Nicholas Brothers- Lucky Number

great tap dance by Fayard and Harold Nicholas

[@nightswimmer99]

God was showing off when He created these two. Positively brilliant! I tried watching this without smiling - can't be done.

[@dcneima]

This clip never fails to put me in a good mood.

[@andretinsley4480]

Chris Neima I agree. I watch it everyday.

[@ArrowRinehart]

10 people can't handle the amazing power of the Nicholas Brothers, they were melted by their greatness.

[@johnbarnett6924]

When they were just Rug Rats, gotta love em, ❤❤ Thanks John

[@jmccracken1963]

Thanks for sharing this with us - the dancing is GREAT, and so is the singing!!!!!

[@egocrusher]

the gods of dance...i've been dancing for 30 years and i can't get it this good...

[@TricksterDa]

What interests me the most is how the brothers expanded their repertoire over the years. In the 30s, when they were really young, their dancing was mostly straight tap, but in the next decade they added the acrobatics and athleticism that became their hallmark. It's like watching the evolution of Astaire from the 30s through the 50s. the truly great ones with the long lasting careers grow with the times, perfecting and honing their craft as they go along. Bravo, Nicholas Brothers!

[@MerleHeidi]

These are children whose enormous potential and enormous talent was recognized. And they shared their knowledge and skill teaching others. May all children be encouraged and recognized, and may they all fulfill their potential.

[@luv2aptnz]

These young men were incredible talents showing more maturity than many adults. I first heard of them in a documentary and was so amazed by their poise and grace. I'm so glad you posted this video, thank you.

[@sylviaschmidt4663]

This is absolutely amazing....I'm in awe of the talent of this era

[@rocknrollgranny]

That the Nicholas Brother's talent is totally amazing goes without saying, but what I love about this video is their confidence and poise and the way they just ooze charm already at such a young age. What a pure joy it is to watch them.

[@ecapital46]

Great post!! I use to have a copy of this film short called "The Black Network," but I lost the tape. Back in the mid 80's I spoke to Fayard about this number during intermission at the annual Tap Dance celebration held at Town Hall in NYC. He expressed fond memories of making this film.

[@NaptownLady]

I love this!! Harold was such a little cutie back then! :)

[@GrissomLovesSara]

You gotta be kidding me! How absolutely GREAT. I didn't know they could sing either. What a precious piece of footage. So adorable. That made me smile a mile wide. They were the greatest dancers ever. So graceful. Floating on air. And the younger one is an absolute doll! Thanks for posting. The first time I saw the Nicholas Brothers I thought the routine was a trick or something. Nobody should have been able to move that way!!

[@XilomenAngelisa]

This is so beautiful. Evokes so many emotions.

[@betweendakeys]

That was an incredible and they made it looked almost effortless to perform. I love the contrast in their styles.... Fayard(older kid) is so smooth and elegant and Harold (younger kid) is dazzling and athletic. Thanks for sharing.

[@livingaragtimelife]

That younger brother had the IT factor. What a star! Every grace, every bit of style.

[@Quixote010]

In case anyone has forgotten... this is what real talent is like!!

[@Venckman]

Their intense level of awesomeness totally eclipses how adorable they are here. And that's saying something. :)

[@LoreneFaith]

Fantastic! So much talent! I agree, nothing can touch this kind of talent. They don't make em like they used to!

[@rebeccasykes9630]

Amazing talent....and such a joy to watch! Thanks for posting.

[@cornbreadthedog]

i'm standing up and clapping in my lioving room! this rocks! what a way to end black histiory month for myself...discovering true dancing icons and legends:..the immortal nichoals brothers..!..they're on fire, son!..yes!...

[@SandySummers]

Precious. Thanks for sharing this rare clip.

[@lv2rgvn06]

Ruby thanks so much for sharing this work of artistry.

[@DezignerGirlie]

Amazing talents! You did't hear them sing too much in later films. Enjoyed this!

[@luv2aptnz]

The most amazing thing about these amazing young men is that they never had a professional dance lesson. That's real talent.

[@gucamarini]

The Nicholas Brothers should live forever! The best tap dancers ever!

[@01jaybird]

This is the cutest video! I love the Nicholas Brothers They are the WHIP!!!!!

[@ejdarly4733]

It's because they didn't just work to perfection they did something they enjoyed plus they loved each other. The energy that they brought to their performances is something you can't get from hollywood performers. I thought all of these girl and guy duets were the best until I saw The Nicholas Brothers. They're just so fun to watch and only got better as they got older. I wish I could just be friends with my family like that, let alone work together with them.

[@bustedkeaton]

Hahah, I got a shock seeing Harold this young. I was used to seeing him older than this, I had no idea he was so cute! XD

[@drummerCJP2]

The other day I was watching this video and realized that if i didnt stop watching, I'd miss my bus to school. I stayed home that day. It was a good day...

[@4DECO1]

Harold was sooo cute and he had a lot of personality. There will never be another set of dancers like the Nicholas Brothers. They were a class act and extremely talented.

[@kingofdaundaworld]

the legacy an magnitude of African American talent is unbelievable...

[@erscott13]

Thanks for your info. What I wouldn't give to see them alive now! My head is still reeling from the fact they did the Stormy Weather number with in ONE TAKE!!!!!!!!!!

[@mnoe817]

I totally respect Savion Glover's talent & artistry, but he never seems to "float" like the Nicholas Brothers could. Thanks for the beautiful clip.

[@leadingbyxample]

Look at these men (young boys at the time)...they were men in STATURE long before their ages would deem them so. To me, these brothers represent pride, dignity, and strength. We as black men and women need to take note of this; their style, their dress, their CONFIDENCE, it speaks volumes.

[@donnatate458]

And they can sing, too. And they're charming and adorable. And they became scene stealers in every movie in which they appeared.

[@diannemontgomery6054]

mercy, mercy. the phrasing, the phrasing. killing me.

[@Turkeydoodlers]

2 of the best dancers evere right here! they were young here.

[@cavaleer]

They could really sing. Truly brilliant artists.

[@johnrussell8749]

The Nicholas Brothers are tops in taps!

[@chriswebbpoetry]

That's real talent, love it love it!!!!

[@ashima352]

The Nicholas brothers are the best acrobatic classical tap dancers that ever went to Hollywood!Even Fred Astaire said so ...himself!

[@shakuhachi]

whenever i watch the Nicholas Brothers i have a huge smile on my face! These are 2 amazingly talented men and a joy to see them when they were this young. Are they still alive???

[@flowerbirds2961]

They were BORN in the world for this

[@jezcrazy]

They was brilliant,i love them.what a talent they were as well.

[@jazzbojudas]

Fantastic,and to think they got even better!

[@jwklf]

THey just had it. Natural talent and Fayard was so cute! Before Bill "Bo Jangles" Robbinson, the shuffle foot was the way all tap was done. He inspired and even once performed with the brothers. Classic!

[@madwilliamflint]

They're such a pleasure to watch.

[@lishamcc]

I know right, and I really love Fred and Gene but these guys were on another level....crazy talented!!!

[@daviddenis2328]

I Love the Nicholas Brothers They are a class act .

[@rocknrollgranny]

I first saw the Nicholas Brothers when PBS broadcast a 1992 A&E documentary called "The Nicholas Brothers, We Sing and We Dance". It is a fascinating biography of the brothers with lots of clips of their dancing. It is not available on DVD or tape but the Turner Classic Movies website has a page where you can add your name to request that it be released on DVD. There are only 9 requests so far so maybe if lots of us go there and add our names, it might happen. It's worth a try.

[@SoulSister66]

No Dancers could ever touch Harold and Fayed Nicholas!!! They were the best in history!!!!!!! S.S. ****

[@SoulSister66]

The GREATEST dancers eva!!!!!!!!!

[@queenxola16]

Loved it! Now, I'll watch it again.

[@whiteflag1000]

I can watch this for hours! Wow!

[@LEGIN27]

AMAZING WAY BACK THEN AND EVEN MORE AMAZING WHAT THEY BECAME....GREAT DANCERS..AND TWO OF THE ALL TIME BEST!!!!!!!

[@deeknits]

i completely agree with you, craftsmanship is DEFINITELY lacking nowadays. sadly, neither one of them is with us anymore. keep an eye on your inbox, i'm sending you the BEST nicholas bro. vid ever :-)

[@majmike2008]

I wanna see 'em battle Les Twins! Hahahaha I'm playin'. I love tap!

[@cattaylor7031]

best feel good video ever ! and you're a lucky girl desiree.

[@LizTMusic]

They are elegant and sweet - just delightful!

[@BDiva]

this is sooooo tight. omg... REAL entertainment. i love it.

[@cnkilts]

Stumbled across these guys and I am really amazed by how good they were. Check out the Stormy Weather clip. Even better

[@bluesman6891]

damn. what a legend!

[@Q.Q.Kachoo]

I am in love with the Nicholas brothers.

[@KimMessengerOfRap]

My favorite tappers who ever lived!

[@LonDiffenderfer]

WOW and WOW! Thank you for posting this video. :)

[@saulnz]

Absolute gold! nothing these days can touch that shit!... Thanks for sharing

[@jazzbojudas]

the greatest tap team just waming up spellbinding

[@laapache1]

We will never see their like again in our lifetime again

[@roccovitiello7031]

These guys were the greatest that's for sure

[@ReddzVoice]

Well stated! I agree with you. I'd also be curious to know what some of the great classic entertainers would say about today's mediocre entertainment?!? WOW

[@Much2much41]

Fantastic!! I didn't know they could sing!!! :-)

[@1946mc]

les plus grands, jamais surpassés !

[@punky298705]

aww they look so cute and they sound great i want to learn tap so bad

[@dLimboStick]

Silky smoove! Great stuff.

[@janeEyreAddict]

these guys were amazing!!!

[@jl2279]

This video is absolutely ridiculous. So not only are they the best dancers EVER, in the WORLD, they can sing too? You gotta be kidding me! Harold spin at 2:05 - 2:07 is so crazy. This is true talent that we have not seen since.

[@thewomandirector]

I've never heard them sing - terrific! They complement each other, but they're not clones - great artistry!

[@katerocha8161]

perfection.but they look like they are enjoying themselves, I don't think mom and dad forced this upon them. I never get tired of watching this

[@kalifson]

It's funny you mentioning that, I'm surprised that I haven't been banned from the page for playin the black and white off the thing!, I'm an addict, I was reborn again in this time because of my sins I guess. The shame is that htese movies are not played like when I was a kid branded as racist, they dogged Steppin Fetchit as a Tom, when the man was a genius,Look up Fetchit on YT and watch him work, amazin grace! I' am PROUD of him,and you for your contributions!

[@oyesGREENrocks]

aw they are awesome. xD now *they have TALENT!!!

[@Nonetheless123]

They tap like pros at such a young age Man!

[@JustMatty80]

Man these guys have too much professionalism and class. I need to see some Tyler Perry so I can sit-up and laugh as I'm depicted as a fool.

[@1Dubbelman]

This just makes you happy doesn't it?

[@salimali82]

they make it look so easy!

[@youtunneltv2028]

Wow😍~~ lucky number 🌞 ~~

[@mochawitch]

best dance team ever.

[@nitramgnal]

There must be so much technical ability here that just goes way over my head.

[@sjr7822]

what voices! Smooth~

[@MidgetBuddie]

Ahhh so jealous! Its gonna take me a long time to ever be as brilliant as these superstars! Shame they died!

[@CarolynCarney]

And I love how different their styles are, even though technically they're performing the same steps.

[@ilovetortillas]

jesus...did they start tapping the day they could start walking? theyre so amazing

[@belkys13]

me too. i posted a question on a forum because i couldn't remember the name and finally i found them on YT

[@DaniDMBC]

Beautiful!!!

[@Belrivers]

Beautiful voices.

[@galarod1]

Просто фантастично!

[@Katydid249]

Two of the best true dancer the United States has ever produced and they never had formal training. They were self taught. They are true treasures as good as Russia's May Plietskyake or Ulanova who had much more formal training . These gusys are fantastic. Not ballerinas but superb dancers.

[@ladyraven30]

Look how young they were in this clip!! How in the world did you find this? Wonderful!

[@kalifson]

@dal4018 Aren't they wonderful?!!!! I love it