I understand he's dancing but that is not Fred Astaire dancing. What I mean by that if you look at the movies she danced and everything else she danced in that's actually dancing. They seem to be moving to jazz
@@beverlygannon4141 Well,. We All know what happened to the other Great dancers of our time,. Prince & Michael J.! So,. Don’t feel bad,. At least you made it to 60,. They didn’t,. So Sad!
It's unfortunate. We live for as much of fulfilling our desires as we can, believing the lie that we'll just "rest in peace" when it's all over (as if that means there's a point to life as well). But then we face God for a lifetime of sinning and refusing His offer in Jesus Christ to forgive and forget, offering eternal life of no more suffering, disease and death, accepted simply by faith. Religions have poisoned the truth and deceived most. God / Jesus Christ didn't come here to create a religion - He came here to seek and save people - adopting them. It's about a relationship with a person God / Jesus Christ when He adopts you, not about a set of rules - any more than having kids is about your set of rules, but is instead about the relationship with your kids. *_"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."_* Ephesians 2 8-9 *_"And as Moses lifted up the serpent [on a wooden pole] in the wilderness [that whosoever looks upon it believing it will save them, it will], even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [exposed]"_* John 3.14-20 I implore people to re-read the gospels yet again and forget what anyone or any church/religion claims they say. Our eternity depends upon it.
He was one of the greats. Here, he is just as flexible as ever. Once we met him standing near the old post office in Beverly Hills. For some reason, he was standing out near the bushes. When we stopped to say hello, I dIdn't realize who it was at first. It hit me when he asked my husband if he could hold the baby, "OMG, it's Fred Astaire!" So, he took our baby over the waist high bushes and did a little dance in place with him. It's a very exciting and precious memory I'll always cherish. I'm so glad we had it. He died not long after. I just loved him.
Yes. We will. The Bible holds out the promise of the resurrection which means "standing up again". This takes place on earth.🌎 I hope Fred tap dances out from his grave and I hope am around to see it.
Michael Jackson's life, off stage, was sad. However, Fred Astaire was actually one of his neighbors and I've read Michael used to go over and cut loose with Fred! That makes me so happy!
@@windorsolarplease4314 Michael was good friends with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly when he was young. They were telling him that he'll have a great career in the future and they were right. Fred Astaire even called MJ after the first moonwalk at Mowtown 25 screaming and told Michael it's the best performance he ever seen. Michael on that point said that no awards will ever top that
I was a teenager when I watched this segment on TV. I heard my mom screaming, "I can't believe it! He's still amazing!". Now, 51 years later I watched it again and I can surely say, "he was amazing!" Those were the glorious days of Hollywood and the Oscars.
They had already become the generation of notalents stuck on themselves so much they couldn't realize real talent when they saw it. Total disrespect for an icon.
I am not shocked that no one stood up for him! The old school was classy and perhaps 🤔 an erosion had already started taking place! I do not watch award 🥇 shows now! The Will Smith incident with Chris Rock was terrible! Fred Astaire was a beast on the dance floor! Michael Jackson really appreciated his talent and so do I ! ❤👍🏽👏😎
Thank you for sharing this Zee. My heart goes out to them back then and now. They just don't make 'em like they used to. Merry Christmas Zee, to you and yours. 🎄💕🎄
Fred Astaire has to be one of the most physically graceful humans who ever lived...he could literally float on air. He elevated dancing to high art & that's entertainment!
I, some few years ago, heard of a lady around 80, forgot her name, body builds. Started at 56. So, we as a society need a better understanding and vieepoint on age. I know someone prolly about 80 by now who literally walked from our town to almost the next state. The next state is an hour drive. He loves walking over getting a ride and prolly does it every day. It is all about taking responsibility and treating your body right. Not everything happens and it is one of those things. Not having healthful habits will eventually lead to a breakdown. Edit: Also, if you treat yourself as old, then you will act old and get old. If think youthful, even if have ohysical challenges, you will treat yourself like you are young and have better outcome. Even if stuff happens, won't be as bad as if have old mindset.
Talent, poise, grace and skill are his hallmarks. He makes dancing seem so easy, but it took him years of experience and dedication to refine his craft. What a pro entertainer! His work is timeless.
Yes, it is. Fred was taught by the best from the Cotton Club, the Nicholas brothers. Seldomly does anyone give them credit, but Fred did when he was alive.
I am 80 years old and Fred Astaire could out dance anyone today that call themselves dancers. And he does not have too grab his crouch to do so.... So there you fools, watch Fred Astaire the expert!!!!!
Wow, he looked fantastic for 71 and they didn't have Botox back then 😂😂😂. Most his age today, look 100, ladened with pharmaceutical drugs. But yet we are more medically advanced🤔
Aber für den Stepptanz zu dünn und Sprünge, so wie Kelly konnte er auch nicht. Er war nur elegant mit einer Partnerin und das war überwiegend Ginger Rogers.
Another great who was drafted into the military during the war and came home to his career. He also guest conducted the Air Force band in 1981. It was the US Army Air Force that he drafted into. It’s always amazed me the number of stars and celebs who didn’t hesitate to do their part during WW2 and yet how many wars have gone by since then and not a single star has ever given up their career for their country. “Elmer” was born to Jewish parents in NYC. He was distinguished from Leonard Bernstein by Bernstein East (Leonard)-NYC, and Bernstein West (Elmer)-Hollywood . No relation, pronounced last names differently. This concludes the history lesson for this morning!
That's the perfect word to describe Fred, Fluid. He's like mercury, never seen anyone have that since, even the best ballet dancers can't land like him.
Fred is and always will be pure silk…no other dancing artist could ever come close to his elegance and style…he like Cary Grant and Cesar Romero were made for Black Tie!!
x gotohoward: Not sure he was more "skilled", per se, but he had an unparalleled grace and fluidity that made him seem to effortlessly float on air. No matter who Fred was dancing with, one could not take their eyes off him. He had a presence never before seen and never since equalled. When I watch his films, I have to consciously make the decision to tear my focus away from him. Even though the other dancer, whether male or female, was technically his equal in skill or star power, he had a magnetism,, I would always focus on him.
Stacy Honeycutt agree better didn’t have as much skill as others like Kelly. Gene Kelly and Astaire both acknowledged the Nicolas brothers were amazing but unfortunately there was so much racism then. Fred was the most graceful. Kelly was powerful. Michael Jackson is the only one who could blend the two and do better. Watch his tap routine in the 70s on the Jackson show. Then later in the 80s and 90s
@@joelgarcia3907 I agree~ They were robbed! Also: Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sandman Slim, Sammy Davis Jr., as solo act and with "The Will Mastin Trio", Bunny Briggs...the list goes on.
@Lawrance Ovarabia Yes - his hands! I always noticed his hands were different than any dancer. It is especially "telling" when he is dancing alongside someone.
@Lawrance Ovarabia One more thing, Fred was rumored to have considered Eleanor Powell the only other dancer that might be able to outshine him, when side -by - side. But what does Ben Manciewicz know anyway...
+Mary K Thompson Absolutely. I would have loved to have been his dance partner. I love watching Fred, Gene, Donald, Bing, and Danny Kaye. I wish I lived in that era. Fred is the best dancer out of all of them. Sad that times change and this style is no longer around. All we have know is TWERKING and JERKING. Now, that is sad.
He is one that is so sophisticated - Gene was athletic and Donald was close to Gene's style too - very quick on his athletic style too. Bing - I can't recall Bing dancing unless he does the soft shoe dance routine.
mamatibbors cassady Yes, they were the flip sides of 2 coins. Astair the Gentlemen's Dancer and Kelly the Everyman's Dancer. Astair very stately, suave and graceful to Kelly's raw energy, athleticism. Even with the great dancers we see grace the stages today, there will never be any that will match the talent of those 2 men.
WHY are you people sitting?? Fred FREAKIN' Astaire just danced for you! Love that man - he oozed class! And even at that age, he looks as though his feet are floating slightly above the ground instead of touching it - he was fabulous.
I am 80 years old and Fred Astaire could out dance anyone today that call themselves dancers. And he does not have too grab his crouch to do so.... So there you fools, watch Fred Astaire the expert!!!!!
Since I found this video, I keep coming back and watching it over and over again. He dances with such joy. I want to stay in state I am in when I watch. An incredible performance. What an amazingly talented human being he was!
The best dancer ever in cinematic productions. This man here was 71 years old at the time he performed. At that stage, he could still out do any men in their 20's as he had so much style and grace.
@@jefferyburton1518 Gene Kelly what? What are you saying that Gene was better? If so, then i tell you this, i bet even Gene Kelly would tell you Fred was the best dancer. I think Gene learned from Freddie boy.
@@TheBohemianAngels I love them both but maybe Kelly was more artistically ambitious. Stuff like 'An American in Paris' almost goes beyond its "musical" genre tag into a whole new kind of cinema.
ac McG - jack sees his master. Every move Fred performs exceeds anything Jack has ever dreamed of. It’s like an ecstasy moment. A revelation. Jack is totally conquered. He has given in
Astaire was on the Michael Douglas talk show once (I'm 70 years old, so ...) anyhow, as Fred was walking away Douglas said, "Look at that! Even walking he's dancing!" Douglas was right.
SUCH a cool dude! WHAT a dancer. The beat is in him, & he IS the beat. Even in 1970 - at the age of 71 ! - he had more style than dancers half his age. So lithe. Sublime.
People never gave standing ovations often in those days - they were rare. Now they’re a dime a dozen and I guess people are so used to this, it seems strange...
Shahara Zon thus clip was the year 1969 FYI. 50 years ago. Go do your homework and check it out. Even if it was 1989 it would be 30 years ago. He who laughs last laughs best.
@Kris Moodley That's correct, you don't achieve that level without being so passion and perfectionist, that takes to rehersal. All the best rehears deeply into his category.
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Fantastic performance! So much elegance, grace and style, he made that look so easy and none of us could do a few steps. What a loathsome audience to not stand for the GREAT Mr. Fred Astaire. Thank you for posting!!! LOVE it!
Fred Astaire, to this day is second to NONE!! A gentleman with style, grace and moves that none will ever have! He felt every note in his soul and showed it in all of his awesome moves.
I smiled from the first second he started dancing right straight through to the end. To think he was in his 70's. Holy MAZOLEY. I miss that kind of class & talent. UH-MAY-ZING!
Yeah - no 'saggin' back then - you didn't have to see their underwear and butt-cracks... they pulled their pants up, like (before the prison gays thought it up for 'easy access') real men do. Gentlemen. So very rare today.
Michael Jackson said he used to watch Fred dance for hours. He said Fred was one of his biggest influences on his dance style. Michael said he combined Fred, James Brown and Elvis dance styles and made them his own . Fred was incredible.
Yes, you are absolutely correct. Fred Astaire had a lot of talent for sure, but also really worked hard at perfecting his dance and art. He knew that was the way to do it.
Certainly as he really had an amazing and pleasant voice and remarkable singing talent as well. And of course even without his dancing talent he was a topnotch actor, for instance his performance late in his career in "Towering Inferno" earning him an academy award nomination for best supporting actor .
This is what movie stars used to look like. I don't watch the Oscars or Grammys because I don't know any of the people nominated. I agree about the standing ovation. He definitely deserved one. There will never be another Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly. They were the best.
Indeed! When I was little (I wasn’t born until 1975), the shows still had glamour and class! It was actually something that you would look forward to watching whether it was the Grammy’s or the Academy awards…there was waaaay less exposure to things so it was special. Nothing is really special anymore. Sometimes I wish we could just shut all this social media down a week and get back to life a little less exposed. 🤷🏽♀️
Fred Astaire at 71 years old dances better than I do at half his age, hell I don't think I would ever be able to dance as good as that man. What an amazing talent.
das 1988 I agree. Although Austin Bailey does have a point that it takes years of hard work and practice to reach the high standards of people like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly (to name but two), but I think the spark of true talent has to be there within them to start with. Probably most people can learn the basics and get by in social dancing, at a party or social event, but it takes something special, a gift that some people are just born with, to reach the heights that these performers achieved. And that goes for any craft, be it dancing, singing, playing a musical instrument, or painting or writing etc. Some people 'have it' but others just never will, no matter how much they practice.
Most dancers start out at a very young age! I took 15 years worth of tap dance, jazz dance and acrobatics. Still I am no where near Fred Astaire! He kept it up professionally practically his whole life!
My grandmother loved watching him dance and from a young age I would watch him dance with her. Every time I see him dance those memories come flooding in. She passed away at the age of 89 in 2000.
Someone once interviewed Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones about showbusiness. He was asked - what is your definition of "professional" - to which he replied "Fred Astaire".
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I understand he's dancing but that is not Fred Astaire dancing. What I mean by that if you look at the movies she danced and everything else she danced in that's actually dancing. They seem to be moving to jazz
@@glennspitzer2684 just shut up
Such fluidity and grace at 70. It‘s amazing.
70years??!!! U have got to be kidding!!!!
@@foofookachoo1136 Maybe 71
Wow 70!
"Elegant." "Classy." "One of a Kind."
I had to check that, because I couldn’t believe it.
I give him a standing ovation in 2021. I really miss the stars like him.
That is real stardom!
@@gloriaproctor532 I bet he got all the chicks....
Right on. Back when people had REAL talent.
Wish those days were back! Class and style!!
Hugh Jackman's one of the few today
He always broke into such a beautiful smile when he danced. He was 70 in this video. Love him forever.
Me too class act
❤❤❤ Love him
72
71 years old. The audience should have been on their feet. Watching him makes you feel so good.
I love how at the end, for a second, his face was like "did I get it right? Yeah of course I got it right, how would I not?"
Fred at being 71 here moves like an amazing 25 year old. He never lost it and is very dynamic and dazzling in his graceful moves. Awesome guy
Watching this the same day you are! Random human connection :)
Fred Forever!
YES. Wish I cud I'm 66 waiting for hip replacement an yet I've been a dancer👍
@@beverlygannon4141 Well,. We All know what happened to the other Great dancers of our time,. Prince & Michael J.! So,. Don’t feel bad,. At least you made it to 60,. They didn’t,. So Sad!
It's unfortunate. We live for as much of fulfilling our desires as we can, believing the lie that we'll just "rest in peace" when it's all over (as if that means there's a point to life as well). But then we face God for a lifetime of sinning and refusing His offer in Jesus Christ to forgive and forget, offering eternal life of no more suffering, disease and death, accepted simply by faith. Religions have poisoned the truth and deceived most. God / Jesus Christ didn't come here to create a religion - He came here to seek and save people - adopting them. It's about a relationship with a person God / Jesus Christ when He adopts you, not about a set of rules - any more than having kids is about your set of rules, but is instead about the relationship with your kids.
*_"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."_*
Ephesians 2 8-9
*_"And as Moses lifted up the serpent [on a wooden pole] in the wilderness [that whosoever looks upon it believing it will save them, it will], even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [exposed]"_*
John 3.14-20
I implore people to re-read the gospels yet again and forget what anyone or any church/religion claims they say. Our eternity depends upon it.
He looks very old though for some reason. Check him out in the 1981 movie Ghost story. For a guy who was athletic most of his life, he aged terribly
Nobody like the debonair Fred Astaire. Period. We are blessed to still be able to watch him on youtube & old movies.
Magic on the floor
He was one of the greats. Here, he is just as flexible as ever. Once we met him standing near the old post office in Beverly Hills. For some reason, he was standing out near the bushes. When we stopped to say hello, I dIdn't realize who it was at first. It hit me when he asked my husband if he could hold the baby, "OMG, it's Fred Astaire!" So, he took our baby over the waist high bushes and did a little dance in place with him. It's a very exciting and precious memory I'll always cherish. I'm so glad we had it. He died not long after. I just loved him.
Man oh man. We shall never see his like again. Such a delight to watch him dance.
Yes. We will. The Bible holds out the promise of the resurrection which means "standing up again". This takes place on earth.🌎 I hope Fred tap dances out from his grave and I hope am around to see it.
@@fairedelapeche1300 Not at ALL interested in your religious beliefs.
Well if you think you’d never see anything like him again watch “Weapon of Choice” with Christopher Walken here on TH-cam.
@@philip6502 Not interested in YOURS.
No, nobody dances any more, it's all car crashes and gun battles. We live in different times.
Fred Astaire always looked liked he was dancing on air, even when he was older. Enjoyed these two. They were both amazing!
Best dancer ever
@@currentpractice4037 He made it look so easy, and you know it wasn't. Nicholas Brothers were also extremely good.
Michael Jackson's life, off stage, was sad. However, Fred Astaire was actually one of his neighbors and I've read Michael used to go over and cut loose with Fred! That makes me so happy!
@@veramae4098 Didn't know that, thank you for sharing.
@@windorsolarplease4314 Michael was good friends with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly when he was young. They were telling him that he'll have a great career in the future and they were right. Fred Astaire even called MJ after the first moonwalk at Mowtown 25 screaming and told Michael it's the best performance he ever seen. Michael on that point said that no awards will ever top that
FRED ASTAIRE there will never be another like him! His name alone, means CLASS.
Lazy bunch - get on your feet!!
his name was actually Frederick Austerlitz
@@1977JohnBoy He had sense enough to change it to Astaire, i.e. That man has astaire.
Legend.
@@Pashasmom1 definitely😃
this 7 minute clip is cooler than the last 7 Oscar shows combined
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Absolutely. I watched them when I was a kid. Now I'm 58 and haven't watched them for decades.
From when the academy had class.
@@alabaster193 hey I was born in 1980 and still KNOW (not think, I know) this was way better then anything today or in the last decade.
For sure!!!
This performance at 70 years old...smh. They don't make them like that anymore. Remarkable. The master at his craft.
Did Michael Jackson get much influence from this guy??
Actually Boomers still do.
@@quicksylver5684 yes, quite a bit. if nothing else, for the sense of showmanship and spectacle.
With 70 most are still pretty mobile, but it gets downhill fast until the 80s
@@nougatbitz with unhealthy lifestyle or injuries, it can go bad in the 60s or sooner imo
A kind man, and what a dancer. 70 years old, and look at his grace. He was amazing! ❤
How tf
Damn, he was 70 yrs old? That was amazing! He's one of my favorites. 💯
What?!?! Thats got to be a lie surely!
1970 Oscars were on April 7. Astaire turned 71 on May 10.
He was so graceful
I was a teenager when I watched this segment on TV. I heard my mom screaming, "I can't believe it! He's still amazing!". Now, 51 years later I watched it again and I can surely say, "he was amazing!" Those were the glorious days of Hollywood and the Oscars.
He’s a classic
Certainly true in comparison to this year's Oscars!!
The days before will smith.
@@trae4529 Also loved Fred when he played Robert Wagner's dad in It Takes A Thief. That was a great late-in-life role for him, and he was fantastic.
@@organist1982 they should of stood up
I'm shocked that nobody stood for this genius!
Michael learned from him.
They had already become the generation of notalents stuck on themselves so much they couldn't realize real talent when they saw it. Total disrespect for an icon.
I am not shocked that no one stood up for him! The old school was classy and perhaps 🤔 an erosion had already started taking place! I do not watch award 🥇 shows now! The Will Smith incident with Chris Rock was terrible!
Fred Astaire was a beast on the dance floor! Michael Jackson really appreciated his talent and so do I ! ❤👍🏽👏😎
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There's only one Fred Astaire, no matter what age he is, when he dances. No one can replace this beautiful man. He was simply brilliant ❤
The class, the talent, the humility, all rolled into one persona. Very rare. Mr. Fred Astaire makes it looks so easy!
Hello Bella
Nothing like it today!😢
I love that now in December 2022 so many of us stumble onto this stream..and we agree to appreciate and love Fred and Bob. Joy to see them.
YEEEEES FRED IS THE MAN!
Absolutely!!
Wish the arts where in such shape today. Who represents the arts today is pure crap
I enjoy stumbling onto my nostalgic memories of you're.
Thank you for sharing this Zee. My heart goes out to them back then and now. They just don't make 'em like they used to. Merry Christmas Zee, to you and yours. 🎄💕🎄
Back when American entertainers had actual class and genuine talent.
God given and in their souls.
The guy was 71. The word, "Legend" just doesn't cut it. He was incredible.
R1
@@lucillehumphrey5842 What does R1 mean?
@@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182 guess it's dark souls thing...-.-
Like a horse running across a field, poetry in motion. Now this, is talent.
Mad. Skills
He loves what he does and that made me smile throughout his performance.
Beautiful xx
@Dawn Hall never stop moving and you keep body lubed up.
What a classy, highly skilled dancer. Poetry in motion. Every movement precise, well timed to the beat. what a treat to watch.
Fred Astaire has to be one of the most physically graceful humans who ever lived...he could literally float on air. He elevated dancing to high art & that's entertainment!
He was a big inspiration to Michael Jackson and Fred Astaire admired MJ as well
@@mycupoftea3866 aha another gullible media sheep just what I was looking for!
Agree totally. He and Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor were just amazing dancing talents. All 3 had poise, dignity and class.
The only one who matched him was Sammy Davis Jr.
I adore him,always
Never again will we see a dancer like Mr. Astaire. What brilliant agility and flexibility. Every dance move of his was outstanding
Grace, style, class. He had it all.
He sure did, Rosanne..
Wow 71 years old and he still had it . Amazing stuff. Amazing dancer. Amazing man.
How to bust a move.
I, some few years ago, heard of a lady around 80, forgot her name, body builds. Started at 56. So, we as a society need a better understanding and vieepoint on age. I know someone prolly about 80 by now who literally walked from our town to almost the next state. The next state is an hour drive. He loves walking over getting a ride and prolly does it every day.
It is all about taking responsibility and treating your body right. Not everything happens and it is one of those things. Not having healthful habits will eventually lead to a breakdown.
Edit: Also, if you treat yourself as old, then you will act old and get old. If think youthful, even if have ohysical challenges, you will treat yourself like you are young and have better outcome. Even if stuff happens, won't be as bad as if have old mindset.
I agree im in my 40w and cant move like that
71 is NOT old.
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Talent, poise, grace and skill are his hallmarks. He makes dancing seem so easy, but it took him years of experience and dedication to refine his craft. What a pro entertainer! His work is timeless.
For sure 👍
He is the god of the dance. He is without peer
Timeless indeed. Check out this routine backed by Fat Boy Slim Weapons of War playing. Stunning.
@@keithbraham6438 Michael Jackson took Fred’s work and made it better
Yes, it is. Fred was taught by the best from the Cotton Club, the Nicholas brothers. Seldomly does anyone give them credit, but Fred did when he was alive.
This artist is 70 years old and moved on his feet in this amazing way , and the audience could get to thier feet . What a shame .
Fred Astaire flowed like water in his dance piece, the guy was just the best at what he did.
Fred was 71 and still the slickest guy in the room.
Yeah I just worked that out just then born in 1899!!
That's really incredible, 71 and moving like a 30 year old
Actually, he was just short of 71: the 1970 Academy Awards was on April 7; Mr Astaire's 71st birthday came later on May 10.
I am 80 years old and Fred Astaire could out dance anyone today that call themselves dancers. And he does not have too grab his crouch to do so.... So there you fools, watch Fred Astaire the expert!!!!!
Wow, he looked fantastic for 71 and they didn't have Botox back then 😂😂😂.
Most his age today, look 100, ladened with pharmaceutical drugs.
But yet we are more medically advanced🤔
Fred was always elegant, graceful, and classy.
Aber für den Stepptanz zu dünn und Sprünge, so wie Kelly konnte er auch nicht. Er war nur elegant mit einer Partnerin und das war überwiegend Ginger Rogers.
Gertrud - Pia Adam-Taylor 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Smooth as butter and pure class!
Fred Astaire fluidity in motion. There will never be another dancer like him. Rest In Peace Fred.
Totally agree!
How things have changed. You just do not see class and talent anymore.
Nah Gene Kelly was also great.
You are SOOOOO RIGHT.
@@charonboat6394 Pretty much on par but would cause a debate, I still say Fred was the better dancer not talking anything away from Gene.
Mr.Astaire was the epitome of elegance and creative genius
Yes he was!!!!
Where is the genius in this 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mr., yes, Mr. That is and don’t you forget it!
@@freedomofexpression4916 this was cringey asf😂, they've been culture vulturing for a long time smh
More joy in Fred Astaire at 71, in 2019 on TH-cam than I’ve found all day anywhere else. Legend.
Also let's not forget, that conductor at 3:25 who Bob calls "Elmer" is Elmer Bernstein, one of the greatest film composers of all time
Another great who was drafted into the military during the war and came home to his career. He also guest conducted the Air Force band in 1981. It was the US Army Air Force that he drafted into. It’s always amazed me the number of stars and celebs who didn’t hesitate to do their part during WW2 and yet how many wars have gone by since then and not a single star has ever given up their career for their country.
“Elmer” was born to Jewish parents in NYC.
He was distinguished from Leonard Bernstein by Bernstein East (Leonard)-NYC, and Bernstein West (Elmer)-Hollywood . No relation, pronounced last names differently.
This concludes the history lesson for this morning!
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Gene Kelly was once asked "if you could dance one more time with one of your former partners, who would you choose?" His answer was " Fred Astaire."
Fred & Gene were the only two playing on that level…different styles but mad respect
He still had it. Elegant, soft, fluid, groove. Bob was great too.
From Lups,He's the GREATEST!!!
That's the perfect word to describe Fred, Fluid. He's like mercury, never seen anyone have that since, even the best ballet dancers can't land like him.
Fred is and always will be pure silk…no other dancing artist could ever come close to his elegance and style…he like Cary Grant and Cesar Romero were made for Black Tie!!
He was 71 years old here. Pretty badass dude.
*I SAID THIS LONG BEFORE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,, JUST STICK TO GROWING A BEARD!*
Class and talent! Great job Mr. Astaire!!
Er hätte lieber nicht mehr tanzen sollen, mit seinen dünnen, schwachen Beinchen. Gene Kelly konnte es besser.
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Beerdy - Bruce Lee Central That’s what great talent looks like!
He even managed to keep his toupee on during this. And a knee drop at the end! Magnificent! What a talented and classy guy.
First off, this is when the Academy Awards was worth watching. Second, Fred Astaire is on another planet skill wise.
x gotohoward: Not sure he was more "skilled", per se, but he had an unparalleled grace and fluidity that made him seem to effortlessly float on air. No matter who Fred was dancing with, one could not take their eyes off him. He had a presence never before seen and never since equalled. When I watch his films, I have to consciously make the decision to tear my focus away from him. Even though the other dancer, whether male or female, was technically his equal in skill or star power, he had a magnetism,, I would always focus on him.
Stacy Honeycutt agree better didn’t have as much skill as others like Kelly. Gene Kelly and Astaire both acknowledged the Nicolas brothers were amazing but unfortunately there was so much racism then. Fred was the most graceful. Kelly was powerful. Michael Jackson is the only one who could blend the two and do better. Watch his tap routine in the 70s on the Jackson show. Then later in the 80s and 90s
@@joelgarcia3907 I agree~ They were robbed! Also: Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sandman Slim, Sammy Davis Jr., as solo act and with "The Will Mastin Trio", Bunny Briggs...the list goes on.
@Lawrance Ovarabia Yes - his hands! I always noticed his hands were different than any dancer. It is especially "telling" when he is dancing alongside someone.
@Lawrance Ovarabia One more thing, Fred was rumored to have considered Eleanor Powell the only other dancer that might be able to outshine him, when side -by - side. But what does Ben Manciewicz know anyway...
You won't be seeing anything this classy at the Oscars nowadays.
+Linda Harrison so true alas..a lot of today's stuff is just vulgar...without much talent to show for it
Agreed. When lacking in creativity, sink to the lowest common denominator: vulgarity. So Pathetic.
Too busy being political 🙄
The Oscars aren't worth watching anymore!! Full of HATE is all Hollywood has left!
Cmon now we have CardiB and Jlo 🤪
The man was one of a kind. Such talent! I love watching him.
+JubalCalif 👍
+Mary K Thompson Agree!
+Mary K Thompson - Elegance in "Style"
+Mary K Thompson Absolutely. I would have loved to have been his dance partner. I love watching Fred, Gene, Donald, Bing, and Danny Kaye. I wish I lived in that era. Fred is the best dancer out of all of them. Sad that times change and this style is no longer around. All we have know is TWERKING and JERKING. Now, that is sad.
He is one that is so sophisticated - Gene was athletic and Donald was close to Gene's style too - very quick on his athletic style too. Bing - I can't recall Bing dancing unless he does the soft shoe dance routine.
Anyone who loves dance, talent, humility, and class will naturally love Fred. Such a talent! See him once and you'll be a fan for life.
Astair was just something we thought we'd have forever.........
He will be with us forever. His legend will never die.
He was so amazing. I loved Gene Kelly too, but Astair was so amazing.
mamatibbors cassady Yes, they were the flip sides of 2 coins. Astair the Gentlemen's Dancer and Kelly the Everyman's Dancer. Astair very stately, suave and graceful to Kelly's raw energy, athleticism. Even with the great dancers we see grace the stages today, there will never be any that will match the talent of those 2 men.
I will always have him, in my heart. For me he danced his way into it in Funny Face and never left!
Kelly Adams Yes, that was good. I also loved Daddy Long Leggs
WHY are you people sitting?? Fred FREAKIN' Astaire just danced for you! Love that man - he oozed class! And even at that age, he looks as though his feet are floating slightly above the ground instead of touching it - he was fabulous.
Other stars in the audience. Need I say more?
Because the fact stars when on duty spends double the hours on their feet when on duty, so maybe can use a sit break.
It was a time when talent, class, and humility were at the heart of humor, entertainment and sophistication. Dear God, I miss those days...
Unfortunately it's never coming back.
Nah, they had insufferable windbags back then, too. Fred Astaire had to share this stage with one of them.
@@BigBri550 Speaking of windbags, do us all a favor & cut your wind off ok?
@@bobmalon7244 Ah! but see I'm not an _insufferable_ windbag, so it's all good.
I am 80 years old and Fred Astaire could out dance anyone today that call themselves dancers. And he does not have too grab his crouch to do so.... So there you fools, watch Fred Astaire the expert!!!!!
Since I found this video, I keep coming back and watching it over and over again. He dances with such joy. I want to stay in state I am in when I watch. An incredible performance. What an amazingly talented human being he was!
The best dancer ever in cinematic productions. This man here was 71 years old at the time he performed. At that stage, he could still out do any men in their 20's as he had so much style and grace.
Gene Kelly!
@@jefferyburton1518 Gene Kelly what? What are you saying that Gene was better? If so, then i tell you this, i bet even Gene Kelly would tell you Fred was the best dancer. I think Gene learned from Freddie boy.
@@TheBohemianAngels I love them both but maybe Kelly was more artistically ambitious. Stuff like 'An American in Paris' almost goes beyond its "musical" genre tag into a whole new kind of cinema.
Look at him move
He was amazing. He took up skateboarding in his 70’s…💕💕
It’s his grace and fluid movement that still stands out here.
YES..IT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DANCING.....AND DANCING!
Wayne Farrell Media - it takes gay men to spot class nowadays . Where is the world heading?!
I'm not even 60 yet Fred Astair did that at 71 yrs old. In 1970. Fantastic.( I. Was 10 in 1970)
Fluid movement . You've said it all, sir!
ac McG - jack sees his master. Every move Fred performs exceeds anything Jack has ever dreamed of. It’s like an ecstasy moment. A revelation. Jack is totally conquered. He has given in
It's 2022 and I just found this. Made my day. Watching Fred Astaire is always a joy. ♥
Astaire was on the Michael Douglas talk show once (I'm 70 years old, so ...) anyhow, as Fred was walking away Douglas said, "Look at that! Even walking he's dancing!"
Douglas was right.
Me too.
Yea cuz the Oscar’s will never be this classy again
Always the epitome of grace. He will always be remembered as one of the world's great dancers.
Class act...won’t ever be duplicated. Not just the moves, but who he was.
In every way, he was a class act!
SUCH a cool dude! WHAT a dancer. The beat is in him, & he IS the beat. Even in 1970 - at the age of 71 ! - he had more style than dancers half his age. So lithe. Sublime.
Fred was as good a person as he was a dancer. Total class act.
Yes, no one had a bad word to say about FA. What a great person. 💕❤️💕
We need more like him.♥️♥️
That's really good to hear
Great person, fabulous dancer - but this number is terrible!
Class act! Elegant, sleek, and just wonderful!
They should have given him a 10 minute standing ovation for that it was pure class , wow !!!
The fact he didn't get a standing ovation just astounds me...
MarvelDCFanGal In the mere fact that he can dance better than 97% of them
facts
People never gave standing ovations often in those days - they were rare. Now they’re a dime a dozen and I guess people are so used to this, it seems strange...
Shahara Zon thus clip was the year 1969 FYI. 50 years ago. Go do your homework and check it out. Even if it was 1989 it would be 30 years ago. He who laughs last laughs best.
@@OperaJH i meant 60s
What an amazing dancer, so natural, 71 years at that time, and made it look so easy, only a master is able to achieve that...
@Kris Moodley That's correct, you don't achieve that level without being so passion and perfectionist, that takes to rehersal. All the best rehears deeply into his category.
@@atila1356 i saw sinatra in his later years he also was about perfection
My cheeks hurt from smiling widely. I swear, while I was watching him dancing, I can see his youth seep into him. It was amazing!
What I love about Fred Astaire
His charm
His iconic voice
And his dancing ability.
Such grace and agility at 70 years old. Only the wonderful Fred Astaire could move like that. Amazing!
I could watch his movies all day long. Such a great dancer. RIP Fred no one will ever match your dancing. Loves those days.
Some people should live forever ❤
Masja Stengård
Thanks to the media, such as TH-cam, he always will. Always loved him, always will.
Beautiful statement, Masja.
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@junior torres That is rather lovely. Did you write it yourself? Mind if I borrow it to write in a card for my beloved...?!!
I come back to watch this every now and then. It just lifts my heart. Classic. So cool.
Fred Astaire’s dance moves were so smooth, and light! He was a natural!
The man doesn't miss a beat. He and the music, are one.
Love you, Fred.
A standing ovation was definitely in order, but sadly missed.
The best ever !
100% Agree 👍
Nowadays standing ovations are meaningless.
My exact sentiment!
spot on
I see I am in good company here!
SO cool! Pure class to his dying day. Baryshnikov said Astaire was the greatest dancer ever. That’s good enough for me. Genius knows genius.
Now that's what I'm talkin' bout!
At 71 years old and still takin' the youngins' (today) to school.
Oh fuck off
Todays kids blah blah blah. Go smoke another spliff behind the bleachers gramma
these youngins cant even show enough RESPECT their way outta a wet paper bag
There will always be old men yelling at clouds. Won’t there?
@@minnie310 There will always be arrogant youngsters dismissing the wisdom of the elderly, won't there?
Such class and respect for others. We need to look back and learn from these gems.
You put him, Gene Kelly, and Sammy Davis on a stage together they'd blow the walls down from just sheer, brilliant, talent.
And add in the Nicholas Brothers and then the whole stage would explode with talent!
What about Charles Manson?
Valencia couldn’t agree more 👏🇬🇧
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Fantastic performance! So much elegance, grace and style, he made that look so easy and none of us could do a few steps. What a loathsome audience to not stand for the GREAT Mr. Fred Astaire. Thank you for posting!!! LOVE it!
@Productive Whinger WHAT a stupid thing to say about a legend. Given you've no class it is not surprising. Go crawl back under the rock you buffoon.
2021 here, such style and grace in his movements, had to watch several times.
His dance movements are like poetry.
It gets really good at 4:38! Wow, so impressive he could do that in his 70s!
Fred Astaire, to this day is second to NONE!! A gentleman with style, grace and moves that none will ever have! He felt every note in his soul and showed it in all of his awesome moves.
I aim so glad my Mom made me watch all of those Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movies when I was young.
Beautiful and gracious. In his seventies yet he was barely out of breath giving a performance that 20 year olds couldn't do today.
Fred was exactly four years older than Bob. Back when dignity was king. These entertainers honor us with their presence.
I smiled from the first second he started dancing right straight through to the end. To think he was in his 70's. Holy MAZOLEY. I miss that kind of class & talent. UH-MAY-ZING!
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Exactly. Knees still on point. Lol
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Back when men had class. Astaire was such a smooth dancer.
Chivalry
Yes my friend, class is almost gone
Such a shame how men have such fear of things like dancing or anything they deem ‘feminine/gay’ these days, this skill level is so attractive
Yeah - no 'saggin' back then - you didn't have to see their underwear and butt-cracks... they pulled their pants up, like (before the prison gays thought it up for 'easy access') real men do. Gentlemen. So very rare today.
Michael Jackson said he used to watch Fred dance for hours. He said Fred was one of his biggest influences on his dance style. Michael said he combined Fred, James Brown and Elvis dance styles and made them his own . Fred was incredible.
MJ never cited Presley to be one of his influences.
@@tintu2476 Elvis met his future wife when she was a child, must have been related to that.
I REALLY CARE about Michael Jackson! (not)
I was about to make a comment about that as it really reminded me of him
Fred astaire was lightyears ahead of Jackson, it is hilarious when ppl try put jacko in the same bracket as Fred Astaire 😂🤣😂
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They should have given him a standing ovation. I was giving him one watching it today. An extraordinary talent. Just WOW!!!!!
@Productive Whinger Yes, serious. Download your best dance routine for us here and I'll be sure to rate yours as well. Thank you.
TALENT!!!! Something that is missing from the artist of today! He perfected his artistry and had several other talents he could rely on as well.
Yes, you are absolutely correct. Fred Astaire had a lot of talent for sure, but also really worked hard at perfecting his dance and art. He knew that was the way to do it.
You can appreciate great talented man without putting down an entire generation. It makes you look ignorant and boomerish.
You said it well.
Certainly as he really had an amazing and pleasant voice and remarkable singing talent as well.
And of course even without his dancing talent he was a topnotch actor, for instance his performance late in his career in "Towering Inferno" earning him an academy award nomination for best supporting actor .
Talent, hard work and Soul....
brought a big old smile to my face. Astaire had true class!
J
This is what movie stars used to look like. I don't watch the Oscars or Grammys because I don't know any of the people nominated. I agree about the standing ovation. He definitely deserved one. There will never be another Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly. They were the best.
What a long way we have come , from glamor and talent to 2022 and what has evolved into the equivalent of the Jerry Springer show !!!
this 7 minute clip is cooler then the last 7 Oscar shows combined
Too true!
Indeed! When I was little (I wasn’t born until 1975), the shows still had glamour and class! It was actually something that you would look forward to watching whether it was the Grammy’s or the Academy awards…there was waaaay less exposure to things so it was special. Nothing is really special anymore. Sometimes I wish we could just shut all this social media down a week and get back to life a little less exposed. 🤷🏽♀️
Fred Astaire at 71 years old dances better than I do at half his age, hell I don't think I would ever be able to dance as good as that man. What an amazing talent.
he was the O.G. for real
Austin .Bailey No...not everyone can do it as well no matter how much practice...🙄🙄🙄
das 1988 I agree. Although Austin Bailey does have a point that it takes years of hard work and practice to reach the high standards of people like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly (to name but two), but I think the spark of true talent has to be there within them to start with. Probably most people can learn the basics and get by in social dancing, at a party or social event, but it takes something special, a gift that some people are just born with, to reach the heights that these performers achieved. And that goes for any craft, be it dancing, singing, playing a musical instrument, or painting or writing etc. Some people 'have it' but others just never will, no matter how much they practice.
Most dancers start out at a very young age! I took 15 years worth of tap dance, jazz dance and acrobatics. Still I am no where near Fred Astaire! He kept it up professionally practically his whole life!
He should have had a standing ovation!!❤❤
Who will join me in giving old Fred a standing ovation in 2020?
Too old, can’t stand
standing on my chair!!
I said the same thing when the camera panned the crowd, not one person standing.....WT_?
@@yanuriroschev7270 they were too cool, judging by the face of the person sitting next to Nicholson
50 years late but better late than never.
Fred Astaire always looks light as a feather and makes his dancing look so effortless. Just loved watching him. Such an incredibly talented gentleman.
This so classic. Something that is missing in our society today.
My grandmother loved watching him dance and from a young age I would watch him dance with her. Every time I see him dance those memories come flooding in. She passed away at the age of 89 in 2000.
I was afraid this might turn out to be a sad exercise in nostalgia, but at that age Fred Astaire still "floated" when he danced. Beautiful to watch.
More talent on that stage than in all of Hollywood today.
Truth!
easily
Ahhh the gods of yester-year.............
Someone once interviewed Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones about showbusiness. He was asked - what is your definition of "professional" - to which he replied "Fred Astaire".
Божественный танцор, всегда восхищалась его мастерством! И это в 70 лет, БРАВОООО!!!!!
I have always been a huge fan of Fred Astaire!! His dancing was impeccable!! 💞
Fred make it look so easy. So light on his feet, even at this age. Any dancer will tell you this is a work out!