Fred Astaire Cuts Loose: 1970 Oscars

[@Oscars]

Fred Astaire Cuts Loose at the Oscars ►►kzbin.infoZNp5syUzTPA

[@earthcloud]

Hello! I love Fred Astaire and just added the guitar to this dance in the video. I uploaded shorts, I will appreciate if you have a look😊

[@glennspitzer2684]

I understand he's dancing but that is not Fred Astaire dancing. What I mean by that if you look at the movies she danced and everything else she danced in that's actually dancing. They seem to be moving to jazz

[@ajjy1110]

​​@@glennspitzer2684 just shut up

[@deebee9751]

Fred at being 71 here moves like an amazing 25 year old. He never lost it and is very dynamic and dazzling in his graceful moves. Awesome guy

[@lauraraedenoncour]

Watching this the same day you are! Random human connection :) Fred Forever!

[@beverlygannon4141]

YES. Wish I cud I'm 66 waiting for hip replacement an yet I've been a dancer👍

[@jimcowan8770]

@@beverlygannon4141 Well,. We All know what happened to the other Great dancers of our time,. Prince & Michael J.! So,. Don’t feel bad,. At least you made it to 60,. They didn’t,. So Sad!

[@ForumLight]

It's unfortunate. We live for as much of fulfilling our desires as we can, believing the lie that we'll just "rest in peace" when it's all over (as if that means there's a point to life as well). But then we face God for a lifetime of sinning and refusing His offer in Jesus Christ to forgive and forget, offering eternal life of no more suffering, disease and death, accepted simply by faith. Religions have poisoned the truth and deceived most. God / Jesus Christ didn't come here to create a religion - He came here to seek and save people - adopting them. It's about a relationship with a person God / Jesus Christ when He adopts you, not about a set of rules - any more than having kids is about your set of rules, but is instead about the relationship with your kids. *_"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."_* Ephesians 2 8-9 *_"And as Moses lifted up the serpent [on a wooden pole] in the wilderness [that whosoever looks upon it believing it will save them, it will], even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [exposed]"_* John 3.14-20 I implore people to re-read the gospels yet again and forget what anyone or any church/religion claims they say. Our eternity depends upon it.

[@KaBoomChannel]

He looks very old though for some reason. Check him out in the 1981 movie Ghost story. For a guy who was athletic most of his life, he aged terribly

[@StephanieLarsen123]

He always broke into such a beautiful smile when he danced. He was 70 in this video. Love him forever.

[@lisathurlow3178]

Me too class act

[@familieb3261]

❤❤❤ Love him

[@MisterSplendy]

72

[@janashe8600]

I give him a standing ovation in 2021. I really miss the stars like him.

[@gloriaproctor532]

That is real stardom!

[@steelisreal4313]

@@gloriaproctor532 I bet he got all the chicks....

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

Right on. Back when people had REAL talent.

[@teresakenton2219]

Wish those days were back! Class and style!!

[@karahitto]

Hugh Jackman's one of the few today

[@1962pjh]

71 years old. The audience should have been on their feet. Watching him makes you feel so good.

[@espespesp]

Such fluidity and grace at 70. It‘s amazing.

[@foofookachoo1136]

70years??!!! U have got to be kidding!!!!

[@kaohsiung99]

@@foofookachoo1136 Maybe 71

[@ChintuRai-fk8rr]

Wow 70!

[@strussman]

"Elegant." "Classy." "One of a Kind."

[@jlarry1]

I had to check that, because I couldn’t believe it.

[@melaniesmith1313]

The guy was 71. The word, "Legend" just doesn't cut it. He was incredible.

[@lucillehumphrey5842]

R1

[@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182]

@@lucillehumphrey5842 What does R1 mean?

[@ryn5302]

@@roberta.lofgrenjr.9182 guess it's dark souls thing...-.-

[@1106gary]

Gene Kelly was once asked "if you could dance one more time with one of your former partners, who would you choose?" His answer was " Fred Astaire."

[@erikberg8098]

Fred & Gene were the only two playing on that level…different styles but mad respect

[@geoff3103]

this 7 minute clip is cooler than the last 7 Oscar shows combined

[@sherryengle-xe6fv]

ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alabaster193]

Absolutely. I watched them when I was a kid. Now I'm 58 and haven't watched them for decades.

[@hawthornmoon3d178]

From when the academy had class.

[@geoff3103]

@@alabaster193 hey I was born in 1980 and still KNOW (not think, I know) this was way better then anything today or in the last decade.

[@ginamicheletti5567]

For sure!!!

[@marieclaires.5686]

What a classy, highly skilled dancer. Poetry in motion. Every movement precise, well timed to the beat. what a treat to watch.

[@donnaheimbach4728]

There's only one Fred Astaire, no matter what age he is, when he dances. No one can replace this beautiful man. He was simply brilliant ❤

[@lincolnadmirer]

This performance at 70 years old...smh. They don't make them like that anymore. Remarkable. The master at his craft.

[@quicksylver5684]

Did Michael Jackson get much influence from this guy??

[@lindaleelaw5277]

Actually Boomers still do.

[@noodletribunal9793]

@@quicksylver5684 yes, quite a bit. if nothing else, for the sense of showmanship and spectacle.

[@nougatbitz]

With 70 most are still pretty mobile, but it gets downhill fast until the 80s

[@noodletribunal9793]

@@nougatbitz with unhealthy lifestyle or injuries, it can go bad in the 60s or sooner imo

[@sanjulienne]

I'm shocked that nobody stood for this genius!

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

Michael learned from him.

[@belva0208]

They had already become the generation of notalents stuck on themselves so much they couldn't realize real talent when they saw it. Total disrespect for an icon.

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

I am not shocked that no one stood up for him! The old school was classy and perhaps 🤔 an erosion had already started taking place! I do not watch award 🥇 shows now! The Will Smith incident with Chris Rock was terrible! Fred Astaire was a beast on the dance floor! Michael Jackson really appreciated his talent and so do I ! ❤👍🏽👏😎

[@arturovillaluz2053]

I was a teenager when I watched this segment on TV. I heard my mom screaming, "I can't believe it! He's still amazing!". Now, 51 years later I watched it again and I can surely say, "he was amazing!" Those were the glorious days of Hollywood and the Oscars.

[@trae4529]

He’s a classic

[@organist1982]

Certainly true in comparison to this year's Oscars!!

[@sharondiaz137]

The days before will smith.

[@mikem.1107]

@@trae4529 Also loved Fred when he played Robert Wagner's dad in It Takes A Thief. That was a great late-in-life role for him, and he was fantastic.

[@sugarbear1965]

@@organist1982 they should of stood up

[@MeepMayCry]

The fact he didn't get a standing ovation just astounds me...

[@melvino8926]

MarvelDCFanGal In the mere fact that he can dance better than 97% of them

[@shaharazon2449]

facts

[@OperaJH]

People never gave standing ovations often in those days - they were rare. Now they’re a dime a dozen and I guess people are so used to this, it seems strange...

[@OperaJH]

Shahara Zon thus clip was the year 1969 FYI. 50 years ago. Go do your homework and check it out. Even if it was 1989 it would be 30 years ago. He who laughs last laughs best.

[@shaharazon2449]

@@OperaJH i meant 60s

[@Sam-kw7qm]

Nobody like the debonair Fred Astaire. Period. We are blessed to still be able to watch him on youtube & old movies.

[@LadyMaven]

He was one of the greats. Here, he is just as flexible as ever. Once we met him standing near the old post office in Beverly Hills. For some reason, he was standing out near the bushes. When we stopped to say hello, I dIdn't realize who it was at first. It hit me when he asked my husband if he could hold the baby, "OMG, it's Fred Astaire!" So, he took our baby over the waist high bushes and did a little dance in place with him. It's a very exciting and precious memory I'll always cherish. I'm so glad we had it. He died not long after. I just loved him.

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

He was 71 years old here. Pretty badass dude.

[@STUPIDYOUTUB00000000]

*I SAID THIS LONG BEFORE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,, JUST STICK TO GROWING A BEARD!*

[@mariettasmith6543]

Class and talent! Great job Mr. Astaire!!

[@gertrud-piaadam-taylor2640]

Er hätte lieber nicht mehr tanzen sollen, mit seinen dünnen, schwachen Beinchen. Gene Kelly konnte es besser.

[@bobbyseligman5609]

@@valentenaupton2805 to

[@Deanetts]

Beerdy - Bruce Lee Central That’s what great talent looks like!

[@normanzink6260]

Talent, poise, grace and skill are his hallmarks. He makes dancing seem so easy, but it took him years of experience and dedication to refine his craft. What a pro entertainer! His work is timeless.

[@beverlygannon4141]

For sure 👍

[@keithbraham6438]

He is the god of the dance. He is without peer

[@das728]

Timeless indeed. Check out this routine backed by Fat Boy Slim Weapons of War playing. Stunning.

[@Olly_2024_]

@@keithbraham6438 Michael Jackson took Fred’s work and made it better

[@crystalriley9671]

Yes, it is. Fred was taught by the best from the Cotton Club, the Nicholas brothers. Seldomly does anyone give them credit, but Fred did when he was alive.

[@brotherowl]

Back when American entertainers had actual class and genuine talent.

[@JamesJohnson-lu5kk]

God given and in their souls.

[@mskimyu]

The class, the talent, the humility, all rolled into one persona. Very rare. Mr. Fred Astaire makes it looks so easy!

[@davidanderson8610]

Hello Bella

[@beverlywoitke5525]

Nothing like it today!😢

[@stacymar684]

Man oh man. We shall never see his like again. Such a delight to watch him dance.

[@fairedelapeche1300]

Yes. We will. The Bible holds out the promise of the resurrection which means "standing up again". This takes place on earth.🌎 I hope Fred tap dances out from his grave and I hope am around to see it.

[@philip6502]

@@fairedelapeche1300 Not at ALL interested in your religious beliefs.

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

Well if you think you’d never see anything like him again watch “Weapon of Choice” with Christopher Walken here on KZbin.

[@tdw57]

@@philip6502 Not interested in YOURS.

[@alexiskiri9693]

No, nobody dances any more, it's all car crashes and gun battles. We live in different times.

[@Zee-et4rd]

I love that now in December 2022 so many of us stumble onto this stream..and we agree to appreciate and love Fred and Bob. Joy to see them.

[@delindagoldsberry9644]

YEEEEES FRED IS THE MAN!

[@larrybstreetfish5852]

Absolutely!!

[@blandeauxfillaskii7344]

Wish the arts where in such shape today. Who represents the arts today is pure crap

[@marciacarroll8969]

I enjoy stumbling onto my nostalgic memories of you're.

[@sheri8403]

Thank you for sharing this Zee. My heart goes out to them back then and now. They just don't make 'em like they used to. Merry Christmas Zee, to you and yours. 🎄💕🎄

[@adrienne1958l]

This artist is 70 years old and moved on his feet in this amazing way , and the audience could get to thier feet . What a shame .

[@Thejoeb]

Fred was 71 and still the slickest guy in the room.

[@Boxy071]

Yeah I just worked that out just then born in 1899!!

[@antennawilde]

That's really incredible, 71 and moving like a 30 year old

[@BigBri550]

Actually, he was just short of 71: the 1970 Academy Awards was on April 7; Mr Astaire's 71st birthday came later on May 10.

[@WB8BRA]

I am 80 years old and Fred Astaire could out dance anyone today that call themselves dancers. And he does not have too grab his crouch to do so.... So there you fools, watch Fred Astaire the expert!!!!!

[@willammathieu4721]

Wow, he looked fantastic for 71 and they didn't have Botox back then 😂😂😂. Most his age today, look 100, ladened with pharmaceutical drugs. But yet we are more medically advanced🤔

[@minigirl6379]

Michael Jackson said he used to watch Fred dance for hours. He said Fred was one of his biggest influences on his dance style. Michael said he combined Fred, James Brown and Elvis dance styles and made them his own . Fred was incredible.

[@tintu2476]

MJ never cited Presley to be one of his influences.

[@saintjimmy456]

@@tintu2476 Elvis met his future wife when she was a child, must have been related to that.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I REALLY CARE about Michael Jackson! (not)

[@mjanek20]

I was about to make a comment about that as it really reminded me of him

[@squirrelhead6084]

Fred astaire was lightyears ahead of Jackson, it is hilarious when ppl try put jacko in the same bracket as Fred Astaire 😂🤣😂

[@lisanealy1703]

FRED ASTAIRE there will never be another like him! His name alone, means CLASS.

[@Zelda-rk7xc]

Lazy bunch - get on your feet!!

[@1977JohnBoy]

his name was actually Frederick Austerlitz

[@lisanealy1703]

@@1977JohnBoy He had sense enough to change it to Astaire, i.e. That man has astaire.

[@Pashasmom1]

Legend.

[@lisanealy1703]

@@Pashasmom1 definitely😃

[@commanderkeen3787]

Also let's not forget, that conductor at 3:25 who Bob calls "Elmer" is Elmer Bernstein, one of the greatest film composers of all time

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Another great who was drafted into the military during the war and came home to his career. He also guest conducted the Air Force band in 1981. It was the US Army Air Force that he drafted into. It’s always amazed me the number of stars and celebs who didn’t hesitate to do their part during WW2 and yet how many wars have gone by since then and not a single star has ever given up their career for their country. “Elmer” was born to Jewish parents in NYC. He was distinguished from Leonard Bernstein by Bernstein East (Leonard)-NYC, and Bernstein West (Elmer)-Hollywood . No relation, pronounced last names differently. This concludes the history lesson for this morning!

[@RoseETempest]

​@user-vm5ud4xw6n this is what comment sections are for. Thank you.❤ I didn't know any of that.

[@ColleenLytle-sq8tx]

@@user-vm5ud4xw6n Thank you!

[@gotohoward]

First off, this is when the Academy Awards was worth watching. Second, Fred Astaire is on another planet skill wise.

[@stacyhoneycutt606]

x gotohoward: Not sure he was more "skilled", per se, but he had an unparalleled grace and fluidity that made him seem to effortlessly float on air. No matter who Fred was dancing with, one could not take their eyes off him. He had a presence never before seen and never since equalled. When I watch his films, I have to consciously make the decision to tear my focus away from him. Even though the other dancer, whether male or female, was technically his equal in skill or star power, he had a magnetism,, I would always focus on him.

[@joelgarcia3907]

Stacy Honeycutt agree better didn’t have as much skill as others like Kelly. Gene Kelly and Astaire both acknowledged the Nicolas brothers were amazing but unfortunately there was so much racism then. Fred was the most graceful. Kelly was powerful. Michael Jackson is the only one who could blend the two and do better. Watch his tap routine in the 70s on the Jackson show. Then later in the 80s and 90s

[@stacyhoneycutt606]

@@joelgarcia3907 I agree~ They were robbed! Also: Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Sandman Slim, Sammy Davis Jr., as solo act and with "The Will Mastin Trio", Bunny Briggs...the list goes on.

[@stacyhoneycutt606]

@Lawrance Ovarabia Yes - his hands! I always noticed his hands were different than any dancer. It is especially "telling" when he is dancing alongside someone.

[@stacyhoneycutt606]

@Lawrance Ovarabia One more thing, Fred was rumored to have considered Eleanor Powell the only other dancer that might be able to outshine him, when side -by - side. But what does Ben Manciewicz know anyway...

[@windorsolarplease4314]

Fred Astaire always looked liked he was dancing on air, even when he was older. Enjoyed these two. They were both amazing!

[@currentpractice4037]

Best dancer ever

[@windorsolarplease4314]

@@currentpractice4037 He made it look so easy, and you know it wasn't. Nicholas Brothers were also extremely good.

[@veramae4098]

Michael Jackson's life, off stage, was sad. However, Fred Astaire was actually one of his neighbors and I've read Michael used to go over and cut loose with Fred! That makes me so happy!

[@windorsolarplease4314]

@@veramae4098 Didn't know that, thank you for sharing.

[@troyancheta9516]

@@windorsolarplease4314 Michael was good friends with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly when he was young. They were telling him that he'll have a great career in the future and they were right. Fred Astaire even called MJ after the first moonwalk at Mowtown 25 screaming and told Michael it's the best performance he ever seen. Michael on that point said that no awards will ever top that

[@va1445]

It's 2022 and I just found this. Made my day. Watching Fred Astaire is always a joy. ♥

[@veramae4098]

Astaire was on the Michael Douglas talk show once (I'm 70 years old, so ...) anyhow, as Fred was walking away Douglas said, "Look at that! Even walking he's dancing!" Douglas was right.

[@blahblah1438]

Me too.

[@kdizzle901]

Yea cuz the Oscar’s will never be this classy again

[@PerfectoKiss]

Smooth as butter and pure class!

[@lindaharrison3240]

You won't be seeing anything this classy at the Oscars nowadays.

[@lotusbuds2000]

+Linda Harrison so true alas..a lot of today's stuff is just vulgar...without much talent to show for it

[@lindaharrison3240]

Agreed. When lacking in creativity, sink to the lowest common denominator: vulgarity. So Pathetic.

[@jane-annarmstrong6562]

Too busy being political 🙄

[@MimiJoys]

The Oscars aren't worth watching anymore!! Full of HATE is all Hollywood has left!

[@Cola64]

Cmon now we have CardiB and Jlo 🤪

[@joanofarcxxi]

A kind man, and what a dancer. 70 years old, and look at his grace. He was amazing! ❤

[@killerblademurderslasher8616]

How tf

[@49erNell]

Damn, he was 70 yrs old? That was amazing! He's one of my favorites. 💯

[@G1stGBless]

What?!?! Thats got to be a lie surely!

[@stevenburns1742]

1970 Oscars were on April 7. Astaire turned 71 on May 10.

[@russelljackson171]

He was so graceful

[@rosannededman7828]

Grace, style, class. He had it all.

[@31Alden]

He sure did, Rosanne..

[@jitingulati1465]

Never again will we see a dancer like Mr. Astaire. What brilliant agility and flexibility. Every dance move of his was outstanding

[@braddietzmusic2429]

More joy in Fred Astaire at 71, in 2019 on KZbin than I’ve found all day anywhere else. Legend.

[@richardwalsh1838]

Fred Astaire flowed like water in his dance piece, the guy was just the best at what he did.

[@backwardmen8090]

Always the epitome of grace. He will always be remembered as one of the world's great dancers.

[@ashokin65]

Who will join me in giving old Fred a standing ovation in 2020?

[@Psergiorivera]

Too old, can’t stand

[@EverTheTwain]

standing on my chair!!

[@yanuriroschev7270]

I said the same thing when the camera panned the crowd, not one person standing.....WT_?

[@EverTheTwain]

@@yanuriroschev7270 they were too cool, judging by the face of the person sitting next to Nicholson

[@cmpillred277]

50 years late but better late than never.

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

It’s his grace and fluid movement that still stands out here.

[@jadezee6316]

YES..IT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DANCING.....AND DANCING!

[@Lff3333]

Wayne Farrell Media - it takes gay men to spot class nowadays . Where is the world heading?!

[@johnbockelie3899]

I'm not even 60 yet Fred Astair did that at 71 yrs old. In 1970. Fantastic.( I. Was 10 in 1970)

[@igalflint]

Fluid movement . You've said it all, sir!

[@Lff3333]

ac McG - jack sees his master. Every move Fred performs exceeds anything Jack has ever dreamed of. It’s like an ecstasy moment. A revelation. Jack is totally conquered. He has given in

[@jackt406]

Fred was always elegant, graceful, and classy.

[@gertrud-piaadam-taylor2640]

Aber für den Stepptanz zu dünn und Sprünge, so wie Kelly konnte er auch nicht. Er war nur elegant mit einer Partnerin und das war überwiegend Ginger Rogers.

[@Hels_Angels]

Gertrud - Pia Adam-Taylor 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@solitudestanding1163]

Anyone who loves dance, talent, humility, and class will naturally love Fred. Such a talent! See him once and you'll be a fan for life.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

Wow 71 years old and he still had it . Amazing stuff. Amazing dancer. Amazing man.

[@sharonjensen3016]

How to bust a move.

[@holyexperience1976]

I, some few years ago, heard of a lady around 80, forgot her name, body builds. Started at 56. So, we as a society need a better understanding and vieepoint on age. I know someone prolly about 80 by now who literally walked from our town to almost the next state. The next state is an hour drive. He loves walking over getting a ride and prolly does it every day. It is all about taking responsibility and treating your body right. Not everything happens and it is one of those things. Not having healthful habits will eventually lead to a breakdown. Edit: Also, if you treat yourself as old, then you will act old and get old. If think youthful, even if have ohysical challenges, you will treat yourself like you are young and have better outcome. Even if stuff happens, won't be as bad as if have old mindset.

[@robd1329]

I agree im in my 40w and cant move like that

[@68868s]

71 is NOT old.

[@gigigiseleworld]

⭐⭐⭐🎊⭐⭐⭐

[@SkyBlue1031]

Like a horse running across a field, poetry in motion. Now this, is talent.

[@markroach4383]

Mad. Skills

[@lindaflores0213]

He loves what he does and that made me smile throughout his performance.

[@snowyowl6670]

Beautiful xx

[@lkinsel578]

@Dawn Hall never stop moving and you keep body lubed up.

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

Astair was just something we thought we'd have forever.........

[@larsondarcy101]

He will be with us forever. His legend will never die.

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

He was so amazing. I loved Gene Kelly too, but Astair was so amazing.

[@MrBarbjhix]

mamatibbors cassady Yes, they were the flip sides of 2 coins. Astair the Gentlemen's Dancer and Kelly the Everyman's Dancer. Astair very stately, suave and graceful to Kelly's raw energy, athleticism. Even with the great dancers we see grace the stages today, there will never be any that will match the talent of those 2 men.

[@kellyadams6789]

I will always have him, in my heart. For me he danced his way into it in Funny Face and never left!

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

Kelly Adams Yes, that was good. I also loved Daddy Long Leggs

[@aambrioso]

Since I found this video, I keep coming back and watching it over and over again. He dances with such joy. I want to stay in state I am in when I watch. An incredible performance. What an amazingly talented human being he was!

[@TheBohemianAngels]

The best dancer ever in cinematic productions. This man here was 71 years old at the time he performed. At that stage, he could still out do any men in their 20's as he had so much style and grace.

[@jefferyburton1518]

Gene Kelly!

[@TheBohemianAngels]

@@jefferyburton1518 Gene Kelly what? What are you saying that Gene was better? If so, then i tell you this, i bet even Gene Kelly would tell you Fred was the best dancer. I think Gene learned from Freddie boy.

[@blackmore4]

@@TheBohemianAngels I love them both but maybe Kelly was more artistically ambitious. Stuff like 'An American in Paris' almost goes beyond its "musical" genre tag into a whole new kind of cinema.

[@ellavek1998]

Look at him move

[@katsspace4688]

He was amazing. He took up skateboarding in his 70’s…💕💕

[@adampositron6871]

It was a time when talent, class, and humility were at the heart of humor, entertainment and sophistication. Dear God, I miss those days...

[@actionjksn]

Unfortunately it's never coming back.

[@BigBri550]

Nah, they had insufferable windbags back then, too. Fred Astaire had to share this stage with one of them.

[@bobmalon7244]

@@BigBri550 Speaking of windbags, do us all a favor & cut your wind off ok?

[@BigBri550]

@@bobmalon7244 Ah! but see I'm not an _insufferable_ windbag, so it's all good.

[@WB8BRA]

I am 80 years old and Fred Astaire could out dance anyone today that call themselves dancers. And he does not have too grab his crouch to do so.... So there you fools, watch Fred Astaire the expert!!!!!

[@roecarde2955]

Mr.Astaire was the epitome of elegance and creative genius

[@monagipson9477]

Yes he was!!!!

[@freedomofexpression4916]

Where is the genius in this 😂

[@DKSCMF]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@janetbillingsley950]

Mr., yes, Mr. That is and don’t you forget it!

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

​@@freedomofexpression4916 this was cringey asf😂, they've been culture vulturing for a long time smh

[@opencurtin]

They should have given him a 10 minute standing ovation for that it was pure class , wow !!!

[@marie2274]

I could watch his movies all day long. Such a great dancer. RIP Fred no one will ever match your dancing. Loves those days.

[@jnetk.9860]

The man doesn't miss a beat. He and the music, are one. Love you, Fred.

[@lyghtkeepr3014]

He still had it. Elegant, soft, fluid, groove. Bob was great too.

[@adrienneteitelbaum2913]

From Lups,He's the GREATEST!!!

[@louise7552]

That's the perfect word to describe Fred, Fluid. He's like mercury, never seen anyone have that since, even the best ballet dancers can't land like him.

[@jonathonspiers8397]

Fred is and always will be pure silk…no other dancing artist could ever come close to his elegance and style…he like Cary Grant and Cesar Romero were made for Black Tie!!

[@RobVespa]

I come back to watch this every now and then. It just lifts my heart. Classic. So cool.

[@eargasm1072]

Fred Astaire has to be one of the most physically graceful humans who ever lived...he could literally float on air. He elevated dancing to high art & that's entertainment!

[@zquad2689]

He was a big inspiration to Michael Jackson and Fred Astaire admired MJ as well

[@zquad2689]

@@mycupoftea3866 aha another gullible media sheep just what I was looking for!

[@Jimbo.05]

Agree totally. He and Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor were just amazing dancing talents. All 3 had poise, dignity and class.

[@veramae4098]

The only one who matched him was Sammy Davis Jr.

[@mariasmith2667]

I adore him,always

[@lewstone1934]

Someone once interviewed Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones about showbusiness. He was asked - what is your definition of "professional" - to which he replied "Fred Astaire".

[@Justme77400]

Fred was as good a person as he was a dancer. Total class act.

[@MareShoop]

Yes, no one had a bad word to say about FA. What a great person. 💕❤️💕

[@jacquelyngravina1169]

We need more like him.♥️♥️

[@cliveedwards2958]

That's really good to hear

[@WilliamsElaine]

Great person, fabulous dancer - but this number is terrible!

[@susannconnelly7826]

Class act! Elegant, sleek, and just wonderful!

[@hannernanners2012]

Fred Astaire’s dance moves were so smooth, and light! He was a natural!

[@guns942]

Such class and respect for others. We need to look back and learn from these gems.

[@lorebeth]

Class act...won’t ever be duplicated. Not just the moves, but who he was.

[@lkinsel578]

In every way, he was a class act!

[@albertesposito6626]

Fred Astaire fluidity in motion. There will never be another dancer like him. Rest In Peace Fred.

[@kathyshogue2149]

Totally agree!

[@teresakenton2219]

How things have changed. You just do not see class and talent anymore.

[@charonboat6394]

Nah Gene Kelly was also great.

[@seadog2396]

You are SOOOOO RIGHT.

[@sovietonion72]

@@charonboat6394 Pretty much on par but would cause a debate, I still say Fred was the better dancer not talking anything away from Gene.

[@jayneweaver8695]

Fantastic performance! So much elegance, grace and style, he made that look so easy and none of us could do a few steps. What a loathsome audience to not stand for the GREAT Mr. Fred Astaire. Thank you for posting!!! LOVE it!

[@jayneweaver8695]

@Productive Whinger WHAT a stupid thing to say about a legend. Given you've no class it is not surprising. Go crawl back under the rock you buffoon.

[@StewartHoffmanMusic]

I was afraid this might turn out to be a sad exercise in nostalgia, but at that age Fred Astaire still "floated" when he danced. Beautiful to watch.

[@amyclements2511]

Fred Astaire, to this day is second to NONE!! A gentleman with style, grace and moves that none will ever have! He felt every note in his soul and showed it in all of his awesome moves.

[@atila1356]

What an amazing dancer, so natural, 71 years at that time, and made it look so easy, only a master is able to achieve that...

[@atila1356]

@Kris Moodley That's correct, you don't achieve that level without being so passion and perfectionist, that takes to rehersal. All the best rehears deeply into his category.

[@chetlopez8942]

@@atila1356 i saw sinatra in his later years he also was about perfection

[@annwillett7800]

He should have had a standing ovation!!❤❤

[@Pipsterz]

Beautiful and gracious. In his seventies yet he was barely out of breath giving a performance that 20 year olds couldn't do today.

[@justbeyou-forever]

2021 here, such style and grace in his movements, had to watch several times.

[@traces2807]

His dance movements are like poetry.

[@smtv1887]

You know what, anyone who don't see that every single move he made here was calculated down to every inch needs to slow it down and watch it. Hes an expressionist and the manner he moves his hands and feet is simply brilliant. He had grace in his approach and attitude and if you think hes not dancing much at 70 or the fact a younger person only connects dance with what they see today as a young persons way of expression, then all I can say is look deeper. He just danced his ass off and he gets a luke warm reception? Everyone in that place shoulda been on their feet.

[@smtv1887]

Thank you Jannet;) It appears you have amazing taste. Yea, If I danced like that at any age, my body would look like a transformer with a missing part lol;)

[@rudolftrost3534]

+SMTV I once saw an award ceremony where Michael Barashnikov held a speech. He said: "I dance before croned heads and high society as well as ordinary people. Each time I feel like a god. Then I go home, turn on TV and there he (Astaire) is, and I feel so very humble."

[@begent73]

+SMTV Totally agree! They have just witnessed a genius! They should be standing and applauding an amzing man!

[@rudolftrost3534]

I even had a comment from some nitwit claiming that people like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Danny Kaye, Fred Astaire, etc. were just lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time. He claimed that there was nothing special about these legends, they were just lucky. Try and wrap your head around such a statement...

[@sjhall5777]

+Rudolf Trost total crap.Just look at the crap out today.

[@davidderidder2667]

Beautiful!! I am watching this 2024, I loved Fred, such charisma and poise.

[@InACountryGarden]

SUCH a cool dude! WHAT a dancer. The beat is in him, & he IS the beat. Even in 1970 - at the age of 71 ! - he had more style than dancers half his age. So lithe. Sublime.

[@Adrienne064]

I have always been a huge fan of Fred Astaire!! His dancing was impeccable!! 💞

[@janierunaway112]

SO cool! Pure class to his dying day. Baryshnikov said Astaire was the greatest dancer ever. That’s good enough for me. Genius knows genius.

[@cpcattin]

Fred was exactly four years older than Bob. Back when dignity was king. These entertainers honor us with their presence.

[@shlbycindy1]

This is what movie stars used to look like. I don't watch the Oscars or Grammys because I don't know any of the people nominated. I agree about the standing ovation. He definitely deserved one. There will never be another Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly. They were the best.

[@TheTreeGal]

The man was one of a kind. Such talent! I love watching him.

[@TheTreeGal]

+JubalCalif 👍

[@thehilllawfirmllc9590]

+Mary K Thompson Agree!

[@angelacarleton9575]

+Mary K Thompson - Elegance in "Style"

[@cate4310]

+Mary K Thompson Absolutely. I would have loved to have been his dance partner. I love watching Fred, Gene, Donald, Bing, and Danny Kaye. I wish I lived in that era. Fred is the best dancer out of all of them. Sad that times change and this style is no longer around. All we have know is TWERKING and JERKING. Now, that is sad.

[@angelacarleton9575]

He is one that is so sophisticated - Gene was athletic and Donald was close to Gene's style too - very quick on his athletic style too. Bing - I can't recall Bing dancing unless he does the soft shoe dance routine.

[@michaeldemarco7694]

What a crime the audience didn’t give him a standing ovation...

[@cayea4076]

Standing ovations wasn't the thing at Oscars in 1970. Now there's a standing ovation for EVERYTHING.

[@the25th33]

ABSOLUTELY CRIMINAL!!! 😤

[@jerriblank5690]

like they say.......don't know what you got until it's gone

[@kennethwayne6857]

Indeed! Can you imagine being in the audience for this? Or the great shape this incredible septuagenarian must have been in?

[@michellejollie1933]

Standing ovations then were rare. Today nearly everyone gets them. I agree,tho', heshould have.

[@valencia4215]

You put him, Gene Kelly, and Sammy Davis on a stage together they'd blow the walls down from just sheer, brilliant, talent.

[@djohnstl]

And add in the Nicholas Brothers and then the whole stage would explode with talent!

[@lewisc215]

What about Charles Manson?

[@cynthiam3943]

Valencia couldn’t agree more 👏🇬🇧

[@barbarajohnson2093]

2

[@eliamefontana9560]

Agree

[@masja1790]

Some people should live forever ❤

[@janeworrall3694]

Masja Stengård Thanks to the media, such as KZbin, he always will. Always loved him, always will.

[@gregorywinters8891]

Beautiful statement, Masja.

[@vicnamegogan5885]

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[@PrinceJes]

Idiot

[@tourbillon13]

@junior torres That is rather lovely. Did you write it yourself? Mind if I borrow it to write in a card for my beloved...?!!

[@hrsnrnd10]

This so classic. Something that is missing in our society today.

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

Loved all of his movies, dance, drama. great work. RIP, Mr Astaire.❤

[@MeepMayCry]

My cheeks hurt from smiling widely. I swear, while I was watching him dancing, I can see his youth seep into him. It was amazing!

[@agentcarter2219]

I aim so glad my Mom made me watch all of those Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers movies when I was young.

[@SHENworks]

I can't believe the audience did not give him a standing ovation.

[@Arron413]

you can't? I could! it was horrid.

[@Mr21scott]

@@Arron413 Remember, "better to remain silent and thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt" - Abraham Lincoln.

[@raylenenielsen5943]

My thoughts, too. Love Fred Astaire.

[@theDavidChannel1]

@@Arron413 let's see how good you look, let alone dance, at 71

[@Arron413]

@@Mr21scott, I love Fred Astaire, but that choreography was extremely awful. He had the ability to deliver a much better performance than he gave, and the audience knew it. That said, the audience responded accordingly.

[@LauraC-hq7sm]

What I love about Fred Astaire His charm His iconic voice And his dancing ability.

[@kimoh3]

WHY are you people sitting?? Fred FREAKIN' Astaire just danced for you! Love that man - he oozed class! And even at that age, he looks as though his feet are floating slightly above the ground instead of touching it - he was fabulous.

[@ellavek1998]

Other stars in the audience. Need I say more?

[@holyexperience1976]

Because the fact stars when on duty spends double the hours on their feet when on duty, so maybe can use a sit break.

[@janiecepoush1904]

Spoken at my Mother’s Eulogy: My Mom always said, “The first thing she was going to do after she was in Heaven, & the Heavenly Business was done - Was, Dance with Fred Astaire on the Clouds!” 🙏🏻💛🕊🍃

[@leezlvontrapp]

That’s truly lovely. I hope she got to do that and what a wonderful thing to wish for. 🙏🏼 🕊

[@Virus-xm7qc]

Yeah...riiiight😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jesuschild3377]

❤I love this!

[@classicsbycandace]

❤❤❤

[@kittybitts567]

Oh, I love that! God bless her beautiful soul!

[@gaylemamabutterfly]

Fred Astaire always looks light as a feather and makes his dancing look so effortless. Just loved watching him. Such an incredibly talented gentleman.

[@PoubelleKansas]

He even managed to keep his toupee on during this. And a knee drop at the end! Magnificent! What a talented and classy guy.

[@sandyrodz6699]

Such grace and agility at 70 years old. Only the wonderful Fred Astaire could move like that. Amazing!

[@moondawg3693]

A standing ovation was definitely in order, but sadly missed. The best ever !

[@luisbohorquez7096]

100% Agree 👍

[@joanketelby752]

Nowadays standing ovations are meaningless.

[@exactamany1692]

My exact sentiment!

[@pavarotti744]

spot on

[@paulinemorgan2939]

I see I am in good company here!

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

Fred was always so humble. I saw him interviewed and he was asked to describe himself. He said, "Oh, I'm just a song and dance man."

[@chozen1956]

I remember him saying that.

[@lourdesarguellesjimenez8242]

Eras único amigo Fred,hoy nos quedan tus agradables momentos que los detuvo una cámara para la posteridad,brilla lindo allá donde moras eternamente.Saludos al canal desde México.

[@jason19801980]

compared to the Oscars these days the old ones had SO much more class

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Everything was classier in the 60s and 70s!

[@amiral-shathri449]

@@AnnabelleJARankin we all know why you say that

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

@@amiral-shathri449 Please explain!

[@SawsannUS]

@@AnnabelleJARankin so true...these days..Oscar is so successful if actors dressed nothing..and they are vulgar.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

@@SawsannUS Vulgar and unglamorous! I am also less than not interested in their political and social views...

[@qmforever4052]

Now you know why Michael Jackson admired Fred so much. He was the true smooth criminal on the dance floor.

[@cbx360]

And Freda stair and everyone else got their move from African dance period

[@Fantabiscuit]

A few little Michael Jackson moves in there

[@ernestbyers4647]

That was mutual. The morning after MJ introduced The Moon Walk, Fred called him to express his admiration and respect.

[@gayledimitri5887]

I was thinking the same. Mr Astaire was amazing! 😍😍😍

[@derrynelson4637]

@@ernestbyers4647 Michael Jackson did not invent the Moonwalk.

[@annstewart5156]

A pure gentleman, with incredible talent. They don’t make them like him anymore.

[@rolom3]

It gets really good at 4:38! Wow, so impressive he could do that in his 70s!

[@ELETHA71]

There's nothing sexier than a man who can dance. I don't care how old he is. At 71, Fred Astaire was hot! He should have received a standing ovation! You'll never see true talent like that again.

[@laurakenney225]

I so agree...well said!!

[@CJODell12]

+SIENNA71 The audience really should have stood up.

[@ELETHA71]

C.J. O'Dell Exactly...smh

[@willog501]

+SIENNA71 ... I totally agree ... He should have gotten a standing ovation for that performance ... especially at his age ... He still had that swag!!!

[@norelcopc2431]

Why do people overstate like this? Of course we will see true talent like this again. What about Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Cicely Tyson, Itzhak Perlman, Gwen Verdon, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett and on and on and on...

[@kjoseph8323]

Fred make it look so easy. So light on his feet, even at this age. Any dancer will tell you this is a work out!