If you were wonderin' why the Jackson Hole - this is a good answer.
The Nicholas Bros perform the title song in Down Argentine Way.
It was the very beginning of their golden years in the early 1940s. To be accurate, it's from 1940 to 1943. During the period, they appeared in six films in Hollywood - Down Argentine Way (1940), Tin Pan Alley (1940), The Great American Broadcast (1941), Sun Valley Serenade (1941), Orchestra Wives (1942) and the legendary Stormy Weather (1943). And this is definitely one of their bests. It's actually equal with the famous 'Jumpin' Jive' routine in Stormy Weather.
By this time, the Bros, Fayard and Harold, had already been stars at Cotton Club in Harlem and also appeared in several films, such as Kid Millions (1934), The Big Broadcast Of 1936 (1935), Calling All Stars (1937), etc. They were already fabulous in the '30s. This film, however, tells that in those days the little brothers were, so to speak, only "Padawans". Now they were back on screen as "Jedi Knights"!
In the first place, Irving Cummings, director of D.A.W., intended to edit and shorten the Bros' scene, while dance director Nick Castle made a claim for including it in its entirety. A test screening was held, where the audience raised a cheer for the Bros and shouted to the operator in the projection booth to rewind the film and show their dance sequence again (the operator actually did it), which settled the argument. It eventually survived and now you can watch it here.
The Nicholas Bros were known as "the Show Stoppers" in the '30s. Nobody could follow them on stage. And they stopped the show literally even on the silver screen!
Fayard and Harold appear again at the end of the movie and dance a bit. It also features Carmen Miranda singing 'Mama Yo Quiero' (as well as 'South American Way') which Harold would sing in Reckless Age (1944).
You can see the D.A.W. routine enacted on the Colgate Comedy Hour aired on Dec 14, 1952. The Bros performed it also in the film Botta E Risposta (1950) in medley with the 'Jumpin' Jive'.
Fayard Nicholas (10/20/1914 - 1/24/2006) is the man on the right. He was kind of a born dancer, a dance-crazy guy of the Astaire type. Watch every movement of his arms, hands and fingers when you see him dancing. Totally beautiful. You can compare it with the movement of Astaire's hands, for instance, in the 'Chanege Partners' number in Carefree (1938).
Harold Nicholas (3/27/1921 - 7/3/2000) is on the left. He did singing, dancing, acting, impressions...a very versatile man of the Sammy Davis Jr type. Actually he was Davis' idol.
They were the kings. NO ONE could touch them.
Tap dancing is not an out-of-date thing, but still an exciting form of dance. One great thing about tap is that you can not only see it, but also HEAR it. Even a blind man could enjoy it. It creates beat, rhythm...which is the most fundamental thing for music. Yes, in the beginning THERE WAS RHYTHM.
Hoofers wear tap shoes, just like Jedis wear lightsabers...an elegant weapon of a more civilized time. I call hoofers "Jedis of dance".
More about the Nicholas Brothers:
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Ann Margret rörd efter musikalpremiären - sr.seAnn Margret rörd efter musikalpremiären
Musikalen ”Ann Margret och Jag” hade världspremiär i Östersund och Väckarklockan fanns såklart på plats. Vi fick en pratstund med världsstjärnan och inspiratören under premiärkvällen. Dessutom recenserades musikalen i Väckarklockan.
Vi fick en kort pratstund med inspirationskällan för hela musikalen, Ann Margret. Hon var rörd över talangerna på scenen. Huvudrollsinehavarne och initiativtagaren Maud Stålhandske kännde också av stämningen, det var ett ”magical moment” säger hon till Radio Jämtland.Tre och en halv Väckarklockor, var betyget när teaterkritiker Kalle Westerling gav sina tankar efter premiären.
- Det är Maud Stålhandkse med sin rollprestation som drar det stora lasset, säger han och berättar att en del andra i ensambeln står tillbaka.
# 5001 Casey Kasem’s Velvet-Voiced Countdowns of Summers Past - NYTimes.com
Casey Kasem’s Velvet-Voiced Countdowns of Summers Past - NYTimes.com
Casey Kasem’s Velvet-Voiced Countdowns of Summers Past Casey Kasem possesses one of broadcasting's iconic voices. Last weekend, his meticulous tallies of pop music hits, interspersed with his trademark "long-distance dedications," ended after 39 years.
Casey Kasem in 1970.
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Casey Kasem on ‘American Top 40’
From top, left to right: Michael Jackson, Gordon Lightfoot, Donna Summer, Billy Idol, Madonna, Lisa Loeb, Ricky Martin, Shinedown.
(The same voice has also exclaimed countless times, "Zoinks! C'mon, Scoob!" That would be the hapless, high-metabolism Shaggy from "Scooby Doo," one of many cartoon characters brought to life by Mr. Kasem.)
In the manner of "American Top 40," his original show, here's a bit more background: Before he started listing pop hits, Mr. Kasem made his own appearance on the Billboard Singles Chart with his song "A Letter From Elaina" in 1964 (peak position: No. 103). He is a strict vegetarian and advocates for animal rights. His son, Mike, joined a rap group. A memoir may be next.
Mr. Kasem's counting down isn't really over. His Top 40 shows from the 1970s and '80s, like Shaggy, live on in syndication.
Here's a sampling of July Top Ten hits that Mr. Kasem introduced and played, from his debut to his final sign-off on Independence Day.
Debut show
July 4, 197010 Hitchin' a Ride - Vanity Fair
9 The Wonder of You - Elvis Presley
8 The Long and Winding Road - Beatles
7 Close to You - Carpenters
6 Lay Down (Candles in the Wind) - Melanie
5 Band of Gold - Freda Payne
4 Ride Captain Ride - Blues Image
3 Ball of Confusion - Temptations
2 The Love You Save - Jackson Five
1 Mama Told Me Not to Come - Three Dog Night35 years ago this week
July 13, 197410 Rock and Roll Heaven - Righteous Brothers
9 The Air That I Breathe - Hollies
8 You Won't See Me - Anne Murray
7 Billy, Don't Be a Hero - Bo Donaldson & the Haywoods
6 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John
5 On and On - Gladys Knight & the Pips
4 Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot
3 Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation
2 Annie's Song - John Denver
1 Rock Your Baby - George McRae30 years ago
July 14, 197910 Gold - John Stewart
9 Shine a Little Love - Electric Light Orchestra
8 I Want You to Want Me - Cheap Trick
7 Makin' It - David Naughten
6 Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire
5 She Believes in Me - Kenny Rogers
4 Chuck E's in Love - Ricky Lee Jones
3 Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
2 Ring My Bell - Anita Ward
1 Bad Girls - Donna Summer25 years ago
July 14, 198410 Legs - ZZ Top
9 The Heart of Rock & Roll - Huey Lewis & the News
8 Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr.
7 Almost Paradise - Mike Reno & Ann Wilson
6 Self Control - Laura Branigan
5 The Reflex - Duran Duran
4 Eyes Without a Face - Billy Idol
3 Jump (for My Love) - The Pointer Sisters
2 Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen
1 When Doves Cry - Prince20 years ago
July 14, 198910 Lay Your Hands on Me - Bon Jovi
9 On Our Own - Bobby Brown
8 What You Don't Know - Exposé
7 Batdance - Prince
6 Baby Don't Forget My Number - Milli Vanilli
5 So Alive - Love & Rockets
4 Good Thing - Fine Young Cannibals
3 Express Yourself - Madonna
2 Toy Soldiers - Martika
1 If You Don't Know Me by Now - Simply Red15 years ago
July 17, 199410 Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
9 Any Time, Any Place - Janet Jackson
8 Crazy - Aerosmith
7 Anytime You Need a Friend - Mariah Carey
6 You Mean the World o Me - Toni Braxton
5 If You Go - Jon Secada
4 I'll Remember - Madonna
3 Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
2 I Swear - All-4-One
1 Don't Turn Around - Ace of Base10 years ago
July 11, 199910 Beautiful Stranger - Madonna
9 Kiss Me - Sixpence None the Richer
8 That Don't Impress Me Much - Shania Twain
7 If You Had My Love - Jennifer Lopez
6 No Scrubs - T.L.C.
5 Wild Wild West - Will Smith w/ Dru Hill & Kool Moe Dee
4 Sometimes - Britney Spears
3 All Star - Smash Mouth
2 I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
1 Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky MartinFive years ago
July 17, 2004 (American Top 20 Hot Adult Contemporary)10 Everything - Alanis Morissette
9 Meant to Live - Switchfoot
8 100 Years - Five For Fighting
7 My Immortal - Evanescence
6 Someday - Nickelback
5 Away From the Sun - 3 Doors Down
4 Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows
3 Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
2 This Love - Maroon 5
1 The Reason - HoobastankFinal show
July 4, 2009 (American Top 20)10 Gives You Hell - The All-American Rejects
9 Come Back to Me - David Cook
8 No Surprise - Daughtry
7 Please Don't Leave Me - Pink
6 Not Meant to Be - Theory of a Deadman
5 You Found Me - The Fray
4 The Climb - Miley Cyrus
3 Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas
2 If Today Was Your Last Day - Nickelback
1 Second Chance - ShinedownSources: Premiere Radio Networks, IMDB.com, Oldradioshows.com