Toni Basil - Street Beat

[@leigh877]

She was singing LIVE and dancing ballet with modern dance at the same time. Oh my goodness!

[@gian1973c]

definitely before Madonna there was Toni Basil. reminds me Madonna's libe performance - singing and dancing too

[@marianwelty5552]

Singers used to be talented. They weren't all one trick ponys.

[@patriciacordova9375]

What an amazing accomplished woman this is! She was never recognized For her talent and revolutionizing the hip hop world mixed with dance. She is the original step up girl!! Hat's off to you Toni!!!

[@amietsai9729]

patricia cordova One of the best choreographers! Indeed!

[@彣全書屋]

She is a true artist.

[@smegmadelhomme8551]

Couldn’t have said that better, deserves more exposure, to the masses.

[@larrydeguzman2297]

i been anywhere knok

[@yokokoroku]

totalmente de acuerdo!!

[@Senator107]

Who does not love Toni Basil, really.

[@PapagenoMF]

This was SOOOO ahead of it's time. Toni Basil created modern dance.

[@pfm-si2ny]

AMEN

[@MizzShadaeBC]

Mo You mean Michael jackson did cause her moves are allot similar to him... sorry but black people already allot of things white ppl Just always copied everything and try to make it into something different truth is white ppl aren't as talented as other races true fact

[@guttaguttamagic7252]

She never created modern dance

[@marcsoundz]

FACT

[@amietsai9729]

I was thinking the same way!

[@ketong71]

I watched this so many times. Brings back memories when I was a kid in Manila back in the early '80s. This song was a big hit and was very popular in parties and high school dances back then.

[@jinkyem]

Yeah true. Bih hit 😊

[@jameswales570]

Memories....❤️

[@candyaudioline]

Ako din...

[@edfou5]

By any standard of theatre or dance, this is pure genius. While there are absolutely amazing kids doing brilliant dance moves on the streets, especially in Oakland, there's no contemporary act on the mainstream American scene who can touch this performance. Not even close. Just a stunning routine, flawlessly executed, and she's singing live! This is high art, nothing less.

[@bobbymak880]

Toni Basil is PURE GENIUS. A being who was destined to dance and she does it better than anyone else! Rhythm, emotion, LIFE. Toni Basil has it all. BRAVA TONI!!!

[@gerardinecizmar]

She's a legend. Just because some people don't know who you are doesn't mean you're not the best at your craft.

[@JaygeeSantos]

Back then, she danced her ass off, sang live, no autotune either. Awesome!

[@gervendigent9053]

back in the days when artists can dance and sing live!

[@ichabodon]

Always one of my favourite singer/dancers. She is awesome. As someone has said, she was around 40 years of age making those songs in the 80's. (and she still looks gorgeous)

[@TimsSite]

WOW Toni got eye popping moves love the James Brown slide

[@kittycats2827]

amazing! Toni Basil -- super influential!

[@erickawilder6537]

Only Can say.. SHE IS REALLY AMAZING!! Reminds me so much KatE BusH in England...Toni in USA. One best as singer the another one Best as singer!! But Both Complete and Real ARTISTS

[@erickawilder6537]

The another one best as dancer :)

[@Senator107]

Kate Bush? Yeah, not really. Both are great, though.

[@rockford016]

her dance move at the very end is awesome!

[@arnelbalbalosa7194]

She's so amazing! She did lots dances in here, very talented...

[@gilbertsanchez2568]

Their dance moves are still being used today

[@InflatableConan]

I love her style. So unique.

[@jokerswild01]

Pure genius .....she nailed this dance routine down to a "T" period !

[@arnelgonzalo4852]

A Choreographer @ Singer at the same time ahh! an iconic legend, what else?

[@Patriaga]

Those Jazz turns are flawless, the way she spots her turns are perfect! And I won't even DARE judge her on her locking cuz she's one of the founders. What a massive contribution to dance she's been... RIP Toni =)

[@mercy76]

RIP????

[@zingo2664]

Toni IS ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING !! outstanding beautiful dancing & singing at the same time.STUNNING GIRL

[@josephdarkhelmet9494]

She is a master. She can do it all, & make it look easy. She's a phenomenal prodigy. Love her.

[@MagazzurSR]

Those dance moves are way ahead of its time.

[@mrsrevolution99]

Wow, Toni can MOVE!!! An energetic and fun performance, don't mind the song ... has plenty of good beats and works well with the routine!!! Love it and Toni is such a talent. To sing so well and dance so passionately together, so awesome to see REAL energy!!!!

[@cattymingdu4151]

she's amazing.

[@JamesSheenOnline]

She really is, what a fantastic track and superb dance

[@epi8]

She is a beast. WOW -- she is DEFINITELY qualified to critique on any dance show!!!

[@timothybellavia]

Toni is amazing! Singing live and dancing? Incredible. And she is 40 years old here. I always loved this track and thought it should have been a much bigger hit.

[@bh2155]

She is amazing. I don't know a lot about dancing but she incorporates a lot different types of moves in her routine like ballet, tap, hip hop etc. She is truly talented.

[@CorellianScoundrel]

An Original and Unique performer.

[@billyuribecruz7090]

Omg !! I had never seen these choreographies !! Prefect, Nice , Beatifull !!

[@orvilleboggs3414]

The list of celebrities this fine woman has worked with over the decades is endless.

[@jinoreylabhanon]

OMG! in the 80's this dance was better known to filipinos than the National anthem.I miss my native country..Thanks for the upload.I fell closer to my 80's homeland.

[@igmay9353]

Amazing! OG talent! 1 of my faves when I was a kid 😊

[@mattmcclellan7781]

She was also 40 years old when this was made. If you've heard her great song "I'm 28" from 1966, she answers her former self (and Graham Gouldman the songwriter) on the theme of "a woman moving past her prime".

[@marianwelty5552]

I remember sitting on the floor in the hallway cause i wanted to watch it and it was way past my bedtime to see this smothers brothers episode. My sister and brother saw me there and covered for me until the end.

[@stainlessstove4629]

What a great performer.

[@aeonsdaysofsmallthings]

what an energy 🤩 now I can't stop dancing 😁

[@louisgeorge81]

Her choreography is amazing

[@richbilliones1529]

Bravo Toni !!!! Amazing !

[@kelp5801]

Can you imagine she was 40 years old when she did this? She sang live and did all that dancing and turns precisely. This performance is very underrated.

[@jimmcclane4171]

See how many singers today can do that type of high energy dance live on stage without falling over after 30 sec.

[@mydigitaltime]

I love the way she dances

[@bluesdca]

Great song and a bit hard to find. Not on Apple Music or Spotify, but great that KZbin has it!

[@MrDarwin690]

this is one of the famous dance music during the 80's people love this song

[@joaomauriciohackcardozo5590]

Oh my! She's a really Star! Huge better than any artists "dancers and singers" of nowadays!

[@bobbymak880]

Her dance is an inspiration to humanity! Keep on going Toni!

[@RabidHummingbird]

oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh this is friggin good! i cant believe she sounds that good while dancing like that! And i know this song very very well, and i know she is definitely not lip synching! what an awesome, awesome lady!

[@Woopy11]

Superb choreographer and dancer!

[@summerohara554]

Fully clothed ❤️pure genius talent 👏

[@jeffreyworthen7033]

That was some DOPE!!!! street dancing.

[@nctjc]

I always liked her and this album in particular. Nobody moves like Toni!

[@jetfire67]

First time I saw this music video... she's ahead of her time!

[@awesomesooperdooperb]

I love this... the choreography and LIVE (not lip synched) singing. It looks like something from the golden age of Hollywood musicals!

[@EnoughAlready51]

Toni Basil was just good!!!!! Love her! This sister could DANCE!!!

[@getflame]

Toni I've always Loved this song You Go Girl!!! Flame

[@viceroy30]

tony basil can really,I MEAN REALLY move.How she can sing & dance at this pace is unbelievable ! AMAZING.

[@cruzfamily7777]

She is amazing!!!

[@asiaball]

Wow and it's live singing. She's good !!! I always enjoyed TB's music. Brings back fun memories :-)

[@abbysabbaya5335]

I'm here after seeing a video of her dancing vigorously in her mid 70s. 👍👍👍

[@TheMatthewRoss]

The more I look at her stuff the more I fall in love with her work! This video is so addicting!

[@AllAboutTruth]

This needs a million views at the least. Greatness.

[@misterashley]

Fantastic performance! Love the use of the silks. Thanks for the post.

[@gordonashley4401]

No it wasnt.. how dare you !

[@timothybellavia]

What always impressed me about Toni Basil is that she always sang LIVE and she REALLY danced. That is a rarity. Look at thoses moves. I'm breathless watching and she sounds pretty close to quality of this recording from 1983!

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

An amazing dancer and act. Awesome 👏

[@TrueCourse]

Bravo Toni! No lip synching here! Pure Toni at her best. Thanks for the post! :)

[@ericstrickland9866]

Shes still do amazing. Shes Full of rhythm. Her dance and singing is spectacular got that soul.rhythm

[@rowenamabitad3900]

Wowww,she is good

[@themarcopirroarchive]

You wont see many better timed ends to a song than that...one of the all time great choreographers...she is up there with Bob Fosse.

[@dec2963]

Just watched "So You Think You Can Dance" episode. One of the dancers who was auditioning was compared to Toni Basil. When the dancer heard that she told the judge that she had studied dance with Toni. So even though she may not have had a Big career as a singer she does have an incredible reputation as a dancer/choreographer.

[@68NYC]

-Awesome - I WAS- unfortunately another one who heard the name Toni Basil and thought-Oh Mickey!! Great talent!!

[@luobingmeis.shizun]

Omg yass finally i found this song 😭😭 it didn't show up on spotify so i had to ask my dad, he yold me he forgot the title already. Thank god I've found it ❤

[@darkeyndyel]

classic indeed... a must keep for centuries to come... :)

[@camilo8cheryl]

No autotune and she danced better than young singers of this era👍

[@erwinaquinde7211]

1980’s and loving it.

[@jayjaygaerlan]

Thank you for uploading this! Brings back happy and funny memories of my elementary school years! :D

[@marieyahbachar8561]

I LOVE HER!! I WISH I HAD HER RHYTHM

[@rayva1]

Awesome talented singer, dancer, and actress...Former cheerleader. ;D

[@gracerulloda]

This is sooo good!

[@marikitliwayway6703]

I love the pirouettes 😍

[@richbilliones1529]

Amazing !i love u toni !!!

[@rustybennineoneonemajesty]

she still the best

[@TheMrsCDB1]

Wow, this sexy lady sings and dances without losing her breath and tune. A female Gene Kelly! 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@joey4010]

because I'm pretty sure she was lip syncing .......

[@TheMrsCDB1]

Joey Legnon I watch live theater musicals, and there are amazingly gifted artists who actually sing like they have built-in microphones and dance vigorously at the same time. So I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.

[@KingRoper]

@@joey4010 And I'm pretty sure she is singing live.

[@Najain]

Me too IS LIVE

[@kristyburton6507]

AWESOME 👏

[@randyberg5264]

Awesome

[@jimlink182]

This video just made me so happy...I'd never seen it before but always loved the song and the entire album it came from :) ♫

[@gailgottlieb514]

Once you hear Mickey you never forget it! Her style and to my eye Twyla's came up at the same time they are both innovators.

[@roro515_video]

Toni is amazing! She's 66 according to IMDB, and is still a sought after choreographer, and can probably still dance like that. She also directed all of her own videos, and videos for other artists. I'd like to see any of today's pop stars do all of that. Fantastic performance!

[@nancyvalenti3656]

AMAZING!!!

[@AnnoyingKiwiDude]

I love this sooo much

[@Myplop]

She's so feisty!! Incredible

[@jamesmckenzie1543]

Wow😳amazing.....

[@KingOFuh]

From the SMOBRO Comedy Hour of either Wednesday, April 13, 1988, or Wednesday, October 19, 1988.

[@michicalicabrides]

Obviously classically trained!!! Woohoo you are a legend.

[@noralee6787]

I always liked her, but I never realized her true talent till this video.. Her talent is far better than any who calls themselves dancers. She should have more recognition for her work.. Too many choreographers get left behind while the stars get the credit..

[@kriztymultimedia]

no one can do this kind of perfection anymore

[@JEDI7ACEN]

Toni was one of the Original Lockers dancers along with Fred Rerun Berry and Shaba Doo Quiones.

[@Kufencrack]

Tolle Frau,tolle Performance ♥️

[@bowie1953]

that was briliant best dancing of that year

[@mostguitarswins]

Awesome 🙂👍🏽