He had talent like nobody has had since. Gregory Hines could sing, dance, act, do comedy and was an historian. He was a master who loved his craft and it showed.
Many years ago in the 80’s I took my daughter who was in the 11th grade to NYC attend a summer program at Barnard women’s college. Later that summer I returned to pick her up and we hung around The City and on Sunday walking in the village, I bought my first Dove bar off a vendor and I spotted Gregory walking and looking in windows. It was just about noon but there were not a lot of people of the street. My daughter and one of her friends was with us. We literally followed him. They had no idea who he was so there behavior was that he was not important and that was great for me… I couldn’t disturb him… it was his time alone. So at the corner we went the opposite way! Handsome elegant man!
He was a true jazz percussionist with his beautiful feet, and a great singer as well. I would have loved to see him dance and sing with the Manhattan Transfer....they could have done sonething together that would have raised the roof. And, he had such a personality. A complete showman, a teacher, self-deprecating, funny, an historian....a beautiful soul. R.I.P., Sweet Prince. I hope I meet you some day, in another life.
One of my favorite pieces by one of my favorites of all time. Got to see him live many times, met him several times, even had him bring me and a couple friends backstage for pictures once. An almost flawless performer, an almost flawless human being. When I think of him now, it's still a shock when I have to remind myself that he really did die, and so young. It's like my brain won't let me think of him as being gone. In my mindset, he's still alive and performing somewhere, and still wowing people. That's a nice legacy to leave behind.
Fabulous Gregory, they should have given him a standing ovation on that. There is no one better at tap than Gregory Hines. Not even the old timers. Rest in Peace.
Truly TRULY A GREAT!!! MISS YOU MR. HINES I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN YOU IN PERSON!! Watched you when you and your father and brother were on Ed Sullivan,you and Maurice were kids. I wish you could hear me...much love and respect💖💖❤❤💋
He was influenced by Sammy Davis Jr and he perfected his influencer's art like no other. I still haven't seen anyone who does tap dance like Gregory Hines; he will be sorely missed. RIP legend 🙏🏼
THIS WAS A GREATTTT PERFORMANCE !!! AND THEY JUST SAT THERE CLAPPING AND NEVER STOOD UP FOR THE BROTHER!! DAMMMMM SHAME!!! THEY WILL NEVER GET THAT KIND OF PERFORMANCE AGAIN!!!
Love Gregory Hines, which is why I watched the video. However, there was no mention in the description that John Williams directed the orchestra! (At least I think it’s him.) For those that don’t know, he wrote the music for Star Wars and pretty much every great movie score during the 1970’s through the 1990’s. Two greats!
It sometimes saddens me when I watch him. Our school closed that one day to pay tribute for our loss, when God called him home. I will always be grateful to God for being in Barbara class all the times Gregory Hines walked in and joined my us. They are both inspiring. I couldn't help but give Barbara a card when we lost Gregory Hines. They danced a lot together. I am glad Barbara remains to teach even today! God bless her and all the strength she puts into her classes. We are all grateful to her!
I saw this when pbs rain it the first time, Does ANYONE have a copy of this whole show Gregory with the Boston Pops. That night he sang ' As long as I live' and brought tears to my eyes. I do have the audio from that show but I would love to see this show again
I'm sure it is, but you just do not see it anymore on television. Unless you are watching a movie or sitcom that shows tap dancing. I enjoyed watching people tap back in the day. Sammy Davis Jr was one of them.
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He had talent like nobody has had since. Gregory Hines could sing, dance, act, do comedy and was an historian. He was a master who loved his craft and it showed.
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fukking right
God, I love him. I wish he would reincarnate and be my partner, in life and in music.
Gregory Hines was so awesom!!
He said some awfully nice things about Eleanor Powell as did his mentor Fayard Nicholas!
The Consumnate Perfectionist Arts and Culture Renaissance Man, Mr.Gregory Hines❤RIHP King
I will never not be blown away by Gregory Hines' talent.
Many years ago in the 80’s I took my daughter who was in the 11th grade to NYC attend a summer program at Barnard women’s college. Later that summer I returned to pick her up and we hung around The City and on Sunday walking in the village, I bought my first Dove bar off a vendor and I spotted Gregory walking and looking in windows. It was just about noon but there were not a lot of people of the street. My daughter and one of her friends was with us. We literally followed him. They had no idea who he was so there behavior was that he was not important and that was great for me… I couldn’t disturb him… it was his time alone. So at the corner we went the opposite way! Handsome elegant man!
I love that on the trumpet part John Williams apologizes. This is awesome!
Truly a talented man he was. So talented in so many ways. We sure lost a great one.
love love love him
Dear, sweet, charming, lovable.
He was a true jazz percussionist with his beautiful feet, and a great singer as well. I would have loved to see him dance and sing with the Manhattan Transfer....they could have done sonething together that would have raised the roof.
And, he had such a personality. A complete showman, a teacher, self-deprecating, funny, an historian....a beautiful soul. R.I.P., Sweet Prince. I hope I meet you some day, in another life.
So impressive. Incredible and masterful dancing and technique.
I'm here for the late great Gregory hines
Tap dancing is a lost art.
I couldn't agree more. You know what they say, if it was good then, it is good now. The sad thing about it is people nowadays overlook that.
Happy 70th birthday, today, Mr. Hines. You are sorely missed.
Lord, I miss this man! What a talent.
One of my favorite pieces by one of my favorites of all time. Got to see him live many times, met him several times, even had him bring me and a couple friends backstage for pictures once. An almost flawless performer, an almost flawless human being. When I think of him now, it's still a shock when I have to remind myself that he really did die, and so young. It's like my brain won't let me think of him as being gone. In my mindset, he's still alive and performing somewhere, and still wowing people. That's a nice legacy to leave behind.
I just love him.
He had such concentration. Or his feet had a mind of their own. 🥰
Hard to believe he's been gone almost 20 years now... Such a great talent!
YOOOOOO!! that is so wild!
August 9, 2023. Now, it has been 20 years.
Love you my brother.
Fabulous Gregory, they should have given him a standing ovation on that.
There is no one better at tap than Gregory Hines. Not even the old timers. Rest in Peace.
Truly TRULY A GREAT!!! MISS YOU MR. HINES I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN YOU IN PERSON!! Watched you when you and your father and brother were on Ed Sullivan,you and Maurice were kids. I wish you could hear me...much love and respect💖💖❤❤💋
A standing ovation was past deserved...he should have been honored as a GREAT!👑💎🌠
Yes he was great but there are some others who were just as good. Like Sammy DAvis Jr. and Clark Gable etc.
Hoofer, singer, actor. You are missed very much.
This must have been the most fun night out ever. What a genius
He was influenced by Sammy Davis Jr and he perfected his influencer's art like no other. I still haven't seen anyone who does tap dance like Gregory Hines; he will be sorely missed. RIP legend 🙏🏼
Miss him so much.
Love Sammy and Gregory. That drummer on those Slingerlands was smok'n too!
Loved him
THIS WAS A GREATTTT PERFORMANCE !!! AND THEY JUST SAT THERE CLAPPING AND NEVER STOOD UP FOR THE BROTHER!! DAMMMMM SHAME!!! THEY WILL NEVER GET THAT KIND OF PERFORMANCE AGAIN!!!
He sure was fabulous 😊❤️
I miss him so much. I grew up with Hines, Hines and Dad on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Gregory Hines was a unique talent. The world was a smaller place when he died.
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This is the best video I've ever seen
The GREAT Gregory Hines (RIP)....ultimately AWESOME! He is missed.
Amazing !!
Oh....my....goodness: This is PHENOMENAL! 😮😍😮😍
Is ridiculous how awesome this guy was!!! True talent and is truly missed.
So true
There was no one like him.
love love love !!!!! bravo !!!!
Bravissimo ❣️❣️❣️🙏🏾😍😍😍❤️👑❤️
I love Gregory Hines and I WANT HIM BACK!!
#Me too
He used to take the stage with such mastery and elegance like no other. "How are the mighty fallen' !! Rest in Peace Mr. Hines 💓
You got the moves Gregory!
The Master!!! A rare and much missed talent.
God Bless and Rest in Power my Super Talented Charismatic older Brother you are sorely missed
Boston Pops has always great.. Hines & POPS is the TOPS!!
HE WAS GREAT!!!
Greatness!
Shame such quality got just 46k views..
Miss him.
I am so sorry I didn’t see Gregory Hines perform in person. He was magnificent! What a voice, a magical dancer!
Legendary rip mr Hines 🙏
Love Gregory Hines, which is why I watched the video. However, there was no mention in the description that John Williams directed the orchestra! (At least I think it’s him.) For those that don’t know, he wrote the music for Star Wars and pretty much every great movie score during the 1970’s through the 1990’s. Two greats!
It sometimes saddens me when I watch him. Our school closed that one day to pay tribute for our loss, when God called him home. I will always be grateful to God for being in Barbara class all the times Gregory Hines walked in and joined my us. They are both inspiring. I couldn't help but give Barbara a card when we lost Gregory Hines. They danced a lot together. I am glad Barbara remains to teach even today! God bless her and all the strength she puts into her classes. We are all grateful to her!
I loved 🥰 ♥️😍😍😍😍😍😍🙏
one of my favourite songs. 🌺
My gosh he had style unlike anyone before or since!! Guy was a genius!
He makes it looks so easy!, A true master ,perfection BRAVO 💕
Coming back all this time later, still awesome. And just realised, that coductor is John Williams!
The best tap dancer there was
Miss him so
One word- AWESOME.
昨今のガキのロボットダンスとは一線を課す素晴らしさ。絶賛。
goooooooooooooood!!!
SUPER !
Absolutely extraordinary.
LOVE IT! Sooooo entertaining!
Brilliant!
Talent in it's raw form. Great!
Incorporou Samy Daives Jr. Linduu e Bosangles
This is so awesome man!!! I love this a lot tbh!!!
This is amazing!
awesome stuff
3:30 WHEW!!!
My biggest regret in life-so far, I never get to see Gregory live.
I saw this when pbs rain it the first time, Does ANYONE have a copy of this whole show Gregory with the Boston Pops. That night he sang ' As long as I live' and brought tears to my eyes. I do have the audio from that show but I would love to see this show again
3:36 Talent is like medicine; it comes with side effects.
What happened to tap dancing?
I love the movie Tap & Running Scared with Gregory Hines.
It's still around! Just a little harder to find on tv, sad. Dule Hill, Savion Glover, it's still a thing.
I'm sure it is, but you just do not see it anymore on television. Unless you are watching a movie or sitcom that shows tap dancing. I enjoyed watching people tap back in the day. Sammy Davis Jr was one of them.
That's true. Variety shows were all over the place in the 70s and 80s, which were such a good showcase for tap.
We still have savion glover
What about White Nights? And The Tic Code?
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He is still my favorite. Was that Margaret Thatcher in the audience?
I'd like t o buy some rhythm please. A big bag full.
Never seen him better! What about that conductor? With some work, he could amount to something.
choreobantic I'm here to see what you did there.
I know!
Is conductor john Williams?
Yes
Yes
Who are the 15 lonely souls who disliked this?
i wanna help.
InstaLike!
He is missed tremendously.
Wonder what was he saying when he was tapping??
how did you do it can you share with me , thank you
Man, that's Kanye West on piano...
Is it just me ... or does the conductor look like BTK?