What kind of shape was he in to dance like that, and then belt out those powerful notes, strongly and clearly, and not even seem winded?!?? Amazing talent!!
I had the great privilege and honor to meet Gregory Hines in 1986 At LAX airport. I was coming back from Hawaii and had a layover there. I was at a newsstand looking at a magazine, I looked up and Gregory was standing right next to me. I was shocked and excited to meet him and told him how great I thought he was and he thanked me. I’m reading some of the comments here and one of them say he seemed like a nice guy. I just want to write to tell you he was more than nice, he was a class act. R.I.P. you are truly missed.
Yes, I noticed the ever-debonair Cary Grant. I named our beautiful family cat C.K. "Dexter" Haven after Cary's gorgeous character in the divine "The Philadelphia Story".
I know, right? Cary would appreciate the physical humour-exhibit A, arsenic and old lace. As a former circus performer he’d absolutely *see* Hines’s talent. And I knew someone else had noticed! I searched the comments and here it was. 👍
Never mind how difficult THIS is - I've taken several tap classes and I know how difficult THOSE were. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can dance.
I can hardly walk. That's why I prefer to fly. ;) So, no, even without tap lessons I've an idea how hard it is. To get there. What all classy pros have in common is their capabilities to make their prowess appear easy, or it wouldn't be entertaining and no fun watching it. But just because something looks easy when performed by an expert, doesn't mean it is. It hardly ever is. That's what I always know.
I'm a huge Gene Kelly fan, but I love how Gregory Hines dances. They're both such masculine dancers. Hines is so loose and relaxed but controlled at the same time so all the steps are perfect. He almost attacks the dancing. There's nobody like him. I'm sad that they're both gone.
Great comment. Dunno how "masculine" Hines is, though. I LOVE him. But he seems catlike, so relaxed yet never misses, as you said. It's like he's always almost falling but catches himself and that's part of the tapping. It's more universal, transcends masculinity or femininity, though certainly appealing. Whatever it is, it's fantastic!!
Gregory Hines was super talented - I was heartbroken when he died. I enjoyed watching him in everything. But the dancing had me enthralled! Just amazing. Where's that kind of talent today? RIP, sir.
Love, love this man! No words to express his UNBELIEVABABLE talent! Continue to be frustrated that most people don't even know who he is, let alone know his MASSIVE contribution to the the arts around the world!!
I was blessed to call Gregory a friend. He was so kind to me, with encouraging words and kind praise. I watch this video, and think how lucky I was to have a few brief conversations with him. What an extraordinary talent he was, taken from us all too soon. He’s got to be dancing with the Angels now... and entertaining them all at the Pearly Gates. And what a fitting tribute to Gene Kelly, who was extraordinary as well.
I just saw "Tap", which I haven't seen in YEARS. What a talent! (And, I always remembered that cute little boy who played Suzzanne Douglas' son, and was an incredible dancer himself.... and didn't realize until tonight that that was Savion Glover!). I am now watching "White Nights", which I have NEVER seen....and Hines spoke beautiful Russian, and was a great actor to boot. But watching him here....my God, how gifted was he. We lost a wondrous talent, a beautiful treasure. Multi-talented, gorgeous, sexy, and gone much too soon.
I remember a clip in which Sammy Davis Jn. in his final days made a throwing motion to Gregory Hines, as if to pass the ball to him...singing, dancing and acting.
OMG!! Greg is psyched to hav gotten the 2 thumbs up from the legendary Gene Kelly! I absolutely love them both!! 2 international treasures in the dance industry!❤
Donald O'Connor was absolutely amazing in this wonderful musical i still think he was underrated in the film's he starred in he was incredibly talented
No one else could have done justice to the Gene Kelly tribute but Gregory Hines nailed it! Another one that was gone too soon, taken from us by cancer in 2003
I could not get enough of Gregory Hines. He was the BEST!!! So sad that he died so young. He was cool and sexy and talented and he seemed so comfortable in his own skin. I came on TH-cam hoping I could find an interview he did on the Merv Griffin show shortly after Sammy Davis Jr. died. It was so touching and poignant. Couldn't find it, but this performance was certainly a treat.
Looking at this performance, this bit from Wikipedia starts to make perfect sense: "In 1990, Hines visited his idol, Sammy Davis, Jr., as he was dying of throat cancer, unable to speak. After Davis died, an emotional Hines spoke at Davis's funeral of how Sammy had made a gesture to him, "as if passing a basketball … and I caught it." Hines spoke of the honor that Sammy thought that Hines could carry on from where he left off."
@@minekara6407 I became a fan of Gregory Hines when he played the coroner in "Wolfen". He was hilariously funny and lovable. Later I realized that he is also a brilliant dancer. Well, we all know what fate awaited the man. Very sad. He remains a legend.
It’s difficult to reconcile his prodigious dancing talent with his exceptional singing done back to back without a moment to catch his breath. Respect!
I saw Hines on Broadway in the Eighties. What a remarkable talent he was. An unforgettable evening. Great that the Kennedy Center had one master salute another.
That must have been seeing him in Person! I always enjoyed Betty Hutton, saw her in person I forget where tho! Loved her great energy etc!!Now I keep her alive as I lip sing to her songs! I used to sing with bands but I am 88 now so my voice is gone! I love entertaining at Senior Places!! 💖🙏❤️🥰
Gregory Hines was one of the most talented dancers/performers ever. I love watching him dance. The power and originality of his dances was tremendous. You could see the joy on his face during this performance. His beautiful smile lit up the room. He was truly one of the Greats. Rest in Peace Sir.
Now that's entertainment! The effortlessness and joy in which Hines performs should make most of today's talent (and to be fair, they are plentiful) embarrassed and jealous!
This was heaven for me. One of my all time favorite dancers paying tribute to one of my all time favorite dancers. How I have enjoyed every dance routine I’ve watched these two men perform.
Simply the greatest and most complete entertainer I've ever seen. Sammy Davis Jr. precedes him as such. I define complete as Gregory Hines' ability to sing, dance, choreograph, act, produce and direct. You would be hard pressed to find some one else who could perform all of these duties at the highest levels. I was blessed to meet Mr. Hines, dine with him, and see him perform. I was totally crushed when I was informed that he passed away. I had just seen the Bojangles Robinson film he did. I think it was his final film. Gone too soon.
Right after the Great Hines makes his epic finale fall, Cary Grant's reaction is so genuine. "Oh, Wow!" 💜 it! Today's artist need to celebrate each other. If you can't admire your colleagues, you are really not an artist, are you?
Good morning Kennedy Center! Thank you for posting this extraordinary tribute. Mr. Hines was at the top of his game then. A fine display of art and virtuosity for a True Legend in the world of song and dance. Rest in peace you fine song and dance men of your days.
Gregory was a phenomenon, talented actor, great dancer & singer & i believe he direted too. People forget he had a hit record with Luther Vandross . We all got a time but it just seem Gregory was Gone too soon. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves, i thank The Most High God i got to see his God given talent.
I had the pleasure of being Greg's StanIn, on an USA Network miniseries. We had so much fun. Between takes, we would play around singing Temptations Songs, like My Girl. He is an Endearing Spirit who suffered in complete silence until it could not be hidden any more. That's a Trouper. I miss you Greg, and I thank GOD for having a chance to be a small part of your life.
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Gregory Hines would have been sitting where Gene Kelly was getting his Kennedy Center honor had he lived longer. R.I.P. to both.
So agree.
1000%.
Gone too soon!
Such a tragic loss of wonderful, beautiful talent. RIP Mr. Gregory Hines
ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!! No doubt about it !!!!!!
It's not just tap dancing, it's like he's scatting with his feet.
Brilliantly put!
Touché
He's the BEST!!!!!!!
That is THE best description I've ever heard of what Gregory Hines does so brilliantly... that I've never seen from anyone else!
HE WAS GREAT, SORRY HAVE LOST HIM SO SOON, RIP MY FRIEND
What kind of shape was he in to dance like that, and then belt out those powerful notes, strongly and clearly, and not even seem winded?!?? Amazing talent!!
When you’re on the stage you don’t feel anything. You just belt it out and then as soon as the lights fade, collapse
Exactly
Good, much less great, dancers are also great athletes.
I've always heard that dancers are the best athletes of all!
@@titusmaddern8712 Yep.
This man was taken from us way too soon. He was a phenomenal talent.
I absolutely agree
Completely agree. Stellar.
How did he die?
luv White Knights
@@ikennaiwuchukwu6949 cancer
Thanks "TH-cam" for keeping history alive and reminding us that one needed TALENT to become famous....
Great comment. And what great talent Gene & Gregory are
Very very well stated
I am a science teacher and am going to keep their memory alive, whether my students like it or not! AMAZING talent
To watch one legend paying honor to another legend is beautiful to watch.
I wished that Gregory Hines lived longer, he was an American treasure, and never received the accolades he deserved. RIP
I had the great privilege and honor to meet Gregory Hines in 1986 At LAX airport. I was coming back from Hawaii and had a layover there. I was at a newsstand looking at a magazine, I looked up and Gregory was standing right next to me. I was shocked and excited to meet him and told him how great I thought he was and he thanked me. I’m reading some of the comments here and one of them say he seemed like a nice guy. I just want to write to tell you he was more than nice, he was a class act. R.I.P. you are truly missed.
Cary Grant in the audience almost fell out of his chair with applause and he was seating down. 🤣🤣👍🏼
Yes, I noticed the ever-debonair Cary Grant. I named our beautiful family cat C.K. "Dexter" Haven after Cary's gorgeous character in the divine "The Philadelphia Story".
I know, right? Cary would appreciate the physical humour-exhibit A, arsenic and old lace. As a former circus performer he’d absolutely *see* Hines’s talent.
And I knew someone else had noticed! I searched the comments and here it was. 👍
Ok whoever has not taken a tap class before has no idea how incredibly difficult this is. Wow!!!
Never mind how difficult THIS is - I've taken several tap classes and I know how difficult THOSE were. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can dance.
@@Malcolmdeeb yeah and he didn't miss a breath beat after that exquisite dance he sang like he just started AWESOME
The incredible thing is they made it look so easy and effortlessly!
Raw talent at its finest!
I can hardly walk. That's why I prefer to fly. ;) So, no, even without tap lessons I've an idea how hard it is. To get there. What all classy pros have in common is their capabilities to make their prowess appear easy, or it wouldn't be entertaining and no fun watching it. But just because something looks easy when performed by an expert, doesn't mean it is. It hardly ever is. That's what I always know.
Game recognizing game. Only a master like Gene Kelly can appreciate another master like Gregory Hines
There are many of us who appreciate the gifts of Mr. Hines and Mr. Kelly
Thank you for letting me see this!! How wonderful he gave Gene credit and visa versa !! Awesome times!
Who’s watching this great talent in 2021? R.I.P. Gregory🙏🏼
I'm a huge Gene Kelly fan, but I love how Gregory Hines dances. They're both such masculine dancers. Hines is so loose and relaxed but controlled at the same time so all the steps are perfect. He almost attacks the dancing. There's nobody like him. I'm sad that they're both gone.
Great comment. Dunno how "masculine" Hines is, though. I LOVE him. But he seems catlike, so relaxed yet never misses, as you said. It's like he's always almost falling but catches himself and that's part of the tapping. It's more universal, transcends masculinity or femininity, though certainly appealing. Whatever it is, it's fantastic!!
@@cockeyedoptimista I love to say that dancing is simply aiming for the ground and missing.
Phantomsbreath Wonderful expression! I might borrow that.
😍
@@Phantomsbreath love it.
Gregory Hines, one of a kind! So much talent, so much charisma. Gone too soon!!
Gregory Hines
What a man
What a dancer
What an actor
What an inspiration
What a mind
What heart
What soul
Rest in ascension my brother❣
HOW COULD HE SING AFTER THAT ROUTINE. Dance more than well, sing more than well, look more than good... So glad for the upload. Thank you.
Gregory Hines was super talented - I was heartbroken when he died. I enjoyed watching him in everything. But the dancing had me enthralled! Just amazing. Where's that kind of talent today? RIP, sir.
Love, love this man! No words to express his UNBELIEVABABLE talent! Continue to be frustrated that most people don't even know who he is, let alone know his MASSIVE contribution to the the arts around the world!!
The new talented people spin in their heads. I'd rather watch tap.
I just watched a fabulous tapper on AGT tonight....and Gregory Hines came immediately to mind.
Hard to believe it's 20 years since that man is gone.💔 What an icon. What a singer, dancer and entertainer. Thank you for everything Gregory Hines.
I was blessed to call Gregory a friend. He was so kind to me, with encouraging words and kind praise. I watch this video, and think how lucky I was to have a few brief conversations with him. What an extraordinary talent he was, taken from us all too soon. He’s got to be dancing with the Angels now... and entertaining them all at the Pearly Gates. And what a fitting tribute to Gene Kelly, who was extraordinary as well.
Gregory Hines. I still miss him dearly. I loved Gene Kelley.....he always appeared to me a nice person.
The best part is how Gregory is enjoying dancing. What masterful footwork!
Happy Heavenly Birthday & Valentine's Day to the late & great Gregory Hines ( February 14th)❤
Besides all that talent, he always seemed like such a lovely person.
I just saw "Tap", which I haven't seen in YEARS. What a talent! (And, I always remembered that cute little boy who played Suzzanne Douglas' son, and was an incredible dancer himself.... and didn't realize until tonight that that was Savion Glover!). I am now watching "White Nights", which I have NEVER seen....and Hines spoke beautiful Russian, and was a great actor to boot. But watching him here....my God, how gifted was he. We lost a wondrous talent, a beautiful treasure. Multi-talented, gorgeous, sexy, and gone much too soon.
Top 3 Greatest Dancers of All Time....
Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines, and Fred Astaire
Never forget the Nicholas Brothers
@@rachelbuchanon8630 Greatest Duo!
And Sammy Davis Jr!
Baryshnikov.
That thumbs up at the end , nothing more u could ask for. Gene Kelly thoroughly enjoyed that performance
I remember a clip in which Sammy Davis Jn. in his final days made a throwing motion to Gregory Hines, as if to pass the ball to him...singing, dancing and acting.
I Miss Gregory Hines and Gene Kelly So Much! Rest In Peace and God Bless You Both!
What a talent! That man died way too young! R.I.P. Gregory Hines. 😢
OMG!! Greg is psyched to hav gotten the 2 thumbs up from the legendary Gene Kelly! I absolutely love them both!! 2 international treasures in the dance industry!❤
Donald O'Connor was absolutely amazing in this wonderful musical i still think he was underrated in the film's he starred in he was incredibly talented
No one else could have done justice to the Gene Kelly tribute but Gregory Hines nailed it! Another one that was gone too soon, taken from us by cancer in 2003
No one in our generation could dance like Gregory Hines!! I know he's dancing for You, Lord.
I remember my Dad and son getting to meet Mr. Hines in the San Antonio airport. They got his autograph.
Gregory Hines died so young. Great talent.
Love Gene Kelly
PHENOMENAL!!!! May these two amazing men forever dance In Heaven! We Love and Miss You, Gene Kelly and Gregory Hines!
Man I sure do miss this cat! Pure Talent!
That audience should have been on the FEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They were of a different time back then. Very respectful to not interrupt his performance.
I could not get enough of Gregory Hines. He was the BEST!!! So sad that he died so young. He was cool and sexy and talented and he seemed so comfortable in his own skin. I came on TH-cam hoping I could find an interview he did on the Merv Griffin show shortly after Sammy Davis Jr. died. It was so touching and poignant. Couldn't find it, but this performance was certainly a treat.
When people danced. And sang. And showed love. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
Looking at this performance, this bit from Wikipedia starts to make perfect sense:
"In 1990, Hines visited his idol, Sammy Davis, Jr., as he was dying of throat cancer, unable to speak. After Davis died, an emotional Hines spoke at Davis's funeral of how Sammy had made a gesture to him, "as if passing a basketball … and I caught it." Hines spoke of the honor that Sammy thought that Hines could carry on from where he left off."
There was no one like Gene Kelly!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️😎
May the legendary Gene Kelly and the incomparable Gregory Hines rest in peace and song.
Totally absolutely love Gregory Hines forever
I loved him in anything he ever did.❤️
All superlatives for his awesome talent !
Gene Kelly.. gregory hines two wonderful talented entertainers..May their beautiful souls rest in sweet eternal peace ❤❤❤
They don't make them like this anymore.
I could watch Gregory Hines forever. I loved him in White Nights. Fabulous Actor and Dancer
Gregory Hines, Gene Kelly - and Cary Grant in the audience! These were better times than ours now...
Great comment. I agree wholeheartedly
@@minekara6407 I became a fan of Gregory Hines when he played the coroner in "Wolfen". He was hilariously funny and lovable. Later I realized that he is also a brilliant dancer. Well, we all know what fate awaited the man. Very sad. He remains a legend.
Loved him!! Great guy, singer and dancer like Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and. Many many more!! 🥰💖❤️ I am still tap dancing at 88!!
Gregory was so captivating...I could watch him all day
Phenominal !!! Gershwin would be so proud to see him dancing to his music like that. Wow !!!!
Gregory Hines I was blown away when he died I could not believe it I had no clue and he was that's sick no idea at all so young
LOVED GREGORY. GOD took him early. He couldn’t stand to let him go for long❤️🩹
We lost him way to soon. Incredible talented in so many ways.
What a talent Gregory Hines was. Probably had one of the best voices of the Sing and dance men.
Gregory Hines was a true renaissance man he could act he could sing and could he dance!
Hines is superb. A legend. Graceful, athletic, coordinated, soulful, classy, fluid, and the holder of God given talent and ability.
How great was Gene Kelly and what a wonderful artist Gregory Hines!
It’s difficult to reconcile his prodigious dancing talent with his exceptional singing done back to back without a moment to catch his breath. Respect!
Gregory Hines was the perfect person to tribute Gene Kelly both 🐐
I'm old enough to remember Hines, Hines, and Dad.
Lawrence Reeves: I was a BIG fan of Hines, Hines & Dad
@@cheril8891 I knew the whole family,I grew up in Harlem N.Y., Dad Maurice Sr., and the boys Maurice Jr. And Gregory. Alma was the mom.
@Jim Stark I had to set my daughter straight when she talked about the Hines Bros. She didn’t know it was originally Hines, Hines and Dad.
Me too!
I was born in 1952!
My husband and I were lucky enough to see him perform live at the Acadian Room, Royal York Hotel in Toronto
And now - The Great Gregory Hines!!!! Boy, could he dance! Miss him. ✨🌷🌱
Did you notice who’s in the audience? Wow! ✨💫✨
Life proves its so cruel to take down such a talented entertainer like Gregory Hines bless his heart 💕💕
I saw Hines on Broadway in the Eighties. What a remarkable talent he was. An unforgettable evening. Great that the Kennedy Center had one master salute another.
I saw him in "Sophisticated Ladies" - a real gem.
That must have been seeing him in Person! I always enjoyed Betty Hutton, saw her in person I forget where tho! Loved her great energy etc!!Now I keep her alive as I lip sing to her songs! I used to sing with bands but I am 88 now so my voice is gone! I love entertaining at Senior Places!! 💖🙏❤️🥰
Loved Gene Kelly and Gregory Hines... Died too young
I still love me some Gregory Hines, May he forever rest in peace .☺
Gregory was a great tapper. Can’t even think of one in this recent generation. May h3 Rest In Peace.
Acts, sings and dances! Miss that level of performers.
Beyonce can do that!
Rest in peace Gregory Hines. You gave us so much great entertainment. Bless you.
Gregory Hines was one of the most talented dancers/performers ever. I love watching him dance. The power and originality of his dances was tremendous. You could see the joy on his face during this performance. His beautiful smile lit up the room. He was truly one of the Greats. Rest in Peace Sir.
Now that's entertainment! The effortlessness and joy in which Hines performs should make most of today's talent (and to be fair, they are plentiful) embarrassed and jealous!
This was awesome. His tribute to Sammy is unbelievable too!!
What a master he was. What an honor to Gene Kelly who was a master as well!
What Triple Threat,Singer⭐Dancer⭐Actor⭐oh yeah, he was easy on the eyes 😘😍Miss you Gregory Hines❣️😘
I am truly blessed to have lived to see BOTH of these phenomenally talented men perform.
If Gregory wasn't taken from us so soon, he'd be sitting right where Gene is sitting excepting his Kennedy Award. Rest In Peace Brotha!
and now Maurice is gone. T A L E N T RIP Hines brothers
This was heaven for me. One of my all time favorite dancers paying tribute to one of my all time favorite dancers. How I have enjoyed every dance routine I’ve watched these two men perform.
Gene Kelly’s response said it all.
Simply the greatest and most complete entertainer I've ever seen. Sammy Davis Jr. precedes him as such. I define complete as Gregory Hines' ability to sing, dance, choreograph, act, produce and direct. You would be hard pressed to find some one else who could perform all of these duties at the highest levels. I was blessed to meet Mr. Hines, dine with him, and see him perform. I was totally crushed when I was informed that he passed away. I had just seen the Bojangles Robinson film he did. I think it was his final film. Gone too soon.
So much talent. Rip Gregory Hines&Gene Kelly😚😙😇😇😢😢❤❤
I love love Gregory. So sad gone so soon. And I have always been crazy for Gene.♡♡♡ This is a great piece of entertainment history.
Though we may at times despair of it, _this_ is why the internet exists.
Loved Gregory's dancing and singing. He became legend in a short time
Right after the Great Hines makes his epic finale fall, Cary Grant's reaction is so genuine. "Oh, Wow!" 💜 it! Today's artist need to celebrate each other. If you can't admire your colleagues, you are really not an artist, are you?
The last Showman. RIP MASTER...
Such beautiful talent! I was born in the 80's, child of the 90s, so I love Gregory Hines. I was very sad when he passed.
I am so sad he’s gone. 😢 such a brilliant man!
Check out the amazing Gregory in Rhythm is my Business on Showbiz Stories site.
Gregory ate this ALIVE
I loved Gregory Hines so much. What a blessing he was
These men... CLASS, STYLE,...... PERFECTION!
Awesome. We don’t have them these days. What a talent eh
Good morning Kennedy Center!
Thank you for posting this extraordinary tribute.
Mr. Hines was at the top of his game then. A fine display of art and virtuosity for a True Legend in the world of song and dance.
Rest in peace you fine song and dance men of your days.
Gregory was a phenomenon, talented actor, great dancer & singer & i believe he direted too. People forget he had a hit record with Luther Vandross . We all got a time but it just seem Gregory was Gone too soon. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves, i thank The Most High God i got to see his God given talent.
I had the pleasure of being Greg's StanIn, on an USA Network miniseries. We had so much fun. Between takes, we would play around singing Temptations Songs, like My Girl. He is an Endearing Spirit who suffered in complete silence until it could not be hidden any more. That's a Trouper. I miss you Greg, and I thank GOD for having a chance to be a small part of your life.
Gregory Hines absolutely brilliant,talented performer. Gone too soon.
There are no words.
He was beautiful in “White Nights”
🕺🏿