I don’t scroll around on You Tube that much, to be honest. When researching for my Significant Songs posts, I recently came across this exceptionally clever short clip, with famous dancers and actors ‘performing’ to a modern song, ‘Uptown Funk’, by Bruno Mars. It is so well-edited, and contains a real feast of stars from the heyday of Hollywood. I couldn’t resist sharing it here.
Astaire and Rogers.
Moira Shearer.
Cyd Charisse.
Judy Garland.
Mickey Rooney.
Lucille Ball.
The Clark Brothers.
Shirley Temple.
Gene Kelly.
The Marx Brothers.
The Three Stooges.
Laurel and Hardy.
James Cagney.
Danny Kaye.
Rita Hayworth.
Donald O’Connor.
And many more…
See if you can spot the names I missed!
This is a real treat, believe me.
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That leap in “Panama Hattie” at 4:52 was really something! Pete, I have at least a dozen of these films on DVD. Back in those days, “talent” was on a whole different level.
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Thanks, David. I just adore this clip!
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s a skilfully edited video with real verve to it. Nothing like the mix of Old Hollywood and something contempary. The juxtaposition works well.
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I thought it was great, V. Seamlessly done, and full of fun.
Cheers, Pete.
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I had great fun viewing it. I love seeing great work.
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I actually have this video on my desktop and if I get stuck in neutral for a while I will play and it is amazing how effective it is at unblocking mind and body.. great choice Pete.
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It can certainly make any day brighter, Sally, that’s for sure!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fabulous! I love those old movies and it’s very well done (I can’t resist if I ever catch one of these old movies on the telly, although they seem to show them a bit less often than before these days. I remember going to the gym at some point in the Christmas season a few years back and watching old musicals while on the treadmill. It was fabulous!)
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I have also noticed that the old musicals are rarely on TV. That’s a great shame, in my opinion.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is a really good one! I’ve seen it before, and was so glad to see it again. Thanks, Pete!
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Thanks, Jennie. It was a new one to me, so I was pleased to find it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m glad you did.
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This got me grinning after the sobering read on gun violence on your other blog(well done). I think I spotted Gracie Allen of Burns and Allen.
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Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for spotting Gracie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love this!!
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Thanks, Michele. I love it too!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fabulous! I had so much fun watching. What energy and talent assembled. And the Mars song just blended the past to the present in a wonderful way. Great post, Pete.
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Thanks, Cindy. I was so happy that You Tube ‘suggested’ this to me when I was researching. I love it!
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is fabulous. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks very much for watching, Eugenia. I am really pleased that you liked it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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😉
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I love Fred Astaire! ‘Gotta kiss myself I’m so pretty’ about sums up his style.
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I could watch him and Ginger all day!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Whoever did the editing earned their money, a hell of a video, great fun.
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I don’t think I have ever seen one of these done better, Eddy.
Cheers, Pete.
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This is fantastic. I’ve seen it before, but never with the movie titles added.
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When I watch it, there are no titles! Must be an Australian bonus!
Best wishes, Pete.
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How remarkable that I see the titles, sort of like captions at the bottom of each scene, and you don’t.
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This is lovely Pete, so entertaining 🙂
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Thanks, Arlene. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I smiled for 4 minutes and 52 seconds and don’t expect it to wear off too soon.
Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. Me too. I really enjoyed this one.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Genius! And great fun! 🙂
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Thanks, Susanne. I thought so too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I remember seeing this a while back. I love it! Those stars were from a time when you had to actually have talent, not just be a pretty face. Thanks for sharing that.
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Thanks, Ron. It was a first for me, and I loved it!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Just shared this, Pete – great find!
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Thanks, John. I loved it!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Reblogged this on johnrieber and commented:
A terrific montage of classic Hollywood entertainers over a terrific Bruno Mars beat!
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Thanks for the reblog, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, this is a great find. Bruno Mars is extremely talented, a modern sound with a classic “sinatra” style. This montage is a great way to celebrate both the old and the new!
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I agree 100%, John.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Got this on my saved videos on YouTube, can’t ever get bored with it!
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It’s great. I had never seen it before, until it popped up as a ‘suggestion’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I LOVE this video! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched it. Oh, and don t forget Debbie Reynolds.😊
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Thanks, Kim. I missed Debbie!
Best wishes, Pete.
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💃🏻👯
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Thanks for the reblog, Michael. Hope all’s well over there.
Best wishes, Pete.
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So clever 🙂
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It really captivated me, Mary. Mind you, I do love those old song and dance films.
Best wishes, Pete.
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