Pan's People dance to Bucket T - Jan and Dean in 1968

An early version of dance troupe Pan's People, seen here on German TV in October 1968. They would later become famous (as a 6-piece outfit) as the resident dancers on the BBCs "Top Of The Pops". Their choreographer, Flick Colby, is in the centre. They all seem to be enjoying themselves dancing to "Bucket T" by Jan and Dean (later covered by The Who).

Dave Lee Travis and Uschi Nerke present.

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[sambda]

Strange she should die at such an early age (65) from pneumonia. But she had been battling breast cancer for many, many years (10-15 at least) and I guess some anti-cancer drugs had lowered her immunity or something.

[1974rail]

are they still around today?

[sambda]

Yes, they are all still alive, I think.  They no longer perform as a troupe, though.

[xyxy1957]

I have found an early video of three of Pan's People, Ruth, Babs and Louise dancing to Jacques Dutronc singing "Le plus difficile" on German TV around 1968. I found it on Zarambia youtube site. Ruth nearly falls off stage at the end after slipping.

[sambda]

Can we have a link... I can't find it

[jnmklo9]

Flick Colby wow .. Body yeah .... Beautiful face yeah

[jnmklo9]

Flick is a gorgeous girl lady and woman hmmmm give me goosebumps

[Rasmusmusicvortex]

Love it!!!

[soapbox5]

Brilliant video.I met Flick Colby a few times back in 1976 & saw her work out dance routines for Ruby Flipper.An amazing lady.Made a great impression on me;an 11 year old.So sad she's left us now.Great to see her here with P-P in 1968.

[tamova]

Flick was so cool....trust the BBC to wipe all the Top of the pops in 68-69

[mickeytipp]

Andi Rutherford had really slimmed down by the time the girls were performing on Top Of The Pops. Also sad to see Flick pass away at such an early age last week. Only for her, Pan's People or any of the subsequent dance troupes on the show (Legs & Co, Ruby Flipper, or Zoo would never have existed) RIP Flick....

[Omega6334]

Flick was so very beautiful....such a tragic waste that she should go so young (65).I grew up with Pans people.My favourite was Louise, but without Flick they wouldn't have existed at all...Rip Hon !

[Alwintor]

Babs nowadyas does keep fit and aerobic-type classes around the West Wilshire area.

[Alwintor]

Babs nowadyas does keep fit and aerobic-type classes around he West Wilshire area.



[pierstheoneandonly]

RiP Flick, the creative figure behind Pan's People. I was too young to take an avid interest when she was still dancing with PP, but looking at the vids here on YT, she does seem to have 'it' - and noticeably more than the other girls, who were by no means without talent.

[merseymained]

@jnmklo9- indeed. RIP Flick, who's death was announced today. @MrJimmyboy1972- done better by The Who, of course.