I've got a Gal in Kalamazoo

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16 жыл бұрын

This is the full clip of the Glenn Miller band with Tex Beneke and one of the greatest dance routines ever in movies by the Nicholas Brothers. From the 1942 movie "Orchestra Wives"

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@jamesodonnell6399 Жыл бұрын

I'm 80yrs young youngest of seven brothers,the last man standing born 1943 this swing music is priceless too me there's so much of it memories in abundance, talent of the Era unending

@meatballevader4640 21 күн бұрын

I hope you’re doing well sir :-)

@That_1940s_Delinquent 16 күн бұрын

Agreed I am 15 so I did not have the pleasure of seeing Glenn alive but luckily films like this preserve him forever.

@syourke3 Жыл бұрын

OMG!! Real musicians!! Real music!! I can’t believe we once had this!! Where did it go!?

@NVanHiker 8 ай бұрын

Eastern Europe, along with swing dancing.

@fayromans766 6 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@jonathancummings3807 5 ай бұрын

In a word. BOOMERS. They REJECTED the music of their parents along with the rest of the cultural norms.

@That_1940s_Delinquent 16 күн бұрын

@@NVanHikerwhat happened in eastern Europe?

@That_1940s_Delinquent 16 күн бұрын

I don’t know it is sad what we listen to today

@Morgini 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 and love this music! My friends and family laugh but this is so much more impressive and harder too do that what most artists do!!

@Disques13Swing Жыл бұрын

GOOD FOR YOU, MORGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@billolsen4360 Жыл бұрын

You got taste

@john8787 Жыл бұрын

We'll I'm an old(er) guy and you have good taste , this is a scene from a movie orchestra wives you should check it out it's loaded with good music oh and by the way that's Jackie Gleason on the upright bass ( not playing it ) Stick to what you like and soon enough everyone will respect you for it.

@Montecitodesign Жыл бұрын

You may like this. It’s the Tachibana Senior High School Marching Band in Japan. (About 95% of the members are female!): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qdWlnZCpvNmbqKc.html

@tedcullen7480 Жыл бұрын

Base should be BASS

@manalive45 2 жыл бұрын

I have tears rolling down my cheeks. The musician-ship, and the singing are utterly perfect. Out of it pours the emotions. Now that is real talent. Thank you everyone.

@rudolphguarnacci197 Жыл бұрын

I had that happen to me lisyening to The Andrew Sisters with Bing Crosby 40 years ago. I can't believe it was so long ago. Brought tears to my eyes.

@davidrichards3314 Жыл бұрын

I am so pleased that I have found this brilliant performance.I was 3 years old when this took place.

@lordnookes Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to learn it's not just me who has tears flooding out as I hear this fantastic score. It takes me back to the 60's, listening to the Glenn Miller Story LP with my dad and siblings ....

@billolsen4360 Жыл бұрын

I almost get tears watching those Nicolas Brothers doing the hard splits, if ya know what I mean. 😫

@nd5301 8 ай бұрын

Я совершенно с тобой соглесен!

@thomasryan5736 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn Miller, Tex Berneke and the Nicholas brothers will never be bettered ever. They are all dead but thankfully we we have the internet to keep my 10 year old memories alive.

@jeannetaylor2217 2 жыл бұрын

This is MY KIND of music!! Born in 1954, now 68 years old!! My parents were entertainer’s, beautiful voices and their harmony was “BETTER “ than perfect. We 7 children always want hem to sing!! Momma’s gone now, in 2003, but Dad is soon to be “95”!! Still has a beautiful voice 💕🙏🙏

@BrokeDownBob Жыл бұрын

I was born in 1952. I am still driving a semi across America. I love this music!

@Kellzdaprincess Жыл бұрын

Bless your family ❤️

@anthonyroberts357 Жыл бұрын

I hear you sister.i am 70 and love this every day

@jeannetaylor2217 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyroberts357 Hallelujah Sir!! Young people today DON’t know what REAL MUSIC is 💕🙏🙏

@anthonyroberts357 Жыл бұрын

You should listen to WWII Big band

@ramonmcgee2240 2 жыл бұрын

I've lost count of the number of times I've returned to this video over the years. It is just entertainment at its best. Watching Marion's zeal and playfulness, the amazing artistry of the Nicholas Brothers and all of it against the wonderful melody of Glenn's orchestra is simply amazing. I wonder if these incredible artists knew people would be applauding them decades later. We will never see the likes of this in entertainment again.

@aafjeyakubu5124 2 жыл бұрын

I was getting winded just watching the Nicholas Brothers! Incredible athleticism. Kinda makes me sad that this kind of live entertainment is hard to find these days.

@noralee6787 2 жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers could dance any modern dancer's away with their moves and singing combined!! This music is my favorite and their dancing just adds more to it!!

@evestar100 2 жыл бұрын

Same.😃

@simonduring-nicholson7228 2 жыл бұрын

Was it still Glen's orchestra playing? Sounded like a prerecorded track came on?🤔

@ramonmcgee2240 2 жыл бұрын

@@simonduring-nicholson7228 Probably pre-recorded. They had to shoot the movie in two segments in order to appeal to Southern audiences.

@charlespapineau5428 Жыл бұрын

Love, love, love this music! The Big Band era was so fantastic. Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Les Brown, etc. Think of the singers that came out of those bands. Anyone hear of Frank Sinatra and Doris Day? My toes still tap when I hear these great songs that are utterly timeless. Today's "music" is nothing but noise compared to this.

@odettetenney409 5 ай бұрын

SPOT ON..TY..AGREE ...👍👍👍

@garysergeant2619 3 жыл бұрын

Tex Beneke has got one of the coolest voices

@That_1940s_Delinquent 16 күн бұрын

Exactly vary talented

@jrileycain6220 3 жыл бұрын

Over the top great musicianship on every level. No multi track, no over dubbing, no pitch correction. 5 part vocal harmony, 18 or 20 piece band completely in tune, swinging and doing choreography.

@gregorykayne6054 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn's perfection buffed a sheen over everything.

@michaelshaw1245 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorykayne6054 Even with Jackie Gleason pounding the upright bass!

@arizonanative7409 2 жыл бұрын

No auto tune!

@gary19531953 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelshaw1245 ceasar Romero on the piano

@simonduring-nicholson7228 2 жыл бұрын

YESS!!!!

@jamesodonnell6399 Жыл бұрын

Did you notice Cesar.Romero playing the piano this a priceless rendition of this swing legend ,never will you see or listen too an area of talent ever I feel privileged ❤

@Poisson4147 Жыл бұрын

Fox liked to put members of their "actors' stable" into roles in musicals. But unless the person was a trained musician their parts were usually dubbed. Romero's playing was done by Chummy MacGregor and Gleason's was by Doc Goldberg. Even star Lynn Bari's singing was dubbed by Pat Friday.

@mggentry 4 ай бұрын

He later knocked everyone out with purple laughing gas

@Walt222 4 ай бұрын

That was a very young Cesar Romero very cool.

@footpuppy100 3 ай бұрын

The Joker !!!

@williamboyle429 2 ай бұрын

And Jackie Gleason on base!!

@marybethunger624 2 жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers were definitely the best dancers ever in my book. UNBELIEVABLE MEN who were underappreciated. God 🙏 Blessed for certain.💎💕

@steelers6titles 2 жыл бұрын

They were in both of the Miller band's movies.

@richardsmith4187 Жыл бұрын

What a routine !!!

@davidrichards3314 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@samruda23 Жыл бұрын

But KZfaq has given brothers Nichols a new audience and my sense is that most people recognize that they were exceptionally talented dancers and singers.

@johnkingsley9525 6 ай бұрын

First time I have seen these dancers and I always thought Fred Astair was the best but these guys have him beat absolutely a jaw dropping performance.

@reenougle 3 жыл бұрын

I'll just jump, complete at least 4 fast turns, land in a split and pull myself up...The Nicholas Brothers were grace in motion. Just breathtaking.

@gregorykayne6054 3 жыл бұрын

I did Karate. But, don't try a Nicholas Brothers routine. Too dangerous for me!

@noelrendleman1428 Жыл бұрын

The scare the begeezus out of me. Unforgetable.

@JB--- 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect big finish act of the Nicholas Brothers. They were amazing! So much athleticism and polish while making it look easy and loose and fun. I bet they did have fun. What a class act! I love those guys!!!

@NoxLegend1 Жыл бұрын

Clarification and translation "What a fine chick"

@JB--- Жыл бұрын

@@NoxLegend1 Lol!

@nealc.6927 Жыл бұрын

@@NoxLegend1 "What a fine chick" = "She's a very attractive young lady . . ."

@NoxLegend1 Жыл бұрын

@@nealc.6927 I was pointing out the requirement for him to have to make the translation mid song which I thought was funny.

@Zzyzzyzzs Жыл бұрын

The depressing thought is that they were a "finishing act" because of racism. If you look at this one and, say, Chattanooga Choochoo, you'll notice there's a clean break in the music right before the brothers come on and it sounds almost like the music could've ended there. That was to allow southern state censors to cut out their scenes so audiences wouldn't have to see Black performers. For the same reason, the brothers were usually hired as guest stars, so their names wouldn't have to appear on the bill in southern states, and all of Glenn Miller's band on film were white.

@victorramirez3153 5 күн бұрын

The golden age of music, dance, dress...so much class. How we've fallen.

@Man.handles-suck 2 күн бұрын

Todays music is this mix of beats and sounds but even if you have the paint it does not mean you can always make the art.

@Khamomil 4 жыл бұрын

These Nicholas brothers are so good and so classy it's hard to believe they're just human beings.

@KIA-MIA-POW 3 жыл бұрын

Moves that even Gene Kelly did not attempt

@tukela 3 жыл бұрын

Rebuenos

@tukela 3 жыл бұрын

@@KIA-MIA-POW hola

@tukela 3 жыл бұрын

@@KIA-MIA-POW nicholas brothers

@tukela 3 жыл бұрын

@@KIA-MIA-POW nicholas brothrs

@IntelligentT82 9 жыл бұрын

Being a gal that was born and raised in Kalamazoo, I love this song!

@hifijohn 5 жыл бұрын

Are you a real pipperoo???

@josethadeutarquinio532 5 жыл бұрын

PLEASE, TELL ME WHERE IS IT?

@hilaireronaldpatrickbygate9714 5 жыл бұрын

It's in the state of Michigan, and the name derives the Potowatami Indian.

@sueoorbeck4887 4 жыл бұрын

I'm only an hour away (Coloma), and have family there in Kalamazoo (or Kzoo, as we call it). Glad to meet you!

@ericthuesen8059 4 жыл бұрын

IntelligentT82 ghv.

@codybolt407 3 жыл бұрын

If only this kind of talent was still present here today. Man, the performance and music is incredible and easily one of my top 5.

@fionaadams3393 2 жыл бұрын

It’s just so bloody good. The band. The singing. The dancing. Makes me feel so happy!

@Poisson4147 2 жыл бұрын

Billy wrote some amazing charts for the band but they were so far ahead of their time Miller rarely performed them. Try to find an air check of "Harlem Chapel Bells" (not easy, unf.) - it sounds like it could have been done in the mid-50s. The current band's conductor Erik Stabnau has pulled out a few other May compositions as well.

@joseharris1283 3 жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers were extroadinary!! Fred Astaire said their dance routine in Stormy Weather was the best routine he had ever seen.!! Orchestra Wives movie really showcases the Glenn Miller band at their best!

@jimmyhuesandthehouserocker1069 5 жыл бұрын

If you can appreciate this kind of music from a songwriter's perspective and how somebody had to compose every riff of every instrument, I'll tell you, those people weren't amateurs.

@beccataylor2589 6 жыл бұрын

God her charisma in her smile and her shoulders!! This music is timeless, it really is beyond words

@OlymPigs2010 5 жыл бұрын

..Marion Hutton sister of Movie Star Betty Hutton !

@SC-sf8xt 4 жыл бұрын

She sounds awsome a real piparoo

@jacobfranz1204 3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the unmatched talent of the magical Nicholas brothers, the screen's unequalled masters of tap and dance.

@emmayum22 3 жыл бұрын

@@OlymPigs2010 Oh my gosh you gotta be kidding me! I was watching her saying to myself, "This HAS to be Betty Hutton! She looks exactly like her! Even her body language is exactly the same!" Although I did notice differences. Now it all makes sense! So glad to know I was right!

@notanotherguitarchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah she was really getting into it. Beaming with enthusiasm

@johnmckeon4498 4 жыл бұрын

Dance descriptions don't lie. That was incredible! Way to go Nicholas brothers!

@bella1207ful 2 жыл бұрын

If she walked down the street in that look today she’d drop jaws. This is just timeless beauty.

@marcziner2013 4 жыл бұрын

Talking about the Nicholas bros danceing!!!!!!! The were an still are ,the Standard of there Fantastic,danceing an showmanship! Nobody can top them!, Even today!!!!!!!🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@lady.evenstar 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody even does that kind of classical tap dancing anymore, seemingly

@antechinus100 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody would be game to train for routines like theirs nowadays. Could damage oneself for the rest of one's life. The big swing bands and jazz bands of the late 'thirties and through the'forties. Did those musicians work for peanuts? Unaffordable now.

@thomaswebb9705 10 жыл бұрын

Wait! Caesar Romero is on the piano - and JACKIE GLEASON is on base? Can you just imagine what the after-party was like!!! Too cool music. My dad was a WWII vet, and even though I grew up in the late 70's/early 80's, I love this stuff, because unlike a lot of kids my age, I had exposure to it. It's funny, the older I get, the better this gets. Miss you dad. Thanks for saving the world, and for playing Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman all the time in our house.

@runitsmorgan2186 10 жыл бұрын

*bass

@simocontugi4237 10 жыл бұрын

I feel the same as Thomas Webb. My father was an italian vet, he was aged 22 when he faught as a pilot on the wrong side and his plane crashed into the tirrenian sea on September 1943 the 8ght(!). He was rescued by chance after 5 days without food or water on his little drift boat and then came the american army to free Italy. So he knew Glenn Miller, T.Dorsey and that kind of music forbidden by the fascist regime and he loved it very much. I already have the boogie woogie of T,D.'s orchestra with the blend "V disc" he bought in that period. I agree with you Mr. Webb. Thanks

@RaananVolesPianist 10 жыл бұрын

Jackie wasn't really playing the bass, of course.

@thomaswebb9705 10 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I doubt if Caesar was playing piano either - but I still bet the after-party was legendary - just like they are!

@smitkov 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! - it was driving me nuts thinking that cant be who I think it is playing the piano.........or looking like he was....

@Bluki73 3 жыл бұрын

Glenn Miller and his orchestra...forever in my heart.😍

@joetx2433 Жыл бұрын

Same here, my father was a trumpet player, and I listened to the band where he was playing all these tunes.

@thomasferrusi1345 Жыл бұрын

It Swings Daddy-o 😎

@tessieoshea6904 Жыл бұрын

Don't think it is Glen Miller but Ted Benneke and orchestra.

@Poisson4147 Жыл бұрын

@@tessieoshea6904 A quick check will tell you this is the original Glenn (with 2 n's) Miller Band with Glenn of course conducting and playing his trombone. Tex Beneke (rather than "Benneke") took over the reorganized orchestra in 1946 and led it until he split with RCA in 1950. After that he led his own group patterned on the original Miller band, performing into his early 80s.

@QuicknStraight 2 ай бұрын

@@tessieoshea6904 Eh? Glenn is playing lead trombone in the video!

@larrydonguy 4 жыл бұрын

Notice in addition to the Nicholas Brothers incredible dancing that they could also belt out a tune quite well. And speaking of tunes they don't get any better than those of the great Harry Warren.

@Diane3952 8 жыл бұрын

How could you NOT love this???

@Diane3952 8 жыл бұрын

+M1DHW Sorry...

@valmarsiglia 8 жыл бұрын

+Diane Banning Stanley Yeah, just who the hell would downvote such an amazing performance by such a legendary lineup of artists?

@MusicFanOnline 8 жыл бұрын

+Diane Banning Stanley Maybe those 92 people tried to do the dance move at 7:13 and ended up in the hospital.

@GreenBoy9000 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... My guess must be because of all that new-fangled mumble rap the majority of us humans are so excited about.

@MrRedOfSinope 5 жыл бұрын

be born in my generation but not me I love this

@ZenithSpellz 6 жыл бұрын

Omg Marion was so adorable!! Tex and other vocalists, the band and last but not least the fabulous Nicholas Brothers... That is entertainment

@desireeransom3836 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a sucker for old classic tap dancing musicals. Love them.

@gahrzahk 3 жыл бұрын

I always liked Fred Astaire because he danced with great fluidity, and Gene Kelly because he was athletic. But the Nicholas brothers danced with BOTH great fluidity and athleticism. They were tops! And the Glenn Miller orchestra was tops, as well.

@gregoryaustin4016 3 ай бұрын

The fabulous Nicolas Brothers the likes of dancers the world will never see again

@osocool1too 6 жыл бұрын

This wonderful music still kicks butt 75 years later...not much of today's music will be remembered like this in 75 years time...Thanks for posting these great clips. 🤗👍🏼🤗👍🏼🤗😜

@timoklemetti1078 5 жыл бұрын

Hienoa

@garyolivier792 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto !!

@garyolivier792 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@dorisbrinkerhoff8124 4 жыл бұрын

i like the clean look and the suits neat as a pin.

@charlesrussell6201 3 жыл бұрын

They said the same negative BS about Chuck Berry, Little Richard et al.

@racourdav 9 жыл бұрын

OMG--the Nicholas brothers are awesome!!!!

@ericseal4453 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could go back in time to see this in person! I love the part where Tex Beneke is whistling with the powerful Glenn Miller Orchestra backing him up.

@CrossOfBayonne 2 жыл бұрын

My VFW member August Caccavone was a squad leader with the 7th Army during WW2 and he remembers Glenn Miller and all the musicians of the 1940s era

@lostdutchman3838 Жыл бұрын

Can I come with you?

@wyattblackmen7447 10 ай бұрын

Me too

@davidjohnston3066 9 ай бұрын

Me three. And put me in a Pullman sleeping car on a famous named train heading to the show !!!

@christopherfisher6293 Жыл бұрын

When I was a brat-kid in the early 1950's and this came on the radio, I did not like it, but move onward 70 years, many small but deadly wars fought in my own country and miles away, I realised that its the sentiment along with clean cut lyrics speaking about important to me things, home my gall, my kids, my safety, my health. To every one that in any way fought for this brat-kid, I say a heartfelt " THANK YOU SO MUCH!!" Let's enjoy this tune together shall we??

@mikeclifford6390 10 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe that humans could produce such perfection in harmony!

@billolsen4360 Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the same small town where Glenn Miller spent his preteen & teen years and there were just a lot of skilled musicians there. Nobody who could touch Glenn, but still a lot of talent.

@Annettesmusic 10 жыл бұрын

And oh, the harmonies of those Modernaires, And that Marion Hutton. Goofy and beautiful at the same time. Love her!

@twoinchdave 5 жыл бұрын

Annettesmusic I kept looking for someone to say something!! Albeit I like most prefer her little sis. Marion is spot on!

@jackdavis3524 4 жыл бұрын

Nah; Marion hams it up waaaaaay too much. Modernaires were better with Paula Kelley.

@ctruth6185 4 жыл бұрын

Goofy? That gal's full of rhythm and can't seem to hold it in. She was cool full of energy.

@usmale4915 4 жыл бұрын

@@ctruth6185 She is also the sister of "Betty Hutton", whom I really enjoy!

@eddieold9845 4 жыл бұрын

@@twoinchdave 0

@skipdowning2328 Жыл бұрын

The band is sublime, as always. The Nicholas Brothers, are insanely good. To get up out of a split without using yours hands is tough enough. To do it a dozen times in a routine, just crazy!

@RockWithYu 2 жыл бұрын

Likely the greatest movie scene ever. The collection of talent...as if singing and playing an instrument isn't hard enough, the idea of TWO brothers being able to sing AND dance...mercy.

@Disques13Swing Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@684avatar 10 жыл бұрын

Everything is so in tuned and hardly anything is off in this video. Perfection

@gloriachinea5069 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@emjayay 3 жыл бұрын

The recording would have been done live in a studio but they aren't really being recorded in the film scene.

@eternalbeing3339 Жыл бұрын

Wow what talent here on so many levels. Still cannot get over that dance sequence. Without wires or anything. Inhuman, bet mj wished he could have done that.

@isaach8289 Жыл бұрын

if these guys saw mj perform they'd seize and keel over

@nuclearmusic77 Жыл бұрын

@@isaach8289 lmao you're joking right. show me one clip of MJ dancing even close to this well haha

@jamesodonnell6399 Жыл бұрын

Back in the day,you had too have natural talent and believe me there was no shortage of it back then Legends ❤

@peterobrien3954 3 ай бұрын

Please transport me back to this time and leave me there. This is music.

@boomerguy9935 2 ай бұрын

When I was in my teens in the 60's, I used to make fun of this music. Then I grew up and learned how much I didn't know. I've been playing jazz drums since the 70's and I am still learning how to play swing jazz and American Standards. Anything that makes people feel love and want to dance is wonderful!

@donaldremington3737 8 ай бұрын

Tex Benecke was a triple threat ! He sang played Sax and whistles. They became great musicians by always playing to live audiences. I love R&R but this is marvelous

@chrisgoff6544 8 күн бұрын

I've tried singing along to it and its surprisingly difficult to get the letters of Kalamazoo in the right order !

@KN-ev1tq 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know about the Nicholas brothers til I saw this. Wow.....were they talented! Great voices AND dancing. I've never seen anyone who is that daring and acrobatic in their dance moves AND can sing like that.

@josejurado9644 4 жыл бұрын

This is all so good it brings tears to my eyes every time i watch it.

@evestar100 2 жыл бұрын

Marion was a phenomenal talent. So animated and beautiful.💜

@noelrendleman1428 Жыл бұрын

She lights up the screen.

@Mjt1262 Жыл бұрын

The showmanship of those two dancers. Unbelievable talent

@tomreedyjr3631 Жыл бұрын

Marion was such a cutie.. whenever this comes up , I always,watch it. Did not know she was Betty's sister. I should noticed. Fun clip...

@Bobbyo60 4 ай бұрын

Notice that Jacky Gleason was playing, or acting playing, the slap bass?

@alejandrogarza2581 3 жыл бұрын

what an beautiful song. nothing but pure joy in this performance.

@tb8651 3 жыл бұрын

People have a tendency to believe that our modern dance is better, a hybrid of all dance before. Therefor better, but that's simply no true. The Nicholas Brothers are recorded proof as they were masters of dance, style, grace and athleticism.

@dw999 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the clip. It's criminal that the Nicholas Brothers aren't better known. They should've been among *the* biggest stars -- they were as elegant as Fred Astaire (whose work I love) and also were able to do athletic feats that he couldn't.

@SciFiGirl007 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Was wondering whomthe two tap dancers were. Yes, I was thinking of Fred Astaire when watching and thought, I don't think Mr. Astaire has the gymnastic abilities like the Nicholas Brothers do. Simply fantastic number

@hexterlyman5711 2 жыл бұрын

They actually danced together...

@williamsnyder5616 2 жыл бұрын

According to Wikipedia, it was (unfortunately) a common practice for Hollywood studios in the 1940s to edit out parts of clips of songs when prints were sent to Southern states. Thus, when performers like the Nicholas Brothers were featured rather than just as comic relief or stereotypical characters, Southern audiences never saw their dance routines.

@carolflower8015 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@Poisson4147 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamsnyder5616 Those bigots missed out on some unbelievable talent. Too bad, their loss.

@starbird1111 3 жыл бұрын

The Modernaires. One the hottest, if not the best harmony groups to ever hit the airwaves. And Tex Beneke? If there is a definition of cool, this man is it. Sax player. Whistles like a bird in perfect pitch. And a voice as smooth as silk. And the tap dancers? Not sure who they are but goddamn. Never seen such smooth sailin. Absolute professionals. Now this was entertainment at its finest.🇺🇸

@Poisson4147 2 жыл бұрын

They're the Nicholas Brothers. For my $$ the greatest dance team EVER! Look up some of their other performances.

@Disques13Swing Жыл бұрын

The tap dancers were The Nicholas Brothers.. They were at the peak of tap dancing in those days.

@markdixon1306 10 жыл бұрын

A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H- I think its great it's not too aw-fully late to be hearing this tune. :)

@dfor50 10 жыл бұрын

Last night my wife and I went to the "Glenn Miller" Orchestra. They do a wonderful rendition of a lot of Glen millers music with dancing and singing to boot. I also grew up with a family that loved this music. It is with me still.

@kaybernard2470 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow. The Nicholas Brothers just made me forget I was listening to the Glenn Miller Orchestra. They are fabulous, and I think I can see they probably had a big influence on Bob Fosse's early style as seen in his performance in Kiss Me Kate

@paulacornelison243 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see the Nickolas Brothers do the splits I think of a pulled groin muscle! Even so, they were extremely talented dancers.

@gooddognigel4947 5 жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers are 'icing on the cake'.

@LPD15ponce 9 жыл бұрын

Beneke had a really smooth voice.

@simongleaden2864 4 жыл бұрын

The perfect voice for this kind of song.

@windstorm1000 3 жыл бұрын

and has a distinctive too!

@John-se5vc 5 ай бұрын

I'm crying. I played in stage bands in the middle sixties. Sadly, the big band era was already past, but we still got corporate gigs. This is such great music, and our style has changed to what? I just want to immerse myself in this music.

@johnireland6301 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness. This is pure perfection and so happy it’s preserved.

@Bibleteacher 9 жыл бұрын

This song was nominated for an Oscar. Pure pleasure.

@bobbywimsy6741 2 жыл бұрын

It was one of Gerald and Betty Ford's favorites- President and Mrs.Ford had a loving marriage and- Gerry married Betty- a gal from- Kalamazoo.

@carolachristineoppermann4529 8 жыл бұрын

Wow - that's professional art of dance -great

@robertwolf7447 5 жыл бұрын

that's real dancing.

@SolarasNaracott Жыл бұрын

Came for the song. Stayed for the Nicholas brothers.

@lostdutchman3838 Жыл бұрын

Music to win a world war 2...My dad served in the Philippines 1944-45. One of his favorite songs. RIP.

@stkgaming479 7 жыл бұрын

For me personally this song never gets old!

@suemcclellan1004 4 жыл бұрын

Precision dancing at its finest. The incomparable Nicholas Brothers were celebrated by their peers as the Greatest! They set the standard for excellence in themselves and for those that will eventually follow. Now, the Nicholas Brothers are “Dancing with the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.” God bless

@Kelly-nm4kw 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sue, How are you doing?

@mustafajackson9430 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody swings it like GLENN MILLER and HIS ORCHESTRA; Love the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals.

@davidgarcia3597 2 жыл бұрын

The Nicholas brothers are truly a f en gem, of artists. Love them.

@fanorama1 5 жыл бұрын

No one can touch the Nicholas Brothers. No one.

@SC-sf8xt 3 жыл бұрын

They are marvelous.... true artisits

@josephvitielo1693 Ай бұрын

5:12 Gene Kelly held his own in The Pirate with the Nicholas Brothers check out the movie

@janinecox256 4 жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers defy the laws of physics and gravity in the way they dance! They were truly amazing and they had bodies like Gumby!

@juliam.mallen9019 10 ай бұрын

My mom and dad would have loved these amazing clips They both raised me on the classic films and I am so very thankful that they did! Wonderful thank you so much for sharing this absolute gem! 💎

@tartanredmgb 3 жыл бұрын

I love this music. It makes me proud to be an American. But maybe I'm being nostalgic and stupid, as US music now is pure shit. Somethings gone wrong with this country.

@Disques13Swing 5 жыл бұрын

2:35 to 2:48 The most perfect harmony ever sung!!!

@angelgolds 8 жыл бұрын

I learned that the blonde girl singing with the Modernaires is actually actress Betty Hutton's older sister Marion. Talent runs in the family, I guess :)

@georgewang2947 8 жыл бұрын

The resemblance is striking!

@hjperry70 8 жыл бұрын

+Angel Goldstein I was drawn to her perfect hair...I love that style! i looked into it and saw she was, in fact, Betty's big sis : ) She's a cutie

@chitranjankumar8228 5 жыл бұрын

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@lucyflorey9152 5 жыл бұрын

I thought she looked like Betty

@jgdc2023 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. I knew Marion Hutton sang with the Modernaires, but I never knew about the family connection. Or resemblance-I actually thought Betty Hutton was in this movie. Funnily enough, they share a mugging style too. Thanks for the eye opener.

@robertcrummel9105 4 жыл бұрын

Born, raised in Kalamazoo. When stationed in Texas in '68 they had heard the song were surprised that there was really a town called Kalamazoo, lol!

@georgebeckydragan6389 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable dance routine! It hurt just watching them. Incredible athleticism.

@PaschalSCL 10 жыл бұрын

February 12, 2014: From the 1963 graduating class of Paschal High School, Fort Worth, Texas--Happy 100th birthday to a great Paschal alumnus, the late Gordon Lee ("Tex") Beneke! You and Mr. Miller and all your associates did so much to boost the morale and determination of so many Americans during one of our country's darkest times. It was our parents' generation, and in memory of our parents and all other members of their generation--The Greatest Generation--who served the cause of liberty in so many ways, military and civilian alike, during and after that time, so that we might have the opportunity to enjoy the lives we have lived, we proudly salute you! Your wonderful music sounds as good today as ever!

@aarongranda7825 3 жыл бұрын

Right on.

@suzannejensen275 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Dallas Texas 2020 I loved what you said you hit the nail on the head! I'm loving that I found this clip from the movie. My father and his brothers served their part in WWII. I grew up listening to big band music and I wished I could've seen Glenn Miller's band but I did get to take my dad to see Count Basie and his band. My dad said he saw him at Radio City Music Hall in 1945 he acted like a kid he was so excited I was able to do a meet and greet with pictures and autographs. I'm so glad this is the extended clip that included the amazing dancing of the Nichols Brothers.

@IDiggSocialMedia 10 жыл бұрын

And the fellow we see in 1:05 in this video is CESAR ROMERO who played the JOKER on "Batman" in the 1960's!

@billolsen4360 5 жыл бұрын

hey that's right! Romero was best Joker ever.

@suzannejensen275 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right he was the best Joker and did you notice Jackie Gleason playing the Base? Two great kings of comedy. I never knew either one play a musical instrument. I guess I need to read their Bios to find out what else they did in their lives.

@chrisb9740 Ай бұрын

Heard this hundreds of times as a child. reminds me so much of my parents, the record on, and my Dad trying to dance like the Nicholas brothers. Great memories.

@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight 7 ай бұрын

No one can touch the Nick Brothers No one. The Greatest Dancing Team ❤❤

@charlesbenedetti8607 5 жыл бұрын

I heard this on the radio dozens of times back in the 50's. ............and today it's still as delightful as ever. Horray for the oldies ! !

@jaredfasnacht1779 10 жыл бұрын

That's what music sounds like...been awhile since I've heard music.

@lorettafrank754 9 ай бұрын

THIS is MUSIC ! I JUST LOVE this singing group & orchestra. The fact that Jackie Gleason is part of this before he really became famous is amazing. LOVE, love, LOVE this !!

@fwdixon04 5 жыл бұрын

Love the band and esp. the Nicholas Brothers.

@richardarnold3812 5 жыл бұрын

Those two brothers are so syncopted, love it. Can also see they were before their time with hip hop, great moves.

@kellykizer6718 4 жыл бұрын

They blow prince away.

@williamsnyder5616 3 жыл бұрын

I went to college in Kalamazoo (Western Michigan University, class of 1973). I just happend to see that this film was on KZfaq but forgot that I had heard this song was the movie's finale. What a spectacular finale it was. I can see why it was nominated for an Oscar for Best Song. What a combination: the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Modernaires , Tex Beneke and the fabulous Nicholas Brothers.

@janejones7638 Жыл бұрын

I can't figure out which is better the singing or the dancing. The song is so catchy but my God climbing the wall and backflip. The Nicholas brothers did the death drop back in the 40s.

@geezerdombroadcast 5 жыл бұрын

"WOW!" Pure Joy after a period of cosmic sadness

@spamskanal 6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Brothers yeah! so good so good

@peterehmann4417 6 жыл бұрын

ouh yes!!!!

@TheTalantonPersonal 6 жыл бұрын

Tap dancing singing ninjas! Wall running and back flipping without missing a beat.

@johnguilfoil7534 5 жыл бұрын

i worked with thier grand sons on ships....they could do it

@SizzleMap 9 ай бұрын

I hear this song about 100x each day as I am working at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is part of the ambient music track for the Sunset Boulevard area. I needed to see the faces of these people that I have stuck in my head. LOL

@gwynenglishnielsen8596 2 жыл бұрын

I am so amazed and glad that this kind of music has three million views. Fantastic. I hope big band music never leaves us.

@countryflower3389 9 жыл бұрын

they have found other planes, so maybe someday it will be found.i loved jimmy Stewart as an actor he was great, i feel he did GLENN MILLER proud.

@sistacoopie2372 7 жыл бұрын

What can I say that hasn't been said? This is BEST TALENTS EVER!

@dwightdoan5646 Жыл бұрын

I was born in 1956 and these songs were still heard on the radio 55 or so years ago. Send all that heavy metal and rap back to hell where it came from. This is real music.♥️🤗👍👍

@FishBait-ug6ek Жыл бұрын

DITTO!

@houstonsam6163 Күн бұрын

People were just built different back then. Actual talent, actual class. This isn't the genre of music I come from, but what a performance. The Greatest Generation wasn't only great on the battlefields.

@andypandy4078 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect in every way absolutely amazing and one of the reasons why I generally prefer 40s music to that of the 50s.

@Dots7865 7 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else realize how FUN this would be! Ugh wish I was there singing with them

@thomasryan5736 4 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest. Glenn Miller and the Nicholas Brothers. I watch this at least once a week. I may shut it down when they are doing splits that would kill me.

@liberte5847 4 жыл бұрын

ONE of the Best of all TIME! MERCI BEAUCOUP for this historical 35 millimeters incredible incomparable outstanding historical remastered rendition, so much feeling! Merci beaucoup from Paris France. Emmanuel

@thomasryan5736 4 жыл бұрын

No one can match the Nicholas brothers. The greatest ever.