Nicholas Brothers - Down Argentine Way (1940)

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

[@hopediamond4real]

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

[@sgomes633]

I agree with you 100%

[@lindafoster5134]

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

[@shahidakbar8000]

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

[@leonpryor59]

Hot Music

[@blessed5545]

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

[@StephRae]

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

[@cherylmosley797]

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

[@pspiersy]

Very aptly put.

[@jayonnaj18]

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

[@b.bailey8244]

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

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

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

[@kingduke4705]

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

[@CarmenZynger]

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

[@brendastephens5265]

Fayard is my favorite also.

[@queenreg7]

And mine. The sheer grace and elegance. And how he directs the entire scene. Harold is a close second.

[@donnatate458]

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

[@steeel]

This one is even more technical.

[@madcow9597]

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

[@stevenharper1026]

So can you tell me how to make my video good

[@madcow9597]

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

[@stevenharper1026]

Oh kool

[@marksmith7868]

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

[@msladytsunade777]

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

[@oranpayne1007]

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

[@lohphat]

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

[@terrytari1891]

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

[@Rasbiff]

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

[@anthonyharty1732]

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

[@endoraismygma]

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

[@Appregator]

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

[@denisepaul99]

This is the America we love.

[@melissab1197]

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

[@lindafoster5134]

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

[@billiemason4466]

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

[@natahliasmith9533]

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

[@elvecinodeltio5960]

That was great

[@notsunnydaysahead]

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

[@jacquelynn2051]

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

[@gfitz6001]

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

[@DELIVERANCE-TODAY]

Greatest dancers EVER!!

[@ValleyoftheRogue]

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

[@steeel]

@@ValleyoftheRogue Not even close. LOL!

[@lynellraiford310]

@@ValleyoftheRogue Tommy Rall was basically a great ballet dancer he was no where near as versatle as the Nichols Brothers or Astaire, Kelly, Fossee, Davis Jr. & O'conner. Rall was never at their level of talent or success.

[@ThomasPBlack]

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

[@NeilGastonguay]

There are no words to describe the genus, the excellence of these dancers. What a delight to see them work.

[@patriciaorlando2380]

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

[@terrysapp4450]

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

[@deegeorge5711]

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

[@ladylovesherlord]

Extraordinary!!!

[@cacatr4495]

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

[@allyharsha2482]

Simply Divine! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@julsrobertson5177]

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

[@theronedawson3236]

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

[@terrysapp4450]

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

[@tammylittle910]

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

[@alfogel3298]

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

[@Pearlruby718]

THE GREATEST DANCERS OF ALL TIME ❤

[@itellwalker7923]

💯 THE (GREATEST DANCERS) OF ALL TIME SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (BAR NONE!!!!!!!!!!) 🤩🤩♥️♥️ BLESSED HUMAN BEINGS!!!!!!!!!! ✨✨THEY WERE AND ARE EXCEPTIONALLY INCREDIBLE WITH THE PHENOMENAL PHYSICALITY THEY POSSESSED AND NATURALLY WANTED TO SHOW PEOPLE OF THE TIME AS WELL AS PEOPLE OF FUTURE GENERATIONS LIKE US WAY AFTER THAT TIME WHAT THEY’RE ABLE TO EASILY AND EFFORTLESSLY DO WITH THEIR BLESSED HUMAN BODIES WHILST ENTERTAINING US AND INSPIRING US ALL AT THE SAME TIME AS WELL TOO!!!!!!!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@reeniefonte2287]

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

[@rockytribhuwan]

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

[@lifeslight980]

Bloody Amazing

[@VBOProductions]

Outstanding

[@franzhughes9156]

WOW!!

[@berealaboutit1]

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

[@delfoloveakadellasmissiona1369]

Smooth as silk

[@vernonnilesjr7910]

very sick ass moves holy shit they were on fire.

[@Amelia-cb7hj]

Love them

[@michaelrchan]

Divine.

[@msreenie]

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

[@divadgivin369]

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

[@Truth845]

Ditto

[@wilcoxdaniel9825]

Holy cow!!! amazing moves

[@leolauzon9205]

My legs would be in knots. These two are aces

[@J0einOK]

Awesome through the ages! Dreamish.

[@hardheadjarhead]

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

[@bompy84]

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

[@siggixxl]

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

[@reeniefonte2287]

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

[@dstatton]

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

[@msladytsunade777]

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

[@anniesmith1836]

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

[@sharonreynolds7924]

Timeless

[@teenieneenie630]

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

[@Professorrob2k24]

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

[@belovelyloveofgod]

FABULOUS TALENTS!🌹🌞🔥❤🕊

[@mapn123]

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

[@thumbbusters2401]

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

[@kathleenhickshopkins2401]

Simply…..stunning! Beautiful to watch. Never hard of them bfore. Thank you.

[@theduchess5284]

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

[@Elpichichi87]

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

[@RAUL1972able]

Tienes mucha razón. Saludos desde Perú..

[@46MrEd]

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

[@brekedekdang39]

They are amazing.

[@keithhawkins8262]

The absolute best, non better.

[@saroj3462]

Never ever before I have seen faster legs than this!

[@MultiJazmo]

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

[@RogerDDog]

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

[@excellNexcel]

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

[@tonynicholas5539]

Greatest dancers ever

[@Benet1nOnly]

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

[@brendastephens5265]

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

[@spyderspyder8664]

DIAMONDS HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. MAGNIFIQUE!!!!💎💎👑👑

[@moedani1]

Freaking awesome. Best I've seen.

[@averyce2]

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

[@anniechaloupka8052]

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

[@christineschmitz8216]

JUST AMAZING!!!

[@lc6067]

Their talent is truly surreal - out of this world!

[@dchodeva]

master class acts

[@carlericpickett597]

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

[@jerryj920]

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

[@anthonyborrows6934]

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

[@donnatate458]

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

[@normamcmanus1139]

Simply fabulous!

[@xXBornInvincibleXx]

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

[@lourdesescudero5651]

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

[@user-uy1mz2hw9x]

This my first time seeing this. I didn't realize they had been in so many movies.

[@louisemiller2774]

Talent and perfect timing......!

[@ejdarly4733]

Wow now that's sweet. I love it.....They were amazing!!!

[@gilbertosesparza1265]

Acting, dancing, singing.. in spanish.. they were real artists..

[@terrysapp4450]

That was Portuguese. Harold spoke several languages fluently. They toured with Carmen Miranda in South America.

[@cookie-gb3xn]

BRAVO!!!!!!!❤❤

[@marianellaenriquez6311]

My Favorites !!!!!

[@Bremillz]

Man I've been looking for this one... I used to watch it all the time in middle school

[@MichaelSmith-Moving]

G.O.A.T.

[@alkalinelulu]

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

[@rmsteeves]

They were hands down the BEST.

[@brettlindsey5247]

This segment was probably the high point of the movie. As an art student, I was very much impressed with the film color quality and cinematography as well. I used stills of Carmen Miranda in this movie to paint her incredible facial expressions. Great movie, underrated talent.

[@liberte5847]

Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍

[@gregoryalberts2503]

God I love my country.

[@paulasage3611]

They made it look effortless!

[@Melatina77]

These guys were great!

[@SuperPortagee]

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

[@shadowmia2224]

luv watching them dance!