Yes! Exactly my sentiment when I dragged my mom and sis to see it in '88. I knew then that it was destined to be cinematic aberration and a mile stone in John Waters productions.
Things were way simpler in 88 not like now those were movies not like the stuff now back then people enjoyed themselves people now are so uptight and angry
My mom loved this scene, it really made her smile, she grow up in this era and she was happy how well the cast pulled the dance off. Every time this scene came on she couldn't help herself but to do it with them, brought back a lot of memories for her now I have great memories of her watching this. R.I.P mom.
I was watching Hairspray one night with my mom and my niece. During one number, my mom just got up and started dancing. My niece was just tickled and I was a little in shock. My mom is not someone who would normally do that. I already loved this movie, but that made it so much better.
Wayne Brasler I think that's great! I like the idea that if you know the dance moves...you're "IN". That's exactly what teens want and is more natural and organic. I came later in the 70's and it was if you had long hair and smoked pot you were "IN". Maybe I was born too late because to me learning dance moves and you're "IN" is better.
NelsonClick There's more to the story! I went to a junior college that was half black and half white. We all got along just fine because the blacks and whites had nothing to do with each other except be polite. A group of us who ran the campus paper (which, the one semester I was managing editor, got the top rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York City) included both blacks and whites and we worked together to get the two parts of the student body together. I won't go into how we did it, but we did do it, and that got me, a white boy, invited to dances at black home and I would bring with me friends from the suburban high school I came from. And, yes, dance and music proved a big part of bringing the walls of separation down without a great deal of drama.
Wayne Brasler That is a lot more. Thank you. Dance does that. I listen to a lot of 17th & 18th century music and specifically suites, minuets, sarabandes, etc. I realized the entire reason those were composed were to dance. The dance was the primary intent and the music was merely incidental. I wondered why and read that dancing was the only way men could interact with women that was safe and polite did not ruin a womens reputation.
NelsonClick Music truly is timeless. History truly is ever-surprising. I am in my 60th year as president of a lady singer's international fan club and just finishing 16-page issue of the magazine I do. What we've learned over the years about her worldwide impact on cultures is amazing, and something she never anticipated. At the age of 84 she is still planning new projects.
At that time the Madison was my brother's favorite dance; he was in jr high and i was 5 years younger. Hearing the song brought back a lot of wonderful memories of that dear guy. He would have been 80 this year. 😢
Anyone know anything about the young guy with the vertically striped shirt in the thumbnail? He's a great, natural dancer and has great screen presence.
Josh Charles (in the "harvest gold" short-sleeved shirt, second row at the far right) has got his own je ne sais quoi moves, too. You can tell from his attitude he was a star in the making!
I love this scene and this song SO much. This was the movie that turned me on to John Waters. I had no idea what was in store for me. But no matter what, I always come back to this.
Well... John Waters actually danced at the real Corny Collins show in Baltimore. Back then it was called... "Buddy Dean". And kids really did just show up and get picked from the lines outside.
I was on a Rocky Horror shadow cast YEARS ago and there was a guy on cast who, whenever he played Brad, would begin doing the first few "leg crossing" steps of the dance as soon as he said that line. Every. Time. Lol. We loved it.
He has great technique and it looks even better due to his well fitting clothes - the other lads are mostly wearing looser gear and suits that flap about and makes their dancing not look as tidy.
I love love love this movie! It reminds me of my aunt Kathy who passed in 2016. I watched all the good ones for the first time at her house. This one, Crybaby, Friday… so many more. 🫶🏼☺️ Thanks aunt Kathy❤
This is far closer to what I remember 1962 being like than the Technicolor fantasy of the musical. Plus Penny Pingelton's mother is far more menacing and off the rails than Allison Janney's.
Sidney Frederickson I like all three versions equally overall but I prefer the stage musical version where everyone lives happily ever after. Also Andrea Martin is playing Prudy in NBC's Hairspray LIVE
In case you would like to know the rest of the cast, the stars are Harvey Fierstein as Edna, Jennifer Hudson as Maybelle, Martin Short as Wilbur, Derek Hough as Corny Collins, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma, Ariana Grande as Penny, Dove Cameron as Amber, Garret Clayton as Link, Sean Hayes as Mr. Pinky, Rosie O Donnel as the Gym Teacher and introducing Maddie Ballio as Tracy.
They should show this movie in school and talk about it. It has great lessons about evils of racism, body shaming, etc. without being boring or preaching. It's a classic!
Oh how glad I am to have been there in the 60s to enjoy this dance and this type of music! In London, at the bottom of Queensgate, there was a club called The Madison Room, as I lived at the top of Queensgate, I was a regular at the club. There was a French DJ called Alain, who looked very much like the French film star Alain Delon - great days!
Glad to read there's so much love for this scene in particular and this movie in general. I saw it when it first came out. That makes me...gulp...almost 29 years older!
THANKS for posting, still the coolest line dance (and one of the trickiest) going. Although the Birdland step was left out of this, this is the best "version" I know of on film. They really get the moves and feel right. I used to work as a dance instructor, and had to teach this for some friends of mine getting married. Somone who originally danced on the Buddy Deane show, and taught us the missing step (the Birdland).
I saw the movie back in 1988 on the second night of its premier in Baltimore at the Senator on York Rd. Whenever some of the extras appeared on screen a lot of the teenagers in the theater started cheering for themselves.
Now this is awesome music from the 60's! The magic that began a stage and screen sensation that is Hairspray. I so would like to learn how to dance like that. Good luck to NBC with it's holiday TV broadcast of Hairspray in 2016
Somewhere in the back is yours truly... look for the redhead that was my partner. Lived in B'more for 26 years ay what I think was its height. Being in Hairspray was the most fun. Did three movies there in 10 years.
What was it like to learn all these dances and to work with the other kids on learning the steps? All you kids did such an authentic and convincing job, we really have to remind ourselves you were teenagers in the 1980s and not the 1960s.
I Just Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 this secen as well and i just love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 the acting the drama the music the dancing the songs the colour the set and the story it's just is awesome and it rocks
There seems to be a lot of comments about young guy in green and white /tan top 1.45 I myself had a huge crush on him myself ,lol wished I knew his name ,and if he did any other films he was a wee cutie he'll be about in his late 40s early fiftys now lol
I love this movie so much, this and Cry Baby... I was so in love with the guy who played Link in this one.... this was way before I came out.. the guy on the left of screen the lil cutie, hes the best dancer... I love everything John Waters does
Tracy and Link they were just Awesome and the Best Dancers on the Font but too the Other Acots and Actresses and the Extras are Good 👍 too all of them were just Awesome Outstanding Dancerrs 👏 as well
This version of Hairspray Original 1988 is one of my favourite top 10 movie's of all time this the best the most Iconic Original classic movie of all time this is the great big event Hairspray Original 1988 you Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 it as much that i love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 it too
The later musical was an OK feel-good show and movie, and made a lot of money for John Waters. But the original Hairspray was a truly subversive satire of the US of the '60s, in a way that the remake simply wasn't. Later generations who did not experience those times do not, and to be honest, really cannot understand that.
Holy Underwear, Batman ! One of my fave scenes from one of my all time fave movies ! The soundtrack is filled with so many terrific tunes & this is one of the best ! THANK YOU so much for uploading this cool clip ! You've MADE my day & my week ! CHEERS !! :-)
When my cousin and I were 11 she spent the weekend at my house and we stayed up until 3am watching Hairspray and trying to learn the dances. We were so corny.
This is the only way to watch Hairspray. My friend and coworker Linda Sickle isthe blonde dancing in the backround. I was so proud of her when she auditioned and was cast as one of the dancers. She's in the blue dress with with the white stripe down the middle with blonde hair.
There is not a minute of this movie that doesn't make me smile!
I just smiled through that entire video.
Yes! Exactly my sentiment when I dragged my mom and sis to see it in '88. I knew then that it was destined to be cinematic aberration and a mile stone in John Waters productions.
It doesn't make me smile , It makes me think How should are world has become and it makes me sad
Things were way simpler in 88 not like now those were movies not like the stuff now back then people enjoyed themselves people now are so uptight and angry
My mom loved this scene, it really made her smile, she grow up in this era and she was happy how well the cast pulled the dance off. Every time this scene came on she couldn't help herself but to do it with them, brought back a lot of memories for her now I have great memories of her watching this. R.I.P mom.
I watched this with my mom when it first came out. She's gone now too. Beautiful ladies indeed
What a lovely memories you have both! This movie is a heartwarming indeed.
I love this scene also bc I saw it when I was around 4 or 5 years old ❤ 😊
I was watching Hairspray one night with my mom and my niece. During one number, my mom just got up and started dancing. My niece was just tickled and I was a little in shock. My mom is not someone who would normally do that. I already loved this movie, but that made it so much better.
My mom the same thing.
LOVE how Tracy has the confidence to go to the front line. Not hiding in back.
Right
The whole point of the film right there
That always stuck out to me! 😍
She knew she was a star
Yeah getting between the couple lol
I learned the Madison at a house party in St. Louis in 1959. This is the dance exactly.
Wayne Brasler I think that's great! I like the idea that if you know the dance moves...you're "IN". That's exactly what teens want and is more natural and organic. I came later in the 70's and it was if you had long hair and smoked pot you were "IN". Maybe I was born too late because to me learning dance moves and you're "IN" is better.
NelsonClick There's more to the story! I went to a junior college that was half black and half white. We all got along just fine because the blacks and whites had nothing to do with each other except be polite. A group of us who ran the campus paper (which, the one semester I was managing editor, got the top rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York City) included both blacks and whites and we worked together to get the two parts of the student body together. I won't go into how we did it, but we did do it, and that got me, a white boy, invited to dances at black home and I would bring with me friends from the suburban high school I came from. And, yes, dance and music proved a big part of bringing the walls of separation down without a great deal of drama.
Wayne Brasler That is a lot more. Thank you. Dance does that. I listen to a lot of 17th & 18th century music and specifically suites, minuets, sarabandes, etc. I realized the entire reason those were composed were to dance. The dance was the primary intent and the music was merely incidental. I wondered why and read that dancing was the only way men could interact with women that was safe and polite did not ruin a womens reputation.
NelsonClick Music truly is timeless. History truly is ever-surprising. I am in my 60th year as president of a lady singer's international fan club and just finishing 16-page issue of the magazine I do. What we've learned over the years about her worldwide impact on cultures is amazing, and something she never anticipated. At the age of 84 she is still planning new projects.
+Wayne Brasler Very interesting backstory you have.
this movie is so ridiculously good
I know that's right!!
No doubt about that!
Awww…warms my heart ❤️
It's My favorite ❤
At that time the Madison was my brother's favorite dance; he was in jr high and i was 5 years younger. Hearing the song brought back a lot of wonderful memories of that dear guy. He would have been 80 this year. 😢
Thank you for sharing that wonderful memory, it's made my day ❤️
Anyone know anything about the young guy with the vertically striped shirt in the thumbnail? He's a great, natural dancer and has great screen presence.
Agreed !
I totally agree as well. And,he was a cutie! 🥰🥰Lol!🤣
It's Jason Downs, he was minor pop star, "Cherokee" was his biggest hit.
@@thedemonnemowhat? He was my favorite singer for a year or two! Thanks!
Josh Charles (in the "harvest gold" short-sleeved shirt, second row at the far right) has got his own je ne sais quoi moves, too. You can tell from his attitude he was a star in the making!
In the 60s, dancing on the weekends was everything. I sure miss those times.
So what was this? Like the 60s version of the Cha Cha slide?
I love this scene and this song SO much. This was the movie that turned me on to John Waters. I had no idea what was in store for me. But no matter what, I always come back to this.
This films is mild compared to his earlier work
Definitely a far cry from Pink Flamingos.
I love the movie. Rikki Lake's energy and perfect moves are so infectious - and aren't those dancers adorable?!! :)
Before it was just "Madison Time" but as soon as Tracy entered the room it was "Tracy Time." What a Queen. 👑💕
It’s the cha cha slide of the 60s lol
The original will always be the best!
This felt more authentic to the 60s than the musicals (film and Broadway versions).
So true
I usually love musicals
But those ones i hate them
Well... John Waters actually danced at the real Corny Collins show in Baltimore. Back then it was called... "Buddy Dean". And kids really did just show up and get picked from the lines outside.
These young adults look HAPPY!! No angry scowls. And, they make this dance look so much fun.
No fentanyl, no drive by shootings, no cell phones.
They only would scowl when doing The Stroll.
The blonde girl who was mean to Tracey was probably pissed and annoyed that she came, stood between her and Link, and showed everyone up. Lol
@@amylee8969 You think?
Let’s bring back The Madison. I was born in 65 but that looks like a cool dance. Love the song and the vibes from everyone.
One of the truly great moments in the history of dance cinema.
onthegoldenline, Ten thumbs up!
Search for "Every Sperm Is Sacred".
It's up there with Chimchiminy. Also that insane dance sequence in 1942.
"Any of you know the Madison?" -Brad Majors, 1975
I was on a Rocky Horror shadow cast YEARS ago and there was a guy on cast who, whenever he played Brad, would begin doing the first few "leg crossing" steps of the dance as soon as he said that line. Every. Time. Lol. We loved it.
The guy on the left (his right) end of the line in the white/green/yellow vertical-stripe shirt just oozes simple-cool technique. Go Ahead!
100 percent agree. most natural dancer on the floor
He's always been my favorite to watch in this scene!
He is sooo good.
And the girl next to him with the beehive!
He has great technique and it looks even better due to his well fitting clothes - the other lads are mostly wearing looser gear and suits that flap about and makes their dancing not look as tidy.
I love love love this movie! It reminds me of my aunt Kathy who passed in 2016. I watched all the good ones for the first time at her house. This one, Crybaby, Friday… so many more. 🫶🏼☺️ Thanks aunt Kathy❤
perfectly filmed as a representation of the time and those shows
This is far closer to what I remember 1962 being like than the Technicolor fantasy of the musical. Plus Penny Pingelton's mother is far more menacing and off the rails than Allison Janney's.
Sidney Frederickson I like all three versions equally overall but I prefer the stage musical version where everyone lives happily ever after. Also Andrea Martin is playing Prudy in NBC's Hairspray LIVE
In case you would like to know the rest of the cast, the stars are Harvey Fierstein as Edna, Jennifer Hudson as Maybelle, Martin Short as Wilbur, Derek Hough as Corny Collins, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma, Ariana Grande as Penny, Dove Cameron as Amber, Garret Clayton as Link, Sean Hayes as Mr. Pinky, Rosie O Donnel as the Gym Teacher and introducing Maddie Ballio as Tracy.
You’re nothing but a hair hopper Tracy Turnblad! LOVE THIS.. a big strong Jackie Gleason!!!
And away we go!
Beadybonce ‘Miss Tracy’s too busy ratting her hair and doing ‘The Ubangi Stomp’.”
Hit it!
They should show this movie in school and talk about it. It has great lessons about evils of racism, body shaming, etc. without being boring or preaching. It's a classic!
Don't kids get bored enough already in school?
@@mja91352 No kid could be fored watching this movie.
The acting the drama the music the songs the dancing the colour set the and the story and it's just it's perfect just Pefect
God how I remember how much I loved this Movie!
Oh how glad I am to have been there in the 60s to enjoy this dance and this type of music! In London, at the bottom of Queensgate, there was a club called The Madison Room, as I lived at the top of Queensgate, I was a regular at the club. There was a French DJ called Alain, who looked very much like the French film star Alain Delon - great days!
Glad to read there's so much love for this scene in particular and this movie in general. I saw it when it first came out. That makes me...gulp...almost 29 years older!
THANKS for posting, still the coolest line dance (and one of the trickiest) going. Although the Birdland step was left out of this, this is the best "version" I know of on film. They really get the moves and feel right.
I used to work as a dance instructor, and had to teach this for some friends of mine getting married. Somone who originally danced on the Buddy Deane show, and taught us the missing step (the Birdland).
Watching and hearing this makes me want to explode with joy. There is a vibe going on that makes every bit of my dark insides smile with light.
Such an iconic movie, wayyyy better than the 2007 version
Um ok
I totally agree with you!
I saw the movie back in 1988 on the second night of its premier in Baltimore at the Senator on York Rd. Whenever some of the extras appeared on screen a lot of the teenagers in the theater started cheering for themselves.
That's so great. John Waters is one of Baltimore's greatest native sons.
That’s awesome. I love the Senator
What's the movie name?
@@_flagg Hairspray (1988)
@@aresee8208
Oki. Thanks so much 🙌🙌
The pinnacle of all human existence xxx
If you disagree you’re demonstrably incorrect. Xx
You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe.
Now this is awesome music from the 60's! The magic that began a stage and screen sensation that is Hairspray. I so would like to learn how to dance like that. Good luck to NBC with it's holiday TV broadcast of Hairspray in 2016
Somewhere in the back is yours truly... look for the redhead that was my partner. Lived in B'more for 26 years ay what I think was its height. Being in Hairspray was the most fun. Did three movies there in 10 years.
What was it like to learn all these dances and to work with the other kids on learning the steps? All you kids did such an authentic and convincing job, we really have to remind ourselves you were teenagers in the 1980s and not the 1960s.
Now that's fun dancing God if u can please bring us back to dancing u know we need the exercise!
Quite a fashion show in this one! The whole gamut of early 60's style.
That looks like so much fun. Missed all of the different dances of the late 50’s and early 60’s by about 5 years.
Janet: "Say something!"
Brad: "Say! Do any of you guys know how to Madison?"
This is one of my favourite Movie of all time and i just love it with all my heart
So cool. I remember taking line dancing lessons after school. So much fun!
One of the best dances out there... "It's Madison Time "
fantastic movie. 😊😁 Watching over and over again and again 😁😁
Having heard Brad Majors speak of the Madison each time I watch Rocky Horror, I thought I would like to see just what he was talking about.
Loving every second of it...
It would be so cool to be on a show like this back then
I love doing “The Madison”! As a kid I was brought up on the original version by Al Brown and the Tunetoppers! Both versions are hip though! 🥹
Great Movie and Soundtrack 🎵🎵🎵
and Link Larkin is my favourite character in this 1988 classic movie of all time
My jam. Get it TRACY
Indeed ! That gal has got those HAPPY FEET !!
I would love to see behind the scenes rehearsal video of this
Absolutely pure joy!
This movie is now a tradition in our house!
Sounds like you're a family with exceptionally good taste !
I Just Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 this secen as well and i just love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 the acting the drama the music the dancing the songs the colour the set and the story it's just is awesome and it rocks
Wish we had done this as a kid in school dances....late arrival girl with the white bow and blouse
reminds me....great girl!
Go for this version of
Hairspray Original 1988
the first guy in the front - left of Tracy - the little guy - he's a really good dancer - totally relaxed. Wow. Who is/was he???
Seann Paurini 4 years later, I wonder did you ever get your answer elsewhere?
www.imdb.com/name/nm0236187/mediaviewer/rm1883515648 he was Bobby in Hairspray
his name is Jason Downs
Does anyone know who's the young guy in front at the left end
Omg I've been saying this since 88
🤣 He is in it!!
Heard this song on SOULTOWN countdown of dance music. Had to check this dance out being a linedancer. Classic linedance to me.
Wow I Loved this dance , One of the best dances out there..
luv this film better that remake remake not good at this one i luv this film xxxx
now this one I loved playing on the sax with a little improvisation of course....LOL YA!!!!
this movie is just so much better than the remake
+Anthony Lawrence no comparison
+QT Pants the remake makes me want to slap everything that participated in it
+Anthony Lawrence I like them both equally but I prefer the stage version
The remake sucks. Has no soul or edge. Plastique.
Anthony Lawrence The remake sucks. J Waters did it best.
There seems to be a lot of comments about young guy in green and white /tan top 1.45 I myself had a huge crush on him myself ,lol wished I knew his name ,and if he did any other films he was a wee cutie he'll be about in his late 40s early fiftys now lol
His name is Holter Graham. And yes, he's done some other movies.
@@ronaldcammarata3422 Thanks. I looked at his Wikipedia entry. Interesting guy.
His name is Jason Downs.
I love this movie so much, this and Cry Baby... I was so in love with the guy who played Link in this one.... this was way before I came out.. the guy on the left of screen the lil cutie, hes the best dancer... I love everything John Waters does
Tracy and Link they were just Awesome and the Best Dancers on the Font but too the Other Acots and Actresses and the Extras are Good 👍 too all of them were just Awesome Outstanding Dancerrs 👏 as well
I'm sure glad that I was a teenager... back during the 1960s...!
This version of Hairspray Original 1988 is one of my favourite top 10 movie's of all time this the best the most Iconic Original classic movie of all time this is the great big event Hairspray Original 1988 you Love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 it as much that i love ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 it too
My favorite movie of all time! 🩷
The later musical was an OK feel-good show and movie, and made a lot of money for John Waters. But the original Hairspray was a truly subversive satire of the US of the '60s, in a way that the remake simply wasn't. Later generations who did not experience those times do not, and to be honest, really cannot understand that.
Excellent dancing that needs bringing back. Kids need to learn to dance again socially.
they r into break dancing and spinning on top of their heads.
Holy Underwear, Batman ! One of my fave scenes from one of my all time fave movies ! The soundtrack is filled with so many terrific tunes & this is one of the best ! THANK YOU so much for uploading this cool clip ! You've MADE my day & my week ! CHEERS !! :-)
This absolutely made my day!
SAY! Do one of you guys know how to Madison?
let's do the time warp again ;)
I do! My mom taught me.
Oh Brad!
I remember doing the Madison and the Birdland.
Oooh yes I remember ❤
When my cousin and I were 11 she spent the weekend at my house and we stayed up until 3am watching Hairspray and trying to learn the dances. We were so corny.
There was a dance in LA called the Slauson.also a
"line"dance,named after a street in East LA where it originated.
"HEY, any of you guys know how to Madison?"
Brad Majors
1950s throwback Thanks All ❤ John
Excellent scene.
Great video to see how the Madison is done ~ lookin' good !
Ricki Lake killin' it on the dance floor
and Colleen Fitzpatrick!
Thats back when entertainers had real actual talent! Love Steve Martin and Gregory Hines was very underappreciated in holleywood.
I second that, and wish a Happy 25th anniversary to the original Hairspray!
Big Strong Line it's Madison time
Indubitably !
Love and Awesome 👌 Thank's and Bless you 🙏 Congratulations 🙏 ❤️
I'm still waiting for the 10 hour long version.
I can watch this comedy several times a year. Just fun.
Tracy dusted Amber in this scene. No wonder she was mad. And she took her man. Loves it ❤️❤️❤️
This is the Best Movie i
Vever Watch in my tiere live
Watching it, is FUN !
Dancing it, is ... MEGA FUN !!!
My mom told me she danced the Madison while she was pregnant with me. She mentioned it to me when this movie was at the theatres in 1988.
I can catch on to any hustle but could not learn this to this date I wish I could I love this 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
i love this movie so much
This is the only way to watch Hairspray. My friend and coworker Linda Sickle isthe blonde dancing in the backround. I was so proud of her when she auditioned and was cast as one of the dancers. She's in the blue dress with with the white stripe down the middle with blonde hair.
I always wonder who the extras were, and wonder if they had as much fun as it looks like. Thanks for the information.
Lol love this movie #DisneyDiva ❤
My smokin song
❤❤❤.
Never saw the movie but I did learn the dance as a teen.
My favorite.
Cast must have had a lot of fun doing this.
This movie of
Hairspray Original 1988 rocks
Right On ! It's one of my all time fave films !
The first version and the best.
Josh Charles from THE GOOD WIFE wearing the yellow shirt on the right.
yep. he's a Baltimore native and this was his first movie, next year he was cast in Dead Poet's Society
Oh, I loved to dance!