Louis Armstrong’s … Louis Armstrong’s favourite performer, and it is easy to see why. Like Louis, Bojangles lit up the stage everywhere he went. Talent to burn!
William Henry Lane … William Henry Lane (1825-1852), known as Master Juba, was an early-mid 19th century African-American dancer. He began his career at 16 years of age and became world famous as one of the best at performing jigs, break down, and tap.
Us humans are some … Us humans are some idiosyncratic breed. I mean seriously – imagine some alien species visiting our planet earth and watching us getting all exited about Bill Robinson walking up and down a flight of stairs… Then again, it’s just so much fun!!! (and a spotless, inspiring performance by the way!)
He was about 54 … He was about 54 when he did this routine — imagine what he must have been like in his 20s… too bad movie musicals weren’t around 20 years earlier
Yes, I agree Hines … Yes, I agree Hines did a great job with his film biography, It was so sad though, I cried my eyes at the end. Hines was a brilliant dancer and did BoJangles proud. Tragic.
The most perfect … The most perfect tap dancer of all time in my opinion, all taps could be heard and amazing control. What an accomplishment considering he had a ty life. His parents must have been descended from slaves.
bill “bojangles” robinson step dance
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Louis Armstrong’s …
Louis Armstrong’s favourite performer, and it is easy to see why. Like Louis, Bojangles lit up the stage everywhere he went. Talent to burn!
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
William Henry Lane …
William Henry Lane (1825-1852), known as Master Juba, was an early-mid 19th century African-American dancer. He began his career at 16 years of age and became world famous as one of the best at performing jigs, break down, and tap.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Us humans are some …
(and a spotless, inspiring performance by the way!)
Us humans are some idiosyncratic breed. I mean seriously – imagine some alien species visiting our planet earth and watching us getting all exited about Bill Robinson walking up and down a flight of stairs… Then again, it’s just so much fun!!!
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
thats art!
thanks
thats art!
thanks
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
A faultless …
A faultless performance…… rare as. Thanks so much for posting
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Nice post Roach. …
Nice post Roach. Thanks.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
1. Turn off sound
2 …
1. Turn off sound
2. Turn on gangster rap
3. Watch Bojangles Dance to Gangster Rap
4. ???
5. Profit!
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
i never been s …
i never been s excited to see someone walk up and down a flight of stairs
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
This incredible man …
This incredible man literally made music with his feet!!
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Bo Jangles must be …
Bo Jangles must be the best and earliest tap dancer
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
He was about 54 …
He was about 54 when he did this routine — imagine what he must have been like in his 20s… too bad movie musicals weren’t around 20 years earlier
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Yes, I agree Hines …
Yes, I agree Hines did a great job with his film biography, It was so sad though, I cried my eyes at the end. Hines was a brilliant dancer and did BoJangles proud. Tragic.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
The most perfect …
The most perfect tap dancer of all time in my opinion, all taps could be heard and amazing control. What an accomplishment considering he had a ty life. His parents must have been descended from slaves.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Brings my step …
Brings my step aerobics instructor down a peg.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
His balance is …
His balance is amazing.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
i’m amazed that …
i’m amazed that someone designed that set of stairs to have just the right amount of steps.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
its not step …
its not step dancing its tap dancing lol
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
wow,
amazing.
wow,
amazing.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
A tremendous clip …
A tremendous clip. I never realised how good he was.
Many thanks
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Untouchable
Untouchable
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
I love it the late …
I love it the late Gregory Hines did an excellent job portraying him.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Dance on Bill …
Dance on Bill Robinson- watching you puts air in my feet!
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Beautiful, complex, …
Beautiful, complex, yet so simple =)
May 17th, 2009 at 6:01 am
This is one of the …
This is one of the few clips who show what a great artist he was, thank’s.