I just watched him turn himself into Jeeves before my eyes! Astaire deserves to be called a legend. His dancing and singing were superb and he was a fine actor. I think his last role was in 1981 "Ghost Story", he must have been in his 80s and he was perfect. That book and the movie scared the beejeebers out of me! I know that critics don't consider him to be a good singer, maybe not technically, but the emotion and his almost magical ability to bring a song's lyrics to life was beautiful. In the 1936 movie "Swing Time", Fred Astaire sings "The Way You Look Tonight" to Ginger in a way that makes me melt every time I hear it.
I know Fred looked older than his years, but he appears to be here in great physical shape what a wonderful performance, not forgetting Audrey: I have a signed photo of her taken by Bob Willoughby along with Monroe, Taylor and Seaburg, Black and white prints from my days in Theatre etc., HAPPY DAYS LONG TIME GONE!
A wonderfully witty and ironic interpretation of this rather poignant song by Cole Porter. Who partnered the ageing yet still great Astaire on this occasion?
@@bobinobaker actually just looked it up. This was the 2nd of his 3 dance specials & this one was in 1960 called ' Astaire Time. Barrie Chase is still alive & in her 80's. Check out her dances with Fred on the Hollywood Palace shows also featured on UA-cam. Best wishes from the UK.
@@silverlakeas For the record "Astaire Time" in 1960 was his third special. The second in 1959 was called "Another Evening with Fred Asiaire". He also did a fourth in 1968.
@@leslieepstein4700 Oh that’s right. I have them all. The 68 one was the hardest to get but was eventually available. Fantastic shows. I think the first one won a record number of Emmys at that time. Something like 9!
To be honest, I'd much rather just hear Fred sing the song. The dancing was too slow (or he was too old), she was wooden, and the canned laughter was utterly atrocious.
Genius, every bloody second, pure genius
Great... just great. I'd never seen this dance. Charming just charming.
The whole presentation of the song is clever, and the precision of their dancing is breathtaking.
Heard from an old record, just fabulous, Thanks
He can turn himself into another character in front of our eyes. This is just brilliant.
I just watched him turn himself into Jeeves before my eyes!
Astaire deserves to be called a legend. His dancing and singing were superb and he was a fine actor. I think his last role was in 1981 "Ghost Story", he must have been in his 80s and he was perfect. That book and the movie scared the beejeebers out of me!
I know that critics don't consider him to be a good singer, maybe not technically, but the emotion and his almost magical ability to bring a song's lyrics to life was beautiful.
In the 1936 movie "Swing Time", Fred Astaire sings "The Way You Look Tonight" to Ginger in a way that makes me melt every time I hear it.
Simply brilliant
This was brilliant! Thank you so much for posting!
Holy cats... Fred Astaire was 60 when he did this routine.
It’s Barrie Chase, not Audrey Hepburn ☺️
Lovely.
Me gusta verlo a Fred astaire es increíble como baila para mi es el número 1👍❤️
Very clever! Typical of Fred's sense of humor.
I know Fred looked older than his years, but he appears to be here in great physical shape what a wonderful performance, not forgetting Audrey: I have a signed photo of her taken by Bob Willoughby along with Monroe, Taylor and Seaburg, Black and white prints from my days in Theatre etc., HAPPY DAYS LONG TIME GONE!
Although she looks a bit like Audrey Hepburn, this amazing dancer and actress/singer is Barrie Chase.
Thank you!
@d23bw. YES YES YES ! I thought I recognized her, and was looking in the replies for an answer. Thank you
Fred Astaire: brilliantly talented, charming, a class act all the way. *Sigh*
Pure class
Porter, Audrey y Astaire! Que maravillosa forma de vestir de gala exquisitez y elegancia una tragedia!
Barrie Chase
2021 Wow ! Fab ! And there are so many versions of this song.
Bette Midler covered it in the 90’s. I had it stuck in my head today lol. 2023
Just don't look at Kirsty Macall's Scotish versionn it will spoil the tune forever.
@@robinredshanks9096 I saw that lol
Remember Barrie Chase in It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?
I remember her scenes with Dick Shawn. She was funny and fine. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Fabulous just love Fred Astaire ❤️, thanks
Barrie Chase and Fred Astaire lived together for 10 years and this is part of that time
Spettacolare!
That's a great intro, considering the song was written on a challenge with only the first line given.
Mauro have you heard Patty Labelle's former group "LaBelle" do this song, sad and beautiful at the same time. Listen to original audio version 🙂
Monte Wooley nailed it best.
A wonderfully witty and ironic interpretation of this rather poignant song by Cole Porter. Who partnered the ageing yet still great Astaire on this occasion?
Barrie Chase. She did all his dance specials with him & was his most long term partner after Ginger.
I always wondered who Allan Sherman referenced, when he sang of Barrie Chase. She is quite brilliant
Making light of a lynching 😮
@@deadandburied7626 It's Ok as long as Miss Otis is white folks..... :)
@@deadandburied7626 Innocent fun!
I think he had fun with that.
Fabulous
What show was this?
Thank you very much .What year is this recording from and who is his partner?
Circa 58/59. Partner was Barrie Chase. She did all of Astaire’s specials & was his principal & most prolific partner after Ginger.
@@silverlakeas
Thank you from Berlin, But don't you think that was in the sixties, color TV and Fred looks a little bit older ?
@@bobinobaker actually just looked it up. This was the 2nd of his 3 dance specials & this one was in 1960 called ' Astaire Time.
Barrie Chase is still alive & in her 80's.
Check out her dances with Fred on the Hollywood Palace shows also featured on UA-cam. Best wishes from the UK.
@@silverlakeas For the record "Astaire Time" in 1960 was his third special. The second in 1959 was called "Another Evening with Fred Asiaire". He also did a fourth in 1968.
@@leslieepstein4700 Oh that’s right. I have them all. The 68 one was the hardest to get but was eventually available. Fantastic shows. I think the first one won a record number of Emmys at that time. Something like 9!
Fabulous movement.
To be honest, I'd much rather just hear Fred sing the song. The dancing was too slow (or he was too old), she was wooden, and the canned laughter was utterly atrocious.
❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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