Jumpin Jive - Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers (REACTION)

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@tammydodge388 Жыл бұрын

This video is even more incredible when you find out they did this in ONE take!

@bonitahobbs2374 Жыл бұрын

WHEW!!!!! PURE GENIUSES , INNOVATORS N PROFESSIONALS!!!! Many tried to copy them later on. HOWEVER, They' were, "THE REAL' MCCOYS"!! Search engine that term please: " The REAL' McCoys".😊👍🏿

@mariarosas8386 Жыл бұрын

Yassss!! So glad someone mentioned this! All these sequences in the golden age HAD to be done in one clean take. INCREDIBLE 🔥🫶🫶

@handsomeman-pm9vy Жыл бұрын

@@bonitahobbs2374 I am an old guy. I know it means the original ones.

@LynnT39 Жыл бұрын

I have been in awe of how great of performers the Nicholas Brothers and Cab Calloway were. Blacks always were trend setters in entertainment. Whites would come to Black clubs to watch Blacks dance and listen to their music and put it in their films such as swing dance and music.

@nicciswainhi Жыл бұрын

And it was not rehearsed

@jtralongo1 Жыл бұрын

Even at 72 years old, he never lost that voice. He reprised Minnie the Moocher in the Blues Brother's Movie and stole the show!

@ChelseaPensioner-DJW Жыл бұрын

And a lot of people still don't realise that Minnie the Moocher was all about drug abuse.

@jtralongo1 Жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaPensioner-DJW nickles and dimes

@rockinredneck57 Жыл бұрын

".... she loved him even though he was cokey.. "

@leoscheibelhut940 Жыл бұрын

I was going to make the same comment about the Blues Brothers Movie.

@raghailligh1080 Жыл бұрын

Though he didn't sing in it, Calloway was nicely featured in Janet Jackson's 'Alright' video, which also featured brief dance scenes with the Nicholas Brothers & Cyd Charisse and an awesome rap by the great Heavy D.

@rnicole846 10 ай бұрын

The big band era was amazing. I wish it would become popular again. Classy and fun. Can’t help but want to dance to it.

@yvonneplant9434 7 ай бұрын

We need more young people learning how to play instruments.

@crisl9079 3 ай бұрын

I second that. As a Gen Xer who got to enjoy its revival in the late 90s I would love to see the younger generations get to experience it too. The music was awesome-like you said, “classy and fun”-and swing dancing is the best!

@MH3GL Жыл бұрын

As a 40yr old white guy, and a lifelong fan of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, I can easily say NOBODY tops the Nicholas Brothers. That is hands down one of the greatest dance routines ever filmed. Glad you enjoyed it 👌

@vickywilliams8320 Жыл бұрын

My absolut favourite was James Cagney.

@trentoncrew3985 Жыл бұрын

I saw the Nicholas brothers do a set on jack Benny that I think tops this one but not by allot and nobody but them can top them

@RiverRat1953 Жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson was no slouch, but these Brothers are amazing! I am a 70 year old white dude that grew up in a dancing family.

@Terry-te1ij Жыл бұрын

Why did you find it necessary to state your color?

@MH3GL Жыл бұрын

@@Terry-te1ij that's a fair question, and one I've often asked of others. I guess it's my way of fighting the pervasive idea of "racism" that exists today in our society. In that, I think the answer is not to deny our differences, and act like we're "all the same," but instead to acknowledge our differences and to simply accept them as part of what we are. However, it could also be said that by stating my color, I'm contributing to the very thing I hope to mitigate. But, such is the double-edged sword of all life's decisions...

@ComicHorder410 Жыл бұрын

Cab was the first black musician to sell a million copies of one record, definitely a legend!

@billolsen4360 Жыл бұрын

Cab was great in "The Blues Brothers"

@ComicHorder410 Жыл бұрын

@@billolsen4360 Yes, very old at that time but still great!

@billolsen4360 Жыл бұрын

@@ComicHorder410 What a fest that movie was, Cab doing Minnie the Moocher, Ray Charles doing Shake A Tailfeather, and Aretha telling us to THINK!

@MsAppassionata Жыл бұрын

Cab was a real badass back in his day. A real “hep cat” as they used to say in the hood. 😂

@handsomeman-pm9vy Жыл бұрын

@@MsAppassionata He was definitely "hep to the jive."

@EmmaChihuahua81 Жыл бұрын

Nicholas Brothers dance in Stormy Weather is considered to be one of the best dance numbers ever performed.

@WTNall Жыл бұрын

Is that the one where they literally leap off the upper deck and land in the splits position?

@wildfireintexas Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@gigi-helen2595 Жыл бұрын

Nicolas Brothers the 👌

@jean-claudeledanois1247 Жыл бұрын

The best in the words of Fred Astaire...so

@cherylfisk7698 10 ай бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers grew up dancing like this from childhood. Their leg muscles had to have been like steel, enabling them with incredible control to dance like that without!! injury. Hollywood greats Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr (along with other stars - Fred Astaire) were noted saying, no dancers in this era would be able to dance on the Brothers level today. I tend to believe that.

@mikeh8416 Жыл бұрын

When entertainment required TALENT and not computers!! The MONTHS they had to practice for this and the FLAWLESS performance. A true classic!! Cab Calloway and his orchestra were FORMIDABLE!! If you haven't already seen it, watch his performance of "Minnie The Moocher" on the Blues Brothers movie. Pure talent even at age 73 when they filmed the movie. The REAL respect in this performance MUST go to these dancers!! The music was excellent, the DANCE was INCREDIBLE!!

@cspaikido Жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers are hands down, in my opinion, the greatest tap dancers who ever lived.

@jermainethomas1570 Жыл бұрын

Best dancers period

@sheltonmackey6449 9 ай бұрын

Mr. Bojangles was the master tapper.

@josefinagarza241 5 күн бұрын

Eleanor Powell was awesome too❤

@markbailey3225 Жыл бұрын

I don't care what anyone says, they had absolute pure talent and what's sad is there are many that don't know who they are. Great reaction

@conniead5206 Жыл бұрын

That is because they very rarely air old movies on stations that are popular. In the 60s I saw a lot of old black and white movies on tv. Mostly after 9:30 pm or at various times on the weekends. Only major old ones aired earlier than that. I gather a heck of a lot of film footage was lost before some started trying to preserve them in a better way. Can you even imagine how many great stage performances were never filmed? Now darn near anybody, with or without talent, can record what they do and put it out there. Day after day after day. Whoopee! They can paint their faces! They can walk! They can talk! Not necessarily make any sense, but they can talk! Even get famous and make big bucks without a 10th of the talent or smarts of hundreds of thousands of others. Past and present.

@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 Жыл бұрын

Nobody said anything different dude…what…obviously, dudes a well known, respected legend

@markbailey3225 Жыл бұрын

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 you didn't understand what I said dude, I never said no knows about them and they aren't respected. I said that its sad that there are a lot of people that don't know who they are. read carefully before responding

@CindyNavarro Жыл бұрын

@@conniead5206 I first saw the Nicholas Brothers in the late 60s in a film short on television. The station showed Shirley Temple movies, the Little Rascals, etc. from my dad's childhood, so we watched them together. I remember being amazed at the talent of the Nicholas Brothers.

@maggiedonaldson8432 Жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers were phenomenal. They were a huge influence on Breakdancing, and Michael Jackson loved them

@rowdysgirlalways Жыл бұрын

Witch trials happened in Salem, MA. The Nicholas Brothers were incredible dancers and athletes. They imbued every performance with their amazing style and stunning grace. Yeah, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly were fantastic dancers, but I've never seen either of them turn in a performance to equal the Nicholas Brothers. Every time I see this clip, my knees ache for days after. Just the sheer physicality leaves me in awe of them, but they marry that with grace and style... Cab Calloway is one of the great band leaders and performers of all time! He and the Nicholas Brothers ooze genius! You should Check out Bo Jangles. Talk about control and style.

@GuantanamoBayBarbie3 6 ай бұрын

I'm curious. Why the reference to the witch trials?

@rowdysgirlalways 6 ай бұрын

Actually, I'm curious about that too. I hope I'm not going crazy.

@wordforger 4 ай бұрын

I saw them perform with Gene Kelley in The Pirate, and it's crazy, but they made him look like a klutz by comparison. They were much lighter on their feet.

@rowdysgirlalways 4 ай бұрын

@@wordforger I have to agree with you. I can't think of a dancer who could match them. Just think of the hours of practice they had to invest in their art. And they started performing when they were small children.

@Gwenhwyfar7 4 ай бұрын

@@GuantanamoBayBarbie3 Guy in the video referred to it because one of the Nicolas Brothers is from Winston-Salem, and he thought it was Salem like in the Witch trials.

@victoriaodegaard1 Жыл бұрын

The Nicholas brothers are legends and should be known and recognized by more people. I grew up competitively tap dancing and even wrote my college thesis on the history of tap dance a couple of years ago.

@psychshell4644 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@debbiedebster5806 Жыл бұрын

How cool!! 😎

@billolsen4360 Жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers did that entire routine all in one take!

@samuelgates5935 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. It's a damn shame these youngins don't know their history. They didn't believe Jimi Hendrix played the guitar with his teeth!! (While watching a video, where he was playing with his teeth!!) They think SRV is "better" than Jimi Hendrix 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ when SRV based his WHOLE guitar style after Hendrix 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Michael Jackson bit off of Cab with his Billie Jean video, Cab does a video, where he's a vagabond, in tattered clothes dance and the sidewalk lights up!!! Just like the Billie Jean video.

@triciac1019 Жыл бұрын

How cool! What a lot of work it takes to get that good.

@sondraj816 Жыл бұрын

You guys just watched 3 of the greatest performers to ever live! Cab Calloway is the first of his kind. The first Black American to sell a million records with Minnie the Moocher in 1931. Artists such as James Brown, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Freddie Mercury and even Beyonce were highly influenced by Cab Calloway. The Nicholas Brothers in my opinion were the greatest dancers to ever live and never truly got the recognition they deserved.

@sondraj816 Жыл бұрын

Also Harold Nicholas had a child with the extremely talented singer/actress Dorothy Dandridge. The child was severely mentally handicapped.

@brendawilson8208 Жыл бұрын

Even Fred Astaire said they were the best tap team he had ever seen.

@paulasuniverse5029 Жыл бұрын

I agree. The Nicholas Brothers are INCOMPARABLE.

@johnnyappleseed5590 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know one of the Nicholas Brothers was born here in NC! This should be celebrated more. They’re both legends and national treasures in my opinion and so is Cab Calloway.

@kellygears8514 Жыл бұрын

Scatman Curathers.

@vikimseruh4500 Жыл бұрын

I am 60 and back in those days, this was true talent. The smiles were real because music and dance was everything in those days. Cab Calloway was wonderful and Nicholas Brothers were jaw dropping extreme talent. They don't have anything even close today to that kind of talent. One of my favorite classic movies.

@mrburns1203 8 ай бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers are My all time Favorites. Great Athletes. I remember Them when They were older. Never to be duplicated. I have watched Their performances over and over for many years. Never tire of Them. One take also!

@babyboy1971 Жыл бұрын

I love this! I’m a photographer in Los Angeles, and my father was a recording artist doing comedy records, and he put Fayard Nicholas on one of his last albums, and I had the pleasure of photographing him. Mr. Nicholas came into the studio and was like Yoda. He was very sweet, but quite elderly and fragile, we weren’t even sure if he was going to be able to move , much less dance. Well, we were wrong. Well, we were wrong. He threw down his cane and tapped like he was 30, despite him being in his 80’s. He blew us away! One take, nailed it. Professional and the maestro of dance. Lovely man.

@doloresbriseno2567 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this.

@alexandre210613 Жыл бұрын

❤

@capricioushorse Жыл бұрын

Was your dad Stan Freberg?

@keldaogg2157 Жыл бұрын

I remember Stan Freberg.

@babyboy1971 Жыл бұрын

@@capricioushorse yes. ❤️

@krisstiebee9688 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite movie scene of all time. The fact that it isn't edited, shot in one continuous shot amazes me and just shows how talented these gentleman were. They also danced with Gene Kelly. Gene said the Nicholas Brothers were the best dancers he had ever seen, which is a true testament to their talent.

@amydevol8224 Жыл бұрын

Fred Astaire considered this dance sequence to be the greatest ever recorded in a movie. He was a big fan of the Nicholas brothers.

@32a34a Жыл бұрын

Even Mikhail Baryshnikov thought they were the most amazing dancers he had ever seen which is just jaw dropping to say the least.

@SE-gs6gd Жыл бұрын

Michael Jackson also danced with them I believe

@irregularjoe1782 Жыл бұрын

You guys need to check out Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Alvin Ailey changed the face of modern dance and classical ballet by showcasing the best African American dancers pushing the limits of what human beings can communicate through dance and movement. His choreography ranged from the most athletic and powerful to the most sensual and subtle. His impact on dance worldwide cannot be overestimated.

@GuantanamoBayBarbie3 6 ай бұрын

Yup, AA is a legend.

@mikehart5619 Жыл бұрын

It was so much fun to see your reactions. You were so blown away that you were all speechless. This was pure talent. It was all done live, with one take, no do-overs, no edits, no digital. Pure talent!

@wendyw4487 Жыл бұрын

that film clip was from 1943. That was the reason the men in the audience were in military uniforms....it was during World War 2. It is a clip from the movie Stormy Weather which also features Lena Horn singing the title song......just beautiful!!!!!

@kimlindseyOH Жыл бұрын

Lena! Another legendary unequalled talent! They need to react to some of her songs, if they haven't already. A great lady!

@Mainecoonlady. Жыл бұрын

My dad loved the Nicholas Brothers. Great athletes. Those jumps are amazing. The splits were great but the ability to come out of the split with sheer muscle control to upright position. As a former cheerleader, that’s incredible.

@sodapop83 Жыл бұрын

imagine their hips and lower backs, joints were in pieces by the time they were old

@traceythompson1092 Жыл бұрын

@@sodapop83 yup. Remember Prince at the end....just looking for chemical relief for his hip pain.

@davita4436 Жыл бұрын

I saw an interview with one o f them where he was asked about those jumps. I was hoping to hear they were double-jointed or something else that might have meant the jumps were easy for them. But he just said "it HOIT!" Dang...

@lunhil12 Ай бұрын

Cab was the epitome of style, a masterful talent. The Nicholas Brothers were amazing. So rarely do we find people like this in entertainment these days.

@robertkeleman956 3 ай бұрын

My dad was born in 1925 and when I was a kid in the 70s this was what he played around the house. These men were true musical heroes. There were no mixers or second takes. God bless these men

@LilFireFox Жыл бұрын

What is great about the Nicholas Brothers is that they were 'Self Taught' Tap Dancers and this whole Performance was done/shot in ONE TAKE. Them and Cab Calloway are TRUE ICONS. And at 1:35 when you said "I ain't seen no black men together look that good in boy-ever." B/c now a days, most artists don't care. They truly don't.

@ct7aja2 Жыл бұрын

Even when racism was way worse than today, these performers were very classy along with very talented.

@CuirPhotodotNet Жыл бұрын

....the only person that was INSANELY OBSSESED with STYLE in our time....was PRINCE....

@ajune583 5 ай бұрын

🎯!! The young man is Right....This is Pure Showmanship!!

@webbergj Жыл бұрын

If you check out any more Cab Calloway, make sure you give a listen to "Minnie the Moocher" and "Reefer Man". He's always been one of my favorite old-school entertainers; he started in my grandparents' day and was still performing (albeit less frequently) when I was a little kid. Talk about longevity!

@candicelitrenta8890 Жыл бұрын

Cab was also one of the featured artists in the movie The Blues Brothers with Dan Akroyd and John Belushi

@handsomeman-pm9vy Жыл бұрын

I want tell you a story about Minnie the Moocher!

@redf7209 Жыл бұрын

He was sensational

@sallyintucson Жыл бұрын

I believe Minnie the Moocher was about heroin.

@lenarobinson Жыл бұрын

I love Minnie The Moocher. One of my all time favourite songs.

@yambo59 5 ай бұрын

Ladies and gentlimen the incomperable NICOLAS BROTHERS-~~~!! And they performed this routine well into their old age

@piroskaracz3621 9 ай бұрын

Cab Calloway... Nicholas Brothers... Sandman..Bill Robinson..Lena Horne....all the others .. pure elegance style and class. Love them forever❤❤❤❤.....today can't compare.

@christinavigorandmoxie Жыл бұрын

This was true talent. We don't see this showmanship anymore. It's sad because these men were phenomenal in their craft. It was a craft and this day and age you don't see anything that even touches this. It's a lost art.

@shannonwoodcock1035 Жыл бұрын

Gregory Hines is the last tap I have seen on TV Shame, its a lost art. There are metal plates on the ball & heel of the shoes so it makes that sound. Metal plates and they were bouncing for table to table like it was nothing. I had tears in my eyes watching the splits down the stairs.

@lbarmstrong1 Жыл бұрын

It's a lost time too... the importance of things like manners and high standards and kindness. I love the "hep hep" and everyone NOT trying to be cool, which made them SO cool!

@Emilyhildegaard1 Жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers were ATHLETES!!!! Incredible stamina and strength.

@kevinthomas4006 Ай бұрын

Built like gymnasts, Harold had to be like 5'3 or 4 and Fayard 5'6 and they had no body fat. But it's not only the stamina and strength that impresses me but their grace, limberness and effortless execution. Wish there were more all-black movies with that much entertainment packed in one show.

@brendaokuda2158 Жыл бұрын

SO glad y'all found this! BEST DANCERS EVER!!!! And Cab was always one of the classiest men. Together? Unstoppable!

@kimharding2246 9 ай бұрын

I loved Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers! They had no equals! The greatest!

@psychshell4644 Жыл бұрын

Artists in the 30s-40s were truly talented. They sang, danced, and acted. I love older movies for this reason.

@powerbadpowerbad Жыл бұрын

Yeah,the triple threat,now,all you need is a gimmick and social media clicks,likes/dislikes.

@turtlemama888 Жыл бұрын

Actually, professionally trained actors are all trained in acting dancing and signing, but most break out in tv or film where there isn't a lot of call for the dancing and singing part. Which why occasionally tv shows will have a .one off musical episode. Even House MD had one. The actors love it even if it confuses the viewers.

@christopherhollinger2145 Ай бұрын

One of the Nicholas brothers was married to the late actress Dorothy Dandridge.

@susanlindner8626 Жыл бұрын

This was recorded live.. no autotune no retake. True talent.

@eleanorsmith971 Ай бұрын

I have watched this about 15 times. It was fun to see these young ones faces and reactions when they saw this great performance of the 3.

@slconstable 8 ай бұрын

Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers are National Treasures. I can listen to this music forever. I was a kid in the late 70’s when I begged my Dad to take me to a Duke Ellington concert. He didn’t even realize I knew who The Duke was. I fell in love with Jive at a young age, begging my elderly neighbor to teach me how to Lindy Hop.

@alandavies3295 Жыл бұрын

Cab had his own train cars that he used for his band when they were touring, and in one he kept 2 Cadillacs so he could cruz around all the towns they visited. Straight legend.

@gloco620 Жыл бұрын

One of the most legendary performances ever recorded!!! (Thankfully)..This is amazing...The Nicholas Brothers are in a class by themselves!!! There's no dancing duo like them. EVER.

@dmunoz5999 Жыл бұрын

Harold Nickolas played the Choreography dance instructor in the 1991 movie called, "The 5 Heartbeats" And was once married to Dorothy Dandridge. I love this generation!!

@jamesstegenga383 Ай бұрын

To all the kiddos out there, this is authentic organic music performed by real entertainers.

@victoriagoforth9748 Жыл бұрын

Fred Astaire told the Nicholas Brothers that this was the best dance sequel he had ever seen because it was done in 1 take and pretty much perfection!

@tomshea8382 9 ай бұрын

You're right about Astaire, but wrong about the "one take."

@victoriagoforth9748 9 ай бұрын

@@tomshea8382 I actually read that on their Wikipedia page that it was done in one take..

@tomshea8382 9 ай бұрын

@@victoriagoforth9748That is indeed what it says. I usually like to take artists at their word, but there are at least ten camera edits so I don't know.

@victoriagoforth9748 9 ай бұрын

Well, I prefer to take them for their word and enjoy watching g all the incredible movies they left us with..

@blessed5545 Жыл бұрын

You young men are looking at history. The Nicholas Brothers were the "BEST" tap dancers in the world. There is no one in 2023, that could pull that dance routine off without using special effects. They danced with such grace and elegance. They did this scene in one take. Now that's GOD given talent.

@joekidd777 Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@tomshea8382 9 ай бұрын

They didn't do it in one take. You can see the edits. And being able to do it in one take is a stupid metric for this kind of performance.

@blessed5545 9 ай бұрын

@@tomshea8382They did do it in one take.

@tomshea8382 9 ай бұрын

@@blessed5545Too many edit points for one take. Please tell me how a dance sequence can be performed in "one take" with eleven different camera positions.

@jimmoroney7566 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how many times I have seen the Nicholas Brothers, but I have never seen any body better than these 2 guys. Simply fantastic.!!!

@ls-kk4pq Жыл бұрын

I am literally speechless at this incredible, incredible dance routine. OMG!!!

@Brighid45 Жыл бұрын

The Nicholas Brothers deserved their own movies. Serious talent, to say the very least. And they did it all in one take! GENIUS

@GuantanamoBayBarbie3 6 ай бұрын

I can't recall which movie it was, but the scene was one of them coming down a staircase, leapfrogging over each other & landing on each step doing the splits all the way down. They appeared to be very young in that film. To this day it STILL astounds me when I watch it.

@tapduff Жыл бұрын

Greatness!! They did this in one take! I'm a tap dancer and had the pleasure of meeting them. RIP to Harold & Fayard

@johntheroux832 10 ай бұрын

Many of us white guys born in the 40's and 50' listened to Cab Calloway and watched him on TV. I am 78 and still enjoy watching this great entertainer.

@loristone9242 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Amazing. The discipline, stamina, and talent it takes to do something like this is unimaginable. And they made it look effortless. The band as well. Talk about a show stopper. They put artists of today butts right back in their seats. Excellent choice.

@yeswe3939 Жыл бұрын

Cab Calloway was the KING of scat! Did it say what year it was from? This is a WHOLE WORLD of fantabulousness in front of you if you liked this clip! 1904 was they year MY grandpa was born in Oklahoma. This from a time when performers took pride in their art and gave everything to the audience. Love you guys! Love what you do!!! Crazy Old White Lady

@selectronium Жыл бұрын

the release date was 21st July, 1943... long live Cab Calloway's legend and the Nicholas Brothers, too!

@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын

This film was made in 1943

@yeswe3939 Жыл бұрын

@@maryreilly5092 Thanks! I figured it was just after WWII, but it turns out it was DURING WWII.

@yeswe3939 Жыл бұрын

@@selectronium Thank you!

@maryreilly5092 Жыл бұрын

@@yeswe3939 Yes! I figured it out doubly by seeing all the men in the audience were wearing military uniforms. Honestly, I am so, so proud of Cartier family for honoring my request to show this! I was the person who requested it and didn't think they'd read my post! 😊

@detsportsfan18 Жыл бұрын

Fred Astaire, one of the greatest dancers ever who influenced the likes of Michael Jackson and many others, called this the greatest dance routine, ever. And all done in one take on top of that.

@maxinefowler1186 Жыл бұрын

Bonjangles Robinson is first Black tap dancing Superstar, is who influenced FRED ASTAIRE ! GOOGLE IT. HE DANCED WITH SHIRLEY TEMPLE. He started it all.

@michaelccozens Жыл бұрын

It's really cool to see people enjoying talented performances that, while they definitely belong to a certain cultural context in terms of both Black culture in that moment and the overall trends of the day, are still clearly masterpieces to anyone who cares to look deeper than "I'm not familiar with this, therefore it sucks" (a failing seemingly shared equally between the old and the young). Thanks for checking out stuff that's a bit off the beaten path, and helping the rest of us appreciate it as well in the process!

@seymorestuff235 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad y'all did this one! This is part of music and dance history, should be shown in every school. And remind the students that at that time these gentlemen were not allowed in a lot of clubs and restaurants because of their race!

@michyn4959 Жыл бұрын

Glad you guys are watching this. Growing up my father introduced a lot of this to us. Now he shows my younger kids. It pure talent!!

@zeeqq105 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t grow up with too much music. But I’m doing this now to my children.

@cjonesufc Жыл бұрын

This is so damn good it’s no wonder the artist inspired by them chose to build on what they created. In the 90s the Brian Setzer Orchestra combined swing and rockabilly and revived a ton of classic old school songs from this era. Check out their cover of Louis Prima’s “Jump, Jive, and Wail”. The official video is a beautifully done piece that showcases the band and a bunch of top notch swing dancing. Awesome vid. Cab Calloway is legendary for a reason. More of this kind of stuff, please.

@tonitomei6323 8 ай бұрын

i get so much joy watching you discover what we grew up with. Saw that stair scene when I was a little girl, never forgot it. I am almost 70 - Nicholas Bros and Cab rocked it. Pure talent - AND NOTICE THEY WEREN'T WINDED!!!

@hartspot009 10 ай бұрын

Without a doubt, the Nicholas Brothers are THE finest dancers of the 20th century. Hell, the 21st too. They deserve to be seen by all...

@stevenkarner6872 Жыл бұрын

My father brought me up on this. You gents made me smile today. My Father played trombone and drums and Cab was his favorite entertainer. My pops was born in 1915 and now I'm the Grandpa. Give The Reefer Man by Cab a listen. Take care guys.

@handsomeman-pm9vy Жыл бұрын

Do also want the Reefer?

@stevenkarner6872 Жыл бұрын

@@handsomeman-pm9vy I live in Oregon. I do not have to want. There is a dispensary on every corner and you’re allowed four plants per household. It’s no big deal.

@handsomeman-pm9vy Жыл бұрын

@@stevenkarner6872 To each his own, but I prefer vodka.

@stevenkarner6872 Жыл бұрын

@@handsomeman-pm9vy To each his own but still…..gross. I prefer Cab Sav to fermented potato alcohol.

@NoRockinMansLand Жыл бұрын

My grandpa was born in 1907 but im 21😅😂

@Lynn-fg2yu Жыл бұрын

"are they able to have children" SAID it with a straight face!! Laughed SO DAM HARD!! Love watching your reactions

@TheKatdawg65 11 ай бұрын

One of em made a baby with Dorothy Dandridge.😂

@bev1018 10 ай бұрын

These men will never be equalled.. They are totally in a class all by themselves. We are so blessed to have this recorded!

@anthonydarby3973 Жыл бұрын

Now fellas,,you have just witnessed real true talent 👏 I have watched this several times over the years and I never get tired of watching it 👌

@D.nada_47 Жыл бұрын

The legendary Nicholas Brothers! Knowing they did this in one take is amazing, and they inspired more greats after. Even MJ learned from them back during The Jackson's variety show years.

@anna-mariepellett4362 Жыл бұрын

🦋 that dancing was incredible I’m glad you guys liked it. Most people don’t understand the strength you have to have in your body and your legs to be able to do that just a split alone and be able to pull yourself back up from a split time after time after time that was incredible.

@CuirPhotodotNet Жыл бұрын

...and remember PRINCE....used to do it in HIGH HEELS.....

@platinummary 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for watching, appreciating, and sharing this video! Keep increasing your knowledge about all talent! You kids are great. Love watching your expressions and hearing your comments.

@loratowler9031 Жыл бұрын

So glad y'all got to see the incredible, magnificent Nicholas Brothers!!! They were AWESOME!!!!!!

@KarenMcGehee Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT showmanship! They started a whole movement of people wanting to learn tap. These men were the best ever!

@doublepromo8240 Жыл бұрын

One of the most important overlooked aspects of this magnificent piece of history - THIS WAS DONE IN ONE TAKE. Cab is actually singing and the band is actually playing. It just doesn't get better than this. When movie trailers are being shown in theaters, this should be shown. Pure showmanship. 100% talent. The ending where it's all Black men and women dancing together, that's how it should be. Men dressed IN SUITS and women dressed APPROPRIATELY.

@barbrice721 Жыл бұрын

Yes Men Were So Dapper and Women So Elegant. I would love to be able to go to a Dinner and Dance with this level of Entertainment and Class in this day and age. It was the Club scene.

@yvettegrant1246 10 ай бұрын

So glad you are keeping our history alive. This I my favorite tap dance routine of all time. These are the originators everyone else imitators!

@suzannewilliams3673 10 ай бұрын

The most talented dancers ever ! My dad loved cab calloway thank you so much for showing this really beautiful! Jay z eat your heart out listening to him sing ! Such fabulous talent! Thank you ❤😊

@diesel1344 Жыл бұрын

Almost every famous dancer for the last century says that they were the greatest dance team of all time. No contest. Love your guys reaction videos, keep them coming.

@lindapowers8592 Жыл бұрын

Cab Calloway was my father’s mother’s cousin. I never got to meet home but I have watched him dance, sing, direct bands and orchestras and act in TV, film and stage. He was also a fashion trend setter😊

@colleenobrien8212 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you guys took the time to watch this video. Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers are legends!! I do want to tell you a little more about Marci Gras and it’s beginning. The meaning of the words Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday. It is a Catholic tradition the goes way back. It doesn’t mean, and it isn’t taught, that you can sin all you want and get forgiven later. Back a few hundred years ago the fasting and abstinence during lent was much stricter. Now we give up whatever we choose except for Fridays when we don’t eat any meat. (That’s why many Catholics go to fish fry’s during lent). On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday we also fast. A church fast is two small meals that add up to only half of your main meal of the day (which is supposed to be smaller than a regular meal). So back a few hundred years ago, people gave up all kinds of things for all of lent. Like eggs, milk butter and fat. Also, alcohol, meat and sugar. This sacrifice was to enable people to put down the flesh and to grow spiritually closer to God. So on Fat Tuesday people cleaned out their larders and ate all of these items so they wouldn’t go bad or so they wouldn’t tempt them during lent. Many of these traditions came from pagan religions that people left behind when they became Christians (or more accurately Catholics as that was the only Christian religion in the beginning of Christianity). While many pagan traditions were discouraged those that weren’t against the teachings of the church were permitted because the Church didn’t want people to lose their whole heritage when they became Christian’s. Of course, that has been changed and abused through the years. All in all Lent was, and is, a time of preparation for Easter when we celebrate Christ rising from the dead.

@fms6306 8 ай бұрын

Interesting but you failed when you said catholics were the first Christians. Christians were the first Christians and catholics are just a continuation of pagan Roman religion that coopted some Christian elements but is definitely not Christian.

@DarlinAkaDarlene 6 ай бұрын

There was no Catholic religion in the beginning, and it most certainly wasn't the only Christian religion in the beginning of Christianity. Neither was the apostle Peter the first pope. He would surely be appalled to know people view him as that when he knew and wrote specifically that there is only one who can intercede for all who repent and believe in Him, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ, not His mother, blessed amongst women though she was. She also did not remain a virgin as our Lord and Savior had step brothers. The Catholic church actually corrupted the apostle's original Christian teachings. I wish Catholics would just sit down and read a Bible.

@colleenobrien8212 6 ай бұрын

@@DarlinAkaDarlene Catholics do read the Bible. We wish Protestants would read early church history. It’s your history, too. But usually, you know nothing before the reformation. Before you make such condescending comments you should do a little research. You might actually learn something. Like how the New Testament of the Bible came together and who had the authority to say which books were acceptable and which were not. Why are there 4 Gospels? Who were the men who wrote them? Why those 4 Gospels and not others that were written. And then, how did the Universal (Catholic) church come about. Were there other churches? If a Christian was teaching contrary to the tenets of the church, who had the authority to judge their teaching? What is the council of Nicaea or what is the council of Trent? Read more!

@DreamingDarlin 6 ай бұрын

@@colleenobrien8212 I'm on my other account but had to reply when I checked my other email account and saw that you'd replied. I'm well aware of history prior to Martin Luther but ultimately a Christian's guide is the Bible which Martin Luther read then came to the realization that the Catholic church had messed up so I'm not sure why any councils held by the Catholic church that had already twisted scripture would be of any help at getting back to the basis of the actual Bible. Those councils were just Catholics refining their misuse of the Bible. Have you read the rebuttal of the Council of Trent? Your remarks have no clear point that I can discern except we Protestants should read more, me in particular. Having read many different versions of the Bible (NIV I don't recommend) I feel the Word is Inspired and True. You've not convinced me otherwise since all I can do is guess at what you mean.

@colleenobrien8212 6 ай бұрын

@@DreamingDarlin made it pretty clear. Research to answer the questions I presented. Martin Luther was right about one thing, the Church needed revival. The Church always needs revival. I’m not sure how you mean Catholics corrupted the Bible when they are the ones that put the New Testament together. Have you read Polycarp or St Augustine or St Thomas Aguinas? Have you read the Catechism of the Catholic Church published under Pope St John Paul? I’ve read many versions of the Bible, too. What has that got to do with you understanding the history of the Catholic Church? Read the early church fathers. Read some of the current Catholic authors. Don’t just make blind attacks on something you obviously don’t know anything about. Yes, I’ve read Martin Luther, I’ve also read about the times he lived in. I was Protestant for 20 years. I studied a lot before becoming Catholic, my childhood religion. I’m not here to say which is better, though I have an unshakable opinion. The point I’m trying to make to you, is to know what you’re talking about before attacking a whole religion that is responsible for keeping Christianity alive during some very turbulent centuries.

@mariehernandez5878 Жыл бұрын

I have seen this performance several times, but it was even more enjoyable watching it with you five gentleman. I loved seeing your reactions. Wonderful!

@Christmasangel305 Жыл бұрын

I really seriously doubt this amazing dance sequence could be recreated... by anyone. MJ knew who they were, as I did a long time ago. Loved the reaction. Sometimes generations are in awe of what existed before...... but there always was.. something... before.

@arthurplane9682 Жыл бұрын

I had the absolute honor to meet and speak with this legend in High School. My Jazz Band ( I was Bary Sax ) was to open for Count Basie's band at UC Davis, however the Good Count fell ill and Cab Calloway subbed in! We played 3 songs, then they took the stage. A memory I will cherish till the day I die!!!

@imtherapycat Жыл бұрын

Loved your reaction! These men were just plain amazing! Their talent strength and stamina are unmatched.

@ginamosley1420 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for showing this, I am 67 years old and I really enjoyed looking at some of this on TV it could have been before my time but I am so glad that you guys put it out for us to look at. Thank you😊

@jenniferfoster1692 Жыл бұрын

Cab Calloway is legendary, glad you got to see the original artists like this. The Nicholas brothers, just incredible.

@nathans3241 Жыл бұрын

These performances are pure talent! Back in the day when you had to be talented to make it as a dancer, singer, actor, or whatever. The movie, Stormy Weather is worth watching and this part is actually the end of the movie. The movie is one of the greatest classics because the talent pool is the best!

@weltonvillegal6258 10 ай бұрын

Cab Calloway was, and still is, the bomb. I love his music. His pure joy in delivering every word. Kicking the Gong Around is my all time favorite.❤

@trishgatley6542 Жыл бұрын

I'd lay on floor watch all,,great old talents👍I'm 78 woman still love it all 💕

@ameyer1970 Жыл бұрын

Just to let you know how good the brothers were, they did this in 1 take.

@lauriefrancisco1084 Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed you actually sat quietly and gave this the rapt attention it deserves! It seems you've been very deprived in your entertainment history -- so MUCH you haven't seen and so many legends you have yet to get to know. Well, you're doing it now! BTW, the name of the movie is Stormy Weather, though there is a song by the same name.

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@d.robertolesoncoldwellbank7848 9 ай бұрын

100% pure talent. Cab and the Nicholas Bros should be watched and appreciated by every generation.

@ellymaschinowrinn8609 7 күн бұрын

I've loved this sequence since I first saw it as a child about 45 years ago! So much talent packed into this movie! Just awesome!

@tolicelawrence461 Жыл бұрын

This movie is called "Stormy Wheather".Cab Callaway basically was the first rapper 🤣🤣🤣 and The Nicholas Brothers was just 🔥🔥🔥. I don't care what nobody say. Their choreography, style, grace, technique and dance was and still is second to none .🔥🔥🔥🔥

@maryannturton9830 Жыл бұрын

20 years ago we went into New York to score half price Broadway tickets.The thing was,there was only a few seats for each show,so by the time it was your turn,you never knew what show tickets were still available.We ended up get tickets to a show called 5 Guys Named Moe.We had no idea what it was.It turned out to be an all black cast of tap dancers.They blew us away with their talent! The eldest guy in the show must have been in his 80's,and was so smooth.What a treat!😁

@triciac1019 Жыл бұрын

Oh how cool was that!

@joelspringman523 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for featuring this performance, guys. I am dumbfounded by the Nicolas Brothers' superhuman talent!

@markhampton7559 Жыл бұрын

No movie has ever been able to made of the Nicholas Brothers, because they could never find any two dancers able to duplicate their abilities!!! Dancing royalty...

@vicnastay354 Жыл бұрын

this performance is beautiful in a way .. that's hard to describe.. from the people to the performance... big props for reaching way back fellas .. LEMME SHOW YA SUMTHIN BWA!!!!

@tylerpidlubny3472 Жыл бұрын

You should see him perform 'Minnie The Moocher' in the movie 'Blues Brothers '.

@williambatten4679 Жыл бұрын

Also, Mardi Gras originally started in Mobile Alabama. New Orleans made it a bigger party. Thank you guys to showing respect to these great entertainers.

@mbsheisey Жыл бұрын

Words haven't been invented yet to describe how great the Nicholas Brothers were!

@rajmoran Жыл бұрын

Simply one of the greatest performances ever put to film. It is skill and dedication turned into to pure joy.

@noelleparris9451 Жыл бұрын

This never gets old. The talent, just out of this world 🔥💞❤✊🏾⭐👏🏾👏🏾❣

@kathybuhler360 Жыл бұрын

I watch that dance routine by the Nicholas Brothers every once in awhile on KZfaq and I I'm still in awe of their talent and the production of that number in one take truly one of the greatest dance routines ever ever performed and filmed

@robertphillips213 Жыл бұрын

Cab Calloway may have been one of the best dressed men in American history. The man did not follow fashion, fashion followed behind him with it's mouth open in awe.

@normalisgone Жыл бұрын

Thank you for responding to this. I never get tired of hearing and watching them! You can't find talent like this anymore!

@MuzikkJunkiee Жыл бұрын

PURE AND TIMELESS TALENT!! Thank you for sharing this. This is the black talent and culture we need to bring back and strive for.

@MrEdTaps Жыл бұрын

I must have shown this clip to my tap classes a hundred times but it still gave me such joy to see you all enjoy these legends! By the way, check Janet Jackson's All Right video.... a nod to Cab Calloway.

@athlonen Жыл бұрын

Not just a nod to Cab Calloway, as he was in the video, but the Nicholas Brothers were in it as well, tap dancing away!

@SuperDancingdevil Жыл бұрын

To be that good at tap dancing takes years of hard work and dedication, They were masters of their craft and did things that no other dancer would attempt at that time, Their leg muscles must have been so strong from constantly dancing, I doubt if there is anyone around today that is of that level of skill .