnholyxBlood All you kids have to do is tone-down the arrogance (in you AND around you) and the vulgarity. You will be surprised how much your appreciation of your life will go up.
You don't have to eliminate it around you--nor all quite within you--but "tone-it-down" is good enough. The more you remove arrogance from around you, the more you will not feel the alienation you (don't know you) are complaining about.And vulgarity will give way to self-(and others) respect.Try it! Try2BE NICE!
capie44 4 months ago
@UnholyxBlood: I know the feeling, 18 years old and prefering these MGM musicals, Disney, Tim Burton and Harry Potter to today's nonesense. This is just perfection, and I also think I was also born in the wrong decade too :/
CosetteLala 3 months ago
@Aryankhan65 What Fred and Ginger films have you seen? Look at the Barkleys of Broadway or The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle or Roberta, then tell me she isnt versatile in her dancing as i recall in at least these three films she does several non tap dances.
msmusicbabe 1 year ago
I love all of the Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers films, but the dancing, the music, the lyrics, and the jokes in "Follow the Fleet" make it my very favorite.
AmusedChild 1 year ago
One thing that strikes me is how long this is for a dance sequence. Marvelous as they were, they hold our attention effortlessly. But it's long. I shudder to think of the rehearsals.
44bearr 1 year ago 4
Wonderful. Thanks
ddd3240 1 year ago
Let's see ... how can I sum it up? Think I've got it ...
Fred & Ginger: Poetry in motion
Today's pretentious junk: Poultry in motion
pnutbutrncrackers 1 year ago 3
@pnutbutrncrackers lol i think you hit the nail on the head bro :D
TheYogiBunnie 1 year ago
Wonderful.....
Suentimb 1 year ago
que buen gusto que tienes!!!! gracias a tu buen gusto por el arte puedo disfrutar de este video que no tiene nada que ver con los horribles bailes de ahora!!!
123456654321328 1 year ago
Amazing what an extraordinary performance of dance within about three minutes!
exceedingly impressive and amusing:)
01synergist 1 year ago 3
Ginger can do nothing else except tapping! I guess Cyd Charisse, Ann Miller and Vera Ellen are more great dancer than Ginger Rogers! All of the Ginger Rogers dances are tapping, she was never a versatile dancer. But Cyd, Ann and Vera did so many different and beautiful dances and always proved their versatility.
So every-time same kind of tap dancing makes peoples a bit bore!! Ginger Rogers dances are sometimes very much boring. But the dances of Cyd, Ann and Vera are always great to watch.
aryankhan65 1 year ago
@aryankhan65 ELEANOR POWELL is the one who was all tap. Ann Miller"s specialty was tap
Look at the rest of the Fred and Ginger movies, you spoke too soon.
BOBLA90069 1 year ago
@BOBLA90069, I actually haven't watched that much of Eleanor Powell, so no words about that!
Yea its correct that Ann's specialty was tapping but she have shown us much more than tapping too in many of her films including some like Hit The Deck where she did two beautiful dances without tapping and a beautiful flamenco dance with Cyd and Ricardo in film Kissing Bandit and many others too!
But probably Ginger never proven her versatility except tapping! All of her films just have tap dancing!!!!
aryankhan65 1 year ago
@aryankhan65 your comment is very ignorant.
ellechick13 8 months ago
American Stepdance that's it !
BrigitteKreislWalch 1 year ago
This is true heaven ... watching these two - they were pure magic !
MsBedwell 1 year ago
One word...MAGIC
DrAlisok 1 year ago
Os musicais modernos deviam fazer um revival desses antigos...aliás...deviam se transformar neles de novo.
CamilaRibeiro 1 year ago
Simply great. Almost as from another planet...
BCSA64 1 year ago
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the only reason im watching is because i kinda just wanna fuk her
jewvis 1 year ago
That is so cool.
I'm surprised Ginger Rogers didn't break her heels and sprain her ankle. I surely would have.
xcutetacox3 1 year ago
I still love the quote: "Ginger had to do everything that Fred did, except backwards and in high heels."
youhavegottabejoking 1 year ago
One of their best tap routines. Thanks for posting.
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@MoonStarDutchess Your ears bleed when you hear swear words? Fuck..
idiotequedemos 1 year ago
@MoonStarDutchess your ears bleed when you hear swearing? Fuck...
idiotequedemos 1 year ago
por qué ahora no se puede disfrutar de estas maravillas. AMO EL CINE MUSICAL !!!!!!!
Flaka307 1 year ago
The other couple just got PWND.
coolkid1234533 1 year ago
Now THIS is 'dancing with the STARS'!
lokotasioux 1 year ago
Love it!
lokotasioux 1 year ago
Wow, they both have legs for miles....
olimakiella 1 year ago
Awesome!!!! which 1 is the movie where they r singing in the snow and its lk u like potatoes and i like potatoes and he says them different ways? well if u know what i'm talking bout can u plz tell me?
ladidacow1 1 year ago
@ladidacow1 Its Shall We Dance :))
sleepyhead246 1 year ago
@sleepyhead246 ok and is that the name of the song i'm thinking about?
ladidacow1 1 year ago
@ladidacow1
I think u r thinking of two different movies. In "Swing Time" they sing in the snow. The potatoe song ("Lets call the whole thing off") is sung in the movie "Shall we Dance" but they r singing it in a roller skating rink, not snow.
lotrlovermr 1 year ago
@lotrlovermr Though potatoes do get mentioned as well in the lyrics of "A Fine Romance," the number in the snow in "Swing Time." The line is, "We should be like a couple of hot tomatoes/But you're as cold as yesterday's mashed potatoes." The marvelous Dorothy Fields came up with that.
ziggyfollies 1 year ago
@lotrlovermr oh ok ya i get it thanks
ladidacow1 1 year ago
Along with everything this man has ever done - absolutely fabulous!!
bohemond1100 1 year ago
If you didn't already notice it, Fred's chewing gum AND dancing at the same time. Now that's what I call TALENT! :)
What is that odd dance step they're doing at 0:47? The penguin?
02chevyguy 1 year ago
Goddamn. Fred & Ginger are OG's.
I'd like to see the people on So You Think You Can Dance try this.
osharemind 1 year ago
Amazing!
terouterou 1 year ago
Pure poetry in motion! Thanks for posting!
scouser19a 1 year ago
thank you for posting such sharp footage of the most amazing dancers in the universe!!!!!!!!
anastaire33 1 year ago
Icons of the cinema
BOHEMIANMEX 1 year ago
Follow The Fleet! <3
COGICGIRL247 1 year ago
Great Irving Berlin song. Fred & Ginger are THE GREATEST!! Thanks for posting.
captsub 1 year ago
I just love Fred.
sleedolfine15 1 year ago
My God!! how good they were!! Is a long and difficult dance sequence, incredible
guzma03 1 year ago
Fred Astaire is just a GOD.
Ginger is a perfect partner.
These two know how to dance.
JM4EDR 1 year ago
wow I love it soo much
ripmj51 1 year ago
It doesn't get better than this... Fred and Ginger...WOW!!!
57babyboomer 1 year ago
Thanks for the post. Saw this one al the way through Saturday night--an absolute gem. Just wish Astaire and Rogers had ten made more movies to enjoy!
bbdupon 1 year ago
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I'ts a shame that young people today don't have entertainers like these two to admire. What is dancing today? Grinding and mosh pits. What has become of the world?
papaT10932 1 year ago 2
@papaT10932 Why the hell was this marked as spam?
You are 100% correct.
"Dance" today is basically sex with clothes on!
wovenbrain19 11 months ago 5
Its a shame that young people today don't have entertainers like these two to admire. What is dancing today? Grinding and mosh pits. What has become of the world?
papaT10932 1 year ago 5
@papaT10932 ssssoooooo true.
JM4EDR 1 year ago
Oh boy you gotta love them together. They were wonderful together. Thank you for posting this. I strive to be as good of a dancer and Ms Ginger. Thanks!
MsGinger92 1 year ago
They are athletes of the first order and artists beyond compare!
Hoontasan 1 year ago 2
@Hoontasan 10 out of 10 for your observation.
JM4EDR 1 year ago
ahah
triceratoporco 1 year ago
AMAZING
pixiepqueen 1 year ago
POUR UN PREMIER COURS DIFFICILE a SUIVRE AVEC FRED
anna42077 1 year ago
too good, i adore them...
boonreiver 1 year ago
Hah. How things have changed. It's not hard to miss the good old days, even when these ones are before my time.
xIndca 1 year ago
This is one of their all time best numbers! I don't know if you've read Arlene Croce's book, "The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Book," but she states that part of what makes this movie so enjoyable is how much Ginger had increased her range as a dancer at this point in their movies.
I made a modern day Fred and Ginger style short film, "Red, Black & Blonde," and posted a clip on my page if you want to check it out! I'm hoping to make it into a feature. :)
seniortri3 1 year ago
fred astaire, ginger rogers dance on air(8)
fracasodemo 1 year ago
Now that is how it's done! A dance-off against Fred and Ginger? Haha um, just give up guys, they're kind of unbeatable! :)
MissHazelFlagg 1 year ago 2
Damn I'm speechless. Cannot fathom how they could move like that...real talent. Don't we all wish the 'Golden Age" was still among us?
PruePeyton2 1 year ago
Boy when those two were together... it's like explosion of talent, really, really incredible. :)
twilightsplendor 1 year ago
this is magic, it is simply the most amazing thing ever created!!!!!!
fred and ginger are artist beyond anything!!!!! i love dace and these people soooo much!
misscupcake127 1 year ago
i hope these videos never dissapear! we must cherish them forever.
irawesome1 1 year ago
You know what? If Ginger could, so can I! I've been inspired! I'm gonna learn to tap dance!!!!!!!!
vintagefan92 1 year ago 5
@vintagefan92 you go girl!
polkadotpolka123 1 year ago
It's interesting to see in this column that I'm not the only one who feels this little 'quiet' number was one of their very best. Others are are more celebrated and were bigger productions, but that doesn't = better. This dandy sparkles. Plus I really like the tune, which helps considerably. Nothing done today in the name of dancing comes remotely near.
My 2¢.
pnutbutrncrackers 1 year ago 2
Oh How I LOVE this! Amazing! ty
2meheavensentmusic 1 year ago
I spent 5 year in the Navy and I gotta say Fred make those "cracker jacks" look good.
lildevil72 1 year ago
who here is a teenager like me but wishes some aspects of ''that time'' were still here today :)
TheArtfulShow 1 year ago 5
I am 14 years old, and I can't stop watching these things. I started checking out Fred Astaire and Ginger Roger's videos in the past few days, but I ABSOLUTELY love them. I can't stop dancing around the house :)
TheCorrsFriends 1 year ago 7
@TheCorrsFriends I'm with you!!!!! hehe :-]
vintagefan92 1 year ago
@TheCorrsFriends: haha i'm 16 and your right and these two are amazing 2gether! you should watch the movie "Top Hat" some of their best work is in that movie :)
it's so sad how sync tap dancing its almost a dead talent now. :(
johntravolta20 1 year ago
@TheArtfulShow
Me! me!
konary617 1 year ago
I really love "Swing Time" and "Top Hat", but this is my favorite dance routine out of all the ones they did together. So precise, beautifully choreographed and executed.
bluegrassgirl73 1 year ago
i agree with your comment 100 percent. this number has always looked to me, playful, simple, and fun. both of their legs look completely "fluid."
ginger's body could match any actress today. gosh they were special.
hm1107g 1 year ago
@hm1107g I don't thinks there is anyone around today who could match these two. In those days they had talent and class. Didn't have to walk around butt naked and endure these damned sex scenes. I just stick with the oldies. Suits me just fine.
empressoffrance 1 year ago
So fluid - they make it look so easy. Makes me want to break out in dance myself except I can't dance and now I'm depressed about it. (Sigh...) Oh well - I'll just have to dance vicariously through Ginger.
mrspogadaeus 2 years ago
It was also Ginger amazing acting that mad their movies so wonderful. She acted the way girls felt about Fred. Lets not forget their amazing chemistry.
lizzyvance 2 years ago
Im 22 and love this. Wish Hollywood would make more movies like this. There will be no one like them again. They are angels. Could we stop insulting Ginger or Fred? What make them special are them together. Their movies would have not been the same without each other. Ginger did good dancing without having much training when they started out. It goes without saying Fred was amazing dancer.
lizzyvance 2 years ago 25
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Ginger had an intense dislike of Astaire.He was morose and over critical.Astaire was partially responsible for his original dancing partner,his sister Adele giving up the stage,because of his constant criticism and demanding nature.She lost a lot of confidence.Later she planned a comeback in a London show,but backed out fearing her brothers backlash.He is not an angel
davidglow3 1 year ago
I never knew that. Thats sad :( How did you find that out?
lizzyvance 1 year ago
@davidglow3 This comment is entirely untrue. They had an amazing friendship which lasted.
May I suggest David that you read Miss Roger's autobiography and take note of Mr Astaire's comments when he received his lifetime achievement award. You should be ashamed of yourself.
They both had a tremendous respect and love for each other which is evident in their work.
I had the privilege of personally knowing Miss Rogers and for you to sully her memory in this way is terrible.
hamishray 1 year ago 28
Simply amazing.
alandeedle 2 years ago
I like the movie "Follow The Fleet". I think Fred & Ginger made a dynamic couple. They got their start in the movie "Flying Down To Rio"
The majority of the sailors you see in the movie clip came from the US Naval station Long Beach.
atpcfi 2 years ago
I love this routine (and the song) so much - possibly my favourite FA & GR sequence, especially the synchronization during the side-by side swaying - amazing!
I really only really discovered Fred Astaire this past year and he never ceases to amaze me - he's in a a class all his own!
johnwilldonicely 2 years ago
Now that is what I call Exceptional Wow standard professionalism! It was so good I was spellbound.................
mchoiceforever 2 years ago
When I was born Fred Astaire was 41 years old but I still got to see quite a bit of his career. Fred and Ginger were the best dance couple I have ever seen and Fred the best male dancer. I don't think there will ever be a match for them.
onebaud 2 years ago 2
I love classic movies like these. This one is one of my favorites!
stob5150 2 years ago 5
Thats a 10 from me.
jellis4465 2 years ago 4
I think this is my favorite Ginger and Fred movie. :0)
kenaco2009 2 years ago
These two are golden!
I wish so much to have been alive when Fred was.. I was born long after he died...
Fred Astaire is my absolute favourite!!! I love everything he does!!! <3
oniyurisan 2 years ago 9
What a great dancing pair. This episode was trully wonderful. We don't get stars or talent like this anymore. Thanks for posting.!
champlain9 2 years ago 36