This might sound weird but I saw him in a local supermarket in LA and from a short distance I saw him go through the door behind the meat and fish counter to say hello to the guys working there. You could tell by the hello he received that they knew him and obviously adored him. It was such a moment of pure goodness and kindness. I’m sorry if I fail to express the emotion I felt by what an outstanding person Gregory Hines was. Just a pure instinctive kind of moment where you realize this is not just an outstanding talent but a wonderful person as well. Terrible loss, way too young. An inspirational man.
I saw the last banquet / performance honoring Sammy Davis Jr. (Highly recommend his biography, "Yes I can"). Hines was performing, finished, and Sammy started walking to the stage. Not planned. He was very weak, but with every step closer to the stage he gained strength. Fabulous short performance. Hines got down and kissed his feet. Then Sammy walked back to his seat and with every step became weaker. He died just 6 months later. P.S. In his biography Sammy mentions he went into vaudeville with 2 uncles. In one part of the book, he wrote that later he realized his uncles sometimes went without food so they could feed him. 💕💕
GOD spoils us by giving us one of somethings.....and when they are gone we hurt because sometimes we want to keep them here so bad that we don't have to talk about them past tense.....RIP...MR. HINES!!!! YOU ARE MISSED
I remember watching this with my grandfather. This was a 2 hr NBC special dedciated to then Apollo Theater. They had some amazing performances that night including El Debarge, Sammy Davis Jr., Sandman, Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, etc. It was hosted by Bill Cosby.
I adore this man and his dancing talent, which are extraordinarily underrated. I am a huge fan of White Nights, but am still frustrated that Mikhail's talents are praised more than Gregory's. I have been trying without success to find a video that shows a piece in the early part of the film that showcases Gregory Hines talent--I know it's there but cannot find a video to back me up. If ANYONE with more computer expertise can introduce this much needed piece of beauty to RUclips, we will ALL be better for it. Thanks!
Gregory Died too young Wonderful tap dancer I remember watching him in a film called White Nights in 1985 with Mikhail Baryshnikov 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️🏴🏴🏴🏴
He was the best. Lovely man, so handsome too. I couldn't stand that show Will & Grace but watched it when he was on. I would watch anything with Gregory Hines!! Wonderful actor, great comedic timing as well.. Gone way too soon. RIP Mr. Hines.
I remember when he passed I was staying at a hotel and they dropped the news paper at my door it read Gregor Hines passed away man he was a great dancer he is definitely missed
He was amazing, so talented. I loved him in white nights, they were two totally different style of dancers and both amazing. My list is the Nicholas brothers, Bill Robinson, Fred Astaire and Gregory Hines all amazing men
Memory memoir magic, we have all got to make the most of the best of memories in this life that is of sin. Rather alone for in ourselves or with everyone.
Very Amazing! I’m thinking the one person that unliked this video has no feet. Sorry about that, but learn to TAP on your hands. Then, maybe you might be able to give a thumbs up.
I think TAP is underrated. Seems this dance style doesn't get much press. Rarely featured in entertainment (TV shows or film). Only recall Samie Davis Jr being the other BIG NAME tap dancer from before Gregory HInes. Clearly it takes immesne skill and i don't htink it's "made up on the spot" (as Im sure some might think).... Loved the concept of White Knights--2 of the "best" dances in teir own styles paired in a combination spy/dance movie...which WOrKED. though they never tried to get Gergory to do ballet....Barishnakov's forte....claim to fame....
I hope there is a child out there who wants to grow up and be like Gregory Hines R.I.P.!
Hopefully. I think Zavion Glover studied with him before he, Gregory Hines, died.
@@Caramel1806 yes Savion is carrying the torch now & teaching & proliferating the knowledge & footwork forward!!!!
Multitudes of them.
@@Caramel1806 Fo' Sho'!
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Can't believe Gregory Hines is gone... what an amazing talent!!!
Lol its been 20 yrs
This might sound weird but I saw him in a local supermarket in LA and from a short distance I saw him go through the door behind the meat and fish counter to say hello to the guys working there. You could tell by the hello he received that they knew him and obviously adored him. It was such a moment of pure goodness and kindness. I’m sorry if I fail to express the emotion I felt by what an outstanding person Gregory Hines was. Just a pure instinctive kind of moment where you realize this is not just an outstanding talent but a wonderful person as well. Terrible loss, way too young. An inspirational man.
@user-ls9rz3pl1j Thank you
I hope there is a master still out there to teach a child who is inspired to be the next Gregory Hines.
Savion glover!
I saw the last banquet / performance honoring Sammy Davis Jr. (Highly recommend his biography, "Yes I can"). Hines was performing, finished, and Sammy started walking to the stage. Not planned. He was very weak, but with every step closer to the stage he gained strength.
Fabulous short performance. Hines got down and kissed his feet.
Then Sammy walked back to his seat and with every step became weaker.
He died just 6 months later.
P.S. In his biography Sammy mentions he went into vaudeville with 2 uncles. In one part of the book, he wrote that later he realized his uncles sometimes went without food so they could feed him. 💕💕
Rest in Power Mr. Hines!
We miss U and Sammy !
👑😎🫡🌟
It’s was the taking the jacket off while still tapping in motion for me riff after riff!!!
It’s tough to show appreciation during the performance… Because you don’t wanna miss a single solitary second of the genius that man possessed.
I’m watching this with tears in my eyes. 😢
Me too! Happy tears!
Gregory Hines was magical!
My favorite tap dancer of all-time! There will never be another Gregory Hines.....NEVER! RIP my brother!
GOD spoils us by giving us one of somethings.....and when they are gone we hurt because sometimes we want to keep them here so bad that we don't have to talk about them past tense.....RIP...MR. HINES!!!! YOU ARE MISSED
The legend is gone, he will sorely be missed. RIP Gregory Oliver Hines
Lol dude he's been dead 20 yrs
some guys are just cool.meaning of cool here.
I remember watching this with my grandfather. This was a 2 hr NBC special dedciated to then Apollo Theater. They had some amazing performances that night including El Debarge, Sammy Davis Jr., Sandman, Debbie Allen, Phylicia Rashad, etc. It was hosted by Bill Cosby.
Such an AMAZING dancer who continues to inspire me & many others to this day. May his genius live on & may he RIP.
I hate that tap dancing came and went too soon. So grateful I was shown Tap as a kid. Rip Gregory Hines.
I'm still doing it.
The craziest thing about this performance is how easy he makes it look
Please don't forget about the Nicolas BROTHERS!!!!! wowwwwwwwww
わあ〜🎶スゴイ！！🎶カッコイイ🎶😁✌🍶
Dear beautiful Gregory, now his brother Maurice has joined him, but I wish they were still here. 😢
I remember watching him as a kid and I thought he was amazing.
He was beautiful and talented
Yes ma'am he was.😍
I saw this man late in his career,❤ and I am pleased I did ❤❤❤ John
GREG WAS TERRIFIC IN THE MOVIE "RUNNING SCARD" WITH BIILY CRYSTAL, AN MICHAEL McDONALD's MUSIC... A FAVORITE❤🎉
SEEN THAT 🤭🤗😉🙃
Died so young RIP Mr Hines Thanks For all The Memories Sir
He's dancing w/ Maurice again.. and dad.. Hines Hines & dad.. saw them growing up in the catskills..
He was gorgeous...so sad he is gone...😢
Muted and put on some blues music to go along with this video super cool
He's not even out of breath! Gregory Hines was amazng!
He's just THE COOLEST.
Only came here because I've never actually seen tapdancing before. Now I think I'm gunna do research into some shows near me
I adore this man and his dancing talent, which are extraordinarily underrated. I am a huge fan of White Nights, but am still frustrated that Mikhail's talents are praised more than Gregory's. I have been trying without success to find a video that shows a piece in the early part of the film that showcases Gregory Hines talent--I know it's there but cannot find a video to back me up. If ANYONE with more computer expertise can introduce this much needed piece of beauty to RUclips, we will ALL be better for it. Thanks!
Dancer performer Exstrodanair RIP you're missed Brother
last true hoofer of our time
Gregory Died too young
Wonderful tap dancer
I remember watching him in a film called White Nights in 1985 with Mikhail Baryshnikov
🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️🏴🏴🏴🏴
He was absolutely mesmerizing! Such a wonderful talent that we lost.
He was the best.
Lovely man, so handsome too.
I couldn't stand that show Will & Grace but watched it when he was on. I would watch anything with Gregory Hines!! Wonderful actor, great comedic timing as well.. Gone way too soon. RIP Mr. Hines.
Stevie’s lyrics were just otherworldly
Love Gregory Hines. He introduced me to Savion Glover. Miss Gregory fiercely but Savion helps.
I'm doing him for my Black History Month project! *I wanna be like him now*
I’m trying to get my daughter to do her project on him too!
I remember when he passed I was staying at a hotel and they dropped the news paper at my door it read Gregor Hines passed away man he was a great dancer he is definitely missed
What an incredible tap dancer Gregory Hines is and to think that Gregory Himes even learned from the incredible Nicholas Brothers also
This amazing man died way too young. He was so effortless.
He was amazing, so talented. I loved him in white nights, they were two totally different style of dancers and both amazing. My list is the Nicholas brothers, Bill Robinson, Fred Astaire and Gregory Hines all amazing men
Gregory Hines, what a very talented man. The dancing moves are so wonderful, and just gliding on the floor.
Damn, I’ll never get tired of watching him dance.
I wish I could have seen him in person.
Would you like to learn how to tap?
God!
He was excellent! God bless you. Thank God for this wonderful talent. 🙏
Absolutely brilliant! Gregory, you are sorely missed. What an inspiration you are!
He was pretty good at that 😀
ONE of the most talented Brotha's ever. I mean when you can sing a song with Luther Vandross!!! C'mon man
Memory memoir magic, we have all got to make the most of the best of memories in this life that is of sin. Rather alone for in ourselves or with everyone.
Those close together taps are so hard to do. He was a master at improvisation.
He is the definition of a master class OG! I can’t stop watching it over and over.
Ion think people get THATS HIS FEET😱😱😱😱😱 WOW
Master Dancer!
Это супер
Raw pure talent 👏 ❤
Gregory Hines the King!!!! 👑
Such a treasure ❤😊
This routine looks totally exhausting to perform. But they do it sooo great!!
Wow
He does really knows how to dance! This is some epic moves!!! awesome B)
100% talent
God...I miss this man...hope he's entertaining everyone in Heaven!
For my money - the absolute best!
fantastic
I miss this man.
The GOAT!
A genius lost way too soon 😢
He made it look effortless!
Real talents
Yep! True talent. Such a delight. TY for posting.
He was the man!!
He was the best I know he is tap dance in heaven
FAVORITE GREGORY HINES
Very Amazing! I’m thinking the one person that unliked this video has no feet. Sorry about that, but learn to TAP on your hands. Then, maybe you might be able to give a thumbs up.
A Master
I really miss with this guy brought to the world. It just seemed like a happier place with him in it.
Legend! Incredible! I want to incorporate some of these into my Salsa moves.
Legend ...
Simply amazing. Such a talent.
The goat of tap dancing
❤️
Still miss you.
Wow, what talent!!
Love Gregory Hines!
Legend
Imagine if Lisa’s simpsons teacher was homeboy lol gawwwwwwhhhhhhtttttttt!!!! 🔥 R.I.P!!!
Would love to see him dance side by side with Michael Flatley - had they been in the same age group. Would have been great!
Nothing like a RUclips ad to take you out of a euphoric trance...
truly amazing'
RIP
R.I.P i just got tap shoes today and am excited bout learning how to tap dance😀
Its tons of fun. Worth learning.😁
Obviously an alien, no human can tap like that
The late teddy hill.
I think TAP is underrated. Seems this dance style doesn't get much press. Rarely featured in entertainment (TV shows or film). Only recall Samie Davis Jr being the other BIG NAME tap dancer from before Gregory HInes. Clearly it takes immesne skill and i don't htink it's "made up on the spot" (as Im sure some might think)....
Loved the concept of White Knights--2 of the "best" dances in teir own styles paired in a combination spy/dance movie...which WOrKED. though they never tried to get Gergory to do ballet....Barishnakov's forte....claim to fame....
🙏🙏