Spectacular dance number from the 1951 movie 'Lullaby of Broadway'. Doris Day is at her finest and is ably accompanied by Gene Nelson in this lively routine.
This isn’t one of her big hits but I have always loved this musical and this finale to the film is just great. She was an excellent dancer, as well as singer.
Since nobody here is saying anything about the incomparable Gene Nelson, I will. I always thought he combined the elegance of Astaire with the athleticism of Gene Kelly, and danced better than either one of them. He was an acrobat, gymnast, tap dancer, ice skater, and had ballet training...and it all showed in his dancing. I don't think I've ever seen a more graceful person. He could also sing (Although his voice was dubbed in this Lullaby of Broadway, he did his own singing in a number of other films.) and was an excellent actor. You can have Astaire and Kelly. I'll take Gene Nelson any day.
Absolutely, Anea! I have been saying this for years. There is a marked difference in Gene Nelson's dancing to the two 'greats' Astaire and Kelly. Both A & K were marvellous dancers but I always feel there is 'effort' behind everything they do. Just watch Gene Nelson and everything is effortless and natural as if the dancing is coming from him instantaneously without thought or contrivance. His natural acrobatic and balletic talents shine through. I agree with you....the word is 'graceful'! Thank you for giving me the chance to highlight this, sometimes under-rated, artiste.
Wow, thank you for your comment! I was not familiar with Gene Nelson, but I will say this: his dancing in this excerpt was fabulous. He had tremendous grace and style, and the fact that he was really hot didn't hurt either.
@@MinstrelSurfer Exactly! Astaire and Kelly were always firmly planted on the ground, and you can see the effort in their dance moves. When you watch Nelson, however, you look for the "wire", because he's so light on his feet and effortless that you think he's somehow being levitated...but of course he's not. He was just so effortless and natural, as you say, that it all looked so easy. I don't think I've ever seen a more natural athlete or dancer, and when you come right down to it, dancers ARE athletes. And you're welcome! Thank you too for posting his videos.
Great musical movie from the 50's with talented actors. Doris singing and dancing, Gene with his great taps, and the supporting actors S.Z Sakal and Florence Bates bringing in the comedy.
I am reading her autobiography right now! Just read the section about this dance and came to You Tube to see it! One of the few good things about the internet! Amazing to watch this magic after reading her background about it! It’s just magic!!
Hi JJ, I like your comment. This is the first film I saw with Doris Day as leading lady. It gave me my lifelong love of musical movies. You are right .... it is just MAGIC! Thanks for viewing and feedback!
Me, too, MGE. I was definitely born about 30 years too late ..... The first film of Doris's I saw was 'LULLABY OF BROADWAY' when I was about eleven years old. I fell in love with her (like thousands of other young guys) right away! I have followed her career avidly ever since. She was a lovely person besides being a great talent. One of my favourite films of hers is 'LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME' withJames Cagney,. Her fabulous singing and great acting are unforgettable! In an earlier era, ALICE FAYE IS MY FAVOURITE ......very like Doris I think! Thanks for your comment.
I am one of those who believe that Gene Nelson never got his due as a dancer because he lived in the shadow of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. His style had elements of both and was smooth and flowing. In many ways I liked him better. In my opinion the best male dancers back in the 50's were, in no particular order, Kelly, Nelson, Astaire, and Donald O'Conner.
Thanks for your comments. This was the first film I saw with Doris performing and instantly fell in love with her .... as all my school pals did? Yes, she has now passed on at the age of 97. There’ll never be another like her. R.I.P.
Definitely, Ben. We were all in love with her from the early days. Beautiful voice and good actor. She was also a good dancer as she shows in this film. I wish they'd let her do more. Thanks for your comment.
After reading some regrettable comments about Doris Day, I feel I must share this anecdote: She gave an interview on NPR with Weekend Edition host Scott Simon back in 2011. At one point he mentioned the famous quote by Oscar Levant, "I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin." Doris Day laughed and Scott Simon asked her if she had a comment about Mr. Levant, and she said, "I always thought Oscar was really funny!" I thought at the time, "Now THAT is class!"
Uh, why did you write this? To get a reaction? You know damn well that when this was made in 1951, "most movies" hadn't been silent for more than 20 years.
Maybe, if she's human....But I bet she prefers her life now to the alternative if she didn't have it. Gene Nelson is gone from this world. She is still here.
If I had never seen the version in Gold Diggers of 1935, I'd probably think that this was okay, but the version in that film captures the true spirit of the song. All of the musical numbers in that movie are great, though the film itself is mediocre.
Little attention is afforded to twinkle-toed Gene Nelson, but I have to admit, and give him his credit, that he was a fantastic dancer - one of the very best in Hollywood. Though he was a fantastic dancer with a range that comprised ballet, gymnastics, tap and soft-shoe, he was modest enough to tell a reporter that his favorite male dancer was Tommy Rall. Doris Day, once considered Hollywood Royalty, was a fantastic actor [even in dramatic roles], dancer and, above all, singer. My one grouse against Doris is that her hairdo in the early Warner Bros. flicks was very unbecoming, bordering on the ridiculous. That silly page-boy hairdo may have been in fashion at that time, but it clearly didn't suit her. See how pretty she looked in her debut "Romance on the high seas' and My dream is yours when she wore her hair shoulder length or piled high. Nevertheless, she is one hell of an actress who is dearly loved even today.
All this Hollywood and Broadway glamour is VERY appealing. But unfortunately it is a short-lived escape from the realities of life; which could lead any individual down the wrong path. The things we should appreciate are the things that made America strong: hard work, thrift, perseverance, and faith.
Whilst I can see what you are saying here, Clarence, I cannot agree. All this glamour you speak of, and that these films portray, is not meant to be an escape from 'real 'life' but entertainment.If all life consisted of work we would be living in a dull world. Often, music lifts the spirit and oils the wheels making the hard graft easier. I have loved these musicals from a very young age ..... Lullaby of Broadway was the first I saw t the cinema. I was 11 years old. it certainly hasn't sent me down my wrong path. it has just made life cheerful.
@@MinstrelSurfer I guess your perception is another way of looking at it. And l accept it. I really love Doris Day and her beautiful voice and music. It's just that, unlike her, so many of these dynamic performers of yesteryear, made wrong choices. And it sorta burst my bubble about the actors and singers l adored.
isn't this completely different from the actual broadway song-? i mean, she's a soprano (i think) and i believe that julian marsh is alto or bass.....this hurt to listen to as a theatre kid, lmao- but besides that the singing is pretty good.
Same song, different interpretation. They couldn't afford the squad of tap dancers as in the original either -- that doesn't make it any less entertaining. You say you're a theatre kid. I got news for you. If your show business career is a quarter as successful as Doris Day's (she was never out of the top twenty at the box office during her entire 20-year movie career, and in '60, '61 and '62 she was number one, all the while with a thriving recording career), you won't hurt at all, lol. You're so great? Let's hear your vocal masterpieces, Ms. "this channel doesn't have any content"!
Doris day was always great thank you
Her distinct voice makes this the best version for me. Always was and always will be. I think I was born in the wrong time period 😭
@@Billy219 uh...
Ohhh I feel the same way!
I too was born in the wrong time.
If you want the true feeling of this song, watch the version in Gold Diggers of 1935. It's in multiple parts on TH-cam.
@@td3993 - I've seen it, but I like this one better.
This movie was wonderful--they don't them like this anymore.
This isn’t one of her big hits but I have always loved this musical and this finale to the film is just great. She was an excellent dancer, as well as singer.
Since nobody here is saying anything about the incomparable Gene Nelson, I will. I always thought he combined the elegance of Astaire with the athleticism of Gene Kelly, and danced better than either one of them. He was an acrobat, gymnast, tap dancer, ice skater, and had ballet training...and it all showed in his dancing. I don't think I've ever seen a more graceful person. He could also sing (Although his voice was dubbed in this Lullaby of Broadway, he did his own singing in a number of other films.) and was an excellent actor. You can have Astaire and Kelly. I'll take Gene Nelson any day.
Absolutely, Anea! I have been saying this for years. There is a marked difference in Gene Nelson's dancing to the two 'greats' Astaire and Kelly. Both A & K were marvellous dancers but I always feel there is 'effort' behind everything they do. Just watch Gene Nelson and everything is effortless and natural as if the dancing is coming from him instantaneously without thought or contrivance. His natural acrobatic and balletic talents shine through. I agree with you....the word is 'graceful'! Thank you for giving me the chance to highlight this, sometimes under-rated, artiste.
Wow, thank you for your comment! I was not familiar with Gene Nelson, but I will say this: his dancing in this excerpt was fabulous. He had tremendous grace and style, and the fact that he was really hot didn't hurt either.
@@MinstrelSurfer Exactly! Astaire and Kelly were always firmly planted on the ground, and you can see the effort in their dance moves. When you watch Nelson, however, you look for the "wire", because he's so light on his feet and effortless that you think he's somehow being levitated...but of course he's not. He was just so effortless and natural, as you say, that it all looked so easy. I don't think I've ever seen a more natural athlete or dancer, and when you come right down to it, dancers ARE athletes. And you're welcome! Thank you too for posting his videos.
Absolutely Fantastic performance by Doris Day & Gene Nelson❤🙂👏👏
LOVE the good ole days! Wish they were around today!
Great musical movie from the 50's with talented actors. Doris singing and dancing, Gene with his great taps, and the supporting actors S.Z Sakal and Florence Bates bringing in the comedy.
And Doris Day who couldn´t dance because of a serious injury!? A marvelous performance anyway!
That was when she was much younger, she decided to sing instead.
Dancing spinning and twirling on stairs that takes talent with natural ability
I am reading her autobiography right now! Just read the section about this dance and came to You Tube to see it! One of the few good things about the internet! Amazing to watch this magic after reading her background about it! It’s just magic!!
Hi JJ, I like your comment. This is the first film I saw with Doris Day as leading lady. It gave me my lifelong love of musical movies. You are right .... it is just MAGIC! Thanks for viewing and feedback!
It amazes me how she does that stair dance in that very long dress.
🎵🎀💕My Mother would sing this song to us!! Beautiful Memories 💕🎵Thank u 4 posting this!!🙏
Wow. I do not expect to see anything quite like that done again. Stunning in every way.
No one dances like this anymore!
Me, too, MGE. I was definitely born about 30 years too late ..... The first film of Doris's I saw was 'LULLABY OF BROADWAY' when I was about eleven years old. I fell in love with her (like thousands of other young guys) right away! I have followed her career avidly ever since. She was a lovely person besides being a great talent. One of my favourite films of hers is 'LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME' withJames Cagney,. Her fabulous singing and great acting are unforgettable! In an
earlier era, ALICE FAYE IS MY FAVOURITE ......very like Doris I think! Thanks for your comment.
I am one of those who believe that Gene Nelson never got his due as a dancer because he lived in the shadow of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. His style had elements of both and was smooth and flowing. In many ways I liked him better. In my opinion the best male dancers back in the 50's were, in no particular order, Kelly, Nelson, Astaire, and Donald O'Conner.
Loved it.
We sang this in one of my childhood school plays 40 yrs ago Announced her passing on the news today. RIP Doris Day...
Thanks for your comments. This was the first film I saw with Doris performing and instantly fell in love with her .... as all my school pals did? Yes, she has now passed on at the age of 97. There’ll never be another like her. R.I.P.
Yeah I was sad when I realized she passed away
HER PERSONALITY WAS BEYOND COMPARED AND WHAT A MUTI-TALENT ACTRESS SHE WAS BROUGHT A LOT OF JOY TO THE WORLD
MAY SHE RIP
Definitely, Ben. We were all in love with her from the early days. Beautiful voice and good actor. She was also a good dancer as she shows in this film. I wish they'd let her do more. Thanks for your comment.
After reading some regrettable comments about Doris Day, I feel I must share this anecdote: She gave an interview on NPR with Weekend Edition host Scott Simon back in 2011. At one point he mentioned the famous quote by Oscar Levant, "I knew Doris Day before she was a virgin." Doris Day laughed and Scott Simon asked her if she had a comment about Mr. Levant, and she said, "I always thought Oscar was really funny!" I thought at the time, "Now THAT is class!"
Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍.
and to think half a decade earlier most movies were silent.
Revolutionary.
Uh, why did you write this? To get a reaction? You know damn well that when this was made in 1951, "most movies" hadn't been silent for more than 20 years.
@@aresee8208 Relax bud. The comment was meant for the version of the song from 1935, but it ended up here some how due to autoplay
I knew Doris was a singer, I didn't know she could dance too. Was there nothing these old-timers couldn't do?
Perfectly done!
amazing...
They were great. I bet she wishes she was that young and agile again. (Getting old sucks!)
Maybe, if she's human....But I bet she prefers her life now to the alternative if she didn't have it. Gene Nelson is gone from this world. She is still here.
A tribute to Doris Day born on April 3 1922 and dead in 2019
If I had never seen the version in Gold Diggers of 1935, I'd probably think that this was okay, but the version in that film captures the true spirit of the song. All of the musical numbers in that movie are great, though the film itself is mediocre.
Little attention is afforded to twinkle-toed Gene Nelson, but I have to admit, and give him his credit, that he was a fantastic dancer - one of the very best in Hollywood. Though he was a fantastic dancer with a range that comprised ballet, gymnastics, tap and soft-shoe, he was modest enough to tell a reporter that his favorite male dancer was Tommy Rall. Doris Day, once considered Hollywood Royalty, was a fantastic actor [even in dramatic roles], dancer and, above all, singer. My one grouse against Doris is that her hairdo in the early Warner Bros. flicks was very unbecoming, bordering on the ridiculous. That silly page-boy hairdo may have been in fashion at that time, but it clearly didn't suit her. See how pretty she looked in her debut "Romance on the high seas' and My dream is yours when she wore her hair shoulder length or piled high. Nevertheless, she is one hell of an actress who is dearly loved even today.
All this Hollywood and Broadway glamour is VERY appealing. But unfortunately it is a short-lived escape from the realities of life; which could lead any individual down the wrong path. The things we should appreciate are the things that made America strong: hard work, thrift, perseverance, and faith.
Whilst I can see what you are saying here, Clarence, I cannot agree. All this glamour you speak of, and that these films portray, is not meant to be an escape from 'real 'life' but entertainment.If all life consisted of work we would be living in a dull world. Often, music lifts the spirit and oils the wheels making the hard graft easier. I have loved these musicals from a very young age ..... Lullaby of Broadway was the first I saw t the cinema. I was 11 years old. it certainly hasn't sent me down my wrong path. it has just made life cheerful.
@@MinstrelSurfer I guess your perception is another way of looking at it. And l accept it. I really love Doris Day and her beautiful voice and music. It's just that, unlike her, so many of these dynamic performers of yesteryear, made wrong choices. And it sorta burst my bubble about the actors and singers l adored.
Not a patch on Busby Berkeley treatment of the same song and tap routine in Gold Diggers of 1935.
isn't this completely different from the actual broadway song-? i mean, she's a soprano (i think) and i believe that julian marsh is alto or bass.....this hurt to listen to as a theatre kid, lmao- but besides that the singing is pretty good.
She isn't a soprano but more like a mezzo-soprano. This is speeded up (I think) so it is higher, so she sounds more like a soprano here...
Same song, different interpretation. They couldn't afford the squad of tap dancers as in the original either -- that doesn't make it any less entertaining. You say you're a theatre kid. I got news for you. If your show business career is a quarter as successful as Doris Day's (she was never out of the top twenty at the box office during her entire 20-year movie career, and in '60, '61 and '62 she was number one, all the while with a thriving recording career), you won't hurt at all, lol. You're so great? Let's hear your vocal masterpieces, Ms. "this channel doesn't have any content"!
Hard to believe that you could get an abortion in almost any state without any legal redtape during these days
You could?