Gregory Hines - "I Got Rhythm/Fascinating Rhythm" (Gene Kelly Tribute) | 1982 Kennedy Center Honors

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

I really miss Gregory Hines. I loved everything he did. Acting, dancing, singing. He was just brilliant to watch.

[@justdanimoniquexo]

It's not just tap dancing, it's like he's scatting with his feet.

[@carolelowery8078]

Brilliantly put!

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Touché

[@mariasantaluccirodriguez791]

He's the BEST!!!!!!!

[@Miss_Myth]

That is THE best description I've ever heard of what Gregory Hines does so brilliantly... that I've never seen from anyone else!

[@larryjohnson8327]

HE WAS GREAT, SORRY HAVE LOST HIM SO SOON, RIP MY FRIEND

[@Kendell062]

Gregory Hines would have been sitting where Gene Kelly was getting his Kennedy Center honor had he lived longer. R.I.P. to both.

[@rueben44]

So agree.

[@piesusan17]

1000%.

[@rosatanner2624]

Gone too soon!

[@carolelowery8078]

Such a tragic loss of wonderful, beautiful talent. RIP Mr. Gregory Hines

[@arlenecerf8833]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!! No doubt about it !!!!!!

[@sapphirelight748]

What kind of shape was he in to dance like that, and then belt out those powerful notes, strongly and clearly, and not even seem winded?!?? Amazing talent!!

[@titusmaddern8712]

When you’re on the stage you don’t feel anything. You just belt it out and then as soon as the lights fade, collapse

[@essiedillon1475]

Exactly

[@asabifatosin1150]

Good, much less great, dancers are also great athletes.

[@edejan]

I've always heard that dancers are the best athletes of all!

[@Proper.Lady.5]

@@titusmaddern8712 Yep.

[@Vera-kh8zj]

HOW COULD HE SING AFTER THAT ROUTINE. Dance more than well, sing more than well, look more than good... So glad for the upload. Thank you.

[@pmitsos]

I just saw "Tap", which I haven't seen in YEARS. What a talent! (And, I always remembered that cute little boy who played Suzzanne Douglas' son, and was an incredible dancer himself.... and didn't realize until tonight that that was Savion Glover!). I am now watching "White Nights", which I have NEVER seen....and Hines spoke beautiful Russian, and was a great actor to boot. But watching him here....my God, how gifted was he. We lost a wondrous talent, a beautiful treasure. Multi-talented, gorgeous, sexy, and gone much too soon.

[@wentkat]

This man was taken from us way too soon. He was a phenomenal talent.

[@judywatson5674]

I absolutely agree

[@evantapper5924]

Completely agree. Stellar.

[@ikennaiwuchukwu6949]

How did he die?

[@patkeeler6645]

luv White Knights

[@LaneJane23]

@@ikennaiwuchukwu6949 cancer

[@amymack1954]

I'm a huge Gene Kelly fan, but I love how Gregory Hines dances. They're both such masculine dancers. Hines is so loose and relaxed but controlled at the same time so all the steps are perfect. He almost attacks the dancing. There's nobody like him. I'm sad that they're both gone.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Great comment. Dunno how "masculine" Hines is, though. I LOVE him. But he seems catlike, so relaxed yet never misses, as you said. It's like he's always almost falling but catches himself and that's part of the tapping. It's more universal, transcends masculinity or femininity, though certainly appealing. Whatever it is, it's fantastic!!

[@Phantomsbreath]

@@cockeyedoptimista I love to say that dancing is simply aiming for the ground and missing.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Phantomsbreath Wonderful expression! I might borrow that.

[@trudy_triad]

😍

[@trudy_triad]

@@Phantomsbreath love it.

[@halwarner6688]

I remember a clip in which Sammy Davis Jn. in his final days made a throwing motion to Gregory Hines, as if to pass the ball to him...singing, dancing and acting.

[@Melissa-lb4ny]

Thanks "KZbin" for keeping history alive and reminding us that one needed TALENT to become famous....

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

Great comment. And what great talent Gene & Gregory are

[@pegnicholson9989]

Very very well stated

[@jenniferowens1708]

I am a science teacher and am going to keep their memory alive, whether my students like it or not! AMAZING talent

[@davidbowden796]

Gregory Hines!! A mesmerizing and exceptional talent who also left this world too soon. Thank God he left us a shining legacy for all of us to applaud and cherish!!

[@bridgetdoman1386]

They don't make them like this anymore.

[@cherylb2008]

Gregory Hines died so young. Great talent. Love Gene Kelly

[@2008akir]

Gregory Hines was the perfect person to tribute Gene Kelly both 🐐

[@saltari3733]

I had the great privilege and honor to meet Gregory Hines in 1986 At LAX airport. I was coming back from Hawaii and had a layover there. I was at a newsstand looking at a magazine, I looked up and Gregory was standing right next to me. I was shocked and excited to meet him and told him how great I thought he was and he thanked me. I’m reading some of the comments here and one of them say he seemed like a nice guy. I just want to write to tell you he was more than nice, he was a class act. R.I.P. you are truly missed.

[@joe-vz6hx]

What a cool story. I'm jealous. :)

[@Christina_320]

Ok whoever has not taken a tap class before has no idea how incredibly difficult this is. Wow!!!

[@Malcolmdeeb]

Never mind how difficult THIS is - I've taken several tap classes and I know how difficult THOSE were. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can dance.

[@cestmoi1796]

@@Malcolmdeeb yeah and he didn't miss a breath beat after that exquisite dance he sang like he just started AWESOME

[@Gypsy-zj4se]

The incredible thing is they made it look so easy and effortlessly!

[@sensimania]

Raw talent at its finest!

[@Claude-Eckel]

I can hardly walk. That's why I prefer to fly. ;) So, no, even without tap lessons I've an idea how hard it is. To get there. What all classy pros have in common is their capabilities to make their prowess appear easy, or it wouldn't be entertaining and no fun watching it. But just because something looks easy when performed by an expert, doesn't mean it is. It hardly ever is. That's what I always know.

[@Pearlruby718]

Cary Grant in the audience almost fell out of his chair with applause and he was seating down. 🤣🤣👍🏼

[@pmitsos]

Yes, I noticed the ever-debonair Cary Grant. I named our beautiful family cat C.K. "Dexter" Haven after Cary's gorgeous character in the divine "The Philadelphia Story".

[@christiemacdonald6721]

I know, right? Cary would appreciate the physical humour-exhibit A, arsenic and old lace. As a former circus performer he’d absolutely *see* Hines’s talent. And I knew someone else had noticed! I searched the comments and here it was. 👍

[@bobbyrnes7845]

MY-MAN ""DANCE IS WHAT EMOTIONS LOOK LIKE""

[@howardgoldberg7983]

Game recognizing game. Only a master like Gene Kelly can appreciate another master like Gregory Hines

[@chuckcissel1106]

There are many of us who appreciate the gifts of Mr. Hines and Mr. Kelly

[@sandyball2006]

Gregory Hines was super talented - I was heartbroken when he died. I enjoyed watching him in everything. But the dancing had me enthralled! Just amazing. Where's that kind of talent today? RIP, sir.

[@hollypotthoff2337]

Love, love this man! No words to express his UNBELIEVABABLE talent! Continue to be frustrated that most people don't even know who he is, let alone know his MASSIVE contribution to the the arts around the world!!

[@sickofcrap8992]

The new talented people spin in their heads. I'd rather watch tap.

[@maryloumejeur4707]

I just watched a fabulous tapper on AGT tonight....and Gregory Hines came immediately to mind.

[@colleenc4624]

Gregory Hines, one of a kind! So much talent, so much charisma. Gone too soon!!

[@Kaatsie70]

Who’s watching this great talent in 2021? R.I.P. Gregory🙏🏼

[@behringerm]

11/2024

[@angelafishburn7654]

Also 2024 for the first time.

[@VikiMQ]

Besides all that talent, he always seemed like such a lovely person.

[@mztee8107]

The best part is how Gregory is enjoying dancing. What masterful footwork!

[@tanginuikaponga6260]

Gregory Hines absolutely brilliant,talented performer. Gone too soon.

[@virgorising7388]

Gregory the great. He was at his peak. I miss great talent like this. Where did all the song and dance men go? That 's Cary Grant in the audience sitting in front of Walter Mondale, and his reaction is priceless!

[@thomasleary6287]

Also noticed Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. behind Grant and Mondale.

[@jodyhunter9044]

I agree Gene Kelly and Gregory Hines were taken away from us far too soon. They were tremendous talented men.

[@yoalndawhitaker4539]

Cary Grant was loving that performance!

[@derekchin6242]

Loved seeing Cary Grant's reaction, as well as his wife Barbara's, next to him. Fun seeing Douglas Fairbanks Jr. behind her, too.

[@kateaye3506]

There isn't this sort of talent in film any more, sadly.

[@azcountry6064]

To watch one legend paying honor to another legend is beautiful to watch.

[@msm.3140]

Gregory Hines What a man What a dancer What an actor What an inspiration What a mind What heart What soul Rest in ascension my brother❣

[@juerv1]

Gregory Hines, Gene Kelly - and Cary Grant in the audience! These were better times than ours now...

[@minekara6407]

Great comment. I agree wholeheartedly

[@juerv1]

@@minekara6407 I became a fan of Gregory Hines when he played the coroner in "Wolfen". He was hilariously funny and lovable. Later I realized that he is also a brilliant dancer. Well, we all know what fate awaited the man. Very sad. He remains a legend.

[@maryellenherr777]

No one in our generation could dance like Gregory Hines!! I know he's dancing for You, Lord.

[@suzannealvin5708]

Totally absolutely love Gregory Hines forever

[@solly7]

I'm old enough to remember Hines, Hines, and Dad.

[@cheril8891]

Lawrence Reeves: I was a BIG fan of Hines, Hines & Dad

[@roxannesantoro7503]

@@cheril8891 I knew the whole family,I grew up in Harlem N.Y., Dad Maurice Sr., and the boys Maurice Jr. And Gregory. Alma was the mom.

[@helenjennings1531]

@Jim Stark I had to set my daughter straight when she talked about the Hines Bros. She didn’t know it was originally Hines, Hines and Dad.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Me too!

[@nhmooytis7058]

I was born in 1952!

[@shaamya]

I feel so blessed to have lived through this era in real time to remember the magical feeling of seeing Gregory Hines Tap & Sing! THIS IS GOLD!

[@downtowndonna]

My husband and I were lucky enough to see him perform live at the Acadian Room, Royal York Hotel in Toronto

[@AnthonyCrivello]

I was blessed to call Gregory a friend. He was so kind to me, with encouraging words and kind praise. I watch this video, and think how lucky I was to have a few brief conversations with him. What an extraordinary talent he was, taken from us all too soon. He’s got to be dancing with the Angels now... and entertaining them all at the Pearly Gates. And what a fitting tribute to Gene Kelly, who was extraordinary as well.

[@JoshBG20]

Top 3 Greatest Dancers of All Time.... Gene Kelly, Gregory Hines, and Fred Astaire

[@rachelbuchanon8630]

Never forget the Nicholas Brothers

[@JoshBG20]

@@rachelbuchanon8630 Greatest Duo!

[@AuntieDocGlo]

And Sammy Davis Jr!

[@leonoranicolaysen2784]

Baryshnikov.

[@Dad-fu9gt]

I saw Hines on Broadway in the Eighties. What a remarkable talent he was. An unforgettable evening. Great that the Kennedy Center had one master salute another.

[@19gregske55]

I saw him in "Sophisticated Ladies" - a real gem.

[@maryhennings3460]

That must have been seeing him in Person! I always enjoyed Betty Hutton, saw her in person I forget where tho! Loved her great energy etc!!Now I keep her alive as I lip sing to her songs! I used to sing with bands but I am 88 now so my voice is gone! I love entertaining at Senior Places!! 💖🙏❤️🥰

[@lillyko5611]

Hard to believe it's 20 years since that man is gone.💔 What an icon. What a singer, dancer and entertainer. Thank you for everything Gregory Hines.

[@paulanoble2220]

OH MY GOODNESS HE CAN SING AS WELL AS DANCE I WOOD HAVE LOVED TO BEEN IN THE SEAT TO WATCH HIM AWESOME LOVED IT

[@rmf9522]

What a talent! That man died way too young! R.I.P. Gregory Hines. 😢

[@americanwomanFL]

Nothing like watching fabulous dancers talking with their feet, and Gregory's "talks" are one the best. GONE TO SOON, but what a legacy ❤ and wish the Kennedy Center gave some honor awards posthumously.

[@chrisranz2714]

Gregory Hines I was blown away when he died I could not believe it I had no clue and he was that's sick no idea at all so young

[@bruceanderson4112]

Gregory Hines was a true renaissance man he could act he could sing and could he dance!

[@terrywestbrook-lienert2296]

May the legendary Gene Kelly and the incomparable Gregory Hines rest in peace and song.

[@joannegallagher2792]

Donald O'Connor was absolutely amazing in this wonderful musical i still think he was underrated in the film's he starred in he was incredibly talented

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

He was beautiful in “White Nights” 🕺🏿

[@Jean-fw1cr]

Acts, sings and dances! Miss that level of performers.

[@jonothandoeser]

Beyonce can do that!

[@lookiehere7565]

I thsnk u for allll alllllll the warmful memories n feelings with mi family Mi grand pa Rabdy loved u from me Orange Angel of ALLLL WORLD OF ALLL HISTORY🍊

[@lookiehere7565]

☺ 😔😢😢😢😔☺🍊💙💛❤💚💜 11/15/2023

[@lookiehere7565]

I thank u as Well Orange Sir

[@sookie4195]

Hines is the very best. ❤ I can hardly walk up steps and he dances on air. White Nights the movie is awesome.

[@jolenadesousa7608]

Gregory was so captivating...I could watch him all day

[@alanwilliams4254]

Such a great dancer gone too soon Gregory Hines, always said Gene Kelly was his idol!

[@TaushaTW]

I just watched a video where he said Sammy Davis Jr. was his idol. Sammy was undergoing cancer treatment but still took the stage to dance with Hines.

[@sukierain9675]

Didn't there use to be Hines, Hines and Dad?

[@kiasky1]

No it was Sammy Davis Jr.

[@EricZimmerDanceFitness]

It’s difficult to reconcile his prodigious dancing talent with his exceptional singing done back to back without a moment to catch his breath. Respect!

[@dorothybeaton198]

All superlatives for his awesome talent !

[@FC-di4wz]

Gene Kelly.. gregory hines two wonderful talented entertainers..May their beautiful souls rest in sweet eternal peace ❤❤❤

[@maryannkochanski5777]

I loved him in anything he ever did.❤️

[@robinmoylan7974]

Gregory Hines was a one of a kind very very special kinda entertainer! Sure do miss him!

[@nanzeez7023]

I wished that Gregory Hines lived longer, he was an American treasure, and never received the accolades he deserved. RIP

[@hestergreen2031]

Gregory Hines could make his tapping sound sing with every beat.

[@alexandria1791]

Right after the Great Hines makes his epic finale fall, Cary Grant's reaction is so genuine. "Oh, Wow!" 💜 it! Today's artist need to celebrate each other. If you can't admire your colleagues, you are really not an artist, are you?

[@protonprotonfix5749]

We lost him way to soon. Incredible talented in so many ways.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

I still love me some Gregory Hines, May he forever rest in peace .☺

[@YOGI-yl4ff]

Always enjoyed Mr. Kelly. The first time I remember seeing Mr. Hines was in the movie "White Nights" (1985) with Mikhail Baryshnikov. He was only 57 when liver cancer took him 8/9/2003. January 28, 2019 the US Postal Service honored Mr. Hines with a postage stamp. A fan from Las Vegas, NV July 12, 2019

[@pauletteb.9652]

Gene Kelly’s response said it all.

[@SouthernArtist77]

The thumbs up at the end, so beautiful.

[@bylbutler8104]

I had the pleasure of being Greg's StanIn, on an USA Network miniseries. We had so much fun. Between takes, we would play around singing Temptations Songs, like My Girl. He is an Endearing Spirit who suffered in complete silence until it could not be hidden any more. That's a Trouper. I miss you Greg, and I thank GOD for having a chance to be a small part of your life.

[@carolecarr5210]

Clearly phenominal - he even did that phenominal dancing in rhythm to Gershwin's I Got Rhythm while band was silent. Gregory Hines at his extreme best. Great Gene Kelly tribute. WOW !

[@brianchisnell1548]

This was awesome. His tribute to Sammy is unbelievable too!!

[@sandiblakley766]

Just LOVED Gregory!

[@ForeverSongMinistries]

Such beautiful talent! I was born in the 80's, child of the 90s, so I love Gregory Hines. I was very sad when he passed.

[@sweetxoxobye]

The Best of The Best.....Don't hate PARTICIPATE... GOTTA Love it!

[@Sister_Felinity_Imaculata]

The pipes it takes to do that kind of dancing and IMMEDIATELY follow it with not just singing, but *belting*. What incredible talent.

[@mabblers]

How time fly's, I remembered when this first aired. This stands as timeless greatness.

[@lordcron]

Man I sure do miss this cat! Pure Talent!

[@JoshBG20]

If Gregory wasn't taken from us so soon, he'd be sitting right where Gene is sitting excepting his Kennedy Award. Rest In Peace Brotha!

[@mariahyman2025]

and now Maurice is gone. T A L E N T RIP Hines brothers

[@minipawpaw]

I could not get enough of Gregory Hines. He was the BEST!!! So sad that he died so young. He was cool and sexy and talented and he seemed so comfortable in his own skin. I came on KZbin hoping I could find an interview he did on the Merv Griffin show shortly after Sammy Davis Jr. died. It was so touching and poignant. Couldn't find it, but this performance was certainly a treat.

[@josephpaulakapelaez419]

One of God's Sent Dancers best ever! I don't know much about him, but since so many truly, heartfelt with integrity loved Gregory Hines, that's by God's Sent Grace good enough for me. I just had a pang in my heart, and low and behold his own performance here, by God!, consoled me. Peace, Gladness, Strength, deep well wishes, Have a wonderful day!

[@ruthresetar5940]

There are no words.

[@ebonymanley26]

Love Gene Kelly Gregory Hines so talented gone too soon.

[@genobourn7423]

These men... CLASS, STYLE,...... PERFECTION!

[@sheriheuettnitsche-zini2977]

He was fabulous!!!!! God how I miss those days!!! Loved all his movies!

[@LadyEng]

And the singing at the end after all that dancing!!! Talk about aerobic capacity! Genius

[@NikkiMcNair]

I LOVED Gregory Hines in TAP, very good movie, he was an excellent tap sancer, Sammy Davis, Jr. was incredible aswell R.I.P Gregory Hines, and Sammy Davis, Jr.😊😢❤

[@sensimania]

Awww I miss shows like this (tribute shows, reunion shows, nights at the palladiam kinda shows). Live bands, performances that showed off raw talent etc. I miss it.... What do we have now? 🤔🙁

[@TaushaTW]

Can't have live shows no more cuz today's celebrities have no talent

[@Pashasmom1]

@@TaushaTW You got that right. That's why they have to be half naked onstage, it's the only way they can get attention.

[@kimvinson6558]

Anybody that can give this tribute and performance a hands down. Sorry you're unhappy.

[@jpreyes1028]

Possibly the most innately gifted tap artist that ever lived. Truly spectacular. And, as always with great people, gone way too soon.

[@JEKLWV2273]

The last Showman. RIP MASTER...

[@alexandria1791]

He is the ultimate triple threat! But he actually danced AND sang LIVE people! That is not easy to do, not easy at all! And the notes he held and dominated at the end 😲 an amazing man's tribute to an amazing man! 😃

[@honeyjbc1]

I adore Gregory Hines

[@zenzimakeba2248]

What Triple Threat,Singer⭐Dancer⭐Actor⭐oh yeah, he was easy on the eyes 😘😍Miss you Gregory Hines❣️😘

[@moriver3857]

What a performance! In the mid 90s, my then wife met Mr. Hines in Dallas. I could believe a man could dance like that. He was great indeed. So sad he's been gone for nearly 20 years. RIP

[@paulmolkenbur8540]

As the old Italians from the hill in St Louis used to say I'll pay to see him do it

[@JGlass-os5th]

South side- Shaw Street here! 🙂 Been YEARS since I've been home but, still miss the food! Lol

[@asabifatosin1150]

Haha. Old American Africans say that too

[@californianorma876]

When people danced. And sang. And showed love. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@Laudon1228]

Though we may at times despair of it, _this_ is why the internet exists.

[@swacfan100]

Gregory was a phenomenon, talented actor, great dancer & singer & i believe he direted too. People forget he had a hit record with Luther Vandross . We all got a time but it just seem Gregory was Gone too soon. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves, i thank The Most High God i got to see his God given talent.

[@haryettelorrainemakmot4564]

This is why I love old classical movies... Miss Gregory Hines... Gene Kelly... Fred Astaire (hope that's the right spelling), etc ... #TNT_CLASSICS

[@tkenglander6226]

Gregory Hines is the coolest. Love!!

[@vbear8501]

Phenomenal dancer, beautiful singer, great actor and drop dead comic timing. Gregory Hines transcended his heroes and become a hero himself.

[@qtpysusie459]

Loved Gregory Hines. Died way too Young.

[@ladyofwisdom2]

So much talent. Rip Gregory Hines&Gene Kelly😚😙😇😇😢😢❤❤

[@juliancardona8269]

*Oh Greg ! our beloved Gregory "Magic shoes" Hines, we all miss ya hommie ! Great legend of tap dancing !*

[@daviddavidson8050]

Good morning Kennedy Center! Thank you for posting this extraordinary tribute. Mr. Hines was at the top of his game then. A fine display of art and virtuosity for a True Legend in the world of song and dance. Rest in peace you fine song and dance men of your days.

[@joannegallagher2792]

Life proves its so cruel to take down such a talented entertainer like Gregory Hines bless his heart 💕💕