Great.Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers,Rita Hayworth,Jane Powell,Anne Miller n Judy Garland were treat to watch.Great dancing qualities.Truly born dancer.💐💐💐
@@2Majesties Gene Kelly was the athletic dancer..He had muscles. Fred was a a beautiful, lithe perfectionist. He rehearsed non-stop to make everything look so easy! Actors used to say that if A female dancer working on a musical, you could tell which dancer she was working with by looking at her. Gene Kellys used to have such athletic moves, his dancers would have bruises. Feds dancers would just have really sore or bloody toes. Not from him stepping on them..bc he worked everyone (including himself) so hard!!!
I'm so sad that when i was born he was already dead and i never even had a change so see him i now became so obsessed with him that i think of myself dying and then meeting Fred Astaire in heaven which at the same time reminds me of his song cheek to cheek
Fred Astaire was a genius. My first movie crush. I wanted to dance with him so bad. When he died I fell on the floor in tears. He is forever missed. There will never be another Fred Astaire.
Absolutely! You're right he was the best, he had enormous class and true talent, his style of dancing and singing awesome with such ease. Fred's ability to transition smoothly between the dance and the flow of the dialogue without missing a beat. He is a true genius, indeed, someone like Nikolas Tesla, "The Genius Who Lit the World."
He was everything you said but underrated NEVER, he was well recognized then and even now. He has been named the best dancer/entertainer of all time. Have you seen the honors and awards Fred was awarded? Someone who is underrated doesn't get that kind of recognitions. While many actors,/dancers that were part of the Golden age of Hollywood aren't mentioned at all anymore but Fred Astaire is still very well regarded and recognized dancer today.
Although it is hard to believe... in his very early youth... as a stage performer with his sister Adele...she was regarded as the better of the duo... but Fred matured and caught up with her... eventually...surpassing his sister's fame when she retired from the stage and he went on to become one of the most famous film stars of the mid-20th century.
He was a genius, everything he did (music, dance, cinema etc...) was great stuff ! I love this great artist. His talent and modesty made him a very special person. Thank you Mr. Astaire. May you dance for eternity in Heaven.
I LOVE Michael Jackson. I think he was the greatest performer in the world. Fred Astaire was the best DANCER EVER. I get chills watching footage of him. He incorporated everything into his dancing; the way he walked, the movement of his hands, EVERYTHING!!! And I believe that is one of the things that Michael Jackson saw in Astaire. BECOME the music. BECOME the song. BECOME the dance.
I love that they both had modesty. ❤ Just read the other comments below yours, and I don't agree with those who are negative. I am a Fred Fan and I'm glad they both met.
Fred Astaire was a protectionist and he was a genius his dance routines were always at their best. I have been a Fred Astaire fan ever since I was sixteen years old I can Watch Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers all the time
Tengo 80 anos y nunca voy a olvidar lo fantastico que eran estos eestos bailarines artisticos Fred y Gingers los veia en la matine ano 45- 46 eran extraordinarios
💕 One of the true greats !! It's hard to even think of someone else being the better dancer, up again Fred Astaire !! Thank you for this wonderful video ! Loved it !!! 👏🏻🕺🏻💃🏼
25 years ago in Munich, I persuaded ( forced ) my wife to watch Swing Time and Top Hat with me after I discovered she had never seen Fred Astaire. Afterwards, she thanked me for showing her a true genius at work. We went on, over the years, to watch all of his work. She was a convert from day one.
I'm new to vintage films and finished Swing Time a week ago. One of his bests! I can't find most of his films however so I'm waiting for Top Hat (which I've been dying to watch the most) that I ordered to arrive, and Follow the Fleet. I'm aiming to watch all of his films if possible~
Awesome! I think there is nothing a person appreciates more than when someone introduces timeless art and knowledge. I bet she will always think of you when she watches any of the movies you guys did together, and vice versa.
In Top Hat, they let Ginger pick that dress (last minute) that is all fluffy with feathers!!. Fred said that every time he spun her he got feathers in his mouth, his eyes & the dress shed, onto the floor so much,, it became a bit dangerous !! 👣💨🕳⚠ After that, Fred was always consulted over talks of her dress choices.👗👚
💕 I read an interview where Fred had intimated that he didn't feel he & Eleanor Powell were well matched because she had a "man style" of dancing. I thought she was perfect in all her dancing, but I never could embrace that "good feeling" I'd get when I watched Fred & every other female dance partner he costarred with. It's not that she didn't have a femininity about her, it was just that there was something male-ish about her body movement & mannerisms. I think Fred may have been a little intimidated by her as well. After all, he was aging (although still a wonderful dancer) and she seemed to have almost stronger masculine type power moves. I don't know. I felt she was much better suited playing it solo ! 👍🏼😊
@@DLee1923 I agree that she had a very strong 'athletic' dance style and although their fantastic tap routine to 'Begin the Beguine' is considered one of the very best ever... overall...I liked her solo performances best.. God bless the both of them and their incredible talent.
@@DLee1923 This may be true up to a point, and both Fred and Ellie had said before their teaming that their styles might be incompatible. Nevertheless, their duets- 'Jukebox Dance' (jitterbug), 'I Concentrate on You' (ballet) and the two 'Begin the Beguine' dances (Latin and tap)- were a generous serving in what one reviewer called the 'dancingest' musical yet produced. Fred could never resist a challenge. Eleanor was his toughest, for ingenuity and versatility as a choreographer and vitality as a hoofer. The results are a fascinating test of his reputation. BM40 is unlike anything else in his filmography: a bridge between the glorious if formulaic Ginger cycle and the extra inventiveness Feinstein speaks of in his middle age. Powell's pressure opened new vistas for him. I can think of no other case of two supreme maestri competing and collaborating on a musical as those two did.
Undoubtedly the greatest choreographer n stage dancer of Hollywood golden era.Very successful with Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland,Jane Powell n great Ann Miller.His films such as Top Hat,Easter Parade,Finnians Rainbow etc still look fresh to watch.💐💐💐
You forgot to mentioned Fred's favorite choreographer Hermes Pan, who was also very talented lad. Also, Ann Miller and Eleanor Powell. (his equal, on the floor.)
Fred Astaire was THE best dancer. Perfect moves, charming, good singer and funny. RIP Fred. I'll dance with you in heaven, I hope. You were 1 of a kind. 🤗 ❤
I have loved Fred Astaire since I was a child. I never saw him dance with his sister. That was a surprise to me. The other partners however I have been, am now and always will be a long time fan. I now have to find the films of he and his sister.
I loved Ginger with Fred...as someone once said.."Ginger realized acting did not stop when the dancing started". She conveyed the impression... in all their collaborations... that dancing with Fred was an absolute out-of-body experience. Although Rita.. Cyd..and others might have had more extensive dance training...Ginger was a quick learner...and I agree with Fred that she looked the best with him.
Haha! Well sometimes that's all a Dame had to do when she's a 50's "It Girl"! Remember the animal magnetism between those two Legends in The Band Wagon! - th-cam.com/video/2C9CoAbwxy0/w-d-xo.html - Fred Astaire sure got Cyd's Leg out and pointed in that number!
Great.Fred Astaire with Ginger Rogers,Rita Hayworth,Jane Powell,Anne Miller n Judy Garland were treat to watch.Great dancing qualities.Truly born dancer.💐💐💐
This is an elegant appreciation of an elegant talent, and an elegant screen presence.
This is the best compilation of Fred’s dances I’ve ever seen thankyou.
Probably the greatest dancer ever.
And one of the greatest athletes ever.
@@2Majesties Gene Kelly was the athletic dancer..He had muscles. Fred was a a beautiful, lithe perfectionist. He rehearsed non-stop to make everything look so easy!
Actors used to say that if A female dancer working on a musical, you could tell which dancer she was working with by looking at her. Gene Kellys used to have such athletic moves, his dancers would have bruises. Feds dancers would just have really sore or bloody toes. Not from him stepping on them..bc he worked everyone (including himself) so hard!!!
Gene Kelly, Frederick Astaire, Donald O'Conner, 3 of my all time favorites. In order.
I'm so sad that when i was born he was already dead and i never even had a change so see him i now became so obsessed with him that i think of myself dying and then meeting Fred Astaire in heaven which at the same time reminds me of his song cheek to cheek
LHow easy it looked...!“ Thats his biggest talent and his most work on. To me greatest dancer ever .
One word for Fred Astaire, magnificent!!❤❤❤❤❤❤☺
His foot work super
Fred dancing with ginger was perfection
Fred Astaire was a genius. My first movie crush. I wanted to dance with him so bad. When he died I fell on the floor in tears. He is forever missed. There will never be another Fred Astaire.
Absolutely! You're right he was the best, he had enormous class and true talent, his style of dancing and singing awesome with such ease. Fred's ability to transition smoothly between the dance and the flow of the dialogue without missing a beat. He is a true genius, indeed, someone like Nikolas Tesla, "The Genius Who Lit the World."
He’s one of those names where you don’t even have to know what he looks like or who he is to know he is a legend.
He's my ancient God
(And he was underrated.. still is...)
He was so humble and shook his nose when people praised him ; - ;
He was everything you said but underrated NEVER, he was well recognized then and even now. He has been named the best dancer/entertainer of all time. Have you seen the honors and awards Fred was awarded? Someone who is underrated doesn't get that kind of recognitions. While many actors,/dancers that were part of the Golden age of Hollywood aren't mentioned at all anymore but Fred Astaire is still very well regarded and recognized dancer today.
Although it is hard to believe... in his very early youth... as a stage performer with his sister Adele...she was regarded as the better of the duo... but Fred matured and caught up with her... eventually...surpassing his sister's fame when she retired from the stage and he went on to become one of the most famous film stars of the mid-20th century.
He was a genius, everything he did (music, dance, cinema etc...) was great stuff ! I love this great artist. His talent and modesty made him a very special person. Thank you Mr. Astaire. May you dance for eternity in Heaven.
He is one of my heros. An extraordinarily gifted man, who's fantastic solo dancing still exites my to this day. I was so upset when he died.
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I LOVE Michael Jackson. I think he was the greatest performer in the world.
Fred Astaire was the best DANCER EVER. I get chills watching footage of him. He incorporated everything into his dancing; the way he walked, the movement of his hands, EVERYTHING!!! And I believe that is one of the things that Michael Jackson saw in Astaire. BECOME the music. BECOME the song. BECOME the dance.
The major difference between the two? FA did not like little boys.
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@@BuckyBrown-lt4ry - ha, good one!
Pedophilia is an evil act, therefore, M. Jackson was an evil, evil being. He can't be compared to Fred in any way.
I love that they both had modesty. ❤ Just read the other comments below yours, and I don't agree with those who are negative. I am a Fred Fan and I'm glad they both met.
Fred Astaire was a protectionist and he was a genius his dance routines were always at their best. I have been a Fred Astaire fan ever since I was sixteen years old I can Watch Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers all the time
Totally agree. The one and only Fred Astaire was a great singer and dancer.
A lovely tribute.
The unique Mr Astaire: Bless his memory for there could never be another like him.
Tengo 80 anos y nunca voy a olvidar lo fantastico que eran estos eestos bailarines artisticos Fred y Gingers los veia en la matine ano 45- 46 eran extraordinarios
💕 One of the true greats !! It's hard to even think of someone else being the better dancer, up again Fred Astaire !!
Thank you for this wonderful video ! Loved it !!! 👏🏻🕺🏻💃🏼
25 years ago in Munich, I persuaded ( forced ) my wife to watch Swing Time and Top Hat with me after I discovered she had never seen Fred Astaire. Afterwards, she thanked me for showing her a true genius at work. We went on, over the years, to watch all of his work. She was a convert from day one.
I'm new to vintage films and finished Swing Time a week ago. One of his bests!
I can't find most of his films however so I'm waiting for Top Hat (which I've been dying to watch the most) that I ordered to arrive, and Follow the Fleet.
I'm aiming to watch all of his films if possible~
Awesome! I think there is nothing a person appreciates more than when someone introduces timeless art and knowledge. I bet she will always think of you when she watches any of the movies you guys did together, and vice versa.
In Top Hat, they let Ginger pick that dress (last minute) that is all fluffy with feathers!!. Fred said that every time he spun her he got feathers in his mouth, his eyes & the dress shed, onto the floor so much,, it became a bit dangerous !! 👣💨🕳⚠ After that, Fred was always consulted over talks of her dress choices.👗👚
A lovely Astaire tribute- and Mr. Feinstein and I both like the same favorite musical (at 6:41)- "The Band Wagon."
'He was and always will be in a class by himself'
A very well put words. Thank you for speaking out my mind throughout this.
i really enjoyed the tribute, except that when mentioning his dance partners, one major name was missing: Eleanor Powell.
Absolutely, Eleanor Powell was her equal in the dance floor. Both masters of their talent.
💕 I read an interview where Fred had intimated that he didn't feel he & Eleanor Powell were well matched because she had a "man style" of dancing. I thought she was perfect in all her dancing, but I never could embrace that "good feeling" I'd get when I watched Fred & every other female dance partner he costarred with. It's not that she didn't have a femininity about her, it was just that there was something male-ish about her body movement & mannerisms. I think Fred may have been a little intimidated by her as well. After all, he was aging (although still a wonderful dancer) and she seemed to have almost stronger masculine type power moves. I don't know. I felt she was much better suited playing it solo ! 👍🏼😊
@@DLee1923 I agree that she had a very strong 'athletic' dance style and although their fantastic tap routine to 'Begin the Beguine' is considered one of the very best ever...
overall...I liked her solo performances best..
God bless the both of them and their incredible talent.
PS...Fred was about 40-41 when Broadway Melody of 1940 was made.
@@DLee1923 This may be true up to a point, and both Fred and Ellie had said before their teaming that their styles might be incompatible. Nevertheless, their duets- 'Jukebox Dance' (jitterbug), 'I Concentrate on You' (ballet) and the two 'Begin the Beguine' dances (Latin and tap)- were a generous serving in what one reviewer called the 'dancingest' musical yet produced.
Fred could never resist a challenge. Eleanor was his toughest, for ingenuity and versatility as a choreographer and vitality as a hoofer.
The results are a fascinating test of his reputation. BM40 is unlike anything else in his filmography: a bridge between the glorious if formulaic Ginger cycle and the extra inventiveness Feinstein speaks of in his middle age. Powell's pressure opened new vistas for him. I can think of no other case of two supreme maestri competing and collaborating on a musical as those two did.
I think Swing Time is my favorite!
The story about his friend's death saying his name as last words got me
That would be his friend and famous composer..George Gershwin.
Dirk Benedict became a sort of adopted son in his later years.
Undoubtedly the greatest choreographer n stage dancer of Hollywood golden era.Very successful with Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland,Jane Powell n great Ann Miller.His films such as Top Hat,Easter Parade,Finnians Rainbow etc still look fresh to watch.💐💐💐
In 2013 it was the first time i watched Silk Stockings and this musical makes me feel better with wonderful music
You forgot to mentioned Fred's favorite choreographer Hermes Pan, who was also very talented lad. Also, Ann Miller and Eleanor Powell. (his equal, on the floor.)
You copied everything from Wikipedia
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Amazing tribute :D
Fred Astaire was THE best dancer. Perfect moves, charming, good singer and funny. RIP Fred. I'll dance with you in heaven, I hope. You were 1 of a kind. 🤗 ❤
I have loved Fred Astaire since I was a child. I never saw him dance with his sister. That was a surprise to me. The other partners however I have been, am now and always will be a long time fan. I now have to find the films of he and his sister.
I'm looking for more videos like this one but I just found yours so far and it's the best out there!
7:09 movie Finian’s Rainbow...🍀
I remember when I watched Silk Stockings and The Band Wagon they were good dance couples
Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire
He was nobody spin golly he knew whom he was
Dance + singing in top - a top of art.
Único en su tiempo,fabuloso
Love Fred Astaire, not so much Ginger. Rita Hayworth was the best partner. My favorite movie was one of his few flops, Damsel in Distress.
I loved Ginger with Fred...as someone once said.."Ginger realized acting did not stop when the dancing started". She conveyed the impression... in all their collaborations... that dancing with Fred was an absolute out-of-body experience. Although Rita.. Cyd..and others might have had more extensive dance training...Ginger was a quick learner...and I agree with Fred that she looked the best with him.
An easy assignment: Has anyone ever had a bad word to say about Mr. Astaire.
NO!
Only Mr. Astaire himself...way too modest!
What Movie was 7:09?😂
Finian's Rainbow?
loved fred hated cyd all she did is slinked around pointing her toes
Haha! Well sometimes that's all a Dame had to do when she's a 50's "It Girl"! Remember the animal magnetism between those two Legends in The Band Wagon! - th-cam.com/video/2C9CoAbwxy0/w-d-xo.html - Fred Astaire sure got Cyd's Leg out and pointed in that number!
Your language reflects very poorly upon your character. I hope you are a better person than what you have shown us.
I agree, Ann Miller was better dancer. Cyd was and still is overrated.
Fred was the Micheal Jackson of his era
Michael Jackson wasn't even CLOSE to Fred Astaire, in my opinion.
other way around
Fred Astaire wasn't a pedophile.
Average dancer there were many that were better the Nicholas brothers to name two.
Average? You obviously know not enough about him. Watch more of his films and you'll get your mouth dropped. Read more before opening your mouth.
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Jeeves & Wooster.
What a lovely tribute! Fred was magic.