Nicholas Brothers - Down Argentine Way (1940)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 апр 2011
  • The Nicholas Brothers were a famous African American team of dancing brothers, Fayard (1914--2006) and Harold (1921--2000). With their highly acrobatic technique ("flash dancing"), high level of artistry and daring innovations, they were considered by many the greatest tap dancers of their day. Growing up surrounded by Vaudeville acts as children, they became stars of the jazz circuit during the heyday of the Harlem Renaissance and went on to have successful careers performing on stage, film, and television well into the 1990s.
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  • @jayonnaj18
    @jayonnaj18 10 месяцев назад +9

    No dancing duo could do it like the fabulous Nicholas Brothers, my, my, my!!! Those youngsters had this fantastic talent in their blood, and it's sooo exciting to watch them! The hateful discrimination and prejudice because of the color of their skins prevented them from getting all of the kudos they deserved!!!

  • @donnatate458
    @donnatate458 10 месяцев назад +9

    Wonderful! This even rivals their performance in "Stormy Weather.". Thanks, You Tube, for acquainting us with the marvelous talents of the past like the Nicholas Brothers.

    • @steeel
      @steeel 7 месяцев назад

      This one is even more technical.

  • @b.bailey8244
    @b.bailey8244 5 лет назад +90

    no words can sufficiently say how STELLAR these two were - they were the all time BEST hoofers (and athletes) ever!!! So grateful this footage still exists! They sang great too!

    • @ValleyoftheRogue
      @ValleyoftheRogue Год назад

      Tommy Rall was the greatest dancer who ever appeared in film. Once you see him, others don't come close, not even the great Nicholas Brothers.

    • @kingduke4705
      @kingduke4705 4 месяца назад

      @@ValleyoftheRogueyou got to be on cracking up are on it !

  • @satori03
    @satori03 25 дней назад +1

    Simply THE BEST!

  • @denisepaul99
    @denisepaul99 2 года назад +9

    This is the America we love.

  • @hopediamond4real
    @hopediamond4real 8 лет назад +318

    The absolute BEST dancing duo of all time, bar none. Too bad prejudice and racism kept them from getting more movie exposure.

    • @sgomes633
      @sgomes633 8 лет назад +19

      I agree with you 100%

    • @lindafoster5134
      @lindafoster5134 6 лет назад +3

      You are estimating prejudice, artist have always acknowledged each others ability and talent and most if not all people will also give acknowledgement to those that have extraordinary ability as these gentlemen.

    • @shahidakbar8000
      @shahidakbar8000 5 лет назад +12

      Today is my 1st time seeing/knowing about them. Im 50 & ashamed😔

    • @leonpryor59
      @leonpryor59 4 года назад +4

      Hot Music

    • @blessed5545
      @blessed5545 3 года назад +12

      This is way, way, way, ahead of my time, but I've always loved looking at old movies as a kid. I'm thinking now, I wonder what Fred Astaire thought about the Nicholas Brothers and yes, too bad prejudice and racism kept them from getting more exposure. What a shame.

  • @madcow9597
    @madcow9597 9 лет назад +116

    I am not a fan of dance. I used to think tap dancing was boring! Until now...these two were a class act and boy they make it look so effortless. Thanks for opening my eyes!

    • @stevenharper1026
      @stevenharper1026 9 лет назад +1

      So can you tell me how to make my video good

    • @madcow9597
      @madcow9597 9 лет назад +8

      These guys I've seen and they are so unbelievably awesome. Great tribute to these brothers

    • @stevenharper1026
      @stevenharper1026 9 лет назад +1

      Oh kool

  • @melissab1197
    @melissab1197 2 года назад +15

    It’s as if they’re losing control of their dancing feet but they never ever lose one beat - amazing amazing amazing

  • @StephRae
    @StephRae 3 года назад +53

    These are skilled athletes. The physical strength and agility required not to mention their impeccable timing. My God, they are incredible.

    • @cherylmosley797
      @cherylmosley797 3 месяца назад

      Did you see them in “Stormy Weather “ I’ll never forget it and without knee pads.

    • @pspiersy
      @pspiersy 2 месяца назад

      Very aptly put.

  • @CarmenZynger
    @CarmenZynger 4 года назад +41

    Fayard is my favorite all time entertainer, before Gene, Fred, and other minor dancers. If there wasn't such rampant racism and African American's not having their full rights as human beings that were just as equal to any white or brown skin person, Nicholas Brothers would be hailed more than Gene or Fred. Can you imagine! The brothers would have shut the soundstage in LA down, when these brilliant men performed. Rest In Peace, Fayard my favorite and Harold Antonio! 😘

  • @gfitz6001
    @gfitz6001 2 года назад +8

    Are they real human beings? I simply cannot believe what I just watched.

  • @patriciaorlando2380
    @patriciaorlando2380 2 года назад +13

    G R E A T DANCERS. AMAZING. There were excellent dancers in their time but the Nicholas Brothers were tops

  • @ThomasPBlack
    @ThomasPBlack 5 лет назад +38

    I am blown away. Absolutely brilliant.. gifted... prodigious .. just unbelievably entertaining.. man I wish they still made them like this today. And they were humble too

  • @ladylovesherlord
    @ladylovesherlord 9 месяцев назад +3

    Extraordinary!!!

  • @endoraismygma
    @endoraismygma 2 года назад +23

    This footage is priceless. All of their performances caught on film were.

  • @Appregator
    @Appregator 3 года назад +9

    Wow. You don't get better dancers than these guys.

  • @deegeorge5711
    @deegeorge5711 10 месяцев назад +6

    The absolutely sheer brilliance of their performance!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @cookie-gb3xn
    @cookie-gb3xn 7 месяцев назад +2

    BRAVO!!!!!!!❤❤

  • @anthonyharty1732
    @anthonyharty1732 Год назад +10

    Tap dancing with Breakdancing, these two were incredible. Harold doing the flip into the splits and Fayard jumping over the large handkerchief was extremely impressive.

  • @DELIVERANCE-TODAY
    @DELIVERANCE-TODAY 6 лет назад +56

    Greatest dancers EVER!!

    • @ValleyoftheRogue
      @ValleyoftheRogue Год назад

      No. Tommy Rall was but the brothers are definitely right up there. They weren't as versatile as Rall.

    • @steeel
      @steeel 8 месяцев назад

      @@ValleyoftheRogue Not even close. LOL!

  • @terrysapp4450
    @terrysapp4450 7 месяцев назад +5

    20th Century Fox gave them a five year contract because of this dance.

  • @rockytribhuwan
    @rockytribhuwan 3 года назад +13

    Went absolutely crazy over this INCREDIBLY MINDBLOWING performance of Nicholas bros. Its such a High energy DROP DEAD WATCHING Performance. Loved it...Completely stunned....cudnt believe this level in dancing cud be achieved by humans....They were SUPERNATURAL TALENT.

  • @alfogel3298
    @alfogel3298 3 года назад +6

    Stormy weather routine was unrehearsed , filmed in one sequence , added originality and consider the greatest 3 minutes of dancing ever done. Please RUclips “ “ Nicholas Brothers stormy weather ( 3 minute version)
    Beyond incredible!!!

  • @julsrobertson5177
    @julsrobertson5177 10 лет назад +16

    I wish I were sitting in front row seats,sipping champagne in a sequin dress with my favorite 'beau'. I was born in THE WRONG ERA! THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS WERE (ARE) THE BEST!! DANCE~DANCE~DANCE!!

  • @theronedawson3236
    @theronedawson3236 3 года назад +11

    These men were the epitome entertainment high class dance style dual. They were super super super good.

  • @reeniefonte2287
    @reeniefonte2287 7 месяцев назад +3

    They were definitely the first, you men could dance your butts off. Love you

  • @terrysapp4450
    @terrysapp4450 8 месяцев назад +5

    I've watched every film that I could find over and over. Each time I'm blown away and wonder how they did some of those moves. I just watched this again and noticed that Fayard did a step where he held one foot behind him and tapped on the other at least 3 taps. Amazing.

  • @Amelia-cb7hj
    @Amelia-cb7hj 3 года назад +4

    Love them

  • @J0einOK
    @J0einOK 8 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome through the ages! Dreamish.

  • @Pearlruby718
    @Pearlruby718 4 года назад +17

    THE GREATEST DANCERS OF ALL TIME ❤

  • @lifeslight980
    @lifeslight980 4 года назад +5

    Bloody Amazing

  • @reeniefonte2287
    @reeniefonte2287 7 месяцев назад +3

    This my parents era, they had a ball way back then.

  • @cacatr4495
    @cacatr4495 2 года назад +4

    Wouldn't you have hated to have been their knees?!! That kind of dancing is hard on the body! Wow!

  • @gregoryalberts2503
    @gregoryalberts2503 Год назад +1

    God I love my country.

  • @VBOProductions
    @VBOProductions 3 года назад +4

    Outstanding

  • @michaelrchan
    @michaelrchan 3 года назад +2

    Divine.

  • @berealaboutit1
    @berealaboutit1 5 лет назад +12

    Just incredible, almost unreal, and people sit there, like they see incredible dance like this everyday.

  • @allyharsha2482
    @allyharsha2482 2 года назад +3

    Simply Divine! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tammylittle910
    @tammylittle910 3 года назад +4

    Wow! Just Wow! And to think, they had no formal training.
    Some people just have...IT!

  • @theduchess5284
    @theduchess5284 4 года назад +7

    Wow!AbsolutelyThe Greatest Of All Time! They'll never be another pair like the Nicholas Brothers! Love their performance with "lucky numbers".

  • @vernonnilesjr7910
    @vernonnilesjr7910 7 лет назад +19

    very sick ass moves holy shit they were on fire.

  • @delfoloveakadellasmissiona1369
    @delfoloveakadellasmissiona1369 4 года назад +2

    Smooth as silk

  • @tonynicholas5539
    @tonynicholas5539 2 года назад +2

    Greatest dancers ever

  • @keithhawkins8262
    @keithhawkins8262 4 года назад +2

    The absolute best, non better.

  • @marksmith7868
    @marksmith7868 8 лет назад +96

    Keep in mind....the music is live.....No recorded tracks back them. incredible

    • @msladytsunade777
      @msladytsunade777 8 лет назад +2

      +Mark Smith: Amen to that. You can tell because Harold voice sounds the same as when he talks. Almost like he's on helium or something (ha ha.)

    • @oranpayne1007
      @oranpayne1007 7 лет назад +3

      msladytsunade777 nobody ever said that Harold Nicholas could sing. But now try and out dance him😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😉😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and don't make the mistake of letting Harold dance first. you wouldn't get out of your seat to even challenge him. Harold wasn't there to sing, HE WAS THERE TO DANCE LIKE NOBODY ON EARTH HAS SEEN BEFORE HIM AND CERTAINLY NOT AFTER HIM.😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨

    • @lohphat
      @lohphat 5 лет назад +5

      Not in this case, tey overdubbed the music and vocals. If it were live we'd hear the tap shoes, instead there's no tap sounds. Also, watch the drummers, their not in sync with the music.

    • @terrytari1891
      @terrytari1891 4 года назад +2

      These boys are Triple Threats, Dancing, Singing, & Singing in Spanish!

    • @Rasbiff
      @Rasbiff 3 года назад +3

      It's not live, they had the technology to dub performances back then and often did, especially for complicated scenes like this. Remember that not only do the orchestra and the dancers have to be in sync (that's the easy part), but light, cameras, sound, and what if the director wants an extra take?
      Or maybe I'll shut up and let people enjoy making up ridiculous lies about the past.

  • @belovelyloveofgod
    @belovelyloveofgod 2 года назад +7

    FABULOUS TALENTS!🌹🌞🔥❤🕊

  • @bompy84
    @bompy84 10 лет назад +32

    This performance is absolutely awesome....!!! AWESOME...!!!!

  • @siggixxl
    @siggixxl 7 лет назад +14

    Realy the fastest spped Tap Dancers of all Time.. Unbelivable!!

  • @liberte5847
    @liberte5847 6 месяцев назад

    Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍

  • @wilcoxdaniel9825
    @wilcoxdaniel9825 2 года назад +4

    Holy cow!!! amazing moves

  • @thumbbusters2401
    @thumbbusters2401 3 года назад +7

    Man I love being argentine! This makes me smile everytime.

  • @sharonreynolds7924
    @sharonreynolds7924 4 года назад +3

    Timeless

  • @brekedekdang39
    @brekedekdang39 3 года назад +4

    They are amazing.

  • @hardheadjarhead
    @hardheadjarhead 4 года назад +5

    Honestly...how in the world could those people who gave this a “thumbs down” do so? This is sheer genius. I’m guessing they’re jealous.

  • @MultiJazmo
    @MultiJazmo 8 лет назад +11

    That's gotta b some of the best moves I have ever and will ever see!!!

  • @leolauzon9205
    @leolauzon9205 3 года назад +2

    My legs would be in knots. These two are aces

  • @amyhankins1453
    @amyhankins1453 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful! Fabulous!🎼🎶🎵🎹🥀🌷🌹🤗

  • @Professorrob2k24
    @Professorrob2k24 2 года назад +2

    The Nicholas brothers and Carmen Miranda in the same film….awesome

  • @teenieneenie630
    @teenieneenie630 5 лет назад +4

    Fantastic! What couldn't they do?! Hey, bros, Thank you!

  • @RogerDDog
    @RogerDDog 3 года назад +4

    Simply fantastic! I'm out of breath just watching.

  • @msreenie
    @msreenie 6 лет назад +72

    Sorry Batman and Robin, but THIS is the dynamic duo.

    • @divadgivin369
      @divadgivin369 3 года назад

      Since you didn't put your name on a great and true statement then I David Givins will on it, The dynamic duo is The Nichols Brothers not Batman and Robin!

    • @Truth845
      @Truth845 3 года назад

      Ditto

  • @anniechaloupka8052
    @anniechaloupka8052 3 года назад +3

    wow....had never seen this dance routine by the Nicholar bros.....they ARE the best of all time.....

  • @brendastephens5265
    @brendastephens5265 5 лет назад +4

    No words for these two...WOW Fayard blew me away!

  • @franzhughes9156
    @franzhughes9156 2 года назад +2

    WOW!!

  • @averyce2
    @averyce2 4 года назад +6

    Where talent meets dedication plus perfect timing - The Nicholas Brothers!

  • @mikedunbar8303
    @mikedunbar8303 3 месяца назад +2

    It is a crime that dancers like this are a thing of the past

  • @anniesmith1836
    @anniesmith1836 8 лет назад +32

    Never will we see the likes of these dancers and many others from that era!! Amazing!!

  • @lc6067
    @lc6067 2 года назад +3

    Their talent is truly surreal - out of this world!

  • @anthonyborrows6934
    @anthonyborrows6934 9 лет назад +5

    I love perfect dancing,i just love those perfect move's.

  • @lindafoster5134
    @lindafoster5134 5 лет назад +25

    From an era of pure class, what happen to us?

    • @billiemason4466
      @billiemason4466 4 года назад

      Linda Foster yes.....right......

    • @natahliasmith9533
      @natahliasmith9533 4 года назад

      Amen to that!
      Now it's all about shaking titts and ass.

    • @elvecinodeltio5960
      @elvecinodeltio5960 4 года назад

      That was great

    • @notsunnydaysahead
      @notsunnydaysahead 3 года назад

      Natahlia Smith they should be like 7% of that at most if your really trying to convey

    • @jacquelynn2051
      @jacquelynn2051 3 года назад +2

      From an era of the ILLUSION of pure class, but ask Judy Garland among many other entertainers of the behind the scenes horrors that was done to some of the most famous of entertainers, especially the women, but men did not escape abuse either. Either way, this dancing scene was amazing. If you study history, today's shenanigans in entertainment (overt sexuality, confused sexuality, demonic worship, celebrity public breakdowns etc) begin to make more sense. Eventually the ignored garbage will stink up the house.

  • @xXBornInvincibleXx
    @xXBornInvincibleXx 3 года назад +5

    Breath taking is all I can say about these kings foot work n agility...n the level of complexity in this sequence to stay on beat is mind blowing...absolute sevaunts is all that can begin to describe these 2,masters...Bravo. Bravo Bravo n I'm a 70's baby respecting n appreciating the genius of there mastery in this craft..

  • @excellNexcel
    @excellNexcel 7 лет назад +12

    I am getting exhausted just watching them...the timing is awesome !

  • @alkalinelulu
    @alkalinelulu 4 года назад +4

    These guys are amazing!!! In the top dancers of EVER!

  • @terrysapp4450
    @terrysapp4450 7 месяцев назад +2

    I just found out that Harold made a few albums. Most of them are in French. He had a great voice. Just search Harold Nicholas albums

  • @dchodeva
    @dchodeva 6 лет назад +5

    master class acts

  • @dstatton
    @dstatton 8 лет назад +50

    Pure joy. Combine genius-level talent with hard work, and this is what you get.

    • @msladytsunade777
      @msladytsunade777 8 лет назад +5

      +Davis Statton: Especially with no crotch grabbing, gang symboling, forever cussing like "musicians" do today.

  • @kishiagoins2541
    @kishiagoins2541 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow 🤩 😮❤

  • @saroj3462
    @saroj3462 5 лет назад +6

    Never ever before I have seen faster legs than this!

  • @jackal59
    @jackal59 Год назад +2

    I know that the extras were told, "Clap when we signal you and look happy," but I doubt anybody had to fake it.

  • @paulasage3611
    @paulasage3611 6 месяцев назад

    They made it look effortless!

  • @Elpichichi87
    @Elpichichi87 2 года назад +12

    que hermosa cancion sobre mi querido pais,que increibles que fueron los hermanos nicholas.🇦🇷🇦🇷
    What a beautiful song about my dear country, how incredible the Nicholas brothers were.🇦🇷🇦🇷

    • @RAUL1972able
      @RAUL1972able 2 года назад +1

      Tienes mucha razón. Saludos desde Perú..

  • @johnc5697
    @johnc5697 10 месяцев назад +1

    Incredible

  • @lourdesescudero5651
    @lourdesescudero5651 2 года назад +3

    As an argentinian, I can confirm Argentina was a nice place back then...

  • @rmsteeves
    @rmsteeves 3 года назад +2

    They were hands down the BEST.

  • @christineschmitz8216
    @christineschmitz8216 4 года назад +4

    JUST AMAZING!!!

  • @Benet1nOnly
    @Benet1nOnly 5 лет назад +5

    The Nicholas Brother are AMAZING!... Thank you for sharing🤗

  • @marianellaenriquez6311
    @marianellaenriquez6311 6 лет назад +5

    My Favorites !!!!!

  • @46MrEd
    @46MrEd 9 лет назад +19

    Thanks for sharing this awesome clip. I just watched the 1936 clip of the Nicholas Brothers doing Lucky Numbers. It is incredible how much they grew both physically and professionally in 4 years. What talent!

  • @louisemiller2774
    @louisemiller2774 7 лет назад +4

    Talent and perfect timing......!

  • @normamcmanus1139
    @normamcmanus1139 3 года назад +4

    Simply fabulous!

  • @jerryj920
    @jerryj920 6 лет назад +10

    Oct.20th: Happy birthday Dancer-Choreographer-Actor Fayard Nicholas (1914-2006) Kennedy Center honors, Grammy Hall of Fame, Tony Award: Choreographer. Thank you and God bless. RIP Legend. Thanks for the upload, Mago Marko. Blessings

  • @mapn123
    @mapn123 3 года назад +7

    The execution is stunning, but one also has to marvel at the planning and the practice that must have gone into this.

  • @billbeliakoff5589
    @billbeliakoff5589 Год назад

    Somehow I pulled a groin muscle just watching this !

  • @renitaperry5808
    @renitaperry5808 2 года назад +1

    💖👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👈🏾

  • @jamespowell1442
    @jamespowell1442 6 лет назад +3

    I don"t even like dancing,but these fellows are awesome.my feet hurt just from watching them!!!

  • @MichaelSmith-Moving
    @MichaelSmith-Moving 4 года назад +1

    G.O.A.T.

  • @carlericpickett597
    @carlericpickett597 3 года назад +3

    Just WOW. If they ever make a movie about them they would have to either use original footage, or it will have to be computer generated. No one today has kind of speed or athleticism.

  • @moedani1
    @moedani1 5 лет назад +7

    Freaking awesome. Best I've seen.

  • @donnatate458
    @donnatate458 Год назад +3

    I've never seen this before. As usual, they are wonderful. I just love to watch them perform. Thanks for posting this. Once again we see that they were just the best ever.

  • @SuperPortagee
    @SuperPortagee 12 лет назад +7

    The Nicholas Brothers Were Awesome Dancers!! I've Never Seen Dancing Like this before!! Thanks.