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@inah49236 жыл бұрын
Once you watch the Nicholas brothers, you won't forget them
@MzSherice2024 ай бұрын
It’s 2024 and The Nicholas Brothers are STILL at the top of the dance list! Even with the industry’s feeble attempt to hold them back. Their talent is still unmatched!! They were on the god level of their craft!!
@austenrobinson2747 Жыл бұрын
The best two tap dancers EVER. END OF DISCUSSION
@shadyninja15 жыл бұрын
One mother gave birth to these two. What a gift.
@moreflowfalls24044 жыл бұрын
An angel she was!!
@andretinsley44804 жыл бұрын
I truly agree.
@gwenrenee86414 жыл бұрын
What "some" people don't understand and can't seem to fathom is the fact that you can't learn this in a lil dance class. It is intrinsic natural ability.
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
Thats true. Be your own thing.
@angelworlds95884 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right.
@berto.t22222 жыл бұрын
Yes you either have it or not.
@emmad.1762 жыл бұрын
Yes. Most very talented people I think probably start off with much less natural ability than these two gentlemen and then would have to work really hard to improve. These two would have had to have worked hard, of course, but their ability really was God given.
@naomitrowers84252 жыл бұрын
@@emmad.176 Melanin Popping 🙋🏾♀️🙏🏿👊🏿💯
@robhalabov56743 жыл бұрын
I met Harold years later at of all places, a golf course in the Bronx. As an old movie fan, I actually recognized him and when I asked if he was who I thought he was he was both surprised and pleased! Looking back, it was shortly before he ended up passing away but a real kick getting to meet this incredible legend.
@sierria646 жыл бұрын
U could tell those guys loved each other...
@queennalaandwilmay66813 жыл бұрын
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
@46foryounger2 жыл бұрын
Barishnikov said it right. The thing is is that not only did they do physically insane shit. Their style and class was on another level. They are by far the GOAT 🐐
@jayonnaj183 жыл бұрын
The Nicholas Brothers were fantastic, God gave them this natural ability to dance as they did! Wow!!! I never get enough of watching them do their thing, they had all of the other dancers beat!!!
@tylerthompson98227 жыл бұрын
The GREATEST to EVER wear the shoes...PERIOD 👌🏾👑✊🏾
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
Not even close, Sammy Davis was way better and he was one man not two.
@evnstvn583 жыл бұрын
@Gopher State Yeah...you are right about that...can't knock sammy...he pulled off some good stuff but...they did things you never saw Sammy do but...Sammy was a baaaad mutha though, check out "rufus jones for president"
@charlenemassac10226 жыл бұрын
"Stop right there. Now pay attention and you just might learn something." The Five Heartbeats
@nr301996 жыл бұрын
Charlene Massac "Are you deaf or just dumb!" I literally use that phrase in my daily life!! That was a great movie
@buckoneal18885 жыл бұрын
Just as I thought that ain't shit!
@queenreg7Ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@quana2197 жыл бұрын
I loved this documentary. It seems to me like even as children they only wore suits. They even played in suits!
@shancoriesdixon35385 жыл бұрын
I just love our black legends greatest dancers ever to do it
@robertsontirado44785 жыл бұрын
From Philadelphia these two are the definition of brotherly love.
@lokeylady254 жыл бұрын
This is so amazing! I’m 38 and my daughter is 14. I just made her watch....you need to know your black history and these guys were truly amazing! Very gifted, talented, humbled and a great example of just black love black support. No one fighting for the spot light or trying to be the best. I loved when Harold the baby bro, said it hurt him when the oldest couldn’t dance or move the same due to the arthritis. He said because dancing was “his” thing.... Harold knew he was good but he also recognized that it was his brothers passion first and he learned from him.
@hilarylawrence4588 Жыл бұрын
I completely understand because I was born with a clubbed foot and took tap dancing as a form of physical therapy when my therapist retired me at 10. I stopped tap dancing when I graduated from high school at 19 and went away to college. I'm 46 now and started developing early arthritis at 40 (when I got my first retail job, to boot!). I know I will never tap dance again, not that I could even dance as good as the Nicholas Brothers, but , like everyone else, I admire them immensely, especially their "rubber legs" style of dancing.
@larkljc2 жыл бұрын
At least they were finally recognized! I grew up watching them in the 60’s. Was just amazed at their ability grace and flair!
@madeleinebelle210511 ай бұрын
The Nicholas brothers always stood out for me. Fred Astaire/Gene Kelly never gave me goosebumps.... what beautiful brothers .. thank; you for this.
@MSBKIRKLAND7 жыл бұрын
They were born to dance! What a gift!
@DENAANN10007 жыл бұрын
They were just incredible, never be anything like them again!
@shaydembo25064 жыл бұрын
Fuck ur feelings say that again!
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
I liked them. You are not aware of some of the other acts around at the time.
@JesLovsu27 жыл бұрын
The Nicholas brothers were so...so hard to find the right adjective to describe them. Awesome dancers, entertainers and all around wonderful! Great documentary! Love the old musicals!
@sylviahorton83964 жыл бұрын
THIS WAS A AMAZING DOCUMENTARY.THEY WERE THE BEST DANCERS FROM THAT ERA.FRED & GENE BOTH WERE GOOD, BUT THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS REIGN SUPREME!!!!!!!!!COULDN'T NOBODY TOUCH THEM.OUTSTANDING DANCERS.
@JudgeJulieLit3 жыл бұрын
The Nicholas Brothers were every bit as creatively resourceful with incidental ambient props as Astaire and Kelly were, and surpassed them in stupefyingly quasi~acrobatic gymnastic dance.
@BestFightScenes16 жыл бұрын
Don't do what the others do. Do your own thing. The best advice you can give a child (or anyone for that matter!).
@stevehoward34753 жыл бұрын
First saw the fabulous Nicholas Brothers around 15 years ago, 65 now, so it's around 20 years since my attempts to be hoofer began, watching them would inspire any aspiring tapper to imagine they had their skill and athletesism👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯💯👏
@boblowney6 жыл бұрын
the tragic aspect of dancing is that the body gives out far sooner than we want it to!
@cindyjordan2800 Жыл бұрын
I looked at the list of the 10 greatest dancers of all times. These two were not on the list. I guess it depends on what list. But these two are actually the greatest dancers of all times.
@jharris9474 жыл бұрын
Now they're what you call Superstars. Amazing talents and real brotherly love.
@TraciMann7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this...I tried to get a copy from Rigmore (Harold's wife) about 20 years ago and she said the documentary was unattainable. So this is a historic and RARE documentary
@jamescastillo240510 ай бұрын
My goodness they were beautiful,... thank God we have this on film.
@andretinsley44804 жыл бұрын
I could watch this video a million times. The Nicholas Brothers are so awesome inspiring. The love and respect they had for one another is just awesome.
@boblowney6 жыл бұрын
so polished at such a young age!
@lolotho99515 жыл бұрын
If you watch the Nicolas Brothers then go watch Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, you'll see why Hollywood could not and would not dare give them as much opportunity. They danced rings around their competition. Astaire and Kelly were no match and they knew it. They had great respect, admiration, and high esteem for the brothers. You noticed Astaire and Kelly. branched off into other genres of dance....hence ballroom, ballet, modern. They knew their tap dance skills could not measure up and they had to have a backup which worked out well.
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
They were good they were not the best.
@InAnotherTimeGirl3 жыл бұрын
@@gopherstate777 - In your humble-hopefully educated-opinion, who was/were the best?
@evnstvn583 жыл бұрын
@@gopherstate777 Yeah...who was/were the best?
@Pashasmom13 жыл бұрын
@@gopherstate777 There were many wonderful tap dancers, but none brought the exuberance, athleticism, endurance, grace, style, and excitement that The Nicholas Brothers had.
@evnstvn583 жыл бұрын
I know one things for sure...we have never...ever, seen nobody, nowhere, repeat or, even try to do, what they did in that Stormy Weather dance scene, and looking at how many years have gone by...it looks like we never will see it again!
@badpuppy095 жыл бұрын
Fayard is always spot perfect, but Harold makes it look easy!
@sereneeve5 жыл бұрын
He spun off the table at 30:48 onto the floor like it was natural! They were larger than life, outstanding.
@prettypoppin_5522 жыл бұрын
Wow they were phenomenal performers.
@therealityspectrum-epictvp49883 жыл бұрын
The Nicholas Brothers were in their own League among the top entertainers of their time. They are an enduring legend based upon phenomenal talent and exceptional performances despite not given the full opportunities, recognition, or accolades of others. However, they were loved by the people who saw them perform, just as Louis Armstrong who was also discriminated against, but was also loved by the people. My father was a professional tap dancer in the late 40s and 50s, and often talked of the Nicholas Brothers who I watched. When I was just a young, white, teenage kid in New Jersey that did not have one black family living in my entire town of about 26,000, I would have been honored to roll out the red carpet and invite them to dinner or to stay at our home in honor of their greatness in talent and for making millions of people, like me, very happy, due to their fabulous performances. A great and worthy Documentary.
@dannij70814 жыл бұрын
The world was BLESSED to have had these talented duo.
@taniyahricks501 Жыл бұрын
Our grandparents had some great people in they days 🥰🤍🫶🏾
@andretinsley44804 жыл бұрын
I just really admire the closeness between the Nicholas Brothers. They are just truly amazing and their story is truly phenomenal. Much respect to the Nicholas Brothers, RIP.
@GranTube6 жыл бұрын
This kind of entertainment don't existing anymore
@boblowney6 жыл бұрын
Baryshnikov to say that? YES. someone who is an ultimate authority on dance.
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
Except Nureyev was better than him!
@Madea89174 жыл бұрын
Grant story of the famous life of the Nicholas Brothers. I never knew they had a sister who was the oldest.
@michaelaaross1890 Жыл бұрын
They were simply the best
@Carpenterdane5 жыл бұрын
They were phenomenal 🎩
@TheBombChelle5162 жыл бұрын
They were absolutely incredible! So happy I could see this documentary! ❤️
@quewilliams68844 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how they were not apart of the conversation when they mention astair and kelly but Fred knew he spoke of them with high regard
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
Kelly knew who they were. So did Donald O'Conner.
@BodaciousWench4 жыл бұрын
Gopher State Gene Kelly danced with them in ‘The Pirate’ and made sure they couldn’t get cut out for the southern states by having the three of them on screen at the same time.
@lantisdel30933 жыл бұрын
I admire them both. Thank you.
@scottrhodes81602 жыл бұрын
Any film about these 2 amazing men is good to see. Unfortunately, I was not able to watch the whole thing as the sound finely got so bad, I couldn't understand what people were saying. Thanks for posting the story of these incredible men.
@frederickscott-fields39483 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing this piece of history, our history that many may have never known about.
@eulaliabradley49917 ай бұрын
I watched them as a little girl, I loved their talent and ,them🎉💜🙏🏽💯✝️
@ebonyguy697 жыл бұрын
i got this on vhs tape somewere .. think it was broadcasted on ch4 in the uk sometime in the 90s . i was like woahh..amazing .just amazing dancers ..
@robertsontirado44785 жыл бұрын
Prodigy is a small word for the Nicholas brothers.
@bernadettelanders73064 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. There should have been so much more of them as like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly A’s was mentioned in the vid. I could watch the Brothers dance for hours 👏👏👏❤️
@loripounds616 жыл бұрын
I can just imagine how great they would be at Parkour. Maybe they actually paved the way.
@Ms.NIkaDM5 жыл бұрын
Just amazing. I remember seeing them on Award shows in the 80's and I would research anything they were in....then came Stormy Weather for me and I was in awe!!!!!
@layde15 жыл бұрын
Masters of their craft at such a young age. Sublime performers.
@phoenixthedevourer17164 жыл бұрын
even sitting down they are aamazing
@andretinsley44804 жыл бұрын
This documentary is so captivating.
@cawiltu3 жыл бұрын
Oh I do love them as children.
@theo3s611 Жыл бұрын
The Nicholas brothers will live on forever!! ❤❤❤❤
@ricdwe5 жыл бұрын
They were paving the way ... setting the bar ... for others [to] follow. ****************************** It is really sad, and a shame before God, that the power structure of the time, held them back. They could not ... would not ... tolerate more than one great black talent -- Sammy Davis, Jr. That mindset, in many ways, assists to this day.
@angelagm5665 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see talented folks love what they do
@michaelcole43115 жыл бұрын
Classic be for my time. Love ❤️ my, beautiful black people. God bless you Soul brother.
@shaydembo25064 жыл бұрын
Michael Cole I love my people too!
@WJack972243 жыл бұрын
Just love these fellas; they were great and I wish we had another pair like 'em. Thanks for posting.
@aaroncoffman883 жыл бұрын
Is there really a word or string of words in any language to adequately describe their talents? If so I don't know them. I can only say they were amazing! Thank God for video, film, KZbin, and other visual media so that those came after their generation can still and appreciate them and their skills
@TheMotownPhilly4 жыл бұрын
The best ever.
@nealbillig4916 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for posting this. I watched it when it was first shown on PBS but never recorded it. That was a big mistake
@wydiamakeba4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this film!
@howyoodoon6 жыл бұрын
Spectacular find--thanks so much for posting it, as I'd never seen it previously. This documentary features some great, rare footage of the brothers at their zenith. And to see them at the end, dancing before their projected younger images! This would be a good "Nicholas Brothers 101" for anyone who asks the unfortunate question, "Who were The Nicholas Brothers?" Any other Nicholas Brothers postings would be greatly welcomed in this quarter. Thanks again!
@46foryounger2 жыл бұрын
The racism in America is Sickening it is so heartbreaking to know these amazing black artist suffered so. My parents were a nightclub act that toured Europe also and had the privilege to be performing in the same night club as the Nicholas Brothers. They got to meet them and they had dinner with them. My father loved them. He said they were the greatest of all time as we can clearly see and her they had to suffer so and look at their spirit so beautiful and positive. Such grace and class. I get sick when I hear white people say that racism doesn’t exist even today when we see no knock warrants and Innocent Black people profiles and harassed entering their own apartment building. Can’t even go for a damn jog without being chased down and killed. We need to work as a country and as a people to change laws and protects our black and brown brothers and sisters from having these experiences. We need to do better.
@larkljc2 жыл бұрын
They were the greatest ever. Bar NONE.
@alwayssinatra5834 жыл бұрын
Marvelous,fantastic,brilliant the best!!! Thank you for this 💕
@hollybischoff74905 жыл бұрын
Wonderful & unforgettable!!!!!!! MAGIC !!!!!
@bovnycccoperalover357911 ай бұрын
Incredible dancers - and a bit surreal. It's hard to believe that any human being could accomplish such feats of athleticism. Wish they had the same legendary status as Astaire and Kelly and others. They are an important part of American and Entertainment history as well as Black History, of course.
@spaniardprince7 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for taking the time to upload this! subbed
@CUPCAKESUGARPIE3 жыл бұрын
🎼🤟♥️♥️♥️🤟🎼 Can watch them all day, amazing.
@darktruth23584 жыл бұрын
Dont say “Nicolas Brothers” and “rap” in the same sentence.
@emmad.1762 жыл бұрын
I think MC Hammer was just trying to say he could see the Nicholas brothers doing rap today with their dancing and getting more recognition than they did back in the day. He was paying them a compliment but I know it seems like a strange thing to pair with them 🤣
@RealMuzik45 жыл бұрын
The Nicholas brothers were fierce! ⚡️🔥
@hanuollections77607 жыл бұрын
I hate my life for not knowing about them! Damn it!
@isiano106 жыл бұрын
It's never too late to discover wonderful new things, we were blessed to be witnesses to such talent
@maggieedwards39515 жыл бұрын
shravya rao me too 😍🎉🌟🌟
@darktruth23584 жыл бұрын
You know about them now
@hanuollections77604 жыл бұрын
@@darktruth2358 yes
@aliterogasolini64013 жыл бұрын
Prelude to ( Lewis Hamilton ) YOU CAN’T TOUCH THIS. All in one, Oh my god.
@greggnuccio94373 ай бұрын
Melanated beings even at our lowest we r sooo great now image U at ur Highest... Soul Straight From The Most High... Unmatched... Like Muhammad Ali would say The Greatest... Remember Who U R ROYALTY 👑💚☀️🪶🐢🏝️
@clarissapriestley27006 ай бұрын
😮 wow! What beautiful dancing
@mariadela-salletemotasimoe96083 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Brothers 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏THE BEST 👏👏👏👏👏🙏
@prettyrainbows97145 жыл бұрын
That is actually of very good quality for a VHS. Thanks for sharing.
@myqueenimagivemydumassopin68414 жыл бұрын
18:10 PURE CLASS IN THAT PICTURE!
@theo3s6112 жыл бұрын
They were truly extraordinary! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
@irenedow56652 жыл бұрын
As individuals they were extremely talented but to mirror each other is totally extreme.
@boblowney6 жыл бұрын
I love that they don't know MC Hammer! They sound like my parents!
@gopherstate7774 жыл бұрын
Hammer said that if they also rapped which I am sure they could, they would be megastars now, which I agree. Don't see talent like this anymore. Racism stopped them, that's all.
@ladybuggsingleton55725 жыл бұрын
WOW..JUST WOW
@JbBarnes888 ай бұрын
I just simply can’t think of anyone better than them 🤷🏽♂️
@Flampy19997 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Loved it!
@maxp84972 жыл бұрын
yes
@erichayes59174 жыл бұрын
What 21 people gave this a thumbs down?
@joettaqasim382610 ай бұрын
Haters for sure
@QuinKan433 жыл бұрын
I wish the audio quality of this video was better 👂🏽
@46foryounger2 жыл бұрын
I love the Nicholas Brothers😻❤️❤️❤️❤️🐐
@thelmamonzon11244 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Too bad there was so much prejudice against blacks specially during their lifetime!
@user-rl9xo8hd8f11 ай бұрын
A lot of work went into there dance routines .
@lamaudelewis98664 жыл бұрын
Happy black history month
@theo3s611 Жыл бұрын
Awesome documentary!! 👏 👏
@rcp112023 жыл бұрын
"And the doorman was Black" man that cut deep 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️