Fred Astaire + Robert Palmer - Let's Face The Music And Dance

LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE
Written by Irving Berlin
Performed by Robert Palmer
Dance by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
Choreographed by Hermes Pan
Edited by CFJ

Robert Palmer sings a masterpiece written by Irving Berlin for the movie Follow The Fleet. Recorded at Ritz, NYC, June 1983, during the Pride tour. And the video naturally features the incomparable pair, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, from all of their 9 films in 1930s - Flying Down To Rio (1933), The Gay Divorcee (1934), Roberta (1935), Top Hat (1935), Follow The Fleet (1936), Swing Time (1936), Shall We Dance (1937), Carefree (1938), and The Story Of Vernon And Irene Castle (1939).

At first, as a big fan of the late Robert Palmer, I just wanted people to hear this fabulous and obscure cover version (which is actually much better than Taco's version in '84, in my opinion). But thought it would be better with something to watch, so here it is.

Picking some of the finest moments of the Astaire/Rogers and editing them was simply fun. While editing the video, I was a bit annoyed to find that Ginger always turns or spins slower than Astaire, because if you cut a scene to Astaire's timing, it changes to another while Ginger has not finished spinning yet. Astaire's movement is razor-sharp and really smooth!

My favorite Astaire/Rogers film is possibly Roberta, or The Barkleys of Broadway, btw. I also love the 1985 film Ginger e Fred directed by Fellini (and, of course, The Purple Rose of Cairo, by Allen, too). Robert Palmer always reminds me of Mastroianni, which is another main reason why I made this. Enjoy.

Originally uploaded on my former channel on August 10, 2008.

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[sherrylynn70]

This production is nothing short of pure brilliance...I cannot believe that only 13,000 have viewed it..I feel it should have gone viral...I have enjoyed this for several years now...Big applause on creating such a wonderful moment in time...bringing the best of both worlds together..Thank you for your time.

[hazelpert]

Love them love their dancing

[danieltm3]

Robert Palmer version > Fred Astaire. I just listened to both 20+ times. And head hurts from Fred Astaire version.

[KeelanDragon]

Horny music

[scotman55]

@sweetiepillow OK, but have you listened to the original? This is way to "rock & roll" and that's certainly clashing with a 1930s-style dance. It is not "bad" but the original is better. Much better.

[scotman55]

No, no.  This is wrong. The original is MUCH better!

[viajante3103]

Maravilhoso Robert

Parabens!!!

[Choefoe]

Astaire and Palmer, both classy guy,s ;-)

[lapacker]

At first I was disappointed but this actually is really wonderful. A lovely tribute.

[TheRutledgest]

Very fitting that a man of such style - Robert Palmer - is the vocal backdrop for the ever elegant Fred Astaire's (and Ginger Rogers') dance performance. The perfect pairing of two classy men; well done!