A beautiful lost art. I'm so happy it was recorded and a great entertainer, Mr. Robinson!
@nonosays7 ай бұрын
A genius. He taught it to little Shirley Temple. Magical!
@coolcpa33212 ай бұрын
1935's The Little Colonel. The Stair Dance and the Stable Dance are both captured on film. Mr. Robinson was 57 and Miss Temple was 6.
@furpurr25 күн бұрын
They did 2 movies together actually. Danced together in both.
@annedavis609017 күн бұрын
I was just thinking of her little face, "I want to do that"☺️
@thurayya89052 ай бұрын
This man didn't just dance; he flew! Look at how tight his steps are.
@LeydenAigg2 ай бұрын
He made it look as effortless as if he was walking down the street. Could you imagine all the countless hours of practice it took, for his artistry to reach this level? 🤩🤩🤩
@rivpupper2 ай бұрын
First time I've seen this and he is amazing!! 🤩
@Tina-qp7py2 ай бұрын
When you start young it's easy.
@derekofbaltimoreАй бұрын
Unfortunately the audience didn't seem to care
@susancoddington639327 күн бұрын
WOW! What an incredibly talented musical genius
@TGirl5032 ай бұрын
I mourn the fact that entertainment lacks anything like this any longer. Beautiful ball room dancing has found its way back to some small degree through things like Dancing With the Stars, but these wonderfully entertaining dancers just aren’t seen any longer. I think people have no idea of the dexterity or athleticism involved because they make it LOOK so easy through their smooth fluid moves.
@davidclawson9664Ай бұрын
Art always evolves. Look at what's new, independent, and different. You might be pleasantly surprised.
@Icewind00727 күн бұрын
They still exist, you just have to go to one of the many niches.
@Maoszman4 жыл бұрын
This is a miracle that this got recorded.
@QuasiELVIS3 жыл бұрын
Not really. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1932_in_film
@yolandajohnson86853 жыл бұрын
it probably was filmed
@QuasiELVIS3 жыл бұрын
@@yolandajohnson8685 what do you think "recorded" means?
@yolandajohnson86853 жыл бұрын
@@QuasiELVIS don't get so sensitive and bent out of shape. it was just a comment.
@hutchmusician2 жыл бұрын
@@yolandajohnson8685 He just asked you a question. Don’t get so sensitive and bent out of shape.
@vickilindberg63362 ай бұрын
So happy this recording exists. Thank you.
@WhereisDreamland29 күн бұрын
So glad it exists AND that it got preserved.
@erikkillmonger56247 жыл бұрын
If you ever wonder why so many old school dancers like Astaire, Kelly and Sammy revered Bill Robinson, just consider the fact that he was 54(!!!) years old when he made this film! Imagine what he was like in his 20s, 30s and 40s. He probably blew people's minds with his tapping.
@melissavidic28956 жыл бұрын
Erik Killmonger absolutely fabulous and at 54 holy golly gosh! God bless him!
@misstramaine19816 жыл бұрын
Yes! It was said Fred Astaire was influenced by Bill Robinson.
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
@@melissavidic2895 thanks I truly have self importance 🤣 fucking prick
@tommas2674 Жыл бұрын
they like fine wine got better with age.
@essbrandon4 ай бұрын
@@misstramaine1981 I'm a big Fred Astaire fan, and as I sat here and watched this, yes, I noticed the undeniable influence right away.
@scotts653Ай бұрын
I've heard the Mr. BoJangles song for 40 years. I never knew what it was about until now.
@JohnSmith-el2nj29 күн бұрын
It isn't about him.
@scotts65329 күн бұрын
@JohnSmith-el2nj Just fictional happenstance? Or were there a few dancing BoJangles out there?
@FarenHalven25 күн бұрын
1932. You can really see the contempt in the crowd. The pure disinterest is palpable. Excellent dancing. It’s a shame he couldn’t receive more recognition for his work.
@viperdemonz-jenkins25 күн бұрын
they are all rich snobs , so not much entertained them. the rich and snobby are not a good representation of the masses as a whole, even today.
@Doc_McStuffins25 күн бұрын
@@viperdemonz-jenkinsantiblackness definitely defines the attitude of the masses in 1932. In fact, the pooeer5thw white, the more contempt he held for black people. No
@daralee3186 Жыл бұрын
I'm teaching my 3 year old son about him because we have a children's book about him and he really enjoyed this so happy we were able to find a video.
@Odin0293 жыл бұрын
I'd just like to point out that the creases in his pants is so sharp you could cut fresh bread with them.
@capacola262743 Жыл бұрын
so, not only could he dance, he could IRON too??? wow!
@kristinab96802 ай бұрын
Yeah! It was a "thing"!
@TomSpeaks-vw1zpАй бұрын
Back when people took pride in themselves. They dressed their best when out in public.
@viperdemonz-jenkins25 күн бұрын
@@TomSpeaks-vw1zp self respect a lost art for most part in todays world.
@snicholelx3 жыл бұрын
People pay THOUSANDS of dollars and train for YEARS to be just half this good. This man never took a single lesson in his life. ♥️
@silverjohn60374 ай бұрын
It's like the Wright brothers and flying planes. When you're the first one doing something this amazing there's no one to teach you;).
@alexdixon45503 жыл бұрын
He was my grandmother's brother.... I hate that I never got to meet him
@davidhalligan21263 жыл бұрын
Mesmerising.Imagine if the ordinary mortal could do that and express themselves.Let things flow through them.Not this false mask everyone wears.
@patirvin-bz9pg2 ай бұрын
Wow! Oh, my. I wish you had gotten to see him.
@lsingstock16462 ай бұрын
Remember all the stories and pass them on accurately. The world will always be able to enjoy them.
@juneevans43942 ай бұрын
😮 WOW!
@johndoe-ln4oi2 ай бұрын
Dude- I am not kidding when I say that practically makes you American royalty. Bill Robinson was amazing.
@dondillen7428Ай бұрын
Heard about this dance on XM radio today, couldn't wait to get home and see it. 1932..... amazing!! What a talent!!!
@SeaofMadness-lz6ig3 ай бұрын
His feet should be nominated for the best vocalist if you get my drift! He was AMAZING
@thurayya89052 ай бұрын
Drum solo!
@katbow592215 күн бұрын
I was just thinking that ..he makes his own beat ....love it !
@annfillion4405Ай бұрын
What an athlete! He must have had leg muscles of steel. He was a fabulous dancer who made it look so easy.
@annewarrell74810 ай бұрын
the "pick up" step was AMAZING his feet hardly moved - shear TALENT!!! loved this thank you!!
@timetravelingjukebox3 жыл бұрын
Bill Robinson is a LEGEND! He is the pioneer of tap and truly one of a kind! This performance is so mesmerizing and I will always love it!
@williamoneill95737 ай бұрын
Jerry Jeff Walker wrote that song Mr Bojangles about him, then Sammy Davis junior took it up.
@debrabrabenec37312 ай бұрын
@@williamoneill9573My favorite version is by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band!
@wendymcdowell2341Ай бұрын
Mr. Robinson would make it onto any of the “Got Talents” today. He was certainly talented in addition to all the hard hours of work he put in. ❤
@user-kf7lu4qe6v6 жыл бұрын
This when ppl got famous for their real talent
@deanapattpn37655 жыл бұрын
Amen
@lena-jr9si4 жыл бұрын
yo that's crazy bro but I don't remember asking
@heya44054 жыл бұрын
@@lena-jr9si LMAO
@QuasiELVIS3 жыл бұрын
Like the Lindbergh baby? Give me a break you fuckwit.
@jessiehermit95033 жыл бұрын
More like networking skills or luck.
@namj81454 жыл бұрын
This is sublime. Among many favorite film tap numbers, this just always amazes me. Just the stairs, a bare set, minimal piano, and early, poor film quality. But Robinson is flawless. The incredible rhythms, the beautiful wooden sound, the precision of each tap in his rolls and wings, It is I think perhaps the greatest tap piece ever put on film. It's pure tap, and a dream I never want to wake from.
@Tina-qp7py2 ай бұрын
You're obviously a tapper. I'm still trying to get the time step down.
@HeadCatMomCatАй бұрын
There's the Nicholas Brothers.
@geedee93662 жыл бұрын
My feet started hurting just by watching this NO CAP! The amount of energy it must have taken the King just to pull this off RESPECT!
@vessaj448222 күн бұрын
My knees hurt watching this 😮. 😜
@windschaser1015 жыл бұрын
Watching Mr. "Bojangles" is music to my ears!! That is pure talent!!
@rocistone65704 жыл бұрын
You don't hear the now cliche phrase "poetry in motion" much anymore, but it certainly applied to Bill Robinson. Along with The Nicholas Brothers watchable, enjoyable and miraculous for hours on end. Reflecting on his passing still makes me cry, Watching him still fills my heart with joy, and that is what Bojangles would have wanted most, I'd say. Thank you for a truly remarkable clip that brings light into these clouded days .
@jrcadet46 жыл бұрын
I've seen a kinesope of Bill Robinson performing this same routine on early television, when he was age 75. The old gent didn't miss a step.
@barryschwarz3 жыл бұрын
He died at 71. He's still amazing, because mosty of the footage we have of him is when he is in his 50s and 60s. But he didn't make it to 75, I'm afraid.
@konradyearwood58456 ай бұрын
I doubt I could even climb those stairs. Simply amazing.
@jaykhan65244 жыл бұрын
Damn ... Mr. Bojangles ... Mr. Bojangles ... Dance ... ain't no one else in your Major League ... Ever. 🙏
@dobypilgrim61603 жыл бұрын
Mr. Bojangles, dance... Timeless classic.
@jaggg.3821 Жыл бұрын
Yet Bill Bojangles Robinson's greatest joy 😂 was seeing Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in baseball he shook his hand and bought Jackie A brand New experiment Color T.V.
@CashGravelАй бұрын
The resilience of those people is off the charts
@maryallan3982Ай бұрын
So much rhythm from such minimal movements - amazing to watch!
@TheRoyalBavarian2 ай бұрын
An enjoyment to this day.
@shine-uy5fq2 жыл бұрын
the rhythm is what makes tap dance so fun. Bill has it in his bones!
@l.58322 ай бұрын
I wonder why tap doesn't become a 'thing' again. It has everything that we would want. It has rhythm, it is athletic, is has an improvisation aspect or at least a great deal of scope in its choreagraphy, it can be done alone or in pairs, it is good exercise.........why isn't this a THING now?!
I have no words to describe how amazing this is pure talent💯
@seaofmadness26224 жыл бұрын
True quality entertainment and talent! Bill rocked the tap dance world wow! He must have been tap dancing since he was a year old!🎊🎊🎊🏆
@calvinbass18392 ай бұрын
Back when talent and skill meant something. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.
@kylezo2 ай бұрын
Good call, nothing has ever been good since 1932, you're so right, Calvin. Let's go outside and yell at clouds together, I bet you're really talented at it - not that talent or skill means ANYTHING theeeeese days 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 I hate it when people drop hateful, disrespectful comments like this and then wrap it in a "have a _blessed_ day" it's so gross. I'm trying to have a good day over here Calvin, but I keep hearing these jackasses who won't stop complaining about how my skill and talent is totally meaningless because I don't live in the 40s and it's just so depressing and demeaning. What do you think I should say to people who tell me that, Calvin?
@vincentpalazzoiii206423 күн бұрын
This man is a true legend.
@liberte58473 жыл бұрын
An outstanding musical miracle ever ! Merci beaucoup from Paris France.
@capacola262743 Жыл бұрын
SACRE' BLEEEEU!!!!!!
@michelterral59077 ай бұрын
never understood why Americans repeate ''SACRE BLEU'' WHEN THEY TRY TO SPEAK FRENCH ?@@capacola262743
@abevigoda31492 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager when I got the privilege to witness one of his performances when he was a little younger than here, maybe in his 40s if I remember well, he did this in a different set of stairs, not this ones though.
@ElementofKindness19 күн бұрын
Back when the only thing the world needed to be entertained, was a piano, a few wooden stairs, and a talented person with a pair of tap shoes.
@catsara91142 жыл бұрын
Mind blown! Dancing and playing percussion at the same time.
@user-io3nd1xs9d6 ай бұрын
Before gaming, t.v. and social media, people spent hundreds and thousands of hours perfecting skills. Now people just entertain themselves in their freetime.
@LeydenAigg2 ай бұрын
Now, people who have grown up with social media, where the slightest thing people do is condemned, are too afraid to take the risks to their fragile self-esteem to develop this level of skill.
@SH-jv5uf2 ай бұрын
Very underrated comment. People my age get it although we’re guilty too. We need to somehow convey to the younger generations the benefit of honing their own skills and abilities instead of just watching others display theirs.
@JustineWittich24 күн бұрын
What a treat to be able to see this!
@CmeDEW614 жыл бұрын
We should always pay homepage to Our Ancestors while we continue to fight for Equality In American soil. ThankYou King of Tap.
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
🤣
@TheRoyalBavarian2 ай бұрын
Are you saying your not equal ?
@HeyCoachBarbara2 ай бұрын
He really got his steps in that day 🫶🏽
@saguaro223110 ай бұрын
I am stunned, and so grateful to see this wonderful man's talent.....as I was with the Nickolas brothers.....and to sum up; the outstanding talent of Gregory Hines; thank you for sharing.....& I'm sad that so much talent was missed by me in my youth.....
@Kuulei265Ай бұрын
The balance and coordination it took to stand on that top step and one leg too. That would have done me in. Right up there with the Nichols Brothers.
@bihmthethird2 жыл бұрын
What an exceptional talent!
@jaggg.3821 Жыл бұрын
Gregory Hine's Co-starred in Will & Grace played the Loud actress boyfriend, shot a biopic film on Bill Robinson's Life, and so when the movie ended Gregory Hine's was doing Bill Robinson's Dance move's.
@ericthompson99702 жыл бұрын
I love how they squeezed this in at the end of the movie, played by The Late, Great, Gregory Hines.
@jonberry5816Ай бұрын
Mr. Bojangles...dance. Fabulous!
@melodysanger1034 жыл бұрын
REMEMBERING BILL "BOJANGLES" ROBINSON (MAY 25, 1878 - NOVEMBER 25, 1949) [05/25/2020]
@rama-annawallace28234 жыл бұрын
PURE TALENT !!! ❤❤❤ Amazing ! ❤❤❤ Bojangles had those shoes and those stairs really singing !!! ❤❤❤ "What the Eye hears" ... Thanks so much for this video !
@stephanieking10454 жыл бұрын
The Master at work! 🙌🏽
@wiewowos28 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this gem!
@roslyndecanio812 жыл бұрын
Right up there with Fred Astaire, was also friends with the great Eleanor Powell! Amazing, tremendous talent!
Can't say I've ever been a fan of tap-dancing, but Robinson was amazing. I wish I could have seen him perform in person.
@StarDreamMemories2 ай бұрын
Wow! Great performance!
@pascalelambert2896 ай бұрын
Now all the great musicals have their own stairs show.
@sharonkaczorowski86903 жыл бұрын
Extraordinary human being…so gifted!
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
Alhamdullilah 🙏
@M10000Ай бұрын
Many thanks for walking on the end!
@nancypiccirillo4054 жыл бұрын
The king of what he does best. Very underated.his name tells it all....Jimmy SLIDE. He slides across any and every dance floor.
@Whattheeyehears4 жыл бұрын
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@karleyyork90012 жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@vangu29183 жыл бұрын
Priceless👍!
@mr.scottpowell2 ай бұрын
Unmute! He's tap dancing. For those who have their volume turned down (like I did at first) this doesn't look like much. It's all in the sound those feet are making.
@madeleinegrayson8372Ай бұрын
Yep, I did the same thing, lol. Night and day difference.
@frankpaquet2952 жыл бұрын
He was so good! Always loved that he had the same last name as mine (maiden name), Robinson! Great recording. (from Sandi)
@yvonnepagan99122 ай бұрын
I believe I saw Shirley Temple do a bit of this dance sequence in the Little Colonel. I do love a bit of tap!
@danieljones34903 жыл бұрын
I cant be the only Richmond-Va. native here to see this great local do his magic.
@johncavedo37062 ай бұрын
So few young people today appreciate the true artists of entertainment. Today’s superstars are merely pretty.
@vintagelady12 ай бұрын
aAreed---talent now days seems to consist of a pretty face, good makeup, fancy, revealing costumes---and plenty of autotune! And dancing? Well if you have an awesome corps of real pros running around, lifting you twirling & swirling, no one will notice that all you are doing is prancing around.
@kylezo2 ай бұрын
No John, you're just old. Go outside.
@deanframe90952 ай бұрын
Wow he is amazing!, I hate how we treated Blacks, wish there were more videos of these amazing talented people!
@TheHatGuy1500Ай бұрын
Yeah I can stand those racist jackasses
@78tagАй бұрын
A lost art, hopefully someday this style will make a come back - I bet MJ would have been great at this had he chosen that path.
@Tina-qp7py2 ай бұрын
It's all about the beat.
@deepdipsheepdip8812 ай бұрын
And I can’t walk up even three steps without any dancing.
@davidwilliamson4044 жыл бұрын
FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH: *If that Man ain't got, "The Jazz", then Nobody Does!* ; -)
@user-CAB2 ай бұрын
Yeah, this is how I go up and down my basement stairs carrying laundry! NOT!! Obviously I would die if I attempted that! But what a joy to watch Mr. Robinson!
@robertklose21402 жыл бұрын
90 years ago!
@hopefletcher74202 ай бұрын
I wonder if the filmmakers who recorded these artists realized they were preserving them for future generations. If they thought that far ahead.
@sirloinofbeef38623 жыл бұрын
Talent. Pure talent.
@natalee2172 жыл бұрын
A gifted and talented man
@leonraymondwoolford26002 жыл бұрын
He takes your breath away. So I'm speechless
@jennywax17134 жыл бұрын
i get chills watching this.
@nosferatussister49033 жыл бұрын
Simple. Beautiful.
@jivanvasant9 күн бұрын
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was the highest-paid black performer of the time, and he died penniless in 1949. Political figures and celebrities appointed Robinson an honorary mayor of Harlem. One of Robinson's methods for generating publicity in cities where he was not the headliner was to engage in "freak sprinting" races, such as running backward. In 1922, Robinson set the world record for running backward (100 yards in 13.5 seconds).
@anessasaucedo98166 жыл бұрын
Music to my ears
@EricBarstad6 ай бұрын
Jo Jones brought me here. Infinite respect.
@ArmyScoutMom2 ай бұрын
AMAZING!! ❤️❤️❤️
@M4tthewun5 жыл бұрын
He could tap without moving! And so perfect that it looks like fake vidéo.
@Queenalika852 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@diannasoler Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this
@janmccoy65223 жыл бұрын
Marvelous!
@TheHatGuy1500Ай бұрын
He sure has a passion of dancing
@toddburgess67922 ай бұрын
No handrails, no safety cones, no way this could be done today! Too dangerous for we enlightened ones. 😉
@mtpascoe2 жыл бұрын
What was up with those people in the audience not watching this wonderful dance?
@suebradford575810 ай бұрын
Fantastic 😁❤🕺❤👌...Thank you👍...Thank You Lord✝️ for the Tingles 🙏❤✝️...In deed...a Miracle that it got recorded 🙏❤✝️